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II XCHANGE HOTEL.-A CARD TO THE PUB
u LlC.--The subscriber has opened Hotel on c
street. between Four-and- a-han and Sixth streets,
Immediately in the rear Of Gadsby's Hotel He will
take boarders by the yoar week. day, and furnish
meals to transient vters at any hour of the day or
night.
He has connected with his establishment Read
ing Room, to which he invites citizens as well as
strangers. NMstA Mst
His porter formerly Brown's) will attend to bag
gage to and from the Railroad, and every effort will
be made to give satisfaction 10 those who may favor
him with their company.
nov S-3tawtf THOMPSON TYLER
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CONVENTION OF FRENCH CLAIMANTS.


A general convention of the claimants upon
the United States Government for spohations
committed by the French upon American com
merce prior to the year 1900, commenced its ses-
sion in New York on Wednesday morning.
About one hundred persons were in attendance,
representing claimants from nearly all Of the
Northern and several Of the Southern States
Some notion may be formed of the general ex-
tent of the interests involved from the fact that
the delegation Of three from Boston came in be-
half Of nearly two hundred individuals, all of
whom have claims to a very considerable amount
GEORGE GRlswoLD, Esq, of the city Of New
York, was chosen President Of the Convention
Several Vice Presidents, (among whom was the
Hon. BENZ. G. HOWARD, of Baltimore,) and two
Secretaries were then chosen. Il
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DLAYING cards. have just received, per
i schr. Sarah from New York, q supply of Lemuel
Smiths Formerly Caleb Bartlett) playing cards Of
different grades, which am authorized to SELL as
agent, at the manufacturers prices Storekeepers
and others are respectfully invited to call and exam
inc the lot just received Orders from the country,
enclosing the cash or good city reference, will be
promptly attended to. JAMES M. DORSETT.
Snuff, Tobacco, and Fancy store, Penn. avenue,
No. III east of Gadsby's hotel nov II
X OSHEN Blu rTER, BUCKWHEAT, MACKE-
.U REL, &c, sc.
40 kegs Goshen Butter 4
IS bbls, 80 half bbls, and LOO bags Buckwheat
Is half barrels Mackerel, Nos. 4 and 2
barrels and tierce Salmon
Is barrels Cider &
barrels Cranberries tt
80 boxes Starch
SO barrels Apples
20 boxes Variegated and Almond Soap
tt{ so dozen Brooms Pa ha
Is quintals Goldfish
2 bales Hops aE
SO barrels New York Family Flour
Mustard, Pepper, Spices, and Roasted Coffee;
Together with full and complete assortment Of
goods usually kept in the grocery business. Just
ceived from New York, and for sale low by
nov l7-eo3t SAMUEL BACON Il co.
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Regulations Mobile Herald has an anec-
dote on this subject, too good TO be lost. A mer-
chant of Mobile, and an American by birth, was
recently on visit to Liverpool, where branch
of his house was established, the head of which
was Scotchman. AT dinner given by his
partner, number of merchants and capitalists
were present, and though the Mobian made
great efforts to avoid any discussion in reference
to American securities, yet, as the old dodgers
at the table, the majority of whom were from
good old Scotia, insisted upon the matter, he was
compelled to listen to their long TRADES against
Reputation. In answer to their assaults, he OBJ
served that only one State had repudiated and
that was Mississippi. Inquiry was made how
she happened to stand alone in this matter =
the Mobilian replied that they had very curl
Gus man for Governor, named McNutt, but that
he was not an American. The whole company
demanded his birth place. "Why," said the
| Mobiian, che is most obstinate and cross
grained old Scotchman." After broad look at
each other, the conversation Immediately turned
] upon other subjects!
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From Gaudaloupe.-By the arrival at Savan-
nah on Thursday week, says the Savannah Re-
publican of the 18th instant, we have adSices
from Gaudaloupe to the lst instant:
The captain represents to us that immese ac-
tivity exists in rebuilding the town Point Petre,
and otherwise repairing the damages sustained
by the terrible earthquake of 9Th February last.
The appropriation of the French Government Of
noting the reconstruction of the town. One
thousand dollars are offered to every citizen who
will erect within given time house of certain
dimensions.
The sickness which was so much dreaded has
been fully realized to most alarming extent the
past summer, but it was quite healthy when the
Lydia left.
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MARRIAGE.

At Augusta, Georgia, on the 9th instant, by the
Rev. Mr.. FoRD, G. Fl. TAL1COTT, Lieutenant Ord
nance Corps U. s. Army, to Miss CATHARINE
JANE STARKE, daughter Of Major w. w. STARKE,
of that city.
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AHASUERAS.

A paragraph in the Capitol states that "a
foreign correspondent attributes the origin of the
fire on board of the. ill-fated Missouri, to the
spontaneous combustion Of a copy Of Ahasueras,
intended as present to the Emperor OF China"
We were in hopes that Mr.. Gushing had
saved this work among his other valuable papers,
but it seems otherwise. The pent-up fires OF
genius vainly struggled for escape in the glow
ing lines Of Ahasueras, until finally the thoughts
breathed and words burned-the Missouri. For
tunately only the ship--not the river--was set
on fire. Will the spirit of mischief never be
laid in the author Of Ahasueras Is he 10 be
suffered to go on in the same needless track, set
ting ships on fire, and nations by the ears :
When O'Connell privately entreated him to be
aisy, and assured him that, with such harangues
as his libation Of blood" speech, he would spoil
all, and that he O'ConnelD would never be able
to hold the Irish people back, why could he not
be persuaded, instead Of going on to such lengths
that the Repeater, as last resort, and in self
defence, was obliged publicly to condemn all in
ference on the part of shareholders M
Such headlong ambition, and reckless perver-
sion Of genius is shameful
Those WAig Fires.--We are glad to hear the
Times SO Justify crying out fire." The old
flames are flashing upon their eyeballs, the wind
is in the right direction for sweeping confa-
grafton, and, in the midst of their alarm, they
call despondingly upon the Democrats not tc
eremair idle under such circumstances" for the
old fires are rekindled They don't Judge amiss
in this matter. The apprehensions are well
founded. There is to be reviving Of the old
energies-a stirring of the old enthusiasm
brighter burning Of the old fres--fof the living
light of good Wing principles was faithfully
preserved in the embers of the old campaign
Bonfires are to be lighted up in the East and in
the \ est, louder and fuller "6lasts from the BIZ
Gle" are to be sounded from one Hill top to ano-
Iher, and the people The mighty masses who
are signing for return of the days Of national
prosperity -are again to be summoned to duty
And they will obey the call. They have still
the same attachment to the principles on which
our true policy as nation is based, and are not
discouraged by being again thrown into the op
position by the treachery of one who rose te
power on the heartless pretence of being friend
to their principles. Yes, the Wing fires are
still at work, and their light is rolling upward
to the JOY Of the people. Hartford Coarant.
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The Lancaster Inteligencer calls Mike Walsh
" the ruffian ally of the Wings" Poor fellow I!
he is no longer wanted now! Time was when
Mike was the very right hand Of Locofocoism !;
he has been used and is now cast off, with a
kick from the Richmond Enquirer, and cuff
from the Intelligencer, the federal organ of the
anti-democrat Buchanan.--Forum. l>j4-a
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Naval. The Norfolk Herald says the U. S.
brig Lawrence, Commander Gardner, bound for
the " est Indies, dropped down to Hampton
Roads on Wednesday.
The u. S. sloop Falmouth, Com. Sands, ar
rived at Havana Goth ult. from Boston. I
The U. S. brig Somers, Lieut.. Com. West ar
rived at Havana 1st instant, from a cruise.
The u S. steamer Poinsett; Lieutenant Com.
Semmes, arrived at New Orleans, on the 9Th
inst from Pensacola.
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~ SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Rev. JAMES KNOX will preach tomorrow at
IL o'clock, A. NJ and at 81 o'clock, p M, and the
Rev. WILLIAM T. SPROLE at I O'Clock, P. M,
in the Second Presbyterian Church, on New York
avenue. The public generally are invited to attend
nov l8 I'M r RS
GTOVES! STOVES III HI .NEVTTT e. co,
~ opposite Fullers City Hotel, have Just received
additional supply of Stoves of all descriptions,
which, the season is drawing to close, will be
sold very cheap for cash. nov l8-lw
X ROCERIES Just received and for sale, in add,
Vt ton TO my former stock of Goods M 4
A lot Of fresh teas, of latest Importation
Cofees of every description
Loaf, lump, crushed, and brown sugars
Fancy and brown soaps
Raisins, fresh and in good order
Butter and cheese, superior S fst1
Family and superfne flour, choicest brands, low
Sperm, mould and dipped candles lG
Winter oil, warranted, 81 gallon
One barrel of very superior Irish whiskey
Hams, buckwheat -four
And all other articles generally kept in my line
and reasonable terms as can be had in the Dis
trct
solicit call from the citizens generally, before
purchasing elsewhere, as am determined to SELL
VIM T. DOVE,
Between 18th and 18th streets, fronting Penn ave-,
adjoining National theatre. nov l8-3t
LJOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, NEW STOCK.
I'LL We have received at our stores, next door to
Clagett's, and opposite Browns Hotel, new and ex
ensive assortment Of House furnishing Goods, which
we win sell low for cash, or at a short credit for
good paper.
We have general assortment of Cabnet ware,
Bedsteads, and Chairs, at very low prices for the
quality.
good assortment of Looking Glasses, China and
Glass ware. t3
Solar, Astral, and Hall Lamps, and splendid Giron-
doles or Candelabras
Table Cutlery, an excellent stock, particularly
Rodgers Knives, in sets Of 81 pieces Also, PEN
knives and Scissors
Walters and Tea Trays variety of patterns and
qualities.
Brass Andirons, Tenders, Shovels and longs.
Britannia Ware in sets of S pieces, also detached
Kitchen Furniture of every description
Hair Mattresses and Feather Beds always on hand,
and made up to order expeditously.
general assortment of Wood Ware--embracing
almost every article in that line appertainng to
housekeeping.
Our stock is so general, that we cannot name the
items, but would say to housekeepers and persons
furnishing that nearly every useful article can be
found ut either of our stores To facilitate custom
ers in finding the goods they want, catalogue Of
articles in store will be furnished.
nov l8-2wif BOTELER, DONN & co.
~xnfI OOTTTAI AMI On AMIN ATICAJ EYER
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MARINE JOURNA
PORT OF GEORGETOWN.
ARRIVED.

November 1S.
Sch'r Mary Frances, Skinner, New York, to E. s.
J. F. Pckrell, and with freight for number of mer-
chants
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MUSE N E N rs.
NATIONAL THEATRE WASHINGTON.

Ills Exeellency the President of the United States
and suite, Hon. Richard M. Johnson his Honor the
Mayor, and Robert Tyler, Esq, and family. will honor
the Theatre with their presence this evening.
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SPLENDID AND CHEAP MUFFS AT o. FISH
~ & CO.'S.-We respectfully invite the attention
of the ladies to extensive and varied assortment
of MYffs, Fur Trimmings, &c.
These goods having been selected early in the seal
son by our resident partner in N York. feel conf
dent that they purchased on the nost advantai
geous terms, and will sell at very small profits
for cash. s asaa y
Our assortment being probably the largest Of any
south of New York, feel confident in our ability
to suit the taste and means Of all We solicit q
call after examining the market well, and we will
demonstrate the fact that bargains can be made
with u.s. O. FISH & co.
LIST and Cd doors from Browns Hotel.
nov l3-eo3t I9fG88
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An Illinois Wedding.-"Wil ill you take this
woman to be your welded wife Z" said magis-
trate who was placing the indissoluble knot Of
matrimony on a couple mutually attached to one
another. s.l .tt lia' A
"Wall, swar, squire" said the groom, a
wolfsh looking customer, "you must be darn
green 'un to ask such question as that ar Dc
you think I'd be such plagy fool, old Teller, as
to go to the bare hunt, and take this gal from
the quiltin' froic, if / was not conscrptuously
certain and determined to have her? Drive on
with your dizziness, and ak no more d---n
foolish questions"
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THO CABINETMAKERS.- subscribers call
i the attention of cabinetmakers to great variety
of halfnch stuff which they have on baud, and which
will be sold very low for cash. if early application be
made. Also, landing, lot of excellent white and
yellow pine plank, which, if taken off the wharf be-
fore piling, will be sold lower than any ever before
offered. Such bargains in lumber are rare--but the
subscribers are determined to sell low for ready
ney. Call at the new wood, coal, and lumber yard of
JOHN PETTIBONE g. co.
On hand, 400 tons of the g Butler Coal, /" which
will be delivered to any part Of the city or George
town for rs so per ton. }. +. co.
nov l3-3t t5 N#
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Clay Clud.--We are glad to learn that our
wing friends at Harpers Ferry and neighborhood,
nothing daunted by the severe ordeal through
which they have passed the last two years, have
organized Clay Club, and mean to g stand up
to the rack, fodder or no fodder" John Strider,
ESQ.,, is President Of the Club. We have not
heard the names Of the other officers. Free
Press. st aa
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DEMocRATIc PRINCIPLES The Charleston Mer-
curry says: .ss
"We mean to support our principles, and
when we find out aOhat principles the Democratic
party are going to support, we shall know bet
ter what sort Of fellowship there is to be be-
tween US" tI
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-19

w Ths business Of smuggling iohaccu has been
catred TO considerable extent m Paris, and the
Police has been stimulated Ia the relentless wal
upon the Snug glers I'D unlicensed yenders Many
amusing incidents in their pursuil Of lhsse chsrac
tiers are said 10 occur. Mr. Walsh details sne OF the
most recent:
LAST week the very spacious carnage. with four
horses, OF fashionable Countess, Who appeared b.
be on her return from journey, was opened al the
gate Of the Throne. respectfully as usual, by the
revenue officers. AID Was about TO he dismissed,
when IN closing the door, several cigars fell from
the large packet. They excited susIiciOn; a rig I'd
search ensued; every pnrt Of the vehicle, cushions
aud lining included. and all the heavy trunks and
uGches found 10 be stuffed With the conriban nd
article, The best foreign quality: The whole bevy
of functousries al the gate became intention the
perquislion and scramble that thirty carriages
wagons, digences. omnibuses. gathered in the rear
be fore the r services could be oblsinsd for the
patient train. The lady. Ia grande dame. protested
that she wa ignorant aud innocent Of the cargo oil
her bsrIne; IL all the doing of her she
was not however, suffered To puceed beiore she
gave securiy for the penalties that belonged to
| the case"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-19

PARAGUAY.--The Boston Daily Advertiser fur
nlshes some items Ofniolgence from Ih.s Republic.
derived from late Chill papers
The Supreme Government Of Paraguay called an
extra session Of Congress, which convened on the
2Ih November last year. principally 10 cUnsIder re-
quests 81 Great Britain. Brazil RIO Grunde aud Uru-
quay 10 form treaties for the regulation commerce.
They recommended congress To assent To nothing ol
the kind Congress accordingly after Two days ses-
SION adjourned, summing up their prDceedings M IA
single act, the several articles Of which appear IN
detail Of all The various acts Oi The last year ol the
Supre me Government and give u oil he pow c Is
or directions for the future, fer which il had asked
The only clauses OF interest TO rea iers the
20th, confirming the objections Of The gov eminent
10 form treaties with foreign powers except in ur.
gent or long established cases; and The 25h . DO.
lusely prohibiting The government To grant freedom,
OF religious worship TO other lhnn Catholics. The
ether details Of the message vi The Government nd
The act Of congress. echulng it. show careful uIIen
lion to the condition Of the sIaie and a quiet and
prosperous stale Of affairs.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-19

IRON SHIPS FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE
I'VE visited, yesterday, one Of The vessels now
being built OF irun m this city. fOrIhe u $ Rovsn-
ne Service, BY Mr.. Durham. The vessel is clinker
bu ilIi length 40 leer depth l0I. width Of the be-
am "a Of 800 tons measurement and TO be fitted
with EncSsUns Ptopeers Of about 81 feet in length
She II now very favorable cuhdiIIon for exhibiting
the mode OF construction, and the strength and char.
ncieI OF the work. Her ribs are Of wrought iron
u inches by ! placed distance from IS TO 30
inches apart The sheet iron, which 10 attached 10
the outside OF these RIBS and forms the shell of The
vessel 4Ihs vi an inch thick, the end toints of
which abOni hush aud ure injected By a lap piece
passing over The JOIN on The inside 4 nrhes vide
end sih' thick: seams over lap inches; the riVeIs
are ui All inch diameter, and hammered firmly Ia
Their places while IN heated Stale; there bel ~ pyr
table iorges Tor that purpose. The sheeIng Is pun.
ched AMI the holes cUunIeI sunk niIh the greatest
eNaciness by machine. The shell is fastened Il,
The RIBS by iron knees firmly boiled 10 bOlh. The
Whole arrangements present The appearance OF
great sireaHgih. aud Is calculated 10 produce the
fullest confidence ia the secury OF this character of
vessels. The model Of The vessel 10 our eye Is not
only perfect but bturiul. Ships Il iron have many
advantages over inuse of wood, an1 We lonk with
interest 10 these first efforts ,Ihr.r introduction il-
TO our Navy, but with The fullest confidence in The
resul,-N \, Courier.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-19

NATIONAL JOCKEY CT UB RACES There
were probably not less thqn three thousand person.
on The Washington course yesterday To witness the
race between The celebrated mare Fashion, Win
chester, and RienZl' The Indies at ended ia great
nnmber-lheir stand beng crowded. We also
noIicOd several ladies in private carriages The
President OF the United States aud family, Inc Sec
reI"ry Of The Navy, aud The Attorney General, hon.
ored The course with their presence. The Course
and stands presented altogether more lively and
animated spectacle Than has been witnessed here
since The days Of Eclipse aud SIR Charles The
race came OIL al the appointed hour, 2 O'clock. The
commended racers started handsomely Fashion taking
The Lead followed closely by Rlenz; Winchester
runHing within his distance. IN this position Iley
remained during the first heat. time 10, Tue
second heat was contested by Fashion and w o..
chester, Rienzl being lame, was wIIndrawn Dur.
Ing tbs heat, for nearly mile. the runing caused
considerable excitement. Winchester making great
eFeriInns and running neck and nerk with the gal
liant competitor. But This did not last long. Fusion
again taking The lead, and retaining II TO the end
lime s 7'-NaL IuL
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-19

WHAT'S IN A NAME.-An freshman, in the
employ OF our friend Fenimore Cooper, at Coop
ersIOwn, was sent by hun a lew days since to the
POSI- Ohce iOr letiers-On receiving those for Mr..
Cooper he enquired II there any letters for the
g'nlismen who was staying at the bell MIR.
BRIcKBRAT' The Postmaster, after looking c re.
fully through. said that there none and asked
Pat Il he was certain that was the same. Pat pro
'es'ed vehemenlly that u certainly was, he wa,
charged particularly recollecI it, friend of MIR
Cooper's passing The office the moment. the Post.
master inquired OF him what gentlemen were yisit.
ing Mr.. Cooper. lie replied that he knew of no
one except Captain Shubrck. Ochr erred Pat. .LaI',
the name. but faith didn't come near II thought"
~ Y Tribune
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-19

From the Editors "uble, in the Octo
Der number OF the KNIcKERBocKER, to
which sc always look with interest, we
make short extract. Here is a brief
sketch of the inmates Of Sing.Siug Pris-
on:
IL the unhappy young man who has
so recently filled the journals of the me.
tfoPolis with the details of his folly and
crime, could, before yielding 10 le,np.a-
ton, have looked in upon the State pris
oners at Sing Sing, as we did the other
day, surely he would have shrunk back
from the vortex before him. Poor
wretches, in their best estate! How
narrow their cells, how ceaseless their
toll, what a negalion Of comforts their
whole condition! Ii was a swelterinu
August day, GREATNESS and oppressive I.
Out there was no est for the eighteen
hundred unhappy convicts who Piled
thelr never ending tasks within these
walls. SieaIthy g'ances from haicrais-
ed eyes; pale crunicnances. stamped
win meek submission, or cleaning with
Powerless hate IN Impotent malignity;
and hard labor in the fullest sense, were
the maIG textures OF the slill.lifs scene.
as we passed through the several work
shops. but what picture was present
ed as their occupants came swarmino in.
to the open courtyard at the sound Of
the bell, 10 proceed to their cells with
their dinner! From the thick stmos
Phere of tho carpet and rug shops, leav
ing the cIack Of shuttes, the dull thump
OF the weayer's beam, and the long con.
fused perspective Of cords and pulleys
and patterns, and nutitudinous harness.
they poured forth; from murky smithys,
stresmed the imps Of Vulcan, grim as
the dark recesses from which they
emerged; from doors which opened up
on lntermiuabe rows of close set bench.
es. burst forth the knights Of the awl
and hammer; the rub "A dub OF the COOP
er's mallet, tine cruak Of his shaving
KNIFE, were still-the stone hammer was
silent. and the court yard was full Of
that striped crew.
God Of compassion! what a sight il
was To see that molly altitude take up
IN gangs their humiliating march,
huge negroes, sweltering in their heat
were lnterspersed among the lines
hands cTinSoDCd with murder rested up
on the shoulders OF beings young alike
~ years and crime-rhe victim Of beast
iallty pressed against the heart broken
tool OF the scathiess viIlian-and all
were blended in one revolving mass Of
trained soldiers Of guilt: their thousand
legs moving as the leg Of one man, all
IN silence save the peculiar sound Of the
sliding tread, grating no less pom the
ear than the ground One by one they
took their wooden pals oC diHgy and
smphibiots looking grub and passed
on, winding up the stairs Of the difIe
rent stories and streaming along the
narrow corridors to their solitary cells
Il was too much for the heart Of poor r.
this long procession Of the gangs. As
they passed on in SLOW succession, her
lips began to CULVER, and one after an
other, drops Of pity rolled down her
cheek, All these said che &c the keep
or, had mother, who looked upon
their childhood, aud blessed their inno
conce! Al how many infant feet, soft |
or than velvet 20 the touch, have besn
pressed 70 maternal Ips, that now shut |