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OFFICIAL.
Franklin Fierce, President of the United
States of America.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to
me that Kowahu Philippe i.k Pkoiion has been
appointed Consular Agent of France at Portland,
in the State of Maine, f do hereby recognise him
as such, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy
such functions, powers, and privileges as are
allowed to the Consular Agents of the most favored
nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof, 1 have caused these letters
to be made patent, ami the seal of the United
States to l?e hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington,
the 24th day of June, A. D. 185J,
11.. s.] and of the independence of the United
States of America the seventy-seventk.
FRANKLIN PIERCU.
By the President:
W. L. Mahcy. Secretary of State.
Franklin Pierce, President of the United
States of America.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to
me that Charles T. Taylor lias been appointed
Consular Agent of France at Louisrillo, in the
State of Kentucky, 1 do hereby recognise him as
such, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy
such functions, powers, and privileges as are allowed
to the Consular Agents of the most favored
nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters
to lie made patent, and the seal of the United
States to be hereunto affixed.
(l iven under my hand, at the city of Washington,
the 24th day of June, A. D. 1853,
[i.. s.] and of the independence of the United
States of America the seventy-seventh.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
By the President:
W. L. Marcy, Secretary of State.
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
Tlte Fourth of July?A Roxo at Annapolis?Burglaries.
Baltimore, July 5, 1853.
The Fourth of July paused oft* quietly in this
city, for tlio very good reason that more than onehalf
of our citizens spent the day out of town,
some on the water, but the larger portion in th#1
various rural resorts in the suburbs and outskirts
of the city. A party who visited Annapolis in
the steamer Powhatan, had the usual annual
quarrel and fight with the rowdies of that city. A
number of guns were fired by both parties, and it
is reported that ono Baltimorcan was killed.
The absence of so many persons from the city,
and in some instances of whole families, afforded
a fine opportunity for the burglarious operations
rxf enr nvnnHc in flint lino flf llllsinftKS.
II The dwelling of Mr. Dungan, in the western scci
tion of the city, who spent the day with his family
in an excursion to Frenchtown, returned in the
evening to find his house ransacked from top to
bottom, and every valuable, even to clothing,
and some of the carpets from the floors, carried off.
They also obtained considerable money, including
a check for four hundred dollars, the payment of
which, however, has been stopped.
BY TELEGRAPH.
Arrival of the. San Jacinto.
Philadelphia, July 5.?The United States
steamer San Jacinto, from the Mediterranean,
arrived at the navy yard this morning.
The Fourth in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, July 5.?The fourth was celebrated
yesterday with great spirit, an unusual
number of strangers being in the city. No accident
of moment occurred.
A disturbance took place in Kensington in the
evening requiring the attendance of the marshal's
police. A few heads were broken, but no one
dangerously injured.
A fight took place in Spring Garden between
two rival fire companies, in which the police
were forced to use their revolvers, wounding, it
is said, a little girl.
The display of military was large, but their
.number was somewhat lessened by a rain which
fell during the morning.
At night splendid exhibitions of fireworks in
the citv and Northern Liberties attracted im
mense crowds. No accident occurred.
Charles Johnson, a convict in the county prison,
celebrated the day by escaping. He was
afterwards seen in his prison dress in the ranks ol
the "Fantastical," was chased, but managed to
escape.
Charles Lex, a member of the Fairmount Fire
Company, was drowned off Chester while on ai
excursion.
Markets.
Nf.w York, July 5.?Cotton?sales of 1,()0(
hales at unchanged rates.
Flour?sales of 4,200 bbls. at #4 50 a #4 68J foi
State, and #5 a $5 12? for Southern.
Wheat?sales of 30,000 bushels Western white
at #1 23.
Corn?sales of 25,000 bushels at G8 cents foi
mixed, and 69? cents for yellow.
Pork?sales of 1,500 bbls. at $15 50 for mess,
nnd $12 872l for prime.
Bacon?sales of 100,000 lbs. sides at 7? a
cents.
Lard?sales of 4,650 bbls. lard, deliverable Au
gust and November, at terms not made public.
MARRIED,
On Tuesday morning, in the Fourth Presbyterian
Church, by the Rev. JoiinC. Smith, JAMES
OSMOND WILSON, esq., to Miss SARAH A
W., daughter of Henry Hungerford, esq., al
of this city.
Un Tuesday evening, me ami iiuuno, uy u?
Rev. T. T. Wysonc, Mr. JOHN F. MILLED
* to Miss MARY JANE BARNES.
On the 29th ult., by the Rev. CiiAni.es King
of Georgetown College, Or. MARTIN VAN BU
REN BOGAN to Miss NAOMI, only daughte
of Mr. ciiani.r.s Thompson, lute of St. Mary'i
county, Md.
* In the city of New York, on the 29th ult., bj
Archbishop Hughes, CHARLES CARROL1
McTAVISII, of Carroll Hall, Maryland, t<
j MARCELLA, youngest daughter of Genera
Scott, United States Army.
In New York, on the 21st. ult., by the Rev. Dr
Dewey, Lieutenant MARIEJTHEOPILE D'OR
EMIEULX, United States Army, to LAUR^
WOLCOTT, daughter of the late Col. Georgi
Gibbs, of Sunswick, L. I.
DIED,
On the 30th ult., Mrs. HARRIET SIOUSSA
wife of Mr. Frederick Sioussa, aged 31 years.
On Tuesday, the28th ult., IIARB IET STAR R
in the 34th year of her age.
On the 3d instant, after a few hours' illness
SAMUEL MASON, infant son of Rosanna am
Hf.nry A. Klopeer, aged 18 months.
On the 14th ult., at her late residenoo in Princi
George's county. Maryland, after a painful ill
ness of a few hours, Mrs. JANE GWYNN, con
sort of Wm. II. Gwvnn, in the 42d year of lie
age, leaving a disconsolate husband anil five smal
children to mourn their irreparable loss. May sir
rest in peace.
On the afternoon of- the 30th ult., at Moun
Pleasant, the residence of his grandfather, SAM
UEL, only child of Joseph and Josephine Hep
fr.Rv, aged five months and ten days,
li
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MATTERS.
lkdki'kfi>knce Day was celebrate*! by our citizens
in u variety of ways, according to the spirit
of patriotism or the desire tor pleasure, there
being ?o formal ceremonies in which all could
participate, although the Qjty Councils passed a
joint resolution and appointed a committee to
makv the necessary arrangements for a municipal
denunstration.
"jhe day was ushered in by the ringing of all
th/ bells in Washington, the performances commencing
at three o'clock in the morning, and
continuing for upwards of four hours, or until
human nature was exhausted hy tugging at the
ropes. The populace, such was the deafening
discord, were disagreeably aroused at a much
earlier hour than usual. As an accompaniment
to the sonorous metal, there was a ceaseless firing
of small arms and Chinese crackers, with the occasional
booming of big guns.
HPIm oiwl otrinnu " n u u tltnHor I it* f*(?lll>U?
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floated from many a flag-staff.
Secular business wan suspended, and there
wero no public religious services, even in the city, ,
so far as we arc advised.
For the accommodation of pedestrian celobrators,
there were nearly a dozen "Washington
pop," "small beer," and bon bon tables set up in
the vicinity of Centre Market, on Pennsylvania ,
avenue, at which not a few persons indulged.
Many of our citizens availed themselves of a
passage to Baltimore and back, while Washington
was visited by persons in that city and the
neighborhoods surrounding us.
Trips were made into the country by large as
well as by small private parties, and excursions by
water were not the least attractive modes of celebrating
Independence Day.
The "White House," 011 the Potomac, and
"Mount Vernon," were numerously visited, nothing
whatever occurring to occasion regret, except
the absence of a sufficiency of refreshments.
The "Baltimore" and tho "Oceola" steamers
carried down tho Potomac, to Cape Henry, about
a thousand excursionists. The number of tickets,
we are told, was limited, "to insure pleasure and
comfort."
Tho "Walker Sharpshooters," Captain Bradford,
spent the Fourth in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
having left this for that city in the cars on
Saturday last.
The "Montgomery Guards," Captain Key, paraded
our streets in the forenoon, and made a
handsome but not a comfortable appearance, with
a scorching sun over head.
The "German Yagers,"Captain Schwarzmann,
proceeded at an early hour to the "Park," a
popular place of resort at the north end of Seventh
street, and there indulged in target-firing,
the sport being witnessed by numerous spectators.
Thomas Fisher won the first prize?a handsome
gold medal; and John Wahl the second?a silver
cup-?presented by their brethren in arms, the
Baltimore German Yagers. To George Schultz
was awarded the leather medal, a work of art
which we have not had the pleasure of inspecting.
Various Sabbath schools celebrated Independence
Day?that of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church at Stone's woods. The exercises were
opened with prayer by the Rev. John C. Smith;
then followed the reading of the Declaration of
Independence by William Powell, a pupil, and
the delivery of a brief and apposite oration by
Ml- T n Pnnnnllir ThurA urprft nHHrPKflPR
1..,. + . *
and dialogues, and singing; and during the day
a Bible was presented by the scholars (James O.
Clephane being the medium) to their esteemed
superintendent, Mr. David M. Wilson. The Sixth
Presbyterian Sabbath School, we learn, spent a
pleasant day near the Magazine, and returned
home late in the evening.
The E street Baptist Sabbath scholars enjoyed
themselves finely at Bladensburg.
The McKendrce Chapel Sabbath School celebrated
the day in Galcs's woods. Tho schools
of the Ryland and Gorsuch Chapels, jointly,
were at the Arsenal. After singing and prayer,
the Declaration of Independence was read and a
brief oration delivered by the Rev. Mr. Schlosser.
Fishing, swinging, and sailing were among the
amusements. In the afternoon a variegated balloon
was sent up. The Ebenezer School engaged
in similar sports opposite the Arsenal, and exchanged
friendly visits by water,
i The Sabbath School of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South had an excursion down the P<J'
tomac.
The Home Mission School, (of Capitol Hill,)
, under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, were at Scaggs's, across the Eastern
Branch. They spent the d.iy in the customary
innocent recreations.
* The Wesley Chapel School were at their old
camping-ground?Berry's woods. Here, as at
tho other schools, the Declaration was read, and
> singing and speeches made by the pupils.
It is almost unnecessary to say that tho refreshr
ments, including the luxuries of tho season, were
not among the lesser enjoyments of the day.
The Sons of Temperance, accompanied by
i music, were at Bladensburg. A number of
speeches were made, and odes sung, having re"
ferencc to the teetotal cause.
, Altogether, from what wc can learn, the various
parties enjoyed themselves in the highest
degree.
' A Startling Rumor prevailed in this city on
1 Monday morning, namely: that the steamer
"Baltimore," which left on Saturday evening
> last for Old Point Comfort and the ocean on a
L pleasure trip, with five or six hundred passengers,
capsized on Sunday night, by which all on hoard
The report soon spread throughout Washing^
ton, and cv.on beyond the corporate limits, causing
the greatest alarm, and in somo eases almost
r insupportable grief to the relatives of the rumored
j lost ones.
> A few reflecting citizens set to work to inquire
1 into the truth of the report, and having satisfied
theinsolves of its falsity, they in the course of a
few hours turned the tide in a hopeful channel,
k and, as a consequence, the breathing became
t "freer and deeper," and faces were loss palo with
fearful apprehension and alarm.
? Telegraphic despatches, wo learn, were sent to
Norfolk to ascertain whether the "Baltimore"
? was safe, or whether any accident had occurred
to her passengers. Negativo responses came
' calculated to remove all doubts whatever, but still
some few would not believe until the arrival of the
j steamboat at the wharf yesterday afternoon, bringing
back the precious freight, which had caused
o such intense solicitude.
Chinese Fire-Crackers.? Notwithstanding
r tlin Inuf iirrninut fbn oYnlnninll of firo-crackcrs ill
' tho streets, wo believe that very many more boxes
1 were burnt on Independence Day tban on any prct
vious similar occasion, or even during Christinas
. itself. Throughout the day, without intermission,
. were the reports continued; men and boys indulging
in the sport, igniting a number of packs at a
lime, indoors and out. So numerous were the t
.ransgressions against the statute, that the police e
verc enabled to make lutl tew arrests; and near ?
ho corner of PcnnsyIvania avenue and Sixth
itroet, while tin: officer was about to put his ha ml
lpon the shoulder of a suspected violator of law, 1
l misclievious person liehind him let off half a t
lozen packs at once, to the excessive merriment t
>f the bystanders, and to the l>ewildennent of the \
toliceman. We supposed that, as there is a great t
tcinand for gunpowder in China in consequence >
>f the rebellion among the (Jelestials, our markets s
vouhl be but sparsely supplied with their pecu- <
ia rlj constructed crackers; but the events of the 1
fourth of July have undeceived us. <
A Most Excki.i.kvt Ahrangemf.mt.?Our new |
Jity l'ostmaster, Colonel llerrett, has, with the (
ipproval of the Postmaster General, made ar- f
ungements, too lotig delayed, but nevertheless of <
rreat advantage and convenience to our citizens. |
It is, that offices of deposit for letters and other j
mailable matter l>e established in all parts of the 1
city remote from the city post office; agents of i
the post office will call at these places of deposit <
and convey the mail matter to the city post office <
in time for the departure of the several mails. In ?
this way all citizens will have an opportunity of i
mailing their letters without incurring the neces- j
sity for a long walk, or the expense of a ride to i
the city post office, for the mere purpose of drop- i
ping in a letter. We understand the arrange- i
ment will go into effect immediately. Colonel j
Berrctt will doubtless receive the sincere thanks !
of the community for adopting this convenience. ^
Fireworks?A Disappointment.?It having |
been customary for the Government to gratify |
the public on each succeeding anniversary of the ,
Declaration of Independence with a splendid dis- ,
play of fireworks on the public mall, directly south ,
of the President's House, several thousands of per- |
sons repaired thither on the evening of tho fourth
of July for the purpose of viewing a pyrotechnic
exhibition. But they woro disappointed; no light
exceeding that of tho firefly being seen in the
neighborhood. A few rockets were, however,
sent up from the Arsenal, and the juveniles
throughout the city got up a display in a small '
way on private account.
Accidents.?On Monday a company of boys, 1
inspired by patriotic emotions, made a cannon out ;
of a piece of gas-pipe, with which they fired salutes.
But, putting in an overcharge, the ordnance
burst, and a fragment of it struck the leg
?c v *l.? ,.c
Mr. John Fill, who wan merely a spectator of the
sport. The flesh was laid open to the bone, but
under proper care the little fellow will probably
recover of the wound.
The son of Mr, McGraw, who lives on the ,
Island, fell from a tree on Maryland avenue on ,
the 4th instant, but sustained no serious damage,
although it was at first thought that he was fatally
injured.
Metropolitan Railroad.?A meeting of the
commissioners took place yesterday at the Union
Hotel, Georgetown. Present: W. W. Seaton,
W. W. Corcoran, J. W. Maury, F. Dodge, D. English,
F. W. Risque, F. C. Kloppcr, Meredith
Davis, and R. T. Dade. The subscriptions were
reported as follows:
Oflnrcrfltnwn 7.057 alin row
Washington 2,200
Montgomery, Md 388
Frederick, Md 140
Washington county, Md 224
10,009
Amounting to $500,450. The subscribers aro
to meet on Thursday, the 28th of July, between
the hours of twelve m. and three o'clock p.m.,
to elect twelve directors for the ensuing year.
Now that over half a million of dollars have
been subscribed, wc shall look for an early commencement
of the work, the importance of which
to the District of Columbia is universally conceded.
Water for Washington and Georgetown.?
The President of the United States on the 28th
instant approved the plan of Captain Meigs for
supplying the two cities with water from the Great
Falls. The original estimate of the aqueduct was
for seven feet in diameter, but this, it is said, has
been increased to nine, so as to afford, if necessary,
one hundred millions of gallons of water
daily. The President, the Secretary of War,
General Totten, and Captain Meigs, a friend informs
us, have not only taken a deep interest in
this great work, but are determined to prosecute
it to a consummation. Thus acting, they will receive,
as they deserve, the thanks of this community,
and of all others who properly estimate
the importance of a full supply of the healthful
liquid to the metropolis of the Union.
Surrender of Fugitives.?George C. Hough,
charged with having, as treasurer of the school
fund of Iowa county, Wisconsin, embezzled
#189 37, was recently arrested in this city, and
started back to that section of the Union 011 the
fourth instant, accompanied by the deputy sheriff
of that county, who had followed in pursuit of
him.
Joshua Anderson, who was arrested several
weeks ago, charged with having killed a slave of
Mr. Sprigg, of Cumberland, and who was lodged
in the county jail, was, on Monday, taken to Maryland,
on a requisition of the Governor of that
State.
Drowned.?Mr. William Voss, of this city,
was drowned on Sunday evening, in the neighborhood
of the Aqueduct, on the Virginia side of
the river. His body was found the next morning
a considerable distance from his clothes. The
opinion of the coroner's jury was that he wont into
the water while in a state of excessive perspi
ration, ami was seized with cramp, which led to
his death; and they rendered a verdict accordingly.
The body was brought to his late residence in
this city for interment.
The City Councils having previously refused
to adjourn over the Fourth of July, a meeting took
place on that day. There was a quorum present
in the Board of Common Council, but not in (lie
Board of Aldermen?lacking two members. So,
without transacting any business whatever, an
adjournment took place; the "Fathers" who wero
present securing their per diem.
Donation to the Washington Monument.?
At a meeting of the President and Directors of
the Fircmens' Insurance Company of Washington
and Georgetown yesterday afternoon, a donation
of one hundred dollars was unanimously made by
the company to the Washington Monument.
The Steamer "Baltimore" arrived yesterday
afternoon from her ocean trip. During the
morning there was a meeting of the passengers,
John L. Smith in the chair and S. E. Douglas
acting as secretary; when a series of resolutions
were unanimously passed, highly complimentary
o Captain McCuualand, the commander, for Ihh
<xcellent accommodations ami his unremitting
jxertions to render the excursion delightful.
Disii khink. IU.i k.iui s Worship.?On Friday
ant, in the criminal court, Hill James, Darnel
jolomon, Kenny Solomon, and Charles Oust?
liree strong, able-bodied, strapping free darkies?
vere tried for a riot. It appeared in evidence
hat one of the rules of the colored congregation
vho worship at the Ashury Chapel, 011 lltli
ftreet, prohibits any person who may Ik; in the
hurch when the preacher "gives out his text
roin leaving the church till preaching is over,
ixcept in cases of necessity"?a rule which his
mnor thought an excellent one, and one which
night be adopted with great profit by many other
congregations. Solomon, who got tired of the
lennon, demanded permission to go out, hut tlie
church authorities strictly enforcing their rule, by
seeping the doors fastened, he was compelled to
remain. He however, not being allowed to have
lis way, determined no one else should, and
rherefore he conducted himself in such a boisterjus
manner that the preacher was obliged to discontinue
his discourse, and the exercises of the
evening were completely prevented. In tho
meantime, the elders sent for an officer, who arrested
Solomon, who, on his way to the office of
die justice, fought most vigorously, and was aided
11 his assaults upon the officers by a numerous
rang of "gemmen of color," of whom, however,
Kenny Solomon, Charles Gust, and Bill James
ilone could be identified. The parties were found
ruilty; and the court, in sentencing them, made
lonie excellent and appropriate comments upon
the outrage?whether committed by whites or
blacks?of disturbing a congregation engaged in
religious worship, and of their subsequent conduct
in the streets. By way of marking their
conduct, and giving tlieni time for reflection upon
the past, and to make good resolutions for the future,
he sentenced them each to two months' imprisonment
in the county jail.
Criminal Court.-?In tlio case of Hon. George
Briggs for an assault upon the late Postmaster
General, MV-. Hubbard, the court imposed a fine
of fifty dollars for the offence.
Captain William Easby, the ex-Commissioner
of Public Buildings, and Charles W. C. Dunning ton,
Captain of the Capitol Police, were tried for
an assault and battery upon 0110 James Grace,
whom the Commissioner, and Captain Dunnington
by bis orders, were endeavoring to remove
from the Capitol grounds. Tile prosecution- alleged
that Grace was violating no rule or regulation,
or acting in any way disorderly. The defence
alleged that Grace had a heavy brick in his
hat and was disturbing the men engaged at
work on the building. Grace had his head cut
slightly, some said, while Grace himself considered
it cut wide open. The two officers were
indicted. The jury heard the evidence, and said
that William Easby was guilty as indicted, and
that Captain Dunnington was not guilty.
Several petty cases were disposed of, and the
court adjourned.
Coroner's Inquest.?An inquest was held on
Sunday morning upon the body of Agnes Morgan,
a white woman, agod thirty years, a native
of Ireland. S'10 dad keen for some time working
on the fkrm of Owen Murray, but, being taken
sick from excessive heat and drinking cold water
while 011 her way to her father's residence, died.
Verdict in accordance with the facts.
Watch-house Report.?During the month of
June one hundred and fifty-one persons were
brought to the central watch-house. Of this
number sixty-six were blacks. Among the eightyfive
whites, twenty were Irish, two Mexican, two
French, one Scotch, one Swedish, and one German.
On the fourth instant there were thirtyfour
cases. These, with the first mentioned,
were charged with various petty offences, such as
firing crackers, disorderly conduct, and petty
larceny. Some of them were fined, others gave
security, while a few were held for court.
Election of Bank Officers.?At a meeting
of the stockholders of the Bank of the Metropolis,
held on the 4th instant, all the officers of the institution
were re-elected.
Dividend.?The Fircmens' Insurance Company
of Washington and Georgetown yesterday
declared a dividend of six per cent, for the last
six months.
Thermometer, yesterday afternoon at four
o'clock, 88 degrees.
Improvements in Washington.?John Sessford,
senior, tho venerable chronicler of our city
improvements, has furnished the following table
to the Intelligencer, exhibiting tho number of
dwellings commenced in each ward of the city
from tho 1st of January to the 30th of June, 1853,
inclusive ; the total number of houses in each ;
the probable population ; and the ratio to each
house :
Houses. .5
9 *6 & "3 ^a^'? Prob.
9 u o * s ?t to a D , ,
> = > o 2 House P?Pula n
j? ? ? H =5
lr 21 25' 46 1286 | 5.81) 7,573
2 31 23 54 1431 6.56 9,387
3 12 44 56 1188 6.00 7,128
4 17 30 47 1465 7.22 10,577
3 3 26 29 772 5.77 4,454
6 5 14 19 763 5.77 4,402
7 11 48 59 1116 6.30 7,030
100 210 310 8021 50,551
I I
Tiie stationery, music, and fancy
stoke, on Sixth street, one square from
Pennsylvania avenue, is the place where those
pretty CUT PAPERS for Picture-frames and
Ceilings can be found. Also fancy GRATE
APRONS for fireplaces. AlsoBlank
Books, Stationery, Perfumery, Portcmonnaica,
&c. July 6?3t
virginia i.and scrip wanted.
THE undersigned will pay tho highest market
rates for Virginia Land Scrip and Land Warrants.
EVANS & FANT,
July 6?d&w3m Opposite the Treasury.
TriDQiiii t.ani) scrip wanted, at
V highest market rates, by
CHUBB BROTHERS,
July (i?'2*(1 Opposite Treasury.
MUSIC, MUSIC!
WIMER, on Sixth street, receivea regularly the
latest Music, embracing Songs, Quartet!*,
Polkas, Waltzes, Schottisches, Gems Irom the
Operas, Marches, Variations upon popular airs,
&c.
OO-A good second hand GUITAR & VIOLIN
for sale as above, 6th streot, one square above
Pennsylvania avenue. July 6?3t
GS. ItleKI.KItH SII has removed his Cigar
and Tobacco Store to the National Hotel
building, first door east of the main entrance.
July 6?3t
TIIF. NKW VOIIK QUARTKRLV RK-|
VIEW for July, just received by
July $ FRANCK TAYLOR. I
MAYOR'* PROCLAMATION.
\\THEREA8 by the act entitled "An net relating
VV to doge," approved 25tb July, 18*29, and the
act amending the eaoie, approved 27th April, 1838,
it is provided that "whenever it shall be made ap
pear to the satisfaction of the Mayor that any ani
inal of the dog kind within this city ahall be
"deemed and considered mad," it shall be "the
duty of the Mayor to issue hie proclamation requiring
that ail animals of the dog kind ahall be
kept confined for such number of days as he shall
deem expedient and proper, to state in said proclamation,
not exceeding ninety days; and it shall
be the duty of the city constables, and lawful for
any other person, to kill and bury all and every
dog going at large contrary to the said proclamation,"
&c.
Now, therefore, it having been made to appear
to my satisfaction that there are "animals ol the
dog kind" mad within this city, 1 do hereby give
notice, to all whom it may concern, that "all animals
of the dog kind" in this city are required to
be kept confined for and during the term of sixty
daya from the date hereof; and the police officers
of this Corporation are required to enforce the law
in respect to all such as may be found going at
large contrary to this proclamation.
ui*tu uuucr my uuuu ul wie mayor 0 omce, in
the city oi Washing-ton, this '29th day of June,
1853. JOHN W. MAURY.
July 6?law Mayor.
THE ENGLISH VKUM1N-UE3TUOVE11
HAS no equal in ridding chambers and kitchens
of those troublesome pests to housekeepers,
the Bedbugs, Ants, and Roaches. Every day
brings new evidence of its efficacy.
For sale only at WIMER'S, Sixth street, near
Louisiana avenue. July 6?3t
REMOVAL.
THE undersigned beg leave to announce that
they have removed their WINE & LIQUOR
STORE to 75 Dock street, two doors east of their
former establishment, where they will be glad to
receive the visits of their friends and patrons, to'
whom they offer the attraction of a Stock not sur-'
passed for purity, variety, and excellence by any ;
establishment in the United States.
THOMAS H. JACOBS & CO.,
July 6 75 Dock street, Philadelphia.
imported cigars.
JUST received a new and choice lot of Havana
Cigars, among which may be found the following
brands, whicn for richness of flavor and line
qualities cannot be excelled:
LaSalvadora (Londres)
La Constante do
Esperanza (Millar Comuue)
Consolacion do
Met)6agero do
La Salvadora do
Las Dos Cabanos do
La Escogida (Regalia)
GEO. W. COCHRAN,
7th st. op. National Intelligencer Office.
July 6?eo3tif
spratt's patent uohtniho rods.
THE undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens of Washington and its vicinity that
he is now prepared to have put up these superior
Rode, with Glass Insulators, in a safe and durable
manner. Those in want will please leave their
names with the subscriber, as several gentlemen
have been imposed on by some who put up an inferior
article and call it Spratt's.
Recollect, the genuine Points and Rods can be
obtained only from the duly authorized agent for
the District of Columbia, between and 6th
streets, Pennsylvania avenue.
July 6?2w C. W. HEYDON, Agent.
Transparent toilet soap in bars,
surpassing every other preparation, and infinitely
superior to any other Toilet Soap now in
use. It imparts softness to the skin, removes
Blotches, Pimples, and other Eruptions, and is a
certain cure tor chapped lunula. A supply just received
and for sale at 12i cents a bar, at
LAMMOND'S
Comb and Variety Store, 7th Street,
July 6?It 2d door below E.
JOHN CONNBLLY, UNDERTAKER,
7tH Street, between G & H at#., ivest aide,
IS now provided with every thing' requisite and
necessary for the business, and is prepared at
all times to till all orders for funerals at the shortest
notice. His system of preserving bodies in hot
weather has always given satisfaction.
Regularly on hand a large supply of readymade
coffins of all sizes and qualityJuly
6 ?1 w
HOPKINS'S
Gentlemen7* JCurnlsmng Katauuaiimeiit.
CONSTANTLY on hand Cravats,Scarfs, Stocks,
Gloves, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, Brushes,
Combs, Canes, Umbrellas, &c Patent Seamshirts
on hand and made to order.
Pennsylvania avenue, one door from 6th street,
between Brown's and the National Hotel.
July 6?3t
OYSTERS! OYSTERS! OYSTERS!
Post OiHce Restaurant, corner 7th & E sts.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made to have on
hand a constant supply of FRESH NORFOLK
and CHESAPEAKE OYS1 ERS, which will bo kept
in ice, and served to the public who may call, in
any desired manner.
A Free Lunch every day at 11 o'clock.
July 6?2w JOSHUA GIBSON.
THE ARLINGTON HAT.
EVANS has just returned from New York with
his new style Hat, the "Arlington," which he
invites his friends and customers to call and examine.
Young "gents" about visiting the Sage
of Arlington should by all means have an "Arlington."
If it is not the hat for the balance of the
season, then 1 am not
EVANS, Hatter,
Penn. av., 3 doors from corner of 13th st.
July 6?3tif
E. M. DREW, MERCHANT TAILOR,
' 7th Street, opposite the Office of the National
Intelligencer,
HAS on hand a large and choice assortment of
Cloths, Cassiuieres, and Vestings, to which he
inui'aa fhn nhnnfinn nf thfl nilhlirv Orflflrfl for
garments executed with promptness, in a manner
to please, and at moderate rates.
July 6?2w
NEW GROCERY STORK, Corner of 7tl?
& D Streets, by LINTON & TWEEDY.?
The subscribers beg to inform their friends and
the public generally that they have commenced
the above business in the spacious store, corner of
7th and D streets, lately occupied by John A. Donoho.
deceased. ,
It is our purpose to keep constantly on hand a
stock of goods which shall deserve the character of
the best "Family Grocery," as also every other
article in the line of our business, however rare
and costly. Courteous attention and prompt de
livery of goods may be confidently expected.
July 6?lw
JIVDIA-UUBBKR LONt; COMBi for children,
the most economical comb In use. Also,
Boys' Patent Leather Belts, Children's Willow
Gigs, Wheelbarrows, Hoops, Rattan, Nursery,
and Table Chairs, Grace Hoops, Travelling,
Work, and other Baskets, just received and for
sale cheap/or cath, at
LAMMOND'S
Comb and Variety Store, 7th Street,
July 6?It 2d door below E.
BRKRKTON 4 BRO.
Grocery, Flour, Feed, and Liquor Store,
CT OKNfc.it seventn and fc streets,opposite ratent
J Office, has constantly on hand a choice as
sortment of all articles appertaining to the trade,
for sale at moderate prices. July 6?3t
FIIK.SII DISCOVERIES AMONG THK
Ruins of Nineveh and Habylon, by Austen H.
Layard; price #'2 '25.
Memorials of the English Martyrs, by C. B.
Tayler.
D'Aubigne'e History of the Reformation, 5th
vol., lately published.
Christian Titles, by Dr. Tyog.
Beatrice, by Catharine Sinclair.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
.Tilly ti 7th street, near Odd Kellows' Hall.
TRIM IT V CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL. EXCURSION.
THIS 8CHOOL will leave the city this day on an
excursion to Arlington Spring. The boat will
leave Seventh street wharf at 7 and 9 a. m , and at
3 p.in. ,
Tickets 25 cents each, can be had at the wharf (
or at the bookstore of Wm. M. Morrison, Pennsylvania
avenue, near 4} street. I
Ice Cream and Lemonade can be procured upon I
the ground. .Inly 6?It t
mm? m ft?w?? ?
ALKXAROJUA ? <VAUIl?eTO? BOAT.
^ rr"**y^ The GEORGE WASHINGTON
CU-CSatSSw will leave the regular steamboat
EBBMBEb wharf The boat he* fine comfortable
saloons The roach leaves the Capitol at
1, 9, 11, 1J, 3, 4J, and 6 J o'clock. .
Leavei Alexandria at 7, 9, 11, 14, 3, 4J, Bad 6'
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at 8, 10, 12, 2J, 4, 5j, and 7
o'clock.
The above boat cm be chartered for public or
elect parties. JOB CORSON.
July <?t Oaf tain.
Ajjt fOH ItKNT?Uuude No. 6 Union Row, K
lllll street. It has gas throughout and a cistern
of water in the yard, and the whole premises is in
first rate order. Apply at Republic office, Ninth
street. JulyO-t.t
Manual, of klkmk.vtakv oiotoov.
I>jr Sir Charles Lyell.
'New illustrated edition of Don (Quixote.
Received for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
July 6 Booksellers, near 9th St.
ACARU.?The subscriber takes this opportunity
of teturuing his grateful acknowledgments
to the ludies of Washington and his friends
generally for the very liberal patronage they have
ueen pieaseu id extend id mm. ma recent eiiorts
to please in putting- his Goods down at prime cost,
he is glad to tind lias met witli generul approbation
ilis sales have exceeded iiis most sanguine
expectations, and, what is still better, they have
given entire satisfaction. Having stiii on hand a
lot of superior Goods, he would call especial attention
to the following-*, viz:
800 yards Step Oilcloth at 12^, worth 25 cents
5 pieces invisible green Cloth $'2, worth
$3 50
10 pieces black green Colth, super, #2 50,
worth jjf'4
300 yards stripe Silks, superior, 624 worth 87 j
Satin Vesting, unsurpassed, $2 50, wortii
#4 50
A few more patterns only of those very
splendid black Brocade Silks at $1 75,
worth #3
500 Shawls at $2 75, worth >$4
200 Carpet Bags, all prices
75 pieces plaid and stripe Muslins, very cheap
50 pieces plain Muslins, some very superior
50 pieces dotted Swiss Muslins at 23, worth
37j cents
20 pieces Crape Beregc, a new article for ladies'
dresses, 37?, worth 75 cents
ckl.l r\di?? .. i (47!
fv/ *. iJt.it iiiLii a oijii i wnaiD u v _? , ,
worth $ 1 6U
50 dozen Towels at .$1 25, worth $2
50 dozen Gentlemen's White Kid Gloves at 50
cents per pair, worth $1
50 dozen Ladies' (all colors) Kid Gloves, at 50,
worth 87 j cents
150 yards Linen Cambrics, good article, at 37 >,
worth 75
500 yards Silk Tissue, finest grade, seven colored,
at 37^, worth 62 J cents
The above Goods have been purchased at auction,
and are well worthv the attention of all.
RICHARD W. CARTER,
Opposite Centre Market, 2 doors from 8th
street, between 7th and 8th streets.
In order to accomplish what I have in view, it
becomes absolutely necessary to collect all my
book accounts, notes, Sic.; they will be presented
in a few days, and I trust will be promptly
paid. R. W. C.
June 28?I w
STOCK IS! THE CAPE LOOKOUT PAVILION
COMPANY.?Notice is hereby given
that books for subscriptions to the capital stock of
said company, chartered by an act ot the General
Assembly of the State of Maryland at the. January
session, 1853, will be opened at the Patriotic Hank,
Chubb Brothers, bankers, and at the office of
Messrs. Evans & Fant, in the city of Washington
and District of Columbia, on Saturday the '25th instant,
and will be kept opened until the 25th of
July next.
WILLIAM H. DUNKINSON,
F W. RISQUE,
EDWIN ROBINSON,
June 27?d&c.lm Commissioners.
THK PROPRIETOR OF THK IRVING
HOTEL would respectfully remind the pub
lie that, during-the repairs of Willard's Hotel, he
offers accommodations to those who have business
in the upper part of thecity; or who like airy and
comfortable apartments. I
June )5?tf DANIEL D. FRENCH. |
IMPORTANT TO HOUSK-KKKPKHS.
New Family Grocery. Wholesale di Retail.
fTtHE SUBSCRIBER has leased for a term ol
X years the well-known Grocery Stand on the
corner ot Seventh and E streets, formerly occupied
by Mr. John H. Johnson; and, having remodelled
and fitted it up handsomely, is prepared to offer
an extensive and well-selected stock of, choice
Family Groceries, embracing almost every article
of-neceesity and luxury, which he is determined to
sell, either wholesale or retail, upon as good terms
as any house in the city. He respectfully asks an
examination of hia Block.
Goocla sent promptly, and free of charge, to any
part of the city. E. P. MILLER,
Corner E and Seventh streets,
May 26?if Washington, D. C.
NOTICE.?We take this method of notifying
our patrons that, as usual, their respective
accounts wftll be drawn off and presented on or
about the 25th instant for settlement, and it is confidently
hoped that all may consider themselves
earnestly but respectfully called upon to make a
prompt response. HOOE, BROTHER k CO.
June 23? d3w
STRAW HATS, STRAW HATSI?Great reduction
in prices!?In order to reduce my
[ large and well-selected stock of Straw and other
styles of summer hats, I have determined from
this day to sell at greatly reduced prices. Come
one, come all, to LANE'S
Fashionable Hat, Cap, and Gentlemen's
Furnishing Establishment, Pa. avenue,
June 21?3taweod2wif near 4J street.
STOCK ORDERS executed on commission,
by PETER A. KELLER,
15th street, opposite Treasury.
June 23?3taw2w
AVENUE HOUSE.
GEORGE FRENCH & CO.,
Late of French's Hotel, Norfolk.
THIS HOTEL, just finished at great expense, is
furnished throughout in the latest and best
style. The rooms are large and airy, and every
attention will be paid to the comfort of their
guests.
Families wishing board can be accommodated
at reasonable rates.
The charge for meal boarders will be four dollars
per week. April 11
LAW NOTICE.?SIDNEY S. BAXTER, late
Attorney General of Virginia, has removed
to Washington to practice law.
He will practico in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts of the District of Columbiat
and attend to any professional business contided
to him.
Office in Morrison's new building, on 4j street,
cast of Pennsylvania avenue.
Krftrtrtcea: Hon J. J. Allen, Hon. Wm. Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncute, Hon. G. B, Samuels, Hon.
George II. Lea, of the courtof appeals of Virginia;
to the judges of the circuit courts of Virginia, and
to the Senators and members of Congress from
Virginia. June 11?Tri-w6m
WII.I/ARD'8 HOTKL, NEW YORK, No.
825 Broadway, and 207 Twelfth street, m
now open for the accommodation of the public.
The house is new, and is fittod up with all the
modern improvements, and is furnished in a supo
rior manner.' rne proprietor, lormerly ol VVillard'e
Hotel, Washington, D. C., will he happy ti>
see any of his former friend#, also all those ot the
travelling public who may favor him with a call.
E. D. WILLARD.
New Yobk, May 17 June 16?2mif
RKVOIiVTIONARV BOUNTY LAND
SCRIPT, bought and sold by
PETER A. KELLER,
15th street, opposite Treasury.
June 23?3taw2w
P~J. STKKR'8 NKW GOODS FOR GKK.
TLENKNi?] have just received another sup.
ply of elegant goods for gentlemen, making my
stock at the present time very complete. Those
who are about to supply themselves with clothing
for the present and approaching warm weather
hould by all mean# see my good# before they pur;hase
elsewhere. May 18? Ift 1
SILAS H. HILL, Attorney at Law.?Office,
corner of K and Sixth streets. Entrance on
iixth street, May 9?eod2m
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