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mi ?n?m : m&mmmmmmmmrndmmmmmmmm * H?w*Mpui ta. Nfw fwiu > Judge Emmet, of the euperior oourt, hat decided tiuit the law of 1848, securing property in cer- . tain oases to married women, doss not apply to marriages contracted previous to that period, in relation to property at the time held by the wife. Judgment of fQ60 and coats was recently rendered against two police officers of the first ward, for a frolic in placing handcuffs, while asleep, on the doorman. 1 In Williamsbuigh, a man named O'Brien, charged with violaung the person of a young girl ' named Ann Cass, has oeen committed for trial. I The mortality in the city of Brooklyn during the last week lias been very great. The total number of deaths was 149, of which 38 were j caused by the extreme heat. ( Brooklyn has long been infested by a gang of juvenile pickpockets, burglars, aud thieves, whose audacity, recklessness, and adroitness, are almost ' too much for the police. Scarcely a day passes 1 over but one or more of the fraternity are detect- ! ed in their villainous practices. An unknown man fell into an area in front of , a new house in course of erection in Fourteenth street, near Seventh avenue, en Sunday evening, uai#i tarn a lrillorl TKn Iran tirnn lftfY urithmit Ik fanftA. or anything elite which might serve to prevent pedestrians from tumbling into the excavation. The jury found a verdict in accordance with the facts, and also censured the builder. * A number of books were abstracted from the New York University by an individual wearing a very benevolent aspect, and dressed in a black coat cut in the roost orthodox style. He represented himself as a minister of tiie gospel, ana by this means gained admission. Several persons were arrested by the captain of the fourteenth ward police, charged with selling liquor without licenses. Our readers are already familiar with the case of the emigrant ship George Canning, on board of which eighteen persons died during the voyage from Liverpool, in consequence, it is alleged, of being compelled to make use of improper food. The Commissioners of Emigration have taken the matter in hand. Another case, similar in every respect, has occurred. The victim of ill-treatment in this instance is named Alexander Torrens, and the vessel in which he took passage is the Constellation. It was distinctly proved, in the testimony taken before the coroner's jury, that the deceased came to his death in consequence of not being supplied with sufficient food during the voyage. The number of persons who died on the Constellation during the voyage was thirty-six, and she was at sea for about seven weeks. The Commissioners of Emigration will, we presume, also take this matter in hand. A house in Twenty-fourth street was entered by robbers last week and ransacked from kitchen to garret. The family were all absent in the country, and the doors and windows were locked and barred; but the thieves managed to get in and to carry off every thing they could lay hands on of any value. They broke some nine or ten locks; split the doors; drank the contents of a basket of champagne; and, by tne marks they lett behind them, we should judge the party to have been as reckless a set of rascals as tne devil ever sent on an errand of mischief. During the exhibition of certain model artistes near the Crystal Palace on Tuesday, a party of rowdi&s entered the show and commenced a violent disturbance, and r ^ attack upon the seminude brutes who weret?gaged in misrepresenting ancient sculptures. In the melee, one of the masculine animals was driven into the street, and finally took refuge in the Crystal Palace, where his attire was the theme of many remarks not particularly complimentary to his modelship. It is high time that these disgusting exhibitions should be put a stop to by the police. Singular Homicide.?We learn from a passenger who arrived by the Darien stage yesterday that a most singular homicide was perpetrated near that place on Thursday afternoon. A schooner laden with lumber was preparing to put to sea, when a stranger applied to go on board as a passenger. The arrangements were made, and the passenger went into the cabin, where a loaded revolver was lying on the table. Soon after the vessel got under weigh, he took the pistol, went upon deck, jumped into the boat astern, and cut loose. As he had no meanB or propelling the boat she was drifting at the mercy of the waves. The mate of the vessel, desirous of relieving the stranger from his perilous position, jumped overboard and swarn towards the boat. When he apfiroached within a few feet of it the stranger deiberately raised the revolver and shot him dead. The occurrence took place shortly before the stage left, so that our informant could not gather further particulars or learn the name of the stranger. He was supposed to be insane. [Savannah Courier, 21sf. Railroads Consolidated ?We learn from the Cincinnati papers that a convention of the directors of several railway companies has been recently held. The result of their conference was the consolidation of these companies, viz: The Fort Wand Mississippi Air-Line, and the Fort Wayne and Platte River, under the title of the "Fort Wayne, Lacon, Platte Valley Air-Line Road." Erastus Gest, of Cincinnati, was elected 1 president of the consolidated company, T. R. Curtis, of St. Louis, chief engineer of the entire road, and the arrangements are in progress to let the line from Fort Wayne to the Missouri river. This road is designed to open the Platte Valley by the Southern Pass to California and Oregon. At 1MW H vrw. n fpw wftftks sinr.fi. Mr. IHaugh, while engaged at his business, stepped upon a nail, whicli penetrated his foot and caused liim some inconvenience from lameness for a time, but it soon apparently got better, and nothing serious was thought of it until about a week ago Mr. Haugh was taken with' the premonitory j. symptoms of lockjaw, though without experiencing any pain whatever, and not being able to i talie nourishment, died on Friday last. 1 The Cincinnati Price Current gives the ca| pacity of the boats cleared from tliat port duri' ing the past year at 2,854,000 tons; while the [1 capacity of railroads now running to that city, ' and in course of construction, is only 738,800, I leaving still for watcr-carriago the amount of j 2,115,200 tons. AMERICAN "OLE BULL." j A LF. HOWARD, the greatest violinist of Ame{ J\ rica, has arrived in our city en route for Richmond. He performs to-night at Alexandria. Give him a bumper, and send him on his way reL joicidg. Aug 26?It j "17" ALU ABLE HORSE FOR SALE at WallcV er Ac Klmmell'a Stable.?A valuable blood I Bay Horse, six years old, of fine figure and action, of great endurance, an excellent saddle beaat, kind | in harness, and raised in Northern New York, for sale at Walker A Kimmell's Stable, on C street. U The horse ran be seen at the above place till TueaI day next, if not previously disposed of. I Aug 26? dlw C LlOR SALE, a beautifully-situated Lot. | Jl improved by a large frame house, nearly new. I: northwest corner of Massachusetts avenue and Thirteenth street, fronting more than a hundred [ feet on each. The upper windows command a j view of the whole city, Georgetown, and the Potomac. Will be sold cheap, as the owner wishes to leave Washington. Also, two small frame houses on M street north, between 12th and 13th, six rooms each, well arranged, and in good order. Terms very reasonable. Building Lots In various parts of the city. DONOHO & MAGILL, Real Estate Agents, office llth street, near J Aug 25? eo3t Penn. avenue. nOARD WANTRD in a private family for a Ml gentleman, wife, and two small children. j| Please address with real name, location and terms. Aug 25?3t A. POLLOCK. TTO LT A IRE'S PHILOSOPHICAL DICTION VARY. Two volumes octavo. Translated from the French, with notes, both critical and augumentative, by Abner Kneeland. Aug 25 FRANCK TAYLOR. """ISS Minuter to Constantinople?Launch qf a Steamer? Fish Mortality?Congressional Troubles?-Emigrants. Baltimore, August 24, 1853. The announcement of the appointment of Carroll Spenco an Minister to Constantinople gave great satisfaction hero this morning among the Democracy, not porhaps so much on account of . any special friendship towards Mr. Spcnce, but because by his appointment the Jloii. Robert M. McLane was possibly disappointed. The steamship Tennessee was launched to-d ay From the yard of Mr. Kobb, and is a fine speciraen ?f marine architecture. She is to run between Baltimore and Charleston, in conjunction with the steamer Palmetto, which, built one year ago as an experiment, has been unable to carry onehalf the freight offering for it. The fish in our harbor were yesterday again itricken dead from some unknown cause, making it necessary to remove them forthwith in order to preserve the health of the city. There were millions of them floating about the harbor. The Third Congressional District Coirvention for nominating a Democratic candidate fijr Congress is in session to-day, and have a wa rm time of it, as both candidates, William P. Pre ston and Joshua Vansant, esqs., ore determined to have the nomination. The city wards claim more delegates than the county, and the county jnoro than the city. So that the probability is they will separate, hold two conventions, and make two nominations. Upwards of five hundred German emigrants arrived here yesterday, and some of them have already started for their western homes. BY TELEGRAPH. Arrival of the Northern Light?Two Weeks Later from California. New York, August 24.?The steamer Northern Light from San Juan has arrived, bringing San Francisco dates of August 1, 520 passengers, and $1,600,000 in gold. She connected with the Cortes from San Francisco. Relief of the New Orleans Sufferers, fyc. Nashville, August 24.?There has been collected in this city for the relief of tho New Orleans sufferers the suin of three thousand two hundred dollars. A despatch from Jackson, Mississippi, says the yellow fever is awful at Vicksburg and Natchez. Everybody is leaving those places that can get away. Relief for New Orleans. Louisville, August 23.?The committee appointed to obtain subscriptions for the sufferers at New Orleans have forwarded $3,000 to the Howard Association, and will be able to raise about $3,000 more. Cholera Abating at Cumberland. Cumberland, August 24.?There have boon no deaths from cholera here during the last thirty-six hours; a few mild cases are under treatment. Condition of the Ohio. Wheeling, August 23.?The water in the Ohio continues at a highly favorable stage, and business assumes a cheerful aspect. Thirty car loads of bacon, lard, &c., from Cincinnati and Louisville, were started for Baltimore to-day, over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and a large quantity of pig iron'arrived from the East. Freights to Cincinnati 20 cents, and to Louisville 30 cents per 100 pounds. Boats are plenty, and no difficulty is experienced either in freight or passenger trains. The steamer Atlanta leaves to-day for Cincinnati with most of the passengers by the express train from Baltimore. From the Fishing Grounds. Boston, August 23.?A letter from Prince Edward's Island, dated August 15, states that the American schooner Star Light had been brought in tnere as a prize irom me nsning grounas, ior fishing within the bounds. The American consul protested against the jurisdiction of the admiralty court there, on the ground that she was taken in Canadian waters. Upon the captain of the Star Light promising to be more careful in future, she was released upon the payment of costs. Railroad Occident?A Captain Drowned. Providence, August 22.?Two foreigners were discovered this afternoon lying on the rails of the Worcester railroad, between Millville and Uxbridge; both were badly cut on the head, and are probably fatally wounded. Captain Gideon Almy, master of the brig S. O. Brown, was drowned this morning at Newport by the upsetting of a boat. Late from Montevideo. New York, August 23.?Accounts from Montevideo to July 8 have been received, but there is no news of importance. There has been no change in affairs, and Buenos Ayres city was still besieged by land. There was great dissipation in the camp of the besiegers. The Cholera at Cumberland, Maryland. Cumberland, August 23?9 o'clock, p. m.? Washington Evans, proprietor of Barnurn s Hotel, and Mrs. Gonder, wife of Thos. Gonder, an old lady, died of cholera to-day. There aro a very few new cases, and they are of a mild charactor. Later from Sierra Leone and Liberia. Boston, August 23?Advices from Sierra Leone to July 15 state that the coast was unhealthy, owing to the heavy rains, and that the yellow fever was prevailing among the shipping. At Liberia affairs were quiet and prosperous. The Arabia's Outward Trip. Nf.w York. Aucrust 23.?The steamer Arabia arrived at Liverpool, on her outward passage, on the 6th instant, having made the trip in nine days seventeen hours and thirty minutes. Her return trip was made in nearly the same time. Relief of Wrecked Passengers. Halifax, August 23.?Five hundred dollars has been, subscribed at St. John's, New Brunswick, for the relief of the German emigrants wrecked in the ship Charles Clark. The passengers have been forwarded to Quobec. Railroad Collision. Buffalo, August 23.?A collision occurred yesterday between two trains on the Sandusky and Cincinnati Mad River railroad, by which several passengers wore injured, but no one killed. Six cars were smashed. Death of an ex-.Membcr of Congress. Portland, August 22.?Hon. John Anderson, formerly a member of Congress from Maine, died here yestorday. Later from Port att Prince. Boston, August 23.?Dates from Portau Prince to the 2d instant state that the yellow fever was still prevailing. Political affairs were quiet. Arrival of Steamer Glasgow. Nr.w York, August 23.?Tlic steamer Glasgow, from Glasgow, arrived at her wharf at halfpast nine o'clock this morning. Markets. New York, August 24.?Flour is steady? Sales of 5,750 barrels at #5 a fib 1HJ for State, f5 18 a f>5 31 for common to good Ohio, and , $5 37 j a $5 624 for southern. Wheat?Sales ol 10,000 bushels mixed at fil 1!). Purchasers do ma.nd concessions, which nro not admitted bj holders. mdmrnrnmammmmmsamhmhmmm LOCAL HATTB1I. Daniel T. Woodward.?A week ago Messrs. M. Thorn peon and Carrington, the counsel for Daniel T. Woodward, who is awaiting death for the murder of his wife, placed in the hands of the United States Attorney General the petition to the President, signed by upwards of a "thousand citizens of Washington and Georgetown, asking that Woodward be either banished from the country or his sentence commuted to imprisonment for life in the penitentiary. His counsel likewise presented a copy of the evidence at the trial, the instructions to the jury, and the speech of the prisoner just before the judge pronounced the sentence of death upon him. The assurance of a close examination of these papers was given. But on Tuesday the particular friends of the prisoner learned that the President of the Uriited States has clearly intimated that he will not interfere with the course ef justice. If this statement is true, and we have reason to believe that it is, the unhappy man will be hanged to-morrow week. He has been told that there is now no hope for Executive clemency; and he professes to bo fhlly prepared for the awfUl event, and to be anxious for the moment which will remove his undying spirit hence. A Look at the Comet.?The comet, visible in the west about an hour afler sunset, attracts much attention, and various are the surmises respecting it. On Monday evening an entire family emerged ft-nm ?i?:. i......i.i? . ? i a *'VIU UIVU UMIIIU1V IVIlOllldlil IU 1IUYC a gUUU) giotuitous look at tho distinguished stranger. The party consisted of a venerable couple and their threo children, who, judging from their remarks, were more utilitarian than philosophical. The old folks had wiped their spectacles and placed themselves in tho most favorable position for the gratification of their own curiosity, and for the instruction of their offspring. "Father," inquired the younger boy, "where's the comic?" "Right up there, my child; you see its tail shooting up, like the handle of a dipper." "La me!" ejaculated the matron, "how strange!" The eldest child innocently asked, "What makes the comic?" "The Almighty, my son," replied tho father, with great solemnity, "and they say that it shoots through the heavings quicker nor lightnin'." "That can't be so, husband," interposed his amiable spouse, "for han't we abinwatchin' of it, and it ain't moved from the spot." "But wise men say it does," replied the old gentleman, "and I they ought to know." "Why, husband, how does they know better nor we, they han't been up tliar." The family having stretched their necks in looking until they were fatigued, started for home; but before they had proceeded far encountered a ! philosopher, who was looking at the comet through something like a pocket spy-glass. The old lady took the liberty of asking him a question or two about comets, being desirous to "lam something about 'em." The astronomer gravely, and with assurance, informed her that they usually move quicker than thought in very eccentric orbits, having the sun in the focus, approaching very near to the sun in their perihelion, and receding to a very great distance from it at their aphelion." And to throw further light upon the subject, he began to speak of the comets seen in former times, (being honored with an attentive audience.) He spoke of the comet of 1680, "which had a tail of the enormous length of more than ninety-six millions of miles, and its greatest distance from the sun thirteen millions of miles." It will be recollected that, according to the reveries of Dr. Whisten and others, this is the cornet which deluged the world in the time of Noah. The family, instead of being enlightened, were more confounded. They thought that the philosopher was quizzing them. Having returned thanks for his kindness they departed to their home, congratulating themselves that, though they were not so much "book larnt," they wore not "sich big fools as to believe such stories as that." A False Alarm.?On Tuesday night the cry of "help" and "murder!" from an upper chamber window quickly drew to the house whence the sounds proceeded a largo number of persons. From certain circumstances, it was conjecturod that the head of the family had been beating the servant unmercifully, although the gentleman was at the time absent from the city. The true story is repsented to be this: a sick black boy was comforta Diy pui, 10 oeu in a iurmiure apartment, dui at about ten o'clock a cat stealthily entered the room, and, by leaping upon the invalid, so alarmed him that lie jumped out of the bed, knocking over sundry tables and chairs, and uttering strange cries, which frightened a lady in the third story to such a degree that she imagined impending danger, 'and therefore called for assistance. Her nervous system was so affected that she uttered loud sobs, and this, aided by the imagination of the outside listeners, induced tho belief that somo poor mortal was severely suffering from the effects of a heartless castigation. Washington National Monument.?Recently, a chock for five hundred dollars has been received at the office in this city, from the agent in New York, that amount having been contributed at the Crystal Palace, in addition to tho thousand dollars heretofore received from that source. Within tho present month, up to this date, three hundred and forty dollars have been subscribed at Monument Place, which is the largest sum that has ever been contributed on tho grounds during any previous month since the commencement of tho Monument, which has now attained a height of one hundred and forty feet. Another Swindle Exploded.?A concern called the "Washington Bank" has oxploded; the shop of Fifteenth street shut up, and the speculators vanished. Notwithstanding the frequent warnings against bogus money, it is to bo feared that they who have extended to the "institution" a "generous confidence" have been bitten. The name "Washington Bank" was probably selected with a view to deceive some persons into a belief that it and the Bank of Washington (one of the best banks in tho country) were one and tho same. Metropolitan Railroad.?The chief engineer, with his assistants, is now engaged in surveys for this road, and will doubtless solect tho best route for the combined advantage of both Washington and Georgetown. There is no question that there will be a lateral branch leading to this ' city, but as to whore it will begin is a subject for future consideration. New Centre Market.?For the three hundred dollar premium for the best plan for a new ' Centre Market there are upwards of twelve contestants, some of whom reside out of this city. The committco having this matter in charge have not yet had a meeting to deliberate and oxaniino tho drawings. I Relief of the New Orleans Sufferers ? 1" We learn from a reliable source that the amount of the contributions of our citizens for tho relief of ' the New Orleans sufferers thus far is thirty-five hundred dollars. vencs. THE NAVT DEPARTMENT will entertain pro positions, iccomptai'd by designs ud dra?< ings, until the lib instant, for furnishing new engine*, machinery, end boiler* complete for the Inited State* *team propeller frigate "San Jacinto," now lying at the Philadelphia navy yard. It i* desirable that the propoaitiona abould apecify the time within which the work will be completed. Payment* will be made a* follow*; One half on a successful tiial trip, eatiafactory to the Department, and the balance after one year'* aucceaaful tanning to bo judged of by competent engineer* to be selected by the Secretary of the Navy. Navy Dai> abtmsnt, Aug. 17, 1853. Aug 17dt25th The above notice ia extended and modified aa follows: The propoaitiona, accompanied by designs and drawings, will be entertained until the 10th day of September proximo, for Jurniahing new engines and machinery complete, and for repairing the present boilers instead of building new ones. Payments will be made as follows: One half on a successful trial trip, aatisfaotory to the Department, and the balance after at least six months' aucceaaful running, to be judged of by competent engineers, to be selected by the Secretary of the Navy. Navy Dbpaetmbnt, August 23, 1853. Aug 24?dtSeptlO ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON BOAT. Th# GEORGE WASHINGTON will leave the regular steamboat nMmuiil&fMCi wharf. The boat has fine comfortable saloon*. Tbe coach leaves the Capitol at 8, 10, 12, 2j, 4, and 5j o'clock. Leaves Alexandria-at 8,10,12, 2>, 4, and 5j o'clock. Leaves Washington at 9,. 11, Ij, 3, 4 j, and 6j 0 CIOCJC. The above boat can be chartered for public or select parties. JOB CORSON, Aug23? 6t Captain. FOR RENT. MTHE FOUR STORY HOUSE on F street, lately occupied by Mrs. Reed as a boardinghouse. It has been thoroughly repaired, and a large back building has been added to it. Inquire corner of Thirteenth and II streets. July 25?eodlf NEW music JUST RECEIVED. THE World is all a Barber-shop. Happy Birdling. Alfin Brillar. Poor Sister Sue. Lilly Dale, Schottiach. Farewell, my Lilly Dear. Melodeon Instructor, and all the newest Northern and Eastern publications. HILBUS & HITZ'S Music Depot, south side Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th street. Aug 23 CENTRAL ACADEMY. Old Medical College, corner E Si lOtli Sts. THE duties of this Institution will be resumed on the first Monday of September (5th) ensuing. Terms as heretofore, in advance, from $5 to $12 50. Primary Department in the first story. Classical and Mathematical Department in the second story. Circulars at the Bookstores of R. Farnham, Taylor & Maury, W. Adam, and Gray & Ballantyne. Assistant, M. D. W*llb; Mons. T. Raouit, Professor of Modern Languages. Rev. Jamks Nouhss and Rev. J. W. Winanb, Associate Principals. Aug 28? 4w RITTKNHOCSE ACADEMY, Corner ofThlrd Street and Indiana Avenue, THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR will commence on Monday, September 6. It is desirable that those who enter should be present at the beginning of the quarter. Tuition from $5 to 912 60 per quarter, payable in advance. Circulars may tie obtained by applying to the Principal, or at the Bookstore of Wm. M. Morrison & Co. O. C. WIGHT, Principal. Aug 22?d3wif BRILLIANT ATTRACTION. McGRAW & JACOBS, corner 13tb street and Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. C., would respectfully inform their friends, customers, and the public generally, that they are prepared to supply them with the finest FAMILY GROCERIES, old and choice LIQUORS, and every article, large and small, in their department at remarkable low prices; in fact, we shall establish one of those novelties so often spoken of, but so seldom found?A CHEAP PEOPLE'S GROCERY STORE. Our stock will be continuously replenished from the most celebrated importers and manufactories. Ttiankful for past favors, wo ask an enlargement of the same. All goods delivered promptly in any part of the city free of charge. Aug 22?eod3m NEW MUSIC. JUST RECEIVED at the Music Depot, south side Pennsylvania avenue, four doors from Tenth street?Songs : Come buy my spring flowers; Charily; There is a happy land; All things love thee, so do I; When shall we two meet again; Aunt Harriet Beccher Stowr; Petrinie Waltz; Lilly Dale; Schottisch Sleigh-ride Polka; Alboni Waltz; Rondo Capriccioso; La Fee Dansante; Fairy Polka, hrr Tanll* Rninhnw RrhnHiirh! T.a RflnAnipr. hv Gottschalk, &c., &c. Aug 17?lw HILBUS & HITZ. TO CAPITALISTS, ARCHITECTS, BUILDBR8, and all interested in a superior article ' of Lime for building, hard finish, cornices, chemical, and whitewashing purposes, &c.. SEELY'S WASHINGTON LIME, manufactured in Seely'a Excelsior Lime Kiln, at the corner of Virginia avenue and Canal street, (Island.) The rock from which this lime is manufactured is from the best quarries in this section of country, viz: Knott's, Flannagin's, Snyder's, and Wade's. The lime is pure wood burnt, and is drawn fresh from the kiln every hour during the twenty-four, and for sale at eighty cents per barrel; barrels to be returned. Proposals will be received for building of brick a lime-house onc-story high, twelve-inch wall, twenty-five feet by fifty, roof ef tin; room for an office to be finished in one end. Proposals will be received at the kiln until the 20lh instant. Aug 17?eodiftf SPECTACLES LOST. LOST ON FRIDAY, 2-2d ultimo, somewhere between Ihe "Republic Office" and the residence of the undersigned, whilst peering Ninth, E, or Seventh streets, a pair of Gold Framed Spectacles. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving them at the "Republic Office," Ninth street. Aug 13 J. GIDEON. Collector's OIHce, .Inly 13, 1833. NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS.?Deduction for Prompt Payment.?Notice is hereby given that the Taxes for the year 1853 are now due, and payable at this office; and that a deduction of ten per cent, is allowed by law for the current year, if paid on or before the 31st of August ensuing. R- J ROCHE, July 15?eotdif Collector. CORPORATION SIX PER CENT. Q.UARterly Stock, State, City, Railroad Mortgage Bonds, and Stocks paying six to ten per cent, dividends, for sale by CHUBB BROTHERS, Bankers, opposite Treasury Department. Aug 29?eodCt TAW BOOKS ? Arclibold's Nisi Prius; 2 vols , \j now edition, 1853 lliltiard on Mortgagee; 2 vols., 1853. California Reports; vol. 1, by R. A. Wilson. Treatise on the Law of Shipping, by Henry Flanders; 1 vol., 1853. Pennsylvania Justice of the Peace, by M. McKinney; 2 vols., 1863. Russell on Crimes, new edition; 2 vols., 185 Law of Limited Partnership, by Troubat; 1 vol., 1853. Smith on Contracts, notes byRiwlc; 1 vol., 1853, new edition. Grcenleafon Evidence; vol. 3. Howard's Supreme Court Reports; vol. 14. For sale by FRANCE TAVLOR. Aug 23 THE PEDESTRIAN IN FRANCE ANDJSWITZERLAND, by George Barrel I, jr. Memorial of Grcenough, the Sculptor, by Henry T. Tnckerman. The Liberties of America, by II. W. Warner, of New York. Putnam's Rook-Buyer's Manual. For sale by FRANCE TAYLOR. Aug 15 i * i in DUKKft'l OIUIMW CImhImI T*m( wr Mtag Pow<?r | 7TU eheopeet, keoUhieet, moot netful and inrmimI article for raising Broad, Meruit, AM, Griddle, mmd Mummy Cakeo, Poetry, Pudding*, Shout Cakeo, Corn Brood, jre , ewor invented THIS is the moit economical, use fill, convenient, end healthy compound In existence for raising Bread, Biscuit, Cakes, Pastry, Puddings, he. with either Wheat, Rye, Indian, or Buckwheat Flour. It is an indispensable article in the culinary departments of every household establishment, and there is no cook or housekeeper in creation *vho will be without it after having (airly tried it. Soid by the principal Grocers and Druggists. OPINIONS OP THE PXKSS. Those who have tried it have found that the advertisement does not vaunt its praises too highly.-? Tallahatoee Floridian and Journal, February 19, 1853. Housekeepers who have tested the quality of this powder pronounce unanimously in its favor.? iMckport Daily Courier. It surpasses every thing in the shape of rioing weever .yet saw used in the baking of cokes.? Rahway Advocate and Regieter, April 16, 1853. This is an article of such utility in various kinds of cookery, that when its virtues become properly known, no housekeeper that studies comfort and economy will willingly do without it.?A'cto York Pick, May 21, 1853. No one need hesitate to use Durkee's all-important article to housekeepers.?Republican Banner and Nathville Whig, February 17, 1853. Would you have light bread, sweet bread, bread that you can eat with a good relish, do not forgot to procure Durkee's Baking Powder, and you will not fail to have good bread, cakes, &c.? Troy Daily 7'imee, May 24, 185*2. We have tried this article, and can recommend it with perfect confidence. ? Quebec Gazette, July, 1862. Durkee's Baking Powder we have tried ai our house, and our "better half" was astonished at the result.?New York Daily Timet, October 23, 18S3. All food housewives will rejoice in and glorify the name of, Durkee, after they have given his Baking Powdor a fair trial.?New York Sun, September 30, 1832. Durkeo's Baking Powder, undoubtedly the best article for this purpose that has yet been discovered.?New York Dutchman, February 12, 1863. The highest commendations, from hundreds of the largest and most respectable wholesale houses in this and nearly every largo city on this continent, could be given if space allowed it. The abticlk is wabbanted to give satisfaction. Orders accompanied with cash will be promptly (Hied. ?. R. DURKEE, Sole proprietor and manufacturer, Wholesale dealer in Sal Soda, Cream of Tartar, Sup. Carb. Soda. Cooking Extiacts, Wax Matches, &c., 139 Water etreet, New York. Agents in Washington: GEO. & THOS. PARKER & CO. Aug 15?3mif NEW STYLUS OF;FALL HATS FOR 1853. JT. EVANS, Pennsylvania avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, has this day introduced an entirely new and splendid style of HATS for the fall season, which he is confident will give greater satisfaction than any that has been introduced into thisoity for years, both as regards beauty and quality. He has also just received a large assortment of BEEBE'S Hats. Aug 20?d2w [Intel.] BRKBK'3 standard Fall fashion for gentlemen's HATS, 1853, just received, and will be introduced this day, August 13th, at LANE'S Fashionable Hat, Cap, nnd Gentlemen's Furnishing Establishment. Aug 13?3tw2wif 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 baglad to receive the visits of their friends and patrons, to whom thev 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. GEORGE W. CUTTER, Attorney and Countellor at Law, office in Todd's Building, Penn sylvania avenue, one door west of Brown's Hotel, Washington. July 28?3m Thomas Bbown, T. Dayton Winter, of Virginia. of Pennsylvania. THE UNDERSIGN ED offer their services as Agents to prosecute Claims of every description before Congress and the different Departments of the Government. Office 14th street, between Pennsylvania avenue and F street, next to Burch's Saloon. July 7_3tawtf BROWN & WINTER. VIRGINIA I.tlD SCRIP WANTED. THE undersigned will pay the highest market rates for Virginia Land Scrip ana Land War rants. EVANS & FANT, July 6?d&w3m Opposite the Treasury. JUST RECEIVED, at WHITTLESEY'S Paint, Oil, Glass, and Latnp Store, on 7th street, opposite Hall & Brother's dry goods store? 3 tons pure White Lead 1 do Zinc Paint 300 gallons raw Linseed Oil 200 do boiled do 200 do pure Sperm Oil 200 do Whale Oil 200 do Lard Oil Also, tanners' Neatsfoot, and Rosin Oils Copal, Coach, Japan, Asphaltum, Daman, and Shoe Varnishes* 300 boxes Window Glass, single and double thickness, including French Plate, all sices Together with a complete assortment of Paints. all colors, dry and ground in oil Lamps, Girandoles, and Candelabras, some entirely new patterns, gotten up expressly to my order Brushes of all descriptions Adamantine and Sperm Candles. In fact, I have every thing usually kept in a Point, Oil, and Lamp Store, all of which were purchased entirely for cash, and will be sold to suit the times and the emergency of the case. On all sums of $25 and over five per cent, will be deducted for cash. Don't mistake the place. WHITTLESEY'S On 7th street, nearly opposite the Avenue July 30?2awlm House. ritHK PROPRIETOR. OP TI1K IRVING A HOTEL would respectfully remind the public that, during the repairs of VVillard*s Hotel, he offers accommodations to those who have business in the upper part of thecity; or who liko airy and comfortable apartments. Jone )6?tf DANIEL D. FRENCH. CHOCOLATE, COCOA, AND BROMA. W BAKER & CO.'S American and Vanilla Premium Chocolates, Cocoa, and Broma, to which first premiums have been awarded by the chief Institutes and Fairs of the Union, are lor sale by all the principal Grocers in the United States, and by their agents: Hussey & Murbay, New York; Grant & Twells, Philadelphia; Thomas V. Brunhige, Baltimore; Kennet & Dudley, Cincinnati, Ohio; and S. H. Howell, Georgetown, D. C. WAl.TYR KaKK.R Xr PO April 5? <My Dorchester, Mass A CARD. JOSEPH A. G'SCIIWEND, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, respectfully informs the citizens of Washington and vicinity that be has established himself in this city, and is prepared to give les sons on the Piano. Guitar, and in Singing. Orders left at Mr. Thompson'sDagucrrcan Gal lery, or at the Music and f ancy store of Mr. John F. Ellis, will be promptly attended to. Terms?Twelve Dollars per quarter. Mar 25 LAW NOTICE?SIDNEY S. BAXTER, late Attorney General ol Virginia, has removed to Washington to practice law. lie will practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the courts of the District of Columbia, and attend to any professional business confided to him. Office in Morrison's new building, on 4 \ street, ; east of Pennsylvania avenue. Rrfrrencei: Hon. J. J. Allen, Hon. Wm. Daniel, Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon.tr. B. Samuels, Hon George II. Lea, of the court of appeal* ol Virginia; to the judges ol tta i circuit courts of Virginia, and to tbo Senators and members of Congress from , I Virginia, June 11?Tri wfim I __ 1 or m* wimvOTW nrwriL IFROPO*&*?|M>Msl> in the city of WuMSflon. in September. a political newspaper, aader the barn* of tba Wgetiington Sentinel In doing so it ia proper 1 should uuk* known the principle* it will maintain and the policy it will advocate. It will support rordial'y and earnestly the principles ot the Democratic Republican party of tike United State*. It doe* not propoeo to be the organ of liny department ot the Government, except in eo Jaraa an independent maintenance of the doc trinee of that party may represent.lts epinlona and exoreaa its viswa. It will not be ambitious to commend itaelf to the people by a blind flattery of their rulera. It will seek public aupport by tot bold avowal of theaeutimenta which are common, to the genuine Democracy of the Union, and by the condemnation of all auch aa may conflict with them, from whatever quarter they may come. It will *eek to be (and it will endeavor to deaerve the title) the organ of the Democratic party of the United State*. The Sentinel will maintain, aa a fundamental truth of that great party, that the States formed the Union between them by the ratification of the Constitution as a compact; by which also they created the Federal Government, and delegated to it, aa their common agent, the powora expressly specified in it, with an explicit roservatiou of ell others to the States, or to their separate governments. The exercise of any powers beyond thoae thus delegated ia therefore an usurpation of tile rt>?prvM(4 hiithnrflw rtf fiiaira h* (he a crcnf nf their own creation. The Sentinel will uphold and defend tbc Union upon the basis of the rights of the States?under the Conatitution?and thua by aeduloualy guarding the latter it will the inure effectually slrengthen and perpetuate the former. With regard to tbe exercise of the poWera of (he Federal Government, tbe Sentinel will take aa the principlea of ita action that Congress shall exercise no power which haa not been delegated by tbe Constitution, according to a atrict and fair interpretation of its language and spirit; and that it shall not seek to attain tndirtclly an object through the exercise ot conelitutional power, for the dfrrci attainment of which it haa no delegation of power. In other worda, all powera exercised must be clearly granted, and all granted powera must be used tor no purpose except such as ia clearly intended by the Constitution. In respect to (be internal administration of the Government the Sentinel will sustain the eettied policy of the Democratic party. It will labor to inculcate this cardinal doctrine of Democratic internal policy?that this Government will best promole the freedom and prosperity of the people of the States by being lees ambitious to exercise power and more anxious to preserve liberty; and by leaving to the individual States the management of all their domtelic concerne?while it contents itself with guarding the Confederacy from external violence, and directing The foreign policy of the country to the promotion ui the common interests and defence of the common rights and honor of the States composing it. The Sentinel will advocate such a progressive foreign policy as will suit itself to the exigencies and correspond with the expanding interests of the country. That policy should he energetic and decided; but should temper firmness with liberali ty, and make its highest ends consist with tbe strictest; rinciples of justice. The real intereata of the country upon each occasion demanding attention will be its guide in the course the Sentinel will pursue. The national policy of the world in this age is essentially aggressive. In the growing sense of weakness of some of the nations of the Old World and tbe ambitious restlessness of others, a common motive to colonial extension has developed itself. Our settled determination to repel interference from abroad with our own domestic concerns wiU prompt us to avoid it in the affairs of other coan tries, unless by tbeir foreign or colonial policy our peace should he threatened, our security endangered, or our interests invaded. For when tbe selfish interests of other nations prompt a foreign or colonial policy which infringes upon our rights and places in the pathway of our commerce a dangerous'and unfriendly rival, such a policy must be resisted by remonstrance, and if need be by war. Our foreign policy should indeed be defensive; but to bc properly defensive it muit sometimes be apparently aggressive. Our Administration should be vigilant, watchful, and energetic. Tbe world is full of important movements, commercial and pvilliwaif UQC^IJ V UIIVUI UlUg MMJVI (VMM American power. It is time we bad an American foreign policy. We must have it. We cannot avoid it if we would. We have larger interests and a greater stake in the world and its destiny than every other people. We occupy the best por tionof a continent, with no neighbors but a colony and a worn out anarchical despotism. We are the only people whose own land, without colonial dependencies, is washed by the two great oceans of the world. Our agricultural productions are more varied and more essential to civilised life and to human progress?our mineral and manufacturing resources more vast?our facilities and capacity for internal and foreign commerce more extended than those of any other people living under one government. A continent to a great extent unexplored and cxhaustless in its yet hidden wealth is at our feet. European trade seeks the great East through avenues which are at our doors, or must be made through our own limits. Europe, Asia, Africa, and the laics of tho sea, lying all around us, look to us as the rising power, through the agency of whose example, and ever widening and extending, though peaceful influences, the blessings of liberty .civilisation, and religion, are destined to triumph over the barbarism and superstition of Ibe millions of the world. And shall such a pcopjercfuse to lay bold upon their destiny and act jtfpMx the bigh mission to which it is called? A mistnda ?4pll of hope, though so laden with rcaponsibfnif|^||Jbich, if properly di I reeled, must make our OtfiSIiSIeracy the harbinger [ of peace to the world as well a* the peaceful arbiter of its destiny. The Sentinel will, therefore, advocate a bold and earneel foreign policy, such aa tne condition of the country demands, but it will advocate it under the flag of the country?nowhere else. Its foreign policy must be consistent with the spotless honor and unimpeachable good faith of the country. To be respectable at home and abroad, and to be great in the eyes of the world, it must ask for nothing but what is right and submit to nothing that is wrong. It must be liberal and magnanimous to the rights of others, and firm and immovable in insisting on its own. It must, in fine, be true to its own interests, rights, and honor?it cannot then be false to those of other nations. Such, then, is the chart by which we shall be guided. Independent and free, we shall endeavor to be honest and truthful. The true friends o Democratic principles, wc shall cordially support and defend. Itsenemics in the field or in ambuth wc shall oppose, and on all proper occasions denounce. To our future brethren of the press we extend the hand of friendly greeting. The Sentinel is tho rival of no press of its own party?the personal enemy of none of the other. The present Democratic Administration has our best wishes for its success in the establishment of the great principles upon which it came into power; and in its honest labors to attain such an end it will find tho Sentinel .t# friend and coadjutor. Tchms: For the daily paper, $10 a year, in advance For the Tri-wcckly, $6 a year to single ^ subscribers, and to clubs or persons subscribing for five or more copies, at the rate of $3 a year. For the Weekly, $'2 a year to single tuh-cribers, and to clubs or pcrsoussubecribinglbr five or more copies, at the rate of $1 50 a year; in all cases payment to be made in advance. Ail communications should be post paid, and addressed 10 Bbvbslbv Tuckbh. flO-Editors throughout the country are requested to copy the shove Prospectus, nnd send us a copy of their paper, who shall rrc< ivc in return a copy of ours. hkvkklbi mvttE.il. Washington, July 26, 1853. July 30?tf IIORSB8 AND CAKHIAUK FOR BALK, A PAIR ol young, sound, and gentle bay Horses, together with a handsome Carriage and Harness, both in first-rate order, are offered for sale. Apply at Mr. WM. H. BIRCH'S Stables, on 14th street, south of the Avenue. July 26? tf NOIICR.?The members of the Mercantile Library Association nre hereby notified that the rending rooms of the Association will be open ed on Tuesday, 26th instant, Irom 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock, a. in., and from 4 o'clock to 1U o'clock, p m. The rooms to bo reopened daily at the above hours, until further notice By order of the Board of Directors: THOS. E. LLOYD Seo'y. July 25