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HARBOR DEFENCE.
Mr. Mallory. from the Committee on Naval Al
fairs, made the following

Mr. Mallory, from the Committee on Naval Al
fairs made the following
REPORT:
The Committss ON Naval Affairs, to whom WAS To-
fsrrsd that part of the Presidents Message ana se-
companyng documents relating TO naSal srma
ments also the resolution of the no Use OF REPRE-
sentaiivss, g That the Committee on Naval Affairs
be instructed To inquire into the expedency OF max
ing immediate provision for the defence of the Chesa
peake bay by steam batteries, report
That they deem it unnecessary this time to dwell
on the Importance of guarding coast and of defend
ing the ncipai commercial avenues and naval esta
blishments Of the country from the danger of INVASION
Whatever difference of opinion may have formerly ex-
listed to the proper mode for accomplishing 1t, all
must agree in the absolute necessity of speedy and
vigorous prosecution Of this great object II argu
ments wanting to enforce this position, we would
refer the unprotected condition of the nited States
and the immense losses sustained by its citizens dur
ing the late with Great Britain, in consequence
of inefficient defences along our Atlantic irontier
and especially, at this critical Juncture oil our
foreign affairs, we would invite attention to the war
like preparations of that powerful nation, not only at
home. but in the West Indies, and in the immediate
vicinity of our shores. She is sparing no pains or
EXPENSE in bringing her Navy to perfection. Not
satisfied with the immense physical force al her COM
mand the aid of science called In, and she pre-
pared to take advantage of the great changes effected
in naval warfare by the introduction of steam and
other inventions. When the problem of ocean navi-
CATION by steamers solved, the difficulty which
presented itself was the carrying sufficient guam
tity of fuel for long voyages. Hence the opinion
that armed steamships not likely to supersede
other vessels but will be used chiefly auxiliaries
Great Britain has, to great extent so far as our
coast is concerned, this difculty and, al
though few of her steamers carry fuel for more
than Is or 80 days this objection is obviaed by the
formation of large depots of coal at Bermuda and
other places.
Some idea may be formed of the extent of her
preparations by the following:
List Of resseIs IN the English nary incommls-
sion on LIST January, 1912.
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From the ". O. Advertiser.
THE MESSAGE.

The recommendations of the President to suspend
the action of the Distribution bill and to increase the
tariff so produce adequate revenue fol- the e1-
penses of the Government, knocked the Clay Wings
into pi, the printers would say. The lnteligencer
(Clay) exhorts the friends of its Magnus Apollo to
hold fast and stand by the Distribution BILL under all
circumstances. Mr. Marshall, of Kentucky, on the
receipt of the message pronounced the awful
that the Tyler men and Clay men were separated by
an impossible gulf in consequence of this course on
the part of Mr.. Tyler Ali this is we'll We now
know where we stand. Our enemies before us.
They are the enemies Of the country, and the coun-
try will deal with them they deserve. Mr.. Tyler
has thrown aside all feelings of party pride, in the
matter of the Land Distribution law. The necessi-
ties of the nation of primary importance in his
view and it will be with the people Let the Clay
parsans refuse to suspend this law, and it will only
be another nail in their political coffin.
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AN OLD FACE.

In Madame D'Arblays Diary and Letters, lately
published by her nece, the following conversation is
recorded Nothing is fatiguing" said Mrs
Thrae, "as the life Of a wit Garrick and Wilkes
are the two oldest of their ages know for they
have both worn themselves by being externally on
the rack to give entertainment to Others" David
Madam" said DI. Johnson CLOCKS much old than
he is for bis face has had double the business of any
other mans it is never at rest when he speaks
one minute, he has quite different counenance from
what he assumes the next | don't believe he has
kept the same look for half hour together in the
whole course Of his life and such eternal, rest
less fatiguing play of the muscles, mus; certainly
wear out mans face before its real time"
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One of the principal objects of the Federal Const-
tuition is to "proyide for the common defence" II 1t
is the duty Of the Federal Government at all times
to 'sprovide for the common Defence" especially
must it be peculiarly so, when our embarrassed Tor
egn relations assume threatening aspect. To dis
tribute money out of exhausted treasury, even in
period of profound peace and good credit would be
absurd and preposterous- term then will ex-
press the emerity of distributing deficiency when
the national credit is below par and the country LA
our Wing friends take most fortunate juncture to
lavish their treasure. Their mode Of providing for
the common defence" is unique, original and un-
prec edented. f..
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AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON-THE COURSE
OF THE PRESIDENT.

Congress has now been in session upwards of four
months, and little no public business has been
compished. We are not surprised at this. The
situation Of parties, the relations which they bear
towards each other, and towards the Executive De-
partment of the Government have never led us to
suppose that much harmony concert of action could
exist. The manner in which the extra session was
brought to close, and the breaking up of the cabinet
formed by Gen. Harrison, was the precursor of the
long train of disastrous events which have follow
ed-Senaca az w. Courier.
Mr.. Clay did it.
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CRITON IN LOVE.

ROM THE Observation-Disclosures BY RICHARD
EVANS.
Where at its mouth the Tagus laves
The ocean with its entering waves
Prisoner of love, the Triton groans,
His grotto echoes to his means,
With coral decked, in sea weed dressed,
Down his long beard, and hairy breast,
The boiling tears unceasing flow,
Sad offspring of his ceaseless woe.
Leila the nymph produced his care,
Leila the nymph, disdainful fair,
Residing in neighboring grove,
He saw her through u c meadow rove.
Though cruel from his love she flies,
His fierce heart yielded to her eyes,
He leaves the bosom of the deep,
Repning hangs along the steep.
Complaining to the laughing fair,
His amorous clamors fill the air,
Implied still, devoid of rest,
Long sorrows fill his ancient breast.
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"And Saul kept his Fathers Asses. "-Charles the
Second in an old record of his escape from his pur
suers, lately published from the manuscript is spoken
of as "a tall black man. feet and two inches high"
Andrew Marvel, abiding to his fathers courtiers,
who surrounded him during his residence in Europe,
thus wttiy compares him to Saul:
OF a tall statue, and of sable hue,
Much like the of Kish, that lofty Jew,
Twelve years complete ne suffered in exile,
And kept his fathers asses all the while.
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A NEW ARTICLE

a NEW AKTICLE.
CTEPHENS INSTANTANEOUS BLACK
y INK-W. FISCHER, importer, has Just re-
cieved direct from the manufacturer. Henry Stephens
of London large supply of his unequalled and inimia
BILE black writing fluid, which has the property of writ
ing Immediately black 1t is the purest black ink
ever offered TO the public it has no sediment and
forms ncrustation about the pens or ink-ho der,
and flows with remarkable facility. 1t is put up in
stone jugs, the smallest of which serves as an ink
stand-for sale wholesale and retail, only at Station
er's Hall. mar III
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sae From the MOBILE Journal.
AN EXCEPTION TO OFFICE SEEKERS.

very interesting incident took place in the Louis
lana Legislature, at New Orleans few days ago
On the assembling of the two Houses in Conven-
ton, for the election of Brigader General T
M. Wadsworth put in nomination One of the
members nominated, opposing candidate, Judge
Leonard. Mr. Wadsworth who is member, stat
ed his belief that Judge Leonard did not wish the
Office and that he, from gratitude to Judge Leonard
who had been his friend in adversity-would not
be a candidate if he thought that the Judge would
accept the office. Several ballots took place without
effecting any election, when Mr.. Wadsworth arose
and Withdrew his own name-having been informed
that Judge Leonard desired to be elected. 1t was
only from belief that that gentleman had not autho-
rlzed the use of his name, that he MIR. w } had
consented to stand in apparent competition with him
and know that he knew the facts he would not serve
if elected, a to whose friendship and gene
rosity he was SO much indebted.
The Convention, nevertheless, elected Mr.. Wads-
worth; and he Immediately resigned, and Judge
Leonard was chosen to supply the vacancy. Such
instances Of dsinterested gratitude ale rare-and
beautiful
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SUPERIOR INDELLIBLE INK.

NV FISCHER, importer, mas just received u
w rect from the manufacturer, Henry Steph en-
Of London his improved composition for marking linen
which writes with equal facility the coarsest tex
ture as the finest fabric, and which, requiring no
drying or holding the fire. is the most expeditions
mode of marking linen offered to the public
Also, Indebe Ink ofexceent quality, made by Kent,
Edes, Felt & Co., and Smith & Hodgson, all of which
is for wholesale and retail at Stationers Hall.
mar
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CHARLES GILMAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, QUINCY, ILLIN OILS,
Will promptly and faithfully attend TO any profess
sional business entrusted to him Western lllineis,
and the river counties of Missouri and Iowa, above
Hannibal. rs aaN al at
ITParticuIar attention given to the collection OF
DEBTS.
Refer to Hon. George Evans, U. s. Senate; Hon
Aisha II. Allen House f Representatives. julyl-
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BERNARD HOOE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND GENERAL AGENT.
"AVING removed from Alexandria, ID. G., to
Ill this city, has opened an Office on 10 street,
one door north from Pennsylvania avenue and offers
his services TO the public.
He will undertake the prosecution and manage
ment of all claims before Congress, and the several
public departments and offices of the Government;
claims arising under treaties the procuring of patent
rights and patents for land from the Patent and &C.
neral Land Offices; and lie will attend to all claims
for revolutionary, invalid, other PENSIONS and to
all other business to be transacted in the District of
Columbia, requiring the services of an attorney or
agent.
Persons residing at distance who may not find it
convenient to visit Washington can address him by
letter. postage paid, and may be assured that all BUSH
ness intrusted to him shall receive the most prompt
and faithful attention.
WASHINGTON CITY, d. c., March 70.
mar %. eolm& WIN
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CHALLENGE BLACKING.-W. FISCHER
" has Just received from the manufacturers, Messrs
]. Mason & Co., large supply of their newly made
unequalled and inimtablc Challenge Backing, which
will be sold to the trade at the factory price at Sta
TONERS Hail. the proprietor of which is the agent for
the District Of Columbia. mar II
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NOR SALE.-Forty-seven thousand dollars in
L Certificates of the United States Treasury, bear
ing the interest of eight per centum per annum until
payment shall be made by the Mexican Government
in money Treasury notes receivable at the Mexi-
can custom houses in payment Of duties upon goods
entered for importation expectation, according to
the article of the Convention Of the 18th of April
1899, between the United States and Mexico and the
act of Congress of June 18th, 1910.
The owners Of said Certificates of the Treasury
Department of the United States for the above sum
of 1000, purposng to make visit in Europe will
sell either said amount in its totay in sums to suit
purchasers, on accommodating terms, for silver or
gold Offers to be addressed through the post office
to S. Fl. & Co. In of parity of offers, members
of Congress shall be preferred Offers received until
the 18th inst. 5. ii. q Co.
WASHINGTON D. c. March, 842.
mar plot
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CUGAR FROM CORN-STALKS The Ma
~ tional Agricultural Society has published Mr..
Webbs Experiments the Manufacture of Sugar
from Corn-stalks Also, the specification of the
latest patent for making oil and candles from lard,
SIC.
The types are still standing, and gentlemen who
wish to transmit this interesting information to their
friends can be supplied with copies of the pamphlet
GA pages 6vo) at the low price of 20 so per hun
dred copies, if early application is made to
J. & G. S. GIDEON,
Printers, 9th street. near Pennsylvania avenue.
an 6-3tif
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r ECTURES ON GERMAN POETRY.-At
IL the Masonic Hall, opposite the City Hall, on
Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings, the 9th, 9th
and 1llh instant, at half past T.
These Introductory Lectures are free. They will
treat of German Poetry in general, particularly the
Classic, the Sentimental and the Mystic in Politics,
Religion, &c; ALSO of the lives and writings of kor
ner, and Kleist, the authors of the celebrated war
songs, both of whom were killed in battle and of
Burger, and Goethe. ap8 st
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N n EMBERS OF CONGRESS.-To give those
lVl gentlemen opportunity to possess copy of
hat estimable work, McCULLOCH'S CONNER
CIAL DICTIONARY, the publisher has left few
copies for that purpose at Stationers Hail. only until
next Saturday.
feb23 W. FISCHER
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HISTORY OF ENGLAND.-co combining tn
IL various histories Of Rapn, Henry, Hume SmoI.
Lingard HaIlam, Mackintosh, Goodwin, Brodie and
sthers-complete in three volumer octave, London,
Just received and for sale by by F TAYLOR.
Also, Godwin's history Of the Commonwealth
vols. af3f to ~ al All f.-
Pictorial history Of England 3 vols
Thierry's history of the Conquest
Lodges illustrations of British history 3 vols
Tytler's Reigns of Edward sixth and Mary.
Hume and Smoett beautiful London edition.
complete for nine dollars. l.tl -S
Hallam Burnett Clarendon, Rapin Findal, &C..
Just imported and for sale together with other British
storians, by F. L. oct 80
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DOCTOR EvANS'S SOVEREIGN TON
&c AND GRAND RESTORATIVE,
A CERTAIN CURE FOR FEVER AND
II AGUE.-The symptoms of Fever and Ague
are, unfortunately, too well known commencing with
yawning stretching, and uneasiness-this is succeed
ed by slight chs or shlvengs, that end in violent
or convusive shaking of the whole body-this is the
cold fit and Immediately followed by the fever or hot
ft-the pulse rises the skin becomes hot pain in the
head and all the symptoms of fever terminating in a
prouse sweat, which, gradually ending leaves the pa
tient much weakened. For sale by
J Il w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District two doors east of Gadsbys
April 4-3t
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DOUQUETS, CUT FLOWERS and PLANTS
ID Having now at the Greenhouse adjoining our
store an extensive bloom of Csmeias and other choice
flowers we will be prepared, during the whole winter
supply at the shortest notice Boquets, Cut Flowers
and Towering Plants for the balls and parties The
Public are respectfully invited TO call and examine the
house. which is open at all hours of the day.
Flowers, Plants, Bubous Roots Flower Seeds.
Fruit and ornamental trees and Shrubbery, &C., pack
ed to 60 to any part Of the country.
j. F. CALLAN & CO.,
Opposite the New General Post Office.
fab Sao2tif .
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POTOMAC BRIDGE.

NOTICE is hereby given that, on and after the
IN Doth of this month, the ferry in the breach of
this bridge, conducted by Mr. William Easily, will be
stopped H . Isl
Major Typographical Engineers.
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r AND.-A person owning obout acres Of wood
IL land situate in the Northwest Branch above the
Adephi mills, adjoining the property of the Dick ia
mily (late the property of Lawson Clark deceased)
is DESTROYS of dsposing of it for family carriage
Application may be made to
ap9 JNO. BARCROf'I.
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DR. T. G.. EVANS TONIC EYE WATER.
~ The Causes Of Inflammation in the Eyes are
numerous-external injuries, blows, particles of
sand, lime or dust, getting into them; exposure to
cold and strong light and intemperance, and from
whatever cause the Inflammation proceeds it should
be subdued speedily; and no method oftreatment can
subselve better this important end than the one that
imparts strength TO the vessels of the eye
The Tonic Eye Water is distinctly of this class A
few applications of it to the eye all that is
ry for proper cure.
For sale by J. & w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District doors east ofGadsbys
apo
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DIR. T.. G. EVANS'S VEGETABLE AN
TIDYSPEPTIC PILLS.

CELEBRATED for the cure of Dyspepsia, Choc,
~ Liver Complaint, Sick Headache, &c. &c
These pills have been used by the proprietor in his
practice, for number of years, with the happiest
cess-they possess mild cathartic property and act
as powerful tonic they neutraize the acid on the
stomach the appetite and restore health
They do not contain particle Of MERCURY in
any orn do they produce sickness of stomach as
most medicines do.
For sale by
J. & w. YOUNG,
Sole agents for the District doors east of Gadsbys.
April 5-3t.
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DEASE'S CLARIFIED ESSENCE OF HORE-
L HOUND CANDY-Compounded of rs of the
most safe and salulary ingredients. The great repu
tation of Peases lmtable candy, for the speedy
lief and of coughs colds hoarseness sore throat
Group, whoopng cough, and difficulty of breathing,
has increased the sales far beyond that of any remedy
heretofore offered.
The undersigned general agent of Messrs. Pease
& Son. has just received by the schooner President,
large supply Of their Candy, which he sells to agents
and vendors on the same terms the propretors-
Vendors enclosing SIS 90 or upwards Gree of postage)
will have the Candy sent according to directions, and
always rely on it's being fresh and genuine.
mar2 w. FISCHER.
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r ANE & TUCKER, Merchant Tailors, have now
IL the pleasure of announcing to their friends and
the Public generally the arrival of their Spring and
Summer Goods, direct from New York, of the latest
importations- general assortment of the
most fashionable Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings
among which will be found some and beautiful
articles for Goats, Pantaloons, and Vests, be-
fore offered in this city. april
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NTOTICE--Mr. JOSIAH GOODRICH, of
IN Washington, is duly appointed my general agent
and attorney to for and in my stead, for and
during my temporary absence from the city, fully
though were personally present.
THOMAS ALLEN.
WASHINGTON, Apr 9, 1842. 81
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VIZ ASHINGTON HOUSE, No. 223 Chestnut
wv street, next door to the Masonic Hail. Philadel-
phia. H. L. HARTWELL, Proprietor. This new
and splendid house is open, and fitted up in the
most fashionable style for the accommodation of gen.
tlemen and families.
The location for health and convenience, to places
of fashionable resort business, has no superior
while the parors, dining rooms, and chambers will
bear comparison with any similar establishment in the
Union
The ladies will find in it all the quiet and elegance
of stately private mansion, and the gentlemen every
luxury that may be expected from hotel of the first
class in the city of Philadelphia.
The proprietor hopes by his exerticns, to merit a
liberal patronage for the Washington House, and to
give entire satisfaction to all who may honor it with
heir company march 25-tf
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April l3-7

EREE LECTURE ON GERMAN POETRY
T. by member of the legal profession, and public
lecturer in various parts of the United States. The
next lecture will be delivered in the Masonic Hail.
opposite the City Hall, on Wednesday evening, the
18th instant at half past seven o'clock These lee
lures are Introductory to course on the German,
Spanish, and Italian poets.
From The Philadelphia Spirit Of the Times.
"Ths lectures of RICHARD S. EVANS, Esq, deliv-
cred at the Hall of the Pennsylvania Institute, have
attracted general interest well by their graphic
explanations of the various styles of German poetry,
as by an attractive series ofrectaons, illustrative OF
the manner and spirit of the most celebrated produc
tons in that language. From the known reputation
of the lecturer, we anticipate rich intellectual
feast ap 12-3t*
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DATENT VAPOUR BATHS-F For the safe and
i convenient external application of sulpher and
other rresprable gases vapour from herbs &c. to the
human system in which the lungs are not only defend
from exhaatons discharged through the pores from all
parts of the body, by profuse perspiraton to which
they are exposed when the head is nclosed in the
usual way practice always offensive in some dis
dangerous, and quite unnecessary, as any de-
sired vapour be inhaled in these apparatus, with
out this Ioathsome accompaniment. In these appi'ca-
tons will be found powerful, yet SAFE general aux
Hilary to the efforts of The physician for the removal OF
disease, but particularly 30 in diseases of the skin,
in rheumatic and equity affections and after the use
of any mercuria preparation.
Applied during the session Of Congress, on the
south side of Pennsylvania avenue, third house west
Of 18th ST. or in the chamber of the sck.
mar % BOYD REILLY.
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NOR SALE-A pair of excellent HORSES, we'll
j. matched, strong and sound.
Also, a BUGGY, with leather top, and new har-
ness, for single horse.
Also, a HAY PRESS, for packing hay in bales for
transportation.
THOMAS ALLEN
W.suINGToN March 3 IH42 st
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NEW METALLIC PENS.-W. FISCHER has
IN just received from the manufacturers, Messrs.
Josiah Hayden & Co., 100 gross OF their Metallic
pens for the superoritv of which the American In
stitute, in New York, awarded a gold medal
The assortment comprises the folIowisg kinds =
Short Falcon, Continuation Barrel, Elongated Barrel
Pointed, Fine Pointed Damascus, Elong9ted Fine
con Domination and School Pen. For sale Wholesale
and retail only at Stationers Hail. the proprietor of
which Is agent fol- the manufacturers. ffas