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We have received card from Mr.. David LAM
bert, of this city, in reply to the communication of
MIR. Wyndham Robertson, jr. Mr.. L. states that
two Of his articles Prospecting the acquisition by our
government Of the CALIFORNIA; and other territory
west Of the Rocky mountains" are to be found in
the National lntegencer Of the 18th and 2lst
january, 164I, under the head of "lmportant Ma
tional Project" Mr.. L. adds: "Of the CALIFORNIA;,
but little is yet generally known, in comparison
with the amount Of information that has been lately
poured upon the reading community respecting
other regions less out OF the ordinary route OF trade
have, however, within the last summer, had the
pleasure of conversing freely with an intelligent
traveller, T. ]. Farnam ESQ., who has since crossed
the Rocky mountains, and visited almost every
portion Of California. He more than confirms
everything that stated four years ago. in the art-
cles'' which he had published in 1e41.
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The travelling public will doubtless he highly
grati6ed with the preparations recently made for
their accommodation, by the propretors of the diff
ferent hotels of this city. Browns and Coleman's--
which huvo always ranked with the first public
houses in the country---have both been much i'm
proved in arrangement, furniture, &c. Mr.. Brown
has entirely remodeled that part Of his house in
tended for the accommodation Of ladies and families.
II is now almost distinct from the rest of his large
establishment. There is probably private parlor
in America fitted up and furnished in more gorgeous
and luxurious STYLE than the handsome sitting
for the use of ladies sojourning at his house. He
requires no newspaper notice to insure him fair
share of patronage; for Browns hotel hos been ia
nous, for twenty-five years, for good order, COM
fort, and old -fashioned abundance.
Coleman s--which, with the exception of the
Astor is perhaps the largest public house in Amer
ica-bas also received many improvements, and will,
as it deserves, continue to be iavore and fashion
able restingplace with the travelling lovers of good
cheer.
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THE GREAT BRITAIN-HER REPAIRS.

Without taking any part'in the controversy about
the relative merits Of docks, prevailing between diff
ferent interests in New York, we must be permitted
to express our qualification at the triumph of Amer
lean genius as exhibited in the recent repairs oftha
stupendous iron ship, the Great Britain. Append
ed TO an advertisement in our columns, will be
found letter from Captain Hosken, her command
or, in which he states that she was raised on the
sectional dry-dock, in New York, "scven and a half
fee. in one hour and thrty-seven minutes, ,cthout
the slightest appearance Of strain IN any part Of her,,
and that he had doubt Of the capacity ofthe dock
to m her entirely out of the water, had the object in
view required it.
This dock, we understand, is entirely an .aneri-
can inrention. 1t is composed of a number of wa
tcr-tight tanks, ranged side by side, which, when
filled with water, sink to the bottom. The ship
destined to be raised is then foatcd over them, and
pump, descending into each tank, and worked by
steam, is set to work; and as the water is thrown
out, the tanks risc lifting up the ship, the keel Of
which rests upon blocks prepared to receive it.
Though the tanks are separate, they are confined in
their position; SO that when they rise above the wa
ter, their tops furnish an unbroken floor under the
whole ship, affordng free access to her sides and
bottom, and more convenient to work upon than any
ordinary dock or ship-yard The blocks on which
the keel rests, are ranged along the middle of the
tanks before they are sunk; and the ship itself is
kept erect by sidebraccs Of abundant strength, and
SO elevated as not to obstruct the work Of repair
The heaviest Ships as well the ghtest, are thus
lifted gently out of the water, and, when examined
and repaired, as gently let down into their element
by the gradual filling of the tanks.
The proprietors OF this dock, VIC understand,
have projected plan by which they expect, after
raising ships in this manner, to deliver them on
shore by means of railways; so that whole fleets
may be put under repair at the same time or, in
time of peace, be housed high and dry, SO as to
avoid that rapid decay to which they arc exposed
while ahoat.
The Great Britain carries the fame Of this American
invention to all Europe; and governments there,
well our own government, will doubtless be on the
alert to see how far it may be made auxiliary to the
preservation and repair Of naval ornaments. Every
steamer from Europe admonishes not TO lag be-
hind the age in improving our means of defence |;
and, while nothing new should be hastily adopted,
our government should not permit any inordnate
attachment to that which is DID, to prevent the adop-
ton Of real improvements.
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NEW MUSIC.-WM. FISCHER, Penn. ave.
In nue., doors east of 18th street, has just
ceised the following new music, which will be sold
alta reduced price:
The Floating Islands, waltz; composed by Auder
Mssic Box waltz; by z. l.. White.
Three Buf waltzes; by ]. p. Hurst.
ttcdcrika waltz; by Mueller.
Waltz a Ia Tyrolienne; by Herr.
Sunrise waltz; by Hart
Auburn waltz by Z. S. Cummings.
Gondola waliz; by E. S. Cummings.
Ruby waltz; by Edgar Gould.
Russian march; by j. Werner.
Native American march; by B. A. Burnt:
> Massachusetts march; by II. B. Undcrh,l
tCslebratiop quicksiep; by ID. II. Haskell.
The Little Disaster, song; music by =, 1reen.
She never loved but me; music by +. IN. Crouch.
Lite Lady Bird; music by J. Green.
Nov. TO-.
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In CY GOODS, PERFUMERY, &c--Just re-
ceved from New York, Immediately from Paris, a
large assortment Of the above, consisting Of every
variety of
Toilet appendagcs, combs, brushes, hand-mir-
rors, &c.
Likewise quantity of handsome work-boxes,
from so cents to S35
Ladies' dressing-cascs work baskets, portfolios
Embroidered reticules and purses Of the latest
and most novel designs, &c.
Together with general assortment Of jewelry
and ornamental fancy goods, which the la
dies and the public are respectfully invited to
inspect s
N. B. A very handsome collection Of glass and
china toilet bottles. Also, ladies' ornamental hair
work of every description.
LII. GIBBS'S FANCY STORE,
Opposite Centre Market, Washington.
Nov S-3tif @
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"e%e authorized to say that Charles s. Jones,
~ mas been selected by the jackson Monument
omml''ee as their agent and collector for the Dis
fet Of Columbia.
~, Jones enters upon the discharge of his duties
["uay' and will prosecute them with energy and
F'pach until completed.
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MFRS. GASSAWAY has taken commodious
lvl building on the south side of Pennsylvania
avenue, between 9Th and 7th streets, and nearly OPP
posite Browns and Coleman's Hotels, where she is
prepared to accommodate yearly and transient
boarders. Her apartments are spacious, airy, and
have been newly furnished; and she fattcrs herself
that she can insure the comfort of those who may
visit her house.
~ Attached to the premises is good stable,
for rent.
Nov. S--dtf
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IMPROVED PROPERTY In
v MONTGOMERY COUNTY (MD.) FOR

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN
v MONTGOMERY COUNTY (Mp.) FOR
SALE Al PUBLIC AUCTION.-Under authori-
ty of deed of trust executed on the 18th August,
l642, by John Poole and Ann X. Poole, hIs wife,
duly recorded in Liber B. s., No. H. folios 262 and
$685. one of the land records of Montgomery county,
MARYLAND the subscriber will offer for sale, on the
premises, near to ColcsviIle, Maryland, the valua-
bic improved lands described in said deed, or 30
much thereof may be necessary 10 cover the debt
therein provided for. These lands consist of part
of tract called "Peach's Lott" being part Of tract
called Beaver DAM" and part Of tract called
"Snowden's Manor enlarged" containing ffly-four
acres, two roods, and thrty-four pcrches, more or
less Also, ell that tract of land called Fine Mead
ows," II being part of two tracts Of land, one
Point" containing thiry-four sixteen perches,
more less Also, all that tract or parcel Of land
called Addition" being part of tract called
"Good Luck" containing three acres one ROOD and
seventeen perches, more or less. Also, part OF the
Second Addition to Culver's Chance;" formerly
the property of Milberne Semmcs, containing one
hundred acres more or less together with the build
ines and improvements the said several tracts;
reservine. however, to Edward Dawes, his heirs
and assigns forever all the rights and privileges to
miIl-race as described in certain deed from Rich
ard Smithund others 10 JQnh rooie, uaeeo inc io'h
dav of August, 1872
Tbe sale will take place on Thursday, the 9th
I,v of November instant, at ~ O'Clock m, and the
terms will be as follows viz: Fifteen hundred dol
lars 10 be paid in hand; and the residue in six,
twelve eighteen, and twenty-four months, with in
terest from the day Of sale the purchaser to give
notes satisfactorily endorsed, and deed Of trust TO
secure the payment Of said notes; and on compile
ance with these terms, the subscriber will convey 70
the purchasers all the right and title given in the
aforesaid deed. The right is reserved 70 resell The
property, at the risk and expense of the frst pur-
chasers, on a failure TO comply with the terms in
ten days. RID. SMITH, trustee
Nov. 7--dt27Novif
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FLORIDA.

From the ST. Augustine News, Novenberl
ELECTION RErURNs-Owing to the inexplicable
confusion of the western mails, we are yet able
to present to our readers full report from all parts
of the State. BY letter received from Mr. Broken
brough we learn that official returns have been re-
ceivcd in Tallahassee sufficient to secure his cleo
ton, without the vote of South Florida. This must
be truly gratifying intelligence to those who feared
he would fall victim TO the calumnies and machi-
nntons of his ot,popents.
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Christopher Hughes, esq, late charge Of the Uni
ted States at the Hague, and Dabney Carr, ESQ.,,
minister resident at Constsntnoplc, are now in this
city-the last on leave Of absence.
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r AIDES, AND CtiILDREN'S SUPERIOR
IL SILK AND MERINO VESTS, of the best
quality and make, at J. II: GlBBSS Fancy and
Perfumcry store, opposite Centre Market.
Also, ladies' winter mts, fashionable cravats
Head dresses, dress trimmings, fringes, &c.
Paris kid gloves, best quality
Silver combs, and other ornaments.
Together with general assortment of handsome
fancy goods which the public are respectfully in
vited TO call and inspect
Nov. 8--3tif
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We had our first snow this sessou on Sunday;
4 was light, and did not lie, in consequence Of
4 'a'h being damp and warm.
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(the Somers and the Mississippi) sailed for Pensaco-
la, and arrived there on the 29th Of October. The
Princeton, too, sailed the same day with the Mis-
sissippi, and has probably arrived this at PEN
sacoia, and been despatched to the North with the
frigate Potomac. The Somers made her passage
from Vera Cruz in Is days, encountering head
return to Vera Cruz with all despatch, so soon MS
she can take in her stores The Mississippi made
the passage in days. We have letter from on
board the flagship Falmouth, dated the Goth ult,
at which day il was "all welI'' with the squadron
IN O. Picasr,ne Nor. /.
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ID FRANCE & Co.'S old established prizc-of-
H. flee, four doors west Of Browns hotel, Wash
ington city.
Drawn numbers of Alexandria lottery, Class A.
81 Al 81 Ga 4 SO AZ SIS IL 60 81 80
i5We sold Nos. 81 Al Ga, a snug prize, to
correspondent in North Carolina.
During the past week we sold several good prizes
in every lottery. We now invite the attention Of
adventures to the following
SPLENDID LOTTERY.
To be drawn at Alexandria next Saturday, Mo-
yember Is, capital prize $4,000.
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|, = Public attention is requested to an elegant
|, tomorrow morning, Tuesday, at 10 O'Clock,
Capitol Hill.
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By fl. Green, Auctionesr.

DARLoR AND CHAMBER FURNITURE
L AT AUCTION.--On Thursday, the 18th
instant shall sell at the house two doors north Of
the Odd Fellows Hall, on Seventh street, (the flag
will designate the placc,l at ii o'clock, M fine
lot of chamber apd parlor furniture. cnumerate
in part
4 fine mahogany sofas, with cushioned seats
IL do do har-seat chairs,
l do do push.covered rocking chair
Fine do dining, side, and card tables
Do do dressing bureaus and ward
robes
do marble-top pier do
2 do gilt-frame pier glasses
4 sets mantel lamps, prism drops
Silk damask window curtains
Cane-seat and other chairs
Several astral lamps, stair rods, &c.
Andirons, shovels and tongs, and tenders
Feather beds, bedding, and bedsteads
Brussels, three-ply, and ingram carpets
2 fine radiators, &c.
Terms: All sums Of and under 500, cash all
sums 500, credit Of two and four months will
be given, for notes satisfactorily endorsed bearing
interest.
Nov. Std A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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AssA STORE-HOUSE TO RENT on Pennsyl-
.EHlH vania avenue.--The three-story s,ore-house
fronting on Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th street.
at present occupied by r. w. Dyer g. Co. as an
auction storc,is for rent. The building is 20 by 81
feet, and has good cellar. Possession may be hao
about the LIST day of December next Apply to thu
subscriber on 18th street, near the Treasury.
THOS w. PAIRO.
Nov. 6-3t
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brig Somers at Pensacola, gives the situation of the
Gulf squadron on the 9th ult.:
UNITED STATES SQUADRON,
of Vera Cruz, Oct. 8, lS45.
GENTLEMEN: Thinking it may be acceptable to
you to know the names Of the ships composing our
squadron before this place, subjoin their names,
with those of the officers commanding.
Commodore David Conner, having his flag on
board the Falmouth; Joshua II. Sands, commander.
Steamer Mississippi-Andrew Ftzhugh, captain;
H. A. Adams, commander
John Adams--Wm. J. McCluney, commander.
St. Marys--J. L. Saunders, commander.
Saratoga--Irvine Shubrick, commander.
Steamer Princeton--Frcderick Engle, commander.
Brig Somers-Duncan N. Ingraham, commander.
Brig Porpoise-Wm. e. Hunt, lieutenant COM
mapdant.
1t may be acceptable, also, to you, to be able to
inform your readers and the friends Of those serving
in the squadron, that the officers and men all enjoy
excellent health, and are in fine spirits.
Yours, very respectfully,
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|V,HBsrUDY OF FRENCH SIMPLIFIED--
i Or New Elements ofthe French Language, in
course Of Practical Lessons; by Casimir LAdnyt.
Chrestomathie de la Literature Fmncaise; par
c. Ladreyt.
just received for sale by FRANcK TAYLOR.
Nov. 10.
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= From the Albany Argus. Nov. q
NEW YORK ELECTION.

There i no longer, in our Judgment, any doubt
Of the election Of the democratic senator's in the lst
3D. 4th 9th, and 7th districts nor Of the wings in
the 3D., 5th, and 9Th districts. The Senate will
stand, therefore, IS democrats and wings.
THE HOUSE.
The returns show the election Of 10 democrats,
~ wings, and irregular. To these we may add,
possibly, Caitaraugus 2 and Otsego 3. The 10
democratic members already ascertaned, ~ be-
yond a majority--a gain Of 6, so far, since last
year.
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SCHEME,

We have choice selection of tickets on hand,
in fortunes way, by purchasing a chance, at least,
for the $4,000 prize.
Nov l0-diftd
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From the N. York News, extra. of Saturday.
VICTORY!

VICTORY!
We give below the latest election returns received
at Albany up to o'clock last evening, collected
from the letters and slips received at all the Offices
in Albany, and from passengers arriving by the
evening train Of cars.
The Senate will probably stand % democrats to
6 wings; the Assembly as stated below. These re-
turns show that the democratic victory Is complete,
and Silas Wright's veto triumphantly sustained.
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NAvAL-The following letter, received by the
brig Somers at Pensacola, gives the situation of the
Gulf squadron on the 9th ult.
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the separate organization OF the native Americans,
which he deprecated, whilst he was in favor of the
general objects they professed; and concluded by
horng all the wings to turn out to the election of
Monday.
We pass over the other portions of his address,
and confne ourselves TO single remark on his
views of Oregon. He now avows, the
great object of his wishes, to see a great Pa
cifc republican nation established to the west
of the Rocky mountains, distinct from us-in-
dependent Of us-cut off ultimately from the United
States-becausc he looks forward the timc not far
distant, when this great republicwoul not con-
sent to acknowledge allegiance either to this coun-
try or to England" Such is Mr.. Webster
policy; Of the same spirit, indeed as M. Guizots
"balance of power in Americar-and such, too, as
impes Great Britain to limit our power, and cripple
our empire. This policy will save indeed world of
diplomacy between England and ourselves. Why
Mr.. W. should trouble himself about negotiation
about running the boundary line between share of
Oregon and the British--seems almost supereroga-
tory, for the negotiation and decision only con-
duct us rapidly to that stage Of the transaction
which will consummate the Independence Of the
great republic. The only object, indeed, of the
negotiation, would seem to be for US to play the wet
nurse TO the new people--to watch over them until
they should be ripe enough to take care Of them
selves. Great Britain and the United States would
only be playing the part of guaran,ors. And such
is the policy of ID. Webster, esq.--such is the conf
dence to be placed in his love for the United States!
But the development however strange, is important,
as showing the policy which ia TO guide one distin-
guished wing, if not all his party.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-11-01
A Speech by a Kentuckian

The Sd party have had un eastern Convention
in Boston, Quite II number were present. and va
rous subjects were discussed and taking the ques-
ton upon some point there one ''No." II came
from a stakeholder of Kentucky. who was called up
on to address the meeting. As may be curious
10 know what he said. we give below abstract Of
his speech. lie sad
elf they wanted to know the reason why slavery
was not abolished in kentacky, where he admitted it
for the masters than for the slaves, and
checked The advancement of her prosperity, he would
tell theni-it owing 10 this nbolitionsm. !; had
been one continued system Of attack and insult upon
tho south. Its only argument dennnciatlon. and
It's only action stealing their slaves, which they re-
garded the same this convention would the steal
ing Of their private property. The consequence was
exasperation and the combination of all The savehold
ers against this interference; and now nobody in
slavehoding State could say word for emancipation,
or wished to do it, and the longer this system contln-
ued, the stronger would be the union Of the slave
holders in maintaining their rights. lie referred to
the condition ofikentucky just before abolition broke
out. She had nearly emnncpaIad Fiber slaves. So
had Virginia But abolition came and shut il all up
If Kentucky had been lief: to herself she would
have been non saveholdng State. lie alluded al
SO to the denunciatcns in the address against Texas;
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VOL o. No. Is. Whole No. 431.

lie was Wing, he said, and he thought that tho abb
olionsts had been tho means of annexng Texas, and
therefore, they had right to complain. lie had no
idon Of linking any part in the conventon-he came
in a stranger; but understanding that all present
were called upon TO VOTE no rose in the negative, and
IL he had said any thing unpleasant to the assembly,
it was their fault in calling him out.''
Mr. b. was replied to by runaway slave, who said
he had been sold -four times, at aucon.-The Boston
Post which ought to speak well Of Sd party men,
says;
There have been other proceedings in this body
of considerable interest and peculiarly. The iheo-
logical discussions have been very metaphysical. The
Rev. Mr. Pierpont attempted to show that the works
Of God superior his revelation as the inter-
prefer Of his will An orthodox clergyman in his alb,
clifton ZEAL nppauded till he was brought TO reiec-
ton by friend, who said, Sir, you are appaudng
yourself out Of your pulpit The churches, the
ministers, and all religious denominations and poIiti-
cal parties, have been thoroughly denounced and
handed to the buetngs of Satan and the duty of
recognizing the universe, and Of governing the world
and human nature better than the Almighty has seen
fit to do in the relations of distinct and repulsve ra-
ces, has been impressed upon the convention with q
vast amount Of plausible reasoning, ingenious sophs-
try, and ferVd eloquence. I. isapparent, however,
from the elements and doirgs this convention that
aboitionisnii u DOT in the advance effective Or
ganizaiion for any political purpose''
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lHE sMAI,L .Pox is prevailing to an unexampIed
extent in the upper part Of the State Of New York
Do Batavia Times says that in tho village of A'exan-
"e' eight cases occurred in ore day. The inhabi
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The Farmer.
From SINNERS Farmers Journal.
Understanding,

ONE OF THE GRAND IMPROVEMENTS IN
PROGRESS TO SUPPLY BREAD TO THE IN.
CREAsING POPULATION OF ENGLAND.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-08
THE or ID CITIZENS BANK,
MARKET STREET.
BETWEEN CHARLES AND ST. PAUL-STs

BETWEEN CHARLES AND ST. PAUL SITS,
No. l6l, NOW No. 1876.
FHSfsE Subscriber would inform his friends and
II customers, that be has completed his FALL and
WINTER Stock of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES ard
VESTiNGs, selected with special care and Judgment.
from the best markets, comprising all the necessary
variety of Goods in his line. He feels a confidence
in recommending his present stock to his patrons,
from the advantageous circumstances under which
they have been selected.
o. Having in my employ the hest workmen, nv
customers may feel confident IN having their orders
executed III the best style, and the shortest notice
d5 WILLIAM ROGERS.
AEGROES FOR SALE. nnmher IF VERY
" valuable servants, Cooks, Farm hands and wal
'sfs PERSONS wishing to purchase or SELL would do
well TO call quickly at
l., +. SC0TTI'S Intelligence Office,
eiZ No, 10 Exchange Place.
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CANADA. The township of Sutton, in the
county of Misssquisi, has been proclaimed Il
port of entry from the United States. A letter
from MIR. Roebuck has been received at Que
bee, announcing the arrival in England of So
of tho exies from New South Wales