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THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 26.
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Genkkal wool.?The narrrative of Major
General Wool's Campaign in Mexico, in the
years 1846 1847, and 1848, by Francis Baylies,
lately published by Little & Co., of Albany, is
m08t admirable and faithful. The author says,
that the interest which he felt in tho success*
and safety of General W. was increased by
family connexion, and an uninterrupted friend
ship and confidential intercourse for more than
twenty years. No one can peruse its pages
without identifying his feelings with the fate of
the hero whose campaigns are recorded, and
desiring to become familiar with every incident
of his life.
Whether regarded as one to whom our people
owe a deep debt of gratitude and honor, or as a
probable candidate before the American people
for the highest office withiu their gift, General
Wool occupies at this moment a position of great
prominence, and the events of his adventurous
life should be made familiar to all.
We took this pamphlet into our hands with
the desire to quote from its pages some of its
more interesting passages; but we found the
whole so compact and connected as to present
little opportnaity for the selection of portions
that could be detached with advantage.
We have fought the battle of Buena Vista
over again?not that we ever fought in it or any
other in reality, but, with the aid of such de
scriptions as are here given, it is easy to fight
it hi imagination, and our sympathies carry us
along with the current of events, painful as many
of them are to contemplate.
" At about ten o'clock on the morning of the
22d," says the writer, " General Taylor returned
from Saltillo, bringing with him Sherman's and
Bragg's batteries, Lieutenant Colonel May's
?quadron of dragoons, and the Mississippi regi
ment ; leaving behind one piece of Bragg's bat
tery under Lieutenant Shover, and two* compa
nies of the Mississippi regiment under Captain
Bodgers, to guard his camp near Saltillo. On
his arrival be was received by the troops with
enthusiastic cheers, which were also extended
to General Wool, who took occasion to pass
along the front of all the regiments and corps,
and to remind them that the day ' was the birth
day of Washington, the father of our country,'
and to say that ' he trusted no A merican soldier
would disgrace it.' The soldiers felt the force
of the appeal, and responded to it with three
enthusiastic cheers. The associations of mem
ory, like the electric fire in the wires of the
telegraph, ran in an instant from the wild defile
in the Mexican mountains to the quiet and
beautiful lawns of Mount Vernon. The name
of Washington, which cheers in every country
the heart of Americans, ran along the lines.
The influence of heroic names is always felt.
With Americans the name of Washington is a
spell which operas the way to victory and glory;
and that name nerved the hearts of our soldiers
shut up as they were among the mountains in
the enemy's country, and encompassed by the
direst perils of war. Tho name of Washington,
in thundering tones, rang through the valley,
and was echoed from the mountains."
We have recently perused a newspaper printed
in Philadelphia during the administration of
John Adams, in which we read an account of a
visit made by that gentleman to his home in 1
Massachusetts without pomp, parade or display. I
There were no public demonstrations*, and at
Boston, when it troop was in readiness to escort
the quietness and prhacy of his arrival
prevented their knowing any thing about it
until he had left the city. The editor speaks of
this as a happy exemplification of the workings
of republicanism, and contrasts it with the vain
pageants and fulsome laudations attending the
journeys of tnonarchs through their realms.
We are relapsing. A President, cabinet of
ficer, prominent Senator, or great military com
mander, cannot lose sight of the smoke from
his own f himney without being persecuted with
honors and kindness, in a form in which he can
not repel them, and yet?if he is not among the
vainest of men?in such manner as he would re
joioe to see omitted.
We think that the comfort and satisfaction of
the lionixed wonld be promoted by doing away
with these things as far as possible; that the
true feelings of respect for the great and worthy
men of the nation would not be impaired there
by ; and that man-worship, whether of '?arriors
or statesmen, could be dispensed with without
detriment to the cause of true republicanism;
or, at least, that whenever our public men de
sire to travel in a private manner they may b?
permitted to do so, and that demonstrations b<
reserved for the occasions upon which they art
invited with reference to that object.
A Msak Act.?We learn from the Philadel
phia Ledger, that a large crowd of persons as
sembled there on Monday afternoon to witnesi
the ascension of Mr. Pusey, in his balloon, bu<
the event did not take place, on the account'o!
the unexpected arrest of the seronaut for pass
ing a foreign bank note, in violation of the re
eent act of Assembly. The note in question
with other money, was borrowed from a frien<
by Mr. P., to pay a claim against him, abou
ten day since, and no efTort was made to appre
hend him until within half an hour of the tim
fixed for the ascension. He was taken befon
an alderman and held to bail in $500 to answer
During his absence a person attempted to go uj
in the balloon, hut failed; and when he re
turned, after much tronble to procure bail, th?
gas had escaped to such a degree as to rendei
the trial (wbi^h was made) to raise any distance
from the ground an abortive one. The name
of the person causing the arrest should yet be
published. A man of such mean resentment*
or dislikes should have a mark set on "nin
whereby the world may know him.
The First California Invmtor.?The gold
in the placers is tempting, and men seldom find
tune to look for the gold that ia within them;
jet one inventor has already appeared, and his :
application for a patent ia soon to be presented
at the Patent Office.
j We have seen his model, all of pure solid
{ gold! It is of a double-acting force pump.
The inventor is a native of this city, but now a
resident of fc>aoraineuto. The gold of which his
model is composed was ^atuered by himself,
and he has exhibited much skilful handiwork,
us well as ingenuity, in its construction. Of
all the models in the Patent Office?more than
15,000 in number ?the present we believe is
the only one of this material.
The Army Court-Martial.?The Intelligencer
of this morning remarks upon the Court m.w
Bitting for the trial of Gen. Talcott, on ceriain
charges preferred against him:
"This Court is, we presume, the most im
posing, looking to the character and the rank
in the army of those who compose it, that has
ever been assembled in this Government since
the war of the Revolution. The principal busi
ness in the Court yesterday was a further ex
amination ol Captain Maynadier, and an exam
ination m chief of Colonel Huger, a material
witness in the case, whose testimony was not
concluded at the hour of adjournment. GtL
Llarke, the additional member of the Court
was in attendance yesterday; but, not hav^e
been present on the first day of hearing testi
mony, will probably be relieved from service on
th? Court."
Naval. The U. S. steam frigate Saranac
arrived at Pensacola on the 9th instant, from
Havana. Commander J. G. Pendergrast has
assumed the command of the Saranac. The
Mobile Register of the 10th instant says:
Since the arrival of the Saranac from Havana,
a serious illness has broken out on board, and
there are now upwards of 80 officers and'men
on the sick list. No deaths yet.
The U. S. surveying steamer Hetzell, from
R ey West and the coast of Florida, arrived at
Sew York on Tuesday.
Mr. George Taylor, a venerable citizen of
Washington, and formerly of Alexandria, died
in this city on the the 24th instant, aged ninety
one years. Among the children he has left, the
Intelligencer remarks, are three gallant sons, who
have seen service in the ranks of the defenders
of their country?the elder, a Colonel in the
Army ; the second an officer of the Navy; and
the third a Lieutenant in the Marine corps.
A Convention at Washington.?The National i
Convention of Reformers and Workingmen (the ]
National Industrial Congress) is to be held at J
Washington city, on the first Wednesday of !
June, 1852. )
, i
An Old Hero Gone?The' Nashua Telegraph J
lays that Major Benjamin Abbott, formerly of \
Vndover, Mass., was found dead in hi* bed, at (
he house of Jeremiah P. Davis, in Nashville, t
n Monday morning last. M?yor Abbott was a 1
aajor drummer in the revolution, and played
tie death-march at the execution of Major Andre, f
nd serrod his country faithfully through the f
rar. He died at the advanced age of 92 years, n
Montgomery, Md.?The Agricultural Society, t
,t a meeting held on the 14th inst., appropriated c
5250, to be awarded in premiums for stock, 0
troduce, and agricultural implements, at the (
innual fair of the society to be held in Septem- [
>cr next. t
Valuable Lots.?Since the late fire in San j
Francisco lots have been leased at the rate of 1
fight to fifteen dollars per foot front per month, i
according to location.
Passed midshipman Pollock, sailing-master
of the U. S. ship St. Louis, now on the Brazil
station, has been court-martialed and discharged
from the squadron, for cutting down a seaman
with a cutlass. He is the same fellow who three
years ago was tried and convicted for shooting
Mr. Jewett (not fatally) of the Buffalo Commer
cial Advertiser, and was sentenced to the State
Prison, but pardoned.
Bridging the Ohio.?The Cincinnati Com
mercial says that there is to be another move
ment shortly to carry into effect the project of
building a bridge across the Ohio river from
Cincinnati to Covington.
Ji'Doi Douglas, or Illinois.?The demo
cratic friends of the Illinois Senator are making j
a strong demonstration in his favor at the West
for the Presidency. The St. Louis Timet, the
Shawneetown Advocate, ond the Illinois Stale
Register, the latter being the State organ of the
democrats, have hoisted his flag.
Peach AraicoTs.?Some most delicious speci
mens of this fruit have been presented to us
from the private gardens of Mr. Grafton
Powell, corner of 14th street and Ohio avenue.
They are of most exquisite taste and flavor, of
an almost transparent red and yellow tinge, and
of good size. We could wish to see this fruit
more extensively cultivated. The cultivation
of choice fruits always affords a good recom
pense.
Miss Bremer, the distinguished Swedish
authoress, is now in Charlottesville, on a visit
to Professor 8chele, of the University of Vir
ginia.
Steamer for Havana.?The Memphis Ap
peal says there is an agent in that city from a
Philadelphia company, to close a contract for
the building of a steamship of seventeen hun
dred tons, to run between the porta of Philadel
phia and Havana.
Rotal Fooleries. ? Abbott Lawrence can
hardly begin at this time of life to make a fool
of himself! \ et we find the following important
news in recently received papers :
At the late dates from London the contem
plated fancy ball to be given by Queen Victoria
was a leading topic among the fashionables.
In addition to the state saloons and ball-rooms,
the throne room and the magnificent picture
gallery were to be thrown open for the accom
modation of the guests. The following are the
Americans who have been invited :
" Hon. Abbott Lawrence, United States Min
ister; Hon. Mr. Van Alen, late United States
Charge d'Affaires to Ecuador; Mr. Bancroft
Davis, Secretary to the Legation; Col. T. B.
Lawrence, Attach* to the Legation. Mr. Law
rence was to appear as Governor Winthrop, of
Massachusetts ; Mr. Van Alen, as Governor
Stuyvesant, the last of the Dutch Governors of
New York; Mr. Davis, as William Penn; and
Col. Lawrenoe, as Lord Baltimore."
Citt Pouoa. The records aw not now en
tertainiug. We to-day ?ked CapUm Goddard
how he accounted for the scarcity of cases, and
he replied that work was plenty and men busy;
hat men . want* were few, and they were not
tempi i d; and, more than all, that at this
season of the year Washington contains few be
wJ8 T fi"d p?pulati0n- Th? answer
was satisfactory.
< Riminal Coubt.?A woman was this morn
ing tried for keeping a disorderly house. There
is nothing of interest in progress. The serious
matters are in reserve; they will be brought
up after the Fourth.
The Robbery at Marshall's Auction
IkOOMa.?The boy Brest was examined yester
day evening by Justice Donn, and fully com
mitted. Among the noteB taken by him was
a counterfeit $5 bill on the Banbury Bank
Connecticut. The names of the cashier and
president were rubbed out, and it had been torn
nearly in two. This note has been passed in
tins city or in Baltimore. Mr. Marshall will
give the amount it purports to represent for its
return to him.
From present appearances we judge there
will be no general celebration on the Fourth.
The corner-stone at the Capitol and the pre
sentation at the Monument will be the two
grand incidents.
A horse became frightened near the Centre
Market this morning, and started off with his
carryall?and dreadfully did he frighten the
multitude around him. In his progress, after
breaking loose from the vehicle, he ran over a
boy, but fortunately did not injure him much.
The deformed man, with paws and claws,
and all that, after being advertised at the
Odeon, has turned out for gratuitous exhibi
tion, or voluntary payments. He was near the
side-walk of the avenue, between Seventh and
Eighth streets, this morning, and crowds gath
ered round to look at him, poor fellow!
The Georgetown Dramatic Association are
to perform to-night?to a full and fashionable
house, of course.
Death of Gen. Abbuckle.? Intelligence has
been received of the death of Brigadier General
Matthew Arbuckle, of the United States Army,
at Fort Smith, Arkansas, on the 11th instant.
Oen. A. was one of the oldest and most merito
nous officers of our army. He was born in
Botetourt county, Virginia, about the year
,V and was nearly eighty years of age at the
tune of his death. He was the son of the gal
ant officer of the same name, who, before the
Revolution, defeated Logan, near the mouth of
ie Kanawha. He entered the army before the
leginnmg of the present century, and served
n the war with Great Britain, and in the Semi
iole campaign under Jackson and Gaines, with
:he rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In March,
1820 he was made Colonel of the 7th regiment
>f infantry, which was his rank in the line at
he time of his death. In 1830 he received the
>revet of Brigadier General.
Although General Arbuckle has not had the
ortune to acquire much fame in the field, his
ervices to his country are not to be underrated
or more than thirtyyears he has had tl.ecom
land of the department of which Fort Gibson is
he headquarters, in which capacity he has had
0 perform duties of the most difficult and deli
ate character. The numerous powerful tribes
if Indians established in that country by the
government have been kept in the most admi
?]rder h,s management, and they have
earned to respect the Government whose au
-honty has been represented by one combining
10 many of the qualities of the good soldier and
Lhe honorable, high-minded gentleman. It will
be difficult to find a successor so well qualified
m all respects, for the position he has filled.
[Phil. Eve. Bulletin.
New Motive PowEB.-Mr. H. Stuart, of New
1 ork, in a note to the Tribune, Bpeaks of this
invention, and thinks it likely to supersede
steam us a motive power. He says: " After a
lengthened series of experiments, during a
period of more than eight years, originating in
*.suggestion made on seeing a common spin
ning top in motion, the inventors have suc
ceed in arranging an engine so na to secure
the full effective aci on of atmospheric pressure
to any extent as a motor, without exhaustion
in connexion with centrifugal force."
" I have," (says Mr. S.) " in connexion with
some of our most scientific mathematicians :ind
mechanics through the politeness of the inven
tors, had the privilege of examining their dia
^rama and calculations, and have no hesitation
in saying that a complete demonstration attends
every step of their progress in this very simple
and most pcrfect invention. Instead of trying to
cheat leverage and gravitation, they combine
gravity or pressure and centrifugal force, in the
same manner as they act ia nature to producc
rotation in matter; recognizing both as inde
pendent and available principles on forces acting
at right angles wilh each other, in the ratio of
the Bquare of their velocity; the centrifugal
force being evolved from rotation without taxing
producc motion, but to perpetuate a vacuum,
which is but the measure of power, gravity, or
pressure, being the propelling power acting on
quicksilver or any other liquid?the power of the
vacuum being equal to the pressure created
whatsoever that may be."
We have, we confess, more confidence in
the success of the experiments of Professor
I age, to substitute electro-magnetism for steam,
than in the new invention examined by Mr!
Stuart. But this is an age of invention
and discovery, and human ingenuity may yet
be able so to combine and arrange the
elements as to imitate the motive power by
which the planetary system is governed, and
thus produce perpetual motion. Although with
out pretensions to scientific knowledge, we feel
an interest in all discoveries which give'promise
of benefit to mankind, and should be glad to see
Professor Pennington sailing over our heads
with his aerial ship, filled with freight and
passengers.?Bal. Clipper.
The Parks or London.?The following is a
condensed view of the extent of the London
*?*?' , Act*.
St. James's Park contains - gj
Green Park, adjoining, and only separated
from St. James by a street - gg
Hyde Park, a prolongation of the two for
mer ? ? ? ? ? . 300
Kensington Gardens, communicating with
Hyde Park . - . . ggg
All above at West End of London, nearly
parallel to the Thames.
In the northwest part is Regent's Park
containing - .
Connected with Regent's Park is Primrose
Hill, to which the public are admitted
about ?
200
Greenwich Park - 200
Victoria, in the northeast part of London 300
Richmond Park ' 2268
Windsor Park, divided into Little Park fiOO
and Great Park 'j
??2300
And Buckingham Palace Gardens - 40
Total acres ^
PENNSYLVANIA WHIG CONVENTION.
Balloting for Canal Connuliiloncr, *.c.
Lancaster, Pa., June 25.
The Whig Convention reassembled this morn
ing, and, after some preliminary business, re
fused, by a vote of ninety-one to thirty-one, to
reconsider the resolution expressing assent in
the compromise measures of the last Congress.
They then proceeded to vote for Canal Commis
sioner, and on the first ballot Qeorge V. Law
rence, of Washington county, received forty-one
votes; and John Strolim, of Lancaster county,
with some four or five others, received each
from five to twelve votes. On the sixth ballot
Strohm received sixty-nine votes; Lawrence
thirty-nine, and the former was declared duly
chosen.
Nomination tor Judgeship.
They then proceeded to nominate Judges of
the Supreme Court, and on the first ballot Wni.
M. Meredith, of Philadelphia, received 77;
Richard Coulter, of Westmoreland, 118; Joshua
W. Comly, of Montour, 104 ; Geo. Chambers,
of Franklin, 96; Wm. Jessop, of Susquehanna,
62 ; Jos. Uuffington, 63, and four or five others
from 2 to 26 votes each. The whole number of
votes was 122, necessary to a choice 62. The
tallies were called for and read, when the cor
rection of a vote left Jessop but 61. The four
first were declared nominated, and the Conven
tion proceeded to ballot for the other candidate,
but after two unsuccessful trials adjourned till
three o'clock this afternoon.
Junk 26?6 p. m.?The Whig Convention as
sembled at three o'clock, and proceeded to bal
lot for the other Judge of the Supreme Court.
On the first ballot Jessop received 77, Buffing
ton 38, and the former was declared nominated.
The Convention then directed the appointment
of a State Committee of 33, and after pledging
themselves to sustain the nominations, ad
journed sine die. Their proceedings have been
characterized by much harmony and enthusiasm.
Sudden Death in Baltimobe.?Mr. George
H. Mettee, a gentleman highly esteemed by all
who knew him, fell dead at the residence of his
father-in-law, Mr. B. B. Norris, yesterday after
noon. His sudden demise was caused by the
heart disease?being in apparent health a few
moments previous. He was in the 32d year of j
his age..
The Century Plant is now in full bloom in the
garden of F. Surget, jr., in Natchez. It is
visited by numbers daily.
Review of the Northern Market! for
yesterday.
Office of the American Telegraph, June 26.
Baltimore, June 25, 5 p. m.?Sales to-day of 600 bbls.
Howard street flour at $4.06%.
Holders ask $4.25 for fresh ground city mills. There
is not much in market.
Small sales of wheat to-day at 83@86c. for good to prime
reds, and 85?90c. for white.
Sales also to-day of white oornat 62@64c., and of yellow
at 60c.
Oats are quoted at 34?38c.
Philadelphia, June 25, 6 p. m.?Sales of 500 bbls. flour
at $4.25 for common State brands; choice, $4.37; extra,
$4.68. Corn meal $2.87. Rye flour $3.37 per bbl.
Small sales of red wheat at 90@96c.; white 100c. Sales
of yellow corn at 62(g)63c.; white 60? 61c. Oats 44c.; rye
71c.
Sales of mess pork at $16.25.
New York, June 25, 6 p. m.?The Stock market is
steady, and prices without special change. Fancy Stocks
are a shade lower. Exchange on London 10@10% prcm.
Sales to-day of 8000 barrels flour at $3.94?$4.06 for
common to straight State brands; Southern $4.31?$4.50;
Genesee $4.18@$4.31. Corn meal $2.87?$3. Kyo flour
$3.44.
Sales of 2500 bushels Genesee wheat at 102c. Sales of
3000 bushels of corn at 57@58c. for mixed, and round yel
low 60c. Oats 44?46c.
Small sales new mess pork $14.62?$14.75. Lard 8%(a)
9c. in bbls.
Rio coffee 8->?@9c.
Whisky is selling at 24?25c. per gallon.
SUCH of our customers as receive their bills by the 1st
of July will understand that we want them paid.!
it is important that we have the money due us prepara
tory to a change in our business. J. F. CALLAN,
June 26? cor. E and 7th sts. j
InVE DOLLARS REWARD.?Strayed from
my residence, corner of 6th street and Virginia ave
nue, a red COW, with a white face, long tail, and gives
milk. R. O. BOWEN. |
June 26?3t
K. HATCHTjr.
DEALER in White Lead, boiled and raw; Linseed OU^
Coach, Copal and Japan Varnishes; Window Glass;
Brushes; Camphine, Lard, A Ethereal Oil Lamps; Globes;
Glasses, Wicks, Ac.
Also, Agent for llranan's Patent Composition for Paint,
warranted impervious to weather.
June 26?lw Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th sts.
WORTH KNOWING !
1MIOSE who wish a permanent place to procure the
best BOOTS and SHOES, plain or fashionable, would
do well to call at JANNEY'S, Eighth street, near the
I General Post Office. June 2<i?1 m
NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC are invited to call and examine a splen
did Camp and Travelling Chest, for sale at the store
of Keywortli, Lewis A Oo. The box contains more than
twenty pieces of Silver Plate, suitable for officers or fami
lies. The cane and its contents are Paris made, and the
silver of sterling firmness and lined with gold.
KEYWOKTH, LEWIS A CO.
N. B. Jnst received a new stock of Watches, Jewelry,
and Fancy articles. Also a splendid assortment of Cuff
1*1 ns. ? June 36?8teod*
Oitt or Washington, )
Matob'j Office, June 25, 1851./
'['HE FOLLOWING named persons having been
J_ selected as members of the " Auxiliary Guard" of
the city of Washington, they are requested to report them
selves on Friday next, the 27th of June, at 8 o'clock, at
the Guard-House, Centre Market:
JOHN H. GODDAKD, Captain.
Joseph Goodyear, Washington Lewis,
Abraham Dixon, George 11. Grant,
John Frere, Francis W. Colclaxler,
Isaac Ross, Thomas A. Clements,
William llickerson, Edward Thomas,
Joseph Williamson, Joseph W. King,
Henry Thomas, John L. Fowler,
Henry P. Queen, James Sitnms,
Thomas E. Williams, Henry Horskamp,
John Slmonds, Thomas Gooden,
T. Cross, Mason Piggott,
John E. Little, Solomon Hubbard,
James Bean, Thomas W. Jones,
Israel Wasson, J. W. Smith,
Wm. M. Mockbee, William Cox. ,
| _June 2ft?it WALTER LENOX, foayor.
FOB LADIE8 ONLY!
LADIES going to the Springs and Watering-places will
find at our Establishment a large assortment of
Goods adapted to their uses. This day opened?
30 pieces black Silk litres, all widths and prices
12 doaen twisted Silk Mitts
10 do Alexander's Silk Gloves, all colors
10 do Raw Silk Gloves
25 do Lisle Thread Gloves, all prices
4 cartoons white and colored Kid Gloves
2 pieces white Oro de Nap Silk, for visltes and scarfs
2 boxes Swiss Edge and Insertion
30 pieces Lace and Muslin Undersleeves
10 doxen plain and embroidered Handkerchiefs, Linen
Cambric and Clear Lawn
Also on hand a good stock of Barege Tissues, plain and
embroidered, white and colored Swisses, Lawns, Jacko
nets, Brillanteens, Foulard Silk, striped, checkered and
plain Silk, with a variety of other useful and cheap goods,
which will be sold at a very low price for the cash only.
G. W. TERBY,
June 26?edlm Pa av, bet. 7th and Rth sts.
FOURTH OF JULY F.X CURS ION
THE CHEAPEST AND MOST PLEASANT EXCURSION
EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC!
Only Five IhMan?Mealt and Ixtdging included.
it The safr, swift, and splendid steamer
" B ALTIMOBR,"Capt. Turner, will leave
hS^JharniiWaahlngton, on Thursday, the 3d July, at
7 o'clock a. m., and Alexandria at 7U, (touching at all
the points on the river,) for an excursion to Pinry t\rint,
arriving there about 6 p. m., the same day. Keturning,
will leave Plney Point on Saturday, the 5th July, at 10
o'clock p. m.; arriving at Alexandria Suhday morning
about 10, and Washington 10^.
Ticket* far thit Trip indtidr Meali antl Lodginfft at Pi
nes/ Point, at iwH at on the Hoot.
It will be perceived from the above that persons
taking this excursion will be absent nearly four days,
two of which will be at llney Point, one of the moat
pleasant and healthy resorts for the summer season.
An Oration by Henry May, esq.
Those who cannot make it convenient to take the "Bal
Umore"at 7 o'cloek, can go on board the steamer Mount
Vernon at o'clock, and will connect with the "Balti
more" at Aquia Creek.
For tickets, apply on board either boat, or to
GEO. MATTINGLY,
June 26?dt4thJ Agent, in Washington City.
Arrivali at the Principal Hotels,
Up to 12 o'clock, m., Uniay.
O ads by'??James Mordough, Virginia; Th Kess*el
bach, Bremen; W J McDermot, Baltimore; J II Fallln,
Virginia; Geo Schley, Maryland; W C Calvert and lady,
do; J 8 Dukshart, do; J ller??y, N Carolina; W S Story,
Virginia; E D Houm, Florida; 0 H Soule, New York; J
Loy, Maryland; B Midget, California
The Carrier will at times leave single number* of
this paper with persons whom he hopes to euter upon bis
Hat. He will call for a response to the request made in
thia manner.
NothiwO foe Nothing.?Advertisement* ot every detcrip
tion must be paid for in thia paper; but church notices
and announcements of marriages and deaths are charged
only lialf price, via: twelve and a half cunts for aix lines
or legg. " ' '
Attention, Chewera and Smokers !
DOWNER'S popular Cigar and Tobacco stand is well
supplied with the best llavanas and Principes.
Also a splendid lot of Chewing Tobacco, to which he ex
tends a cordial invitation to his friends aud to gentlemen
of taste generally. June 25?
Chewables, Putfables, and 8nuffables!
CW. BUCKINGHAM, Pennsylvania avenue, under
( Uadsby's Hotel, has for sale a fine, fresh assort
ment of Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff, and every thing in his
i line. Gentlemen are invited to call and examine for
themselves. , June 26?dflm
J VST RECEIVED from New York by the last
packets to this city?
25 boxes new Cheese
50 do first quality Scotch Herrings
600 lbs. Now York smoked Dry Beef
10 chests of first quality Gunpowder and Imperial
Teas
10 bbls. Nos. 1 and 3 Mackerel
30 bags Java Coffee
4 pipes old Martel Brandy, imported in 1838
2 quarter casks Otard, Dupuy ft Co. do
3 pipes In store of the beet old Bye Whisky in
Washington. JOHN A. DONOIIOO.
Juno 26?3t
PALM-LEAF Fans for 5 Cent*.?Spanish
and Ivory frame, Silver and Feather Fans, at reduced
prices.
Also?Worked Collars, Laccs, Insertings, Net Mitts, Ac.
At Mrs. E. COLLISON'S Millinery ft Fancy Store,
June 24?tr 7th street, above H.
["US. E. MOFPETT has received this day,
xtJl from Philadelphia, a beautiful assortment of La
dies' Dress Caps, including the latest styles of Opera and
full Caps; and to which she invites the attention of the
Ladies. Also, Ladies' Black Net Gloves, rich Lace Capes,
Under Sleeves, Ac. Children's Black Mitts, Gloves, Ho
siery, Ac. A full assortment of goods in general for La
dles. Also, Pocket-handkerchiefs, Cravats, Shirts Sus
penders, Gloves, Hosiery, Port Monnaies, Soaps, and a
great variety of miscellaneous articles for Gentlemen.
All of which will be sold low for cash.
June 24?tr Seventh street, opp. Odd-Fellows' Hall.
RECEIVED?per schooner Fairfax, direct from
New York?
20 barrels of Crushed and Pulverized Sugars
Fresh Ground and Boasted Coffee
Green and Black Teas
Corn Starch, Allspico, Mustard, Cayenne Popper
We have also in store 40 bbls. No. 1 Potomac Herrings.
BRERETON ft BRO.,
June 21?6t cor. 7th and F streets.^
M"
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NOTICE.
TE would most respectfully notify all persons having
V t accounts with us, that, according to custom, their
respective bills will be rendered in full to the 1st of July;
and we sincerely hope that all will be prepared to make
an early settlement, without being called upon again, as
it is important that every account on our books should be
settled. We have on hand a well-selected stock of Goods,
which we are closing at reduced prices for cash.
McLAIN ft HARRY,
June 25?dlw 7th street, near I.
FARMERS' HOTEL,
Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland.
THE subscriber can accommodate thirty or forty board
ers during the Summer and Fall. The village is
perfectly healthy, with fine water.
June 24?tAugl F. KIDWELL.
FOR SCHOOL MISSES.
RIBDONS FOR SASHES, for the 4th of July celebra
tion. 'White HOODS, Gloves, Mitts, Wreaths, Nock
Combs, Belts, Rosettes, Flowers, Handkerchief)), Hosiery,
Ac., at Mrs. E. COLLISON'S Fancy Store,
Junedt?tr 7th street, above H.
LADIES, ATTENTION!
HAVE you seen those beautiful Turkish Gaiters and
Half-Gaiter Boots, just received by Mr. T. B. Grif
hn at his Store on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets f He has requested us to call your
special attention to them, which we do with pleasure, as
they are the most beautiful articles we have seen in the
way of Ladies' Boots. Also, a new style of Jenny Lind
Tie. June 23?lw
FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOB BINT.
SEVERAL VERY DESIRABLE ROOMS can be had, at
a reasonable rent, if immediate application be made
to Mrs. K. Morrrrr, Seventh street, opposite Odd-Fellows'
Hall. June 12?tf
FOE SALE OR RENT,
M*?( A very convenient and comfortable two-story and
Kg ba^ment BRICK HOUSE, recently put in complete
repair, on K street, near Pennsylvania avenue, and throe
houses w est of the large house formerly occupied by Mr.
Fon, the late British Minister. It has attached a very
handsome side lot, set with choice Fruit Trees. Apply to
P. Berry, Water street, Georgetown, or Thomas Berry, at
the east wing of the Patent Office. June 24?tf
TAVERN STAND FOR RENT,
Ninth street, opposite the Centre Market.
rpHR subscriber, not being able to attend to his sand
1 business, and to give that attention to his Tavern
| he would like, has concluded to rent his house, which
contains two parlors, seven bed-rooms, dining-room,
kitchen, and stable; together with tho bar-room, which
is handsomely arranged, with all necessary fixtures. The
I location is as good for the business as any in town, and a
competent person who will give it his undivided attention
can make money. Rent moderate, and possession given
i immediately. A. N. CLEMENTS.
June 14?tf
ART UNION OF PHILADELPHIA. ~
11VKRY member, for the year 1851, will reoeive tor
j each subscription of $6 a print of Huntington's
J" Christiana and her Children," and the companion, a
print of Huntington's " Mercy'i Ifrenm," or the choice of
any two of the following four splendid engravings, viz:
1. John Knox's Interviews with Mary, Queen of Scots,
by Leutie. !
2. Ruth and Boaz, by Rothermel.
3. Christiana and her Children.
4. Mcrcy's Dream.
And a copy of the Philadelphia Art Union Reporter.
The Art Union of Philadelphia awards prizes in its own
certificates, with which original American works of Art
may be purchased in any part of the United States, at th<
option and selection of the person who may obtain a
prize at the annual distribution.
A copy of the engraving of " Mercy's Dream" can be
seen on application to
A. M. GANGEWER, Honorary Secretary,
who will give receipts for subscriptions.
June 19?d2w
1MSHING Tackle Jait received.?Rods?
1 Patent Slides, Cane, Hazel, Ac. Lines?Furnished
Lines, Grass Lines, Ac. Hooks?Limerick, Kirby, Front
Flics, Ac. A. GRAY, Bookseller,
June 17?eotf 7th street, opposite Odd-Fellows' Hall.
IMSHING TACKLE?Rods, Reel*, and
Hooka and Lines, of every description, for
*ale at Mrs. ANDERSON'S Music and Fancy Store,
Penn. avenue, between 11th and 12th streets,
may 31?dim [Nat. Int. A Alex. Gas.?2awlm]
VTEW MUSIC, Stationery of all kinds,
Xl BehooUBooks, Port Folios?
Together with a general assortment of FANCY ARTI
CLES, can he purchased at MRS. ANDERSON'S Music
A Fancy Goods Store, Pennsylvania avenue, between 11th
and 12th streets. may 31?dim
[Intelligcncer A Alex. Gas.?2awlm.]
I )I A NO-FORTES, Violins and Unltars,
X Flutes, and other Musical Instruments?constantly
on hand, and for sale at the lowest prices, at MR8. AN
DERSON'S Music A Fancy Goods Store, Pennsylvania
avenue, between 11th and 12t.h streets.
may 31?dim [Intel. A Alex. Gas.?2awlm. j
A New and Beautiful Style of Painting!
rpHK undersigned have the pleasure of announcing to
1 their customers, and the Public generally, that they
are now successfully using that new, beautiful and dura
ble article, but lately introduced into this city?the Zinc
I'aint from the Surrey Miner. N. J., which far surpasses,
in beauty of finish aud duraMlity, the liest of white leads.
All disagreeable and poisonous effects, common to other
Paints, are by this avoided. We would respectfully refer
those who wish to be better informed of its merits betore
having their houses painted, to?
Com. C. W. Skinner, Com. Jos. Smith, J. Lathrop, esq.,
Navy Agent, Major W. Rellly, and Thos. Ratcliffe, tsq.
D. FINCH A SON, cor. of E and 12th sts.
N. B. All shades of different colors made from this
srticle. June 17?tf
NOTICE.
BV VIRTUE of a writ of \<enditicmi exponas, issued by I
Thomas C. Dosjt, esq., a Justine of the peace for Wash
ington county, District of Columbia, and to me directed, I
shall offer tor sale to the highest bidder, tor cash, on Mon
day, June 30th, at 4 o'clock, p. m.,t.he following property,
to wit: House and lot No. 10, in square 636. Seised ami
taken as the property of John A. Saner, and will be sold
to satisfy a judgment In favor of John R. Ardeeson.
The above sale to take place on the premises, on Four
and-a-half street, west, near Maryland avenue,
may 29?eThts JAMES I. TUCKER, Constable.
AUCTION SALES.
By O. W. BOTELER, AueUeneer.
hovibhold fvrhitvrb
?f Auctiott.?On Saturday, June 28th,
wearing at 10 o'clock a, m.t I mII, ?t the rtxi
of a gentleman declining housekeeping, actuated on H
street, between 6th and 7 th streets, (the tlag willdesignate
the house,) a variety of goOd Household furniture. Ac.,
consisting, in part, of?
Mahogany Sofa, mahogany Lounge
Large Gothic Aria-Chair, covered with ?fik damask
Mahogany Chairs. Coquette Sofa
Large ornamental gilt-frame Mirror, Glrandolss
Parlor. Chamber, and Step Carpeting
Mantel Ornaments
French China Tea Set
Crockery and GlaM-ware
French and other Bedsteads
Superior Feather Bed* and Jlalr Mattresses
Wash-stand*, Bureaus, Wardrobes
Cane and wood-seat Chairs
Kitchen Furniture, excellent Cooking-Store, Ac.
Terms: All sums of and under $26, cash; over $26, a
credit of 60 and 90 days, for approved endorsed notes
bearing interest. C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
_ June 20?2t
By A. GREEK, Auctioneer.
(IRKAT SALE of Valuable Building
T Lot*, situated on 414 street, between Virginia
avenue and; south E street, in square 537. On Saturday,
the 28th Inst., 1 shall sell on the premises, commencing
at 6 o'clock p. m., the following described property :
i No' 6' tout'nK 31 ft- * In. on 4U street, containing
1,708 square feet?a line pla&e for a business stand.
ft. In.
Lot No. 7, fronting 20 feet on 4% Bt., oontalning 1,822 60
Lot No. 8, do 20 do do 2,276 68
Lot No. 9, do 20 do do 2,276 66
Lot No. 10, do 20 do do 2,270 66
Lot No. 11, do 20 do do 2,270 60
Lot No. 12, do 20 do do 4,276 66
Lot No. 13, do 20 do do 2,276 66
Lot No. 14, do 32 do do 3,642 66
Lot No. 16, do 32 do do 3,642 66
Lot No. 16, do 32 do do 3,642 66
Lot No. 17, do 32 do do 3,642 66
Lot No. 18, do 24 do and 13 ft. 10 in. on B
street south?a fine business lot.
Lot No. Iff, fronting 24 feet on south ? street, and con
tains 3,160 square fbet. Ft. In.
Lot No. 20, fronting on Va. av. 18 ft. oontalning 2,337 {>0
Lot No. 21, do do 18 ft. do 2,133 00
Lot No. 22, do do 36 ft. do 1,716 00
running back on a wide alley.
All of the Lots fronting on 4]X street run back 118 ft
10 in. to a wide alley, beautiful building Lots, and situa
ted in that part of the city which is very healthy, and is
now rapidly improving.
Persons wishing to purchase property in that section
of the city would do well to attend the sale, as we are
going to sell to the highest bidder.
Terms: One-third cash, balance hi 6,12 and 18 months,
for notes endorsed, bearing interest.
Title good or no sale. A correct plat of the property
can be seen at the subscriber's Btore.
June 25?dts A. GREEN, Auct
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
1 TRUSTEE'S Sale of Real Eetate?On Fri
day, the 27th instant, 1 shall sell, on the premises^
at 6 o'clock p. in., being duly authorized by a deed of trust
recorded in Liber W. B., No. 113, folios 134,136, and 136,
on the land record for Washington county, a two-story
Frame House and Lot, situated in square 367, lot No. 62,
(subdivided,) on 9th street between N and O streets. Title
to be made good or no sale. Belonging to the estate of
the late Sarah Brown, deceased.
Terms caah. By onler of the Trustee.
June 21?dts A. GREEW.
BT A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE Building Lota at Auction.
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of the
District of Columbia, for Washington county, sitting in
chancery, and made in a cause wherein Thomas E. Bran
nan and others are complainants, and William F. Bran
nan and others are defendants, I shall proceed to sell at
the premises, on Thursday, the 17th day of July next, at
6 o'clock, p. m.. all that portion of ground lying and being
in the city of Washington, and known as lot No. five, (6,)
in square No. three hundred and soventy-four, (374,) on
which is a small frame building.
And on Friday, the 18th day of July next, I shall pro
ceed to sell on the premises, under the same decree, at 6
o'clock p. m., lots numbered seven, (7,) eight, (8,) nine,
(9,) ten, (10,) and eleven, (11,) according to the recorded
subdivision of square numbered two hundred and thir
teen, (213.) Lot numbered 6, in square 374, is situated
on II street, between 9tli and 10th streets; and the other
lots front on 15th and M streets, and Massachusetts ave
nue.
Terms of sale: One-fifth cash, the residue In three equal
instalments of six, twelve, and eighteen months; the pur
chaser or purchasers giving notes or bonds bearing inte
rest from the day of sale, aud sufficient securities, to be
approved of by the trustee. All conveyances at the coat
of the purchaser. If the terms are not complied with in
three days after the day of sale, the trustee reserves the
right to resell at the cost and risk of the first purchaser.
JAMES W. SlIEAIIAN, Trustee.
June 17?2awMAThAds A. QUEEN, Auctioneer.
NEW GAS-FITTING ESTABLISHMENT.
HE SUBSCRIBER desires to inform the public that
he has commenced the Gas-Fitting business in all its
various branches. He has secured the services of compe
tent and experienced workmen, selected expressly for him
by the celebrated house of Cornelius A Co., of Philadel
phia, and is now prepared to put up piping of any size in
private dwellings, public halls, hotels, churches, Ac.; to
furnish fixtures of any description, and to execute any
work appertaining to the business with neatness, econo
my, and despatch. Ho also has on hand a beautiful as
sortment of Chandeliers, l'endants, Brackets, Ac., which
he will dispose of at Philadelphia prices. Those who de
sign introducing gas into their houses can have drawings
executed and correct estimates made of the cost of piping,
fixtures, Ac., Ac., free of charge. C. W. BOTELER,
June 16? MATh3w Opposite Centre Market
A CARD.
1HIE subscriber respectfully notifies those persons hav
ing accounts with him, that, according to the usual
custom, their respective bills will be rendered in full to
the 1st of July ; and he earnestly hopes that all will be
prepared to make an early settlement, as it is indispensa
bly necessary that every account on his books be paid at
maturity, in order that he may the better be enabled to
conduct the business successfully, and, if possible, more
advantageously to those of our citiiens who have so libe
rally patronized him. E. EDM0NST0N.
June 24?flteod
pic-nic PARrrra?read raw!
JUST RECEIVED THIS DAY?
30 boxes Lemons, in fine order, for sale by the box or
otherwise
Also, ltaisins, Prunes, Dates, Nuts of all kinds, Ac.
Also, a good assortment of Wines, Uquors, Cigars, Ac.
For sale, cheap for cash, by JAS. T. LLOYD k CO.
June 24?St Pa av, 3 doors east of 16th ?t
ATANY~PRICE!
OUR stock of Summer Goods will be closed out at an
immense sacrifice, to enable us to close our business
soon. J. GALLIOAN A SON,
J une 21?tf Pa av, one door east of 7 th st
VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND LAND AGENCY.
HN. GILBERT has opened an office in Washington
a city, where he will give his prompt attention to
all those who will favor him with the agency to sell farms
in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia. Having
followed farming heretofore, and being a northerner by
hirth, he can appreciate the wants of such as oome from
the North for the purpose of locating farms in this vicin
ity. He has the agency to sell a goodly number of farms
in Virginia, and those coming from the North would do
well to call, before purchasing, at his residenoe on Penn
sylvania avenue, first square west of the Capitol Gate.
may 29?y ?2m
SUPERIOR DAGUERREOTYPES?lit Premium!
JH. WH1TKIIUKST has extended the field of his op
. erat ions over more ground than any daguerreo
typist in the country. His Galleries may be found on
Pennsylvania avenue, between 4^ and 6th streets; No.
207 Baltimore street Baltimore; corner Broadway and
l/eonard street New York; No.77 Main street Richmond;
Sycamore street, Petersburg; Main street, Norfolk; and
Main street Lynchburg, Virginia.
His beautiful and highly finished electro-Dagnerreo
types are an extraordinary improvement, Insuring faithful
and highly finished likenesses in a few seconds.
J. II. W. calls the attention of the public generally to
his elegantly furnished Gallery over Lane and Tucker's
new store, where a' free exhibition of pictures will be
given.
Notwithstanding the unusual competition in Daguerre
otype* at the recent Fair of the Maryland Institute, he
was awarded the first medal by the judges.
Likenessos of every description copied, and post-mortem
cases attended to. ap 30?dflmo
hIiTrtsi SHIRT si
WALL'S, I'enn. avenue, between 9t.h and 10th streets.
tf Obterre the Jitrt Awning I'tott. "M
I HAVE on hand one of the largest and most complete
assortments of SHIRTS ever offered in the District.
Linen is an article Indispensable for comfort and clean
liness. and a large and complete stock Has been much
wanted?which can now be found, suited to every taste,
from 37 cents to |6,
Fine irtench Yoked Shirts, corded and plain; line
Sack, etc.
Fine Linen and Fancy Shirts, of superior style and
finish.
All shirts measured, and warranted to fit, or may be
returned. Shirts made to order at short notloe.
BOYS' SHIRTS at all prices, fancy and plain.
GENTLEMEN'S TRIMMINGS: Net Shirts, Drawers of
best styles, Silk and Merino Socks, Scarfs, Handkerchiefs,
Ac., Ac. WM. WALL.
Also, at my store, three doors east of the National Ho
tel. June 13?tf
CHINA, GLAS8, AND QUEEN'S WAH,"
Odd-FellowJIall, Seventh street.
C. S. FOWLER has in store, lately received, a
JCX/r.ill supply of French and English Chin* and
Queen s Ware, consisting of Dinner and Tea Sets,
ornamented and plain. Also detached pieoes? of
all kinds.
Glass Ware, in all 1U variety, from rich Cut aad^*|
best Moulded to plain and very low priced?all olBV
which are offered, wholesale and retail, on the moetmm
favorable term*. iJNg 1'?aawMAnu