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Court OF Oyer and Terminer.
Before Judge Edmonds and Aldermen Winshp and Dick


APRIL l-Prison Reform There 10 . good deal Of In
created in the public mind since the late charge Of
to the ing abuses tn exist in the public prisons
of the state oil the City Prison. they speak generally
in the most desparsgng terms OF Edridge stfest pr-
rather more favoraby OF the stae Of the prison
Black wells Island states there confined 972
ers-males $40. females 472.
OF the above number of male prisoners 80 coored
and 4l0 white. OF the white 225 were committed O. va
grams, for terms vary ing from six months; and
the remaining 1856 are from court for various petty oen-
and for various periods of time OF the 80 colored
male prisoners 65 here Migrants, and remain
ing IS court convicts. or the whole number fe
Males 43s white and "a eoored OF the latter IS
vagrsnis and Is convict from court OF the whites -
vagrsnts and Is convicts There 496 cells in all
24O in the male apartment, and 2t6 in the female OF
the above number Of naies there about 100 up
wards who do not sleep in the prison. which yea viii
perceive leaves about 400 be dated with -
cells OF the females there only about liz that lodge
Lunatic Asylum, Nurseries, Hospital, &c. &C., which
leaves abundant cell the females the institu.
ton is at present organised and condusted.
First that OF 972 the whole number Of prisoners 7o0
are Migrants $50 males and ass females large pro-
portion Of the male vagrant and probably three ouhs
OF the females committed their application
confession The causes of vagrancy generally are
drink and RIGHTEOUSNESS. The females generally come
from the country, or are foreigners and three out Of
four are prostitutes and six ont OF ten diseased
Second Many OF those denominatd vsgrs nts inno
cent OF crime but in the hurry OF business at the Police
s,es or BY sppying at the Aims House instead Of the
be attended with peculiar injury through the commit
m.nt OF the unfortunate to receptacle Of ciime and
their the continuation which unTestrained
intercourse with the criminal and abandoned 10
Tnere strong reason to believe that some of the in
mates who have enered the Penltentary have out
corrupted and have become stues and thieves AFTER
wards. -
Of the prison the employ meIt OF the prisoners descrp
ton 81 the OF the Hospitals and concludes with
series of rema ks and mendstions which may b.
supposed, will be just much attended to former
Concentrations oil this description
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B GA r DIN G
MRS. .. FISH,
1876, l37 and l39 broadway,

-, NEW YORK.
Uniformed that the above have fitted mp in
nor manner, FOR the entertainment of
-, Permanent and Transient Boarders
The location pleasant and central 70 brsinesthe apart
snr spscious light and airy, asd hand y shed
rough ut with furniture beds. bedding The table
III 2 asuadany supplied with the best the market
notIu.s u Lay.
In *rc - =
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tiously Nothing doing Cotton. Rice rather lower.
Linseed is IN requestat higher rates
BoMB4 Feb. IA small amount of business only has
taken place in Meals and prices in many instances
lower Cotton manufactures in request and &C.
morally cheaper Holders Of yarns demanding higher
rates. which limits he sales Cotton Is dull reduction
Of sto r. per candy There little Ivory hand and
prices nominal.
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HOBE'S PATENT
XTEN ZION DININ TARI.E s

|NITH METALLIC SLIDES, long known the most
durable convenient and elegant Of Extension Tables
ctured, warranted to constantly, and be
fsce BY c.mpness or warp,g of the wood large a.sor
choice ttens suited for parOrn, hotels
Sc, together with general ment Of Cabinet Fur
ways hand the Warerooms, Nolo Grand street.
Of m where the public Is respectfully invited call
I'd examine. NN aH mrl lmsrc
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Esary paeds hss this city from his South
cru tour.
Mr. and Mrs Kean were performing in Ireland at Il q
latest dates.
grand musical entertainment was given in Berlin on
the 6h inst aid OF subscription which has been in pro
gress tor some tmc to monument in honor OF the
great Composer, Weber Amongst the pieces perfo med
was funeral chaun for m ale voices posthumous worn
Of Webers found among his papers IN London. The
ceipfs were upwards Of 5000 thaiers nearly $1,000
3rhe Louisville Journal is trying to bring about
risge between Miss Browning, the Kentucky giantess
and Jim Potter, the Kentucky giant
Wallsce the pianist, has married rich young lady Of
Rio and is now ct Brussels. a4-N
The sauciest thing have read lately is the assign
ing as reasen why re- ired singer should have CON-
pmsntary benefit that he had the good taste to retire
Howe and Mabies circus company at Memphis
on the 10Th inst
MIR Henry Phillips the distinguished vocalist, returned
Boston OH Saturday evening" from his highly success
full tour to the South He will rest there Tor few days.
and probably give one or more entertainments before
leaving.
Mr.. George Jamison, the actor, severely injured
by accident the Walnut street Theatre, Phiiadel
phia on Saturday night. He was sustaining the charac
scter OF Rola IN the play Of Pzarro and in the bridge
cptacd by the falling Of the bridge the OF some
ten feet and fell upon the stage with the child in his
arms la his Efforts to save the child which escaped
injured, ne came near losing his own life.
Dickens "Ma tin Chuzz LEVITT has been brought ont
the Arch street Theatre, Philadelphia with great eclat.
Mr. Booth commenced engagement at the Walnut
street Theatre, Philadelphia, on Monday evening.
delphia to Mr. Rees the author Of The Spy" mad An
tony Way me-" and Washington at Valley Forge" This
benefit will be produced under the superintendent OF
number Of distinguished literary gentlemen OF that CITY,
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HE NEW YORK HERALD
AGGREGATE CIRCULATION
THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND.
TIE GREATEST IN THE WORLD.

To the Public.
THE NEW YORK HERALD-Daily Newspaper-pub-
he'd every day Of the except New Yea Day and Fourth
Jay 'rce cents per copyor ~ - per aarumposaEes
TIE WEEKLY HERALD-pubhshed eve. Saturday
nrnngprice SO copy - 10 par aAncm-post
es paid, cash in advance.
ADVERTISERS informed that The circulato II the
erad is over THlRTY-FlVE THOUSAND, and incressing
has the largest circulation Of any pGper in thss cit
ne ord and therefore, the BEST chdnaei for bsiness
-, IN the c country Prices m0desa-cash in advance
Of all kinds executed At the moderate price,
q n the most elegant style.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT
PRoPRIrToR THE HgRALD EST ABLIsHMxNY.
Northwest corner of Fulton and Nassau streetu
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PosT OFFICE EXPEDITION. OF the New
York papers, mailed the 18th Of March, were received
by ms yesterday PhilsAsipha snr .aprtii
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EOLIAN PIANOFORTES.

!JUNNS CLARK having purchased the patent right for
Colemass oisn Aschment to the Panoforte for The
cir, United Ststs Excepting Massachusetts ammo unce 10
punc, that hey are now prepared supply PanofoYns
hs i'm rovemsnl attached to attach the to any
e this nvestioa q are prepared satisfy the most
ns warrant them in the assertion, that the oan will
nam ~ tune IA any climate and it will be affected BY
lren with Zach inst, uu,ent ~ .
he public invited examine the Eoan Panofortes,
may bs found an assortmen Oft, 6k aud Piano.
I va ooln IN sewood and mahogany casas m2S 6m*rc
INSTRUCTION ON THE PIANO.
IN RIGHT Professor of Music, informs his friends
add the public in general that he has made arangements
giving nsuaetons on The Piano Forte His style of i'm
ea .Saalled BY any other style taught com
ared on that instrument He has already turned ont several
sch"lts and the public will be satisfied a. 70
we advise all those n want Of tsache embrace The o.
&nh2a Inns rrc ~ 's'iy s''es-
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Sporting Intelifgcn ee.


Pcaye Of the % uit states that letters have been
received dated the IS b. at Charleston, from Mr. Van
Leer He had gone thus far ON his route to the North
without meeting with any accident in his stable. The
horses are represented as doing WELL The next point
to be made is Petersburg Va and az he will be sure 10
take advantage of favo able her only make the
passage from hsrrston to Wilmington, apr end
that the great match will come OF the first week May
should any accdsn, occur the third week would Probs
suit will there be until the foot race 10 such
transaction" have trsnspred have been the
Of about to Fashion against Pey tona The hackers
OF the big in low state decumbiture
for to to BE- offered.
CAnRoLLror CouRsr RAsEs-The following IL the result
Of the races over the Carrollton Course =:
Fridsy March Al. ls46 Sweeps skes free for all ages
Fous subscribers at $lOo forfeit $as Louisiana weighs
John Turnbulls ch. T. (ows sister to Thornhin5 by
Thos Patterson. imp mp CHI Q, By imursih dam by
WIN Sn'BaaSr sy imp n:assrd out Of an imp.
Time, i:ss--l:sa.
Saturday, March ~, is4s-rurss $aso. Louisiana
wn. Bairds CHI. Marine, by imp Jordan, ont of
r a Cocks eh Edward Eagle, BY Grey Eagle;
scrdss. Tauninss ;. o illinois, by Medoc, dam BY
'''''~' . " Time, s.s7.l:oi
TnE Foor RACE AT Nrw oaLrAss.--o Owing to the in
cemency Of the weather. this affair was postponed until
Sonday 30h inst The excitement which ito novelty hes
caused unparalleled in this section of the country and
1t needs only fair day to bring together the greatest
course of people upon course in the United
States Coaches cabs horses drays and every imagine
BILE mode of engaged three days before
hand, and much ten dollars were offered for
veyance the At early hour those who had
other mode Of ocomoton took advantage of early
to walk to the Of action The rain which had
fallen frustrated all the high hopes and plans Of the pro-
prieor and pedesrsns cosld the latter be induced to
attempt the in the face Of cloudy
rain The bsrges were stopped their way, we'll filed
with people
The great National steepe Chase which came or near
Liverpool the sth umo, and for which fifteen horses
started, won by VT VS. Crawfords Dr. z. Cure-al
aged rode by Lott only length in advance, Mr. Thorn
tons Peter Simple second, and three others we'll up
race q four miles, for f5o side was at Donoas
ter the 26th nit, between Manifold of sheffeld and
Barlow, the Lancashire pedestrian had just returned
from America. The latter easily, performing the
distance in twenty one minutes
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FROM THE SANDWICH lsLANDs.-We have re-
celved nile OF the Polynssidw TO November Is.
The Poyssian OF October 10Th has statistical table Of
the whale shipping for the port of Honolulu and the
number OF American whalers which have arrived during
the spring season Arom January to June IA 1874
The total amount Of whaling property Of all nations
touching the several ports Il the Hawaiian Islands,
from January to October 10, 1874, SIS $40 1878
ships 10 500 men.
As large proportion Of these vessels touched twice
within the year, or proceeded from port anoth
er, and have been computed in the estimates of each
Poynesian. deduct one-thrd from the above to
approximate to correct estimate which makes the
raj amounts 40 o)lews valne oil cargoss and ships,
$l3, lS3. $40 +; 24s vessels I 400 men
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H. z. WILLARD,
.UCTlON GENERAL AGENCY AND COMMISSION
MERCHANT.

Oihce No. ZIG Nassau street, first floor New York.
u. w WILL ATTEND to sales of Household Furniture
aud Merchandise Of all knds personally attended to at
residences Of rsn9uhing housekeeping
busne Cash Advances made Furniture and Merchan-
evey description consaned for sale sales settled in all
the goods sold and delivered Manuac
In goods sale ma I'm ec
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21

We copy the following from the National
InteRigeneer of Tuesday last, being an extract
of letter from their New York correspondent
which goes to show the horrible condition of
portion of the free population in that great city
of grog-sbops, which the Legislature of the
State. in the passing Of late license law
protected and secured from the control of the
people:
A fire, accompanied with loss of life, broke
out on Thursday night, in disreputable part
of the city, called Dickens Place, from the fact,
that it was visited, in company with some police
officers, few years since by the distinguished
author of the "Pickwith Papers, who was in
search of some new phase of human life and
society. The fire originated in stable in
Orange street and some dozen buildings were
either partially or wholly consumed, together
with as many more small shanties occupied by
Irish and German families. The scene at the
fire s represented as affording very graphic
idea of the orgies of Pandemonium. In the
cellars of the burning buildings parties Of the
slowest ten thousand were crowded together
carousing and yelling, nne-tenths of them
being in state of beastly intoxication. They
reeled up at the alarm of FIRE, and, mingling
their cries with those of frightened women,
naked children, and stentorian fremen, joined
to the roaring of the flames, an ndescribable
scene of confusion and phrenzy was produced.
The dancing g-saloon described by Dickens was
completely destroyed. poor Dutchman was
mortally wounded, and died this morning.
Three other persons were severely, and, it is
feared, mortally injured by the accidents Of the
OCCASION"
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21
SECOND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Ma
TIONAL DIVISION OF s. OF T.

The NATIONAL DIVISION of the Order of the
Sons Of Temperance of the United States,
commenced its second session at the Hall of
the Sons Of Temperance, 315 Broadway, New
York. on the 1lth insl.
The Organ says, great amount of import
ant bushes was transacted, which will duly
appear.
The following resolutions, among others,
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the Order of the Sons of Tempe
rance was one Of the legitimate results of the
redeeming Washingtonian movement; and
whereas, in order to secure the success of sober
principles, much depends upon the public agi-
tation of the subject-Therefore,
Resolved, That the National Division of the
Sons Of Temperance of the United States, re-
commend their brethren throughout the coun-
try to support public temperance meetings
Whereas, much good has resulted to our
Order, as well as the cause Of temperance
generally, from public professions and where
as the success of our Order calls for some uni
versal expression Therefore,
Resolved, That the National Division of the
Sons Of Temperance of the United States re-
commend Grand National Jubilee of the
Order, to take place on the first Tuesday in
June, 1916, in the city of New York.
Resolved, That committee of FIVE be ap-
pointed to carry out the above.
1 J. w. Oliver of N. Y, Samuel Ellis of Mass,
James Fleming of n. j., Nathan Seeley of Ct.,
and A. D. Wilson of N. Y, were appointed
said committee.
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NO HU1MBUG! NO HUlMBUG!

STILL prepared to compete with the numerous
~ candidates for public favor in the line of my
business, would respectfully state to my numer-
Gus patrons, that am still occupying the same old
stand, on THIRTEENTH STREET, Two DOORS
NORTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, where | am to
be found at all times, ready to receive and execute
all jobs In the most finished style OF the art.
Iwould most respectfully submit the following
scale of prices:
Cleansing and Dying Goats Of every des-
cription 0- 90
Cleansing and Dying Pants Of every des-
Silk and Woolen Dresses, Of all colors 90
Ladies Merino Cloaks 90
Florence Braids and Straw Bonncts, dyed
and pressed ga
Parasols and Sunshades 20
Window Curtains, Of every description, l2k cents
per yard.
Guaranteeing the work done at the above prices
to gipe Satisfaction in all cases.
June IA e II 2
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POTOMAC TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY.

POTOMAC TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY.
Pursuant to notice given, a number of the
citizens of the "Island', convened at the School
House on Maryland avenue, between 1lth and
18th streets, on Wednesday evening, June 1s,
l645. The meeting being organized. the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected officers for one
year:
j L. SMITH, President; J. T. CAssELL, Vice
President; VIM. LLOYD, Treasurer; and HENRY
DAY, Secretary.
After the appointment Of Committees. the
President stated briefly the object of the for
nation Of the society, and urged the members
to be vigilant in their devotion to the cause of
Temperance, and use every exerton in coun-
teracting the influences made in our commu-
nifty by the use Of alcoholic drinks.
A motion was submitted, that the members
Of this Association subscribe for the "Wash-
ingtonan /" newspaper, published in this city
by GEORGE COCHRAN & Co.
1t was resolved, that the regular meetings
of the Society be held on "Wednesday evenings
in the school house as above.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
HENRY DAY, Secretary.
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21

NEWS lTEMS.-A protracted temperance meet
ing, to continue one week. will be held in Paterson
N. j., the first week in July next.--The people Of
Connecticut have the power by act of Legislature to
break up tipplHg houses in any town where licenses
are not granted, after the first of July nextJudge
ONea President Of the s. c. temperance society, has
called temperance convention to convene on the 9th
of August next.-The county Of Hampden is the
only one in which the sale of intoxicating drink is
licensed in Massachusetts, Twelve counties in
Ohio have already resolved to grant licenses to
rum selers.-Governor Slade, of Vermont. is a
teetotaler and strongly opposed the rum traffic
Rev. MIR. Mcdowell has been tried at Detroit for
alleged disorder in preaching in the streets Sun
days. He was acqmtted.--The journeymen brick
layers Of Pittshurg arc strike for higher wages
They have been receiving 81 so per day, and want
more.--An omnibus was driven through Broadway,
New York, last Monday, drawn. by twenty-sx white
horses Tile Newport (R ~ Mercury states, that
the town council of that place have refused TO grant
any licenses the present year.--The Friends
Yearly Meeting for New England is now in session at
Newport-The Mormons laid the capstone to their
famous temple on the oath ult---There were one
hundred vessels-ships, brgs and schooners in port
at Havana, on the Sd instant.-The Governor of
Delaware has issued proclamation, warning all per-
sons from coming into that State for the purpose Of
duelling The Academy Of Fine Arts in Phia-
depha was almost totally destroyed by fire last week.
also, by the same cause large part Of Fayetteville,
North Carolna.-Ihe Miami canal, wmcn extenos
from Cincinnati TO Defiance distance of one hundred
and seventyeght miles, just been completed this
makes the connexon to Toledo distance of two hum
dred and seyenty-five miles.
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also

Alexandria was the first to lead the way
among the colored people, and, Iregret to say,
the first to turn back; doubt whether there
exists, at present, any colored temperance So
ciety in that place.
The societies in Washington and George
town are in prosperous condition; and al
though have not taken the number of each
from record, | believe have not overrated
them. Allow me to add, through your kind
ness, that there is no cause which has ben
efitted the people of color of this District more
than the cause of temperance. Through this
great enterprise, they have acquired a reputa-
ton which will compare, very advantageous.
ly, with any portion Of the Union.
Washington, June 16, ls45. w. H. Y.
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co M M U MUTATIONS.
ComningIing streams from pure iee-total Springs.
To the Editor of the Washingtonian

To The Editor of the Washingtonian
DEAR SIR: In your paper of Saturday, 7th
instant, there is notice OF the Total Absti-
nence societies of the colored people, which
comes far short of a correct statement. Per-
nit me, therefore, to place ourselves in true
position.
The first and largest society, is the Afi-
can II. A. S. of Georgetown, which
meets quarterly at the African M. Z.
church, numbers about 500
Asbury, city, meets quarterly 400
First Baptist, meets at church, quart'ly 200
Union Bethel, meets as above $50
Presbyterian, meets at church, quart'ly 100
Wesley Zion, meets at church, /" $50
Israel, M E., meets at church, I" 800
Ebenezer, M. E., navy yard, meets at
church, quarterly $50
Sons of Temperance, recently started,
meets on Third street, between the
canal and Maryland av., monthly 100
Making also
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WORKING FOR A LIVING.

The following excellent article in the OFFER
ing, edited by the factory girls of Lowell,
breathes the right spirit
"Whence originated the idea that it was
derogatory to a lady's dignity, or a blot upon
female character, to labor? And who was the
first to say sneeringy, 'Oh, she works for a
living Surely, such ideas and expressions
ought not to grow on republican soil! The
time has been when ladies of the first rank
were accustomed to busy themselves in domes-
tic employment. Homer tells us of princesses
who used to draw water from the springs, and
wash with their own hands the finest of the
linens Of their respective families. The famous
Lucretia used to spin, in the midst of her at
tendants; and the wife of Ulysses, after the
siege Of Troy, employed herself weaving until
her husband returned from Ithaca"
The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21

UNITED BROTHERS OF TEMPERANCE.
Mr.. EDITOR: Association No. 2, of the United
Brothers of Temperance, D. c., was instituted
at Odd.Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, on Tuesday
evening, the 18th inst, by Association No. l,
d. c., empowered by DANIEL BARNES, Presi
dent Of Association No. l, Of New York, and
Treasurer of the State Assembly of New York.
The following officers were duly elected, and
installed, viz: JOHN L. MADDOX, President
ALEX. H. LAWRENCE, lst, GEO. A. BREAST,
I'd, and H. G. MURRAY, Sd Vice President |;
H. T. PR1TcHARD, Recording, JAS. FARAGUT,
Corresponding, and BENZ. GODDARD, Financial
Secretary; THOMAS LAWSON, Marshal; s.
EDELIN,, Deputy, and A. FIGARO, Assistant
Deputy Marshals. Association No. 2 then
rendered an invitation to the United Brothers
of Temperance, of Association No. l, or any
others, to join them, either as full members or
otherwise, as may suit their desires. Meetings
held every Tuesday evening.
The character and importance Of organized
Temperance Associations are fast engrosspg
the attention Of all classes, and ere long, through
their benign influence, though soft and silent,
yet sweet and powerful, they must rapidly
result in the diffusion of hope, JOY, peace, and
happiness, not only among their members and
immediate connexions, but also through the
entire community. The extinction of intem-
perance, and promotion Of benevolence, being
their characteristics, sufficiently enttle them
to the countenance and support Of every moral
and good citizen. While yet there is merit in
helping the good work on, we say to all, 60 and
do likewise, for ere long You will have to make
virtue of necessity in being drawn into it, by
its universal sway. FRESCA.