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yKTATTERsToN's NEW GUIDE TO WASH

WATTERSTON'S NEW GUIDE TO WASH
w lNGTON.-To strangers visiting this city, who
are frequently at loss for guide to direct them
to the prominent objects of curiosity and interest
which it contains this little volume will be of great
use II has been found to be so by all who have
suited it.
For sale at r. FARNHAM'S Bookstore, corner
of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, where can
also be had few copies of the last edition of Mr.
Waiter ston's Gallery Of American Portraits, contain
ing sketches OF the most distinguished statesmen and
orators of this country for the last thirty years.
dec l.
DATENT ELASTIC INKSTANDS.--An assort-
ment of Elastic lnkstands Just received from the
manufacturer. A smaller size has just been intro
duced by the patentee, neat and beautiful article,
and is pronounced the pus ultra Of inkstands,
with it the ink grows thick cvaporates and
preserves the same consistency and color until it is
all consumed. Sold wholesale and retail by
r. FARNHAM,
nov7 corner 18th st. and Penn. av
NTANESCA'S FRENCH COURSE, an Oral Sys
Ill tenn of Teaching Living Languages illustrated
by practical course of lessons in the French through
the medium of the English, by Jean Mancsca, fourth
edition, revised. For sale by
r. FARNHAM,
corner 18th street and Penn. av
Where may BE- found all the French School books
now in use, and sold at very low prices.
nevS af l4M
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THOMAS P. JONES.
WASHINGTON. Jan. @, 1919.

WASHINGTON. Jan. %, 1843.
Mr.. Joseph f. Hover: Sir: have examined and
used part of the specimens of ink which you left with
me, and am prepared to speak favorably of them
both. Since began to use metallic pens, have
been able TO obtain ink which would not more
or less ccrode, and speedily destroy them. Yours
appears to be free from every corrosive Ingredient
qualities which requisite to give to the article
very high character Yours, respectfully.
nov t{ ttGE +. HALL
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MOVERS BLACK INK.--The above ink is kent
IL constantly on hand by X. FANHAM, corner Of
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, who is agent
for the manufacturer, and will supply the trade at
manufacturers prices, wholesale and retail. This
ink has acquired celebrated character, and is in
extensive use The following certificates are from
DR.. Thomas P. Jones, Of the Patent Office, and Dr.
F. Hall, late Professor Of Chemistry at the Medical
College of this city:
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1843.
Mr.. Joseph E. Hover: Sir: have made use of
your Black Ink sufficiently long to ascertain that it
possesses all the desirable qualities which are eces-
sary in the employment of steel pens more fully than
any kind Of ink that had previously essayed, and
have got pretty well through the catalogue. have
not taken the trouble to test 1t chemically this
has been already done by others whose certificates
satisfactory to me as though the experiments
had baen made by myself ,
THOMAS P. JONES.
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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!--GARRET AMBER
III SON, agent Of Atwill's Music Repertory, New
York. has just received large assortment Of Atwills
most popular music.
G. A. will be constantly in the receipt of the latest
publications. and will be happy to receive orders for
Music published at any other establishment in the
country.
He respectfully solicits strangers visiting the city
and the citizens generally to call and examine his
collection, which will be sold at the New York prices
Between 18th and 18th strts, Pennsylvania avenue
nov 24-2aw6w
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yTTlSTAR'S COUGH LOZENGES These Loz-
w enges cannot be too strongly recommended to
public attention as safe and efectual medicine for
the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, &c. They are
very serviccable soreness and tightness Of the
breast difficulty of breathing, hoarseness &C., and
give almost immediate relief in troublesome sensation,
tickling in the throat which is tormenting in this
complaint. 4.
They have been used very extensively in this city
and other places, and have given universal satsfac
ton to all who have used them; price Is cents per
boz. A large quantity just manufactured and for
sale, with directions, at
80 GIhMAN'S
(iats Todd's), Drug Gtoss.
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DRlN1TNG AND WRITING PAPERS of every
/ quality and .ize made to order, and sold at man
ufacturers, prices r. FARNHAM,
nov corner 18th st. and Penn.
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John A. BLAKE, Bookbinder, Paper Ruler, and
y Blank Book manufactures, south side of Pennsy-
vana avenue, near l4th street. and opposite Fulers
City Hotel Cup stairs). Blank books of all descrip
tons manufactured to order, old books rebound,
maps mounted and vanished, and all kinds Of fancy
binding executed in the neatest manner and at
sonable prices.
NOCK'S IMPROVED PATENT LEAF HOLD
Err, OR TEMPORARY BINDER, ofall the various
Sizes with or without locks will be furnished in any
quantity and in any style Of binding desired at whole
sale prices f4 nov 6-dtf
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CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS, beautifully bound
" in Turkey morocco, gilt, with plates; also. com
mon binding. large assortment just received, and
| for sale at very low prices, at
r. FARNHAM'S
Bookstore corner 18th st. and Penn. avenue.
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DALDNESS OF COLUMBIA, FOR THE
ID HAIR, which will stop it if falling out, or restore
it on bald places; and on children make 1t grow rap
idly, or on those who have lost their hair from any
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The above invaluable medicine is for sale by e. D.
GILMAN, Druggist Penn. Avenue, (late Todds,
sole agent for the District and also for Browns Genu
inc Boneset Candy fresh supply Of which is just re-
ceived as above. jan 10
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Civ Intellirence.

MARCH 29-THE COMMON CouscIL-Both Boards of
Aldermen meet Monday afternoon at five o'clock, but
meters Of ua Importance it is understood will be dis
cused the great question of the reorganization of the
Police system has been disposed Of and only waits Legs
alive action to make it law.
CoURT GENERAL SEssIoNs.-This Court commences
its April term Monkay The calendar not unusually
large but the persons charged with various crimes have
appear and for offences Of a very high ade.
Lower POIice.-ANoTHER BURGLARy.-The store
OF Henry Gardner OF Gold and Fulton streets
broken open last night and 80 pairs OF calf skin boots
worth $500 carried off Pathology is ntolerable and
reporters pen has become weary in narrating these
and the depiedations committed by midnight marauders
Perhaps he may bs relieved by the Police system just
passed by the Fathers Of our city.
A STRANGE NEW METHOD OF RoBprNc.-Yesterday,
young Frenchman, who could scarcely speak word
If English Cories Hook he apr by
men, who apparently from their conversation were
his couDtrymen, who asked the hour of the day. The
lnsuspecng lad willing to give the desired nforma-
and drew from his vest pocket valuable gold watch,
the face of which set with diamonds and at the
moment pocket hook apparently well filed was artfully
thrown his feet he stopped pick tup and forgetting
Tor the that he had his watch in his hand il
aiken by the men and they decamped with their prize.
is needless say that the pocket book wallet
tained nothing hut bills the Globe bank, worthless
concern. Officer Stokeley has the affair in hand.
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To the Public.

signora Amalia Vatellina, my lawful and legitimate
consor has hitherto retained of Majocc
according TO the custom prevailing amongst theatrical
ladies in both worlds Owing to FALSE uDgsnerous,
malignant and cowardly insinuatons made in weekly
paper Of this city, against which will take such
sures as shall think proper she will hereafter in all pub
lie private transactions be designated under her
name Of Amala Valtcllina"
Messrs Editors of the New York Herald the American
the Sum- the Courier and Enquirer the Express the r
bune, the Courier des EtasUnis, and the AngloAmeri
can, respectfully requested to give the above two in
serons in their columns and send their bills to No. 2o2
Broadway, with one copy Of the paper
ct ATTILIO VALTELLINA.
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BRAzn.-Advices from Rio de Janeiro to the
81 ult, have been received at Charlie We
have only been enabled to obtain little naval
news. On the 9th of January, however, the
country was quiet Rio Grande only was little
disturbed The elections are to take place this
year. and no one can tell what they will do but il
Is 10 be supposed that country like Brazil must
continue to prosper beyond precedent in South
America.
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nt3- FRANK MONTEVERDE's, NO. BARCLAY
SHEET Every body does not know Frank but do
know he is one Of the best fellows that WELDON
ed gentleman to RETIRED yet convenient distance
Frank is known by those tho have travelled and
have the discrimination to appreciate the creature
forts OF this life lie is not overanxious that he shall put
in his purse but is that his customers
and they must be genemen) shall have it rich-just
they like it. We recommend, and hereby issue special
edct that you Sir take your promenade for health and
recreation and that the performance conclude by walk
ing into Frank g. and wish " How are your Give me
Julap If you question our judgment may you die in
- want of the comforts of life
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Old Put MANS Wolf Dcn-Great Enthusl-
asm-The 1ssue-State Of Parties last year
and thls-N1nnufncturing Towns.
PoMFRET, WINDHAM COUNTY,
SATURDAY. March 2Ofh {

J
/ am here, at the mouth of the cave-that IN
which old Israel Putnam risked his life to drive a
terrific wolf from the den in which he had taken
refuge, and assure you would scarcely risk my
self within its dark and dreary mouth, had not Gu
riosity prompted such an effort.
uactures although not exactly in this vicinity, and
therefore the Wings are using the Tariff as their
particular hobby to secure success.
| find on reference to the party papers Of last
spring, that although the Wings made the question
of protective tariff of the issues yet the demo-
cratic press did not join in issue, but rather evaded
direct opposition to the principle Of protection, by
the introduction of other questions that had been
before the people. After the election, which re-
suited in perfect Waterloo victory for the Demo-
erals, the Wing presses avowed that on The ques-
ton OF protection" the people of the State were
nearly unanimous and if the result had turned upon
that, il would have been far different. The "Hdr-
ford Courant' then said -
But tn loco foco journals saw fit to deny OF conceal
in measure their hostility to protective tariff the
chosen by means OF this deception, will be called
upon act The tariff question will he presented to III
in such form thai they cannot escape II. No man who
knows them doubt that they Will at sacrifice
northern interests to the advancement of Mr. Van Blu
rens prospects, and then they will tell the people that
they must not look to the government for too much!"
They now aiege that their warnings were true,
and pont To the proposed new tarff law as the evi.
deuce They so further and avow that there is no
certainty that more radical free trade principles
will not b. introduced into the bull it Connecticut
does not now rebuke 1t ny sustaining wing doc
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Peru We have published accounts from Peru
o the 18th of November. 1t was then reported
hat Santa Cruz had been taken prisoner This l.
unfortunate, if that General is what he is repre-
sented to be Such a country as Peru, however,
is destined to continue in commissions There are
so many chieftains in want Of beefsteak or a
bullet, that revolutions must daily occur 1t Is
fortunate that the Peruvlans like such sport.
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JIs for Tho radical cure of GonorrhGa 0lset and AZ
discharges from the urshra pheis ps
iIe guaranteed to effect permanent cure III al as
,ver orourht before the public without ainting The
reatb dissq reeing with the stomach, or connnem nj
,on business Price 81 per box Office OF the College
VI '"@'""' w. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent.
NB-A liberal discount to country practitioners and
medicine vendors.
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JAMAlcA-Ths island remained quiet and com
Portable to the last accounts. Those opposed to the
new order of things-thc free labor of the blacks,
still swear that the plantations going to ruin
This is likely to be the case; and, indeed, they
have already suffered some On the 18th ut
business was very dull.
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There's divinity that shapes our ends,
Rough-hew them as we will !"

MoNTEvIDEo AND BUENos AYREs We have
etters from these places to the 2Slh of January
and and sea by the Argen,ines How long thai
;ity would hold out, no one could tell Its fall
ne expectt hear of by the next arrival. In that
;dse the " bloody Rosas will enter the city, and
ornament it with the heads and limbs of his pin
cIpal prisoners. That is his taste and character.
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: want of the comforts of life.

ld3-THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAR.
SAfARLLA Gentian and Sasafras, prepared by the New
he suppression Of quackery This powerful extract,
repared by scientific and medical men, will be found in
nitey superior to the mixture sold by druggists
OF the from which they make the extract In all
arising from impure state of the blood such
'ofula salt rheum, ulcers chronic rheumatism, pmp.s
ustules the face body nodes pains in the bones
ints, and all complaints arising from improper use
OF mercury this extract will be highly beneficial Sold in
single bottles al IS OF halt dozen, SO 50
dozen &c. carefully packed and sent to all parts Of
.e Union. Office OF the college, % Nassau st.
w. 8. RICHARDSON Agent
B. liberal discount to country practitioners end
medicine venders
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MONEY MARKET.



Stocks all down again to-day. Long Island declined
II Ohio IS, 4; Mohawk, ! Kentucky, II Harlem, II
Paterson, 4; Canton, II; Norwich, vicksburg, I
Pennsylvania closed yesterdays prices There is at
this moment great depression in the stock market caused
by the complexion of the several political questions now
on the taps State stocks generally fare affected by the
course pursued by those who do not regularly meet their
liabilities Confidence is destroyed and stockholders do
not Know what day hour may bring FORTH to affect
those now considered good The fancy stocks used in
Wall street entirely for speculation are not Of much
sequence any way When United States skies going
down. most worthless fancy stock in the street will be
on the advance
Foreign Exchange closes for this packet at rates show
ing slight reduction from those for the packet Of
the LIST instant Since the sailing of the last steamer ls
on London have touched as low as "A premium.
RATES OF FOREIGN BILLS IN New YoRx.
Dec. 30 Jan. 80. Esb. %. Msreh 80.
London LloeaiOeN Io9 sy aosN ~ sssh
Amster'm, 40 "a 39s<a4O 39Aa 10 3912a 39X
Hamburg, -a35x 351<s35L 335<a 35k 35xa 35x
Bremen. 7gISa79 78La78X 78iza 1871 10 a 7e%
The demand for few days back sterling Exchange
has been to fair extent The supply of southern bills
in the market is quite large and prices range fraction
below those drawn by houses here.
Domestic Exchanges remain without much alteration
Our nexedhuotations correspond very nearly with
those ruling the LIST instant Alabama money has since
that time deprecated from one to per cent
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THE New OPERA SEAsoN.-The new season
promises TO be very successful A few days ae'
We heard that all difficulties had been settled, apt
that the most affectionate feeling existed in the
trouDe This intelligence somewhat clouded oul
prospects of the future, for experience of the las
few years has demonstrated that no Italian compa-
ny can be successful here unless they are contlnu-
ally quarrelli1g behind the scenes We under.
stand however that there is really fear OF the fu
ture in this respect, as VaItellini aud De Begn
have already, full week before the commence
ment of the season, got up very respe ctabe quar-
rel rs to who shall play Figaro. We really thiok
that even if a duel should grow out of it no ham
would come by it. The other artists ought Ger
tainly to get up good quarrel by way of after
piece and indeed unless these quarrels are f.
mented and go on brskly, we despair of seeing tn
opera established here. The opera has tenfold the
chances of success in this respect in this country
that 1t has in Europe, In consequence of the peIf.c
freedom of quarreiiing enjoyen by the artists. j.
France, or in Havana even, if they quarrel the pc.
lice step in and clap them into prison till they get
cool This Is absurd and ridiculous. Here on the
contrary, they have full liberty quarrel and fight ii
out, and the result is that as they are all the time
scratching each others eyes out behind the scenes,
when they come before the public they play with
startling spirit and energy.
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Before Commissioner Rapelis

MAncn 80 -piolaton Of the Post Office Lsws.-James H
Hale Of Wall street brought before the Commissonei
violated the post Office laws and held to bail in the sum O
$3.50 on each charge.
Mr. Lsander spooner of Wall street, was also brought
up charged with ten similar offences and in default Of bal
was committed to Eldridge street prison.
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NEW YORK LEGISLATURE bill which passed
the House yesterday relative the city OF Albany ans
of the city Supervisor Collector and Assessor As the
aci goes into operation forthwith will be necessary
That the ward nominations for the ensuing election b.
March ~
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1t will be observed referring to the annexed compa
ratve table of foreign and domestic exchange in the south
cities that the greatest uniformity exists in all but
sterling bills At the four principal southern points ser
ling exchange has fallen of from to and half per
cent showing that the in the cotton market
have had very great influence rates. Cotton
ing forward from the Southern ports and fast as bills
drawn shipments prices for exchange will ofcoursc
become much reduced
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SUICIDE IN ALBANY.-Coroner Chapman held an
inquest this morning on the body ola Jewess, NAM
ed Becelw committed suicide at her residence in Rose
street. at o'clock this morning by throwing herself into
cstern which wasin hejyard Of her dwelling. Mrs B.
had been i'll for some time and was proboby insane at the
time Of committing the deed Her Husband absent to
New York The Coroners Jury returned verdict of sui.
cideby jumping into cistern containing water
Albany Atlas, March 30.
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Am useIneuta.

CHATHAM Observation-Disclosures the ex-
treme lnclemency of the weather last night, the
house well filled for Mr. Corners benefit. This gen.
teman has become established favorite and will com.
mand the respect and admiration OF the New York theatre
going community We are right glad TO learn that he has
been engaged for another eek and he plays
Evey in the great play of Money Miss Reynolds like.
wise appears Linda in the farce of the Sentinel and
songs, dances, &c, by Miss Wood Mr.. Wnans, MIR.
Brooks, and others, make up the bill
CLEAR THE Way FOR THE AMERICAN MUSEUM
This weeks bill of novelties and amusements re-
commends itself TO the lovers of fun and curiosity The
manager has thoroughly cleaned and repaired the build
ing added fine lot of wax figures, representing Tom
thumb, Polly Bodine, and Daniel Lambert-and also
group OF Crow Indians, numbering Sante Fe Trader
and reengaged for the week the Ethiopian Mnstels the
wonderful contorionis Cole and his dog Billy who per-
forms variety of surprising eats and singers
aud dancers who have successfully delighted hereto
lore We feel sure that no will neglect giving them
acnl as such opportunities The Gypsey Queen
in waiting for those who wish their fortunes told and
hundred and one novelties are to come
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AFFAIRS IN RHODE IsLAND-Owing to the move
ments in Congress relative to the internal affair,
Of this little State, no bigger than mans hand,
the Governor thereof has convened the Legislator,
to take into consideration this interference.
The State election takes place on Wednesda,
next, April Sd. The democrats have not nomina
ted any ticket for Governor; the wings go for Gov
Fenner again. The elections Tor Representative
in some of the towns will be vigorously contested
by the democrats.
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PARDON AT the instance of this government,
Trough our Minister London Mr. Everett the British
government has padoned David Allen OF this State
oi 'hs Americais transported to NbD Dienen's Land,
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Circuit Court.

Before Judge Kent.
MARCH 30 -Edpards vs. Reynotds-This case noticed
in Saturdays Herald adjourned to Monday after
the examination Of few witnesses II is an faction that
was tried before in the Supreme Court when verdict Of
$60 obained brought to damages for levy
ing landlords arrant before the rent was due.
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SALK.-On Monday, April LIST, sale of elegant
and recherche furniture takes place at 1873 Eighth
street, near Broadway, a private residence in one
of the most fashionable QUARTERS Of our city. It
commences at 10 A. NJ. under the direction of Jas.
M. Miller, Esq long and favorably known one
of our most polite and attentive auctioneers.
Printed catalogues at the sale.
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o. Mr., Cushing, our minister, had not arrived
cut when the Chlde H5roId LETT Canton.
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HAyTI--Our last accounts from Cape Haytien
were to the 10Th, and Port Republican to the 18th
alt. There then strong indications of another
revolution. One or two small outbreaks had al
ready occurred All the military officers, black as
the ace of spades, whose services were dispensed
with after Boyer's flight, would not work, and
hence the fresh Disturbances
After the above was written, the Jane arrived
from Jacmel. We learn from Captain Doane, her
commander, that the inhabitants of ST. Domingo
mad risen en- masse, and run up the Columbian CO.
ors in that city. They had determined not TO live
under the present government, constituted, which
compelled the lazy rascals to work. All the 60
vernment troops at Jacmel had gone to Porte-au-
Prince, or Port X epubllcan it is now called, to
Join the main guard to put down the rebels. II was
generally thought that the insurgents would resist
the government troops at all hazards. There was
A great excitement on the island in consequence OF
this <nuete. II was supposed that battle would
soon take place between the parties.