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SrssrruTk roa TIE BArH.-The following plan wa.
adopted BY Sir Ashley Cooper during many yesrs II his life
and 10 worthy the example Of those who canno, enjoy
the blessings OF bathing in their own houses:
immediately on rising from bed. and having oil pre-
vioasiy ready. take Cd all your night dress, then take up
from your -arthern pan OF two gallons Of water a towel. quite
wei, but not dropping; begin at your head, rubbing hair
and face. and neck and ears well; then wrap yourself be-
hind aud before, from neck To chest, your arms. and every
portion ct your body. Remand your towel into the nan.
charge Il airesh with water. end repeal, once all I have
mentioned excepting the head. unless that DO in a heated
state. when you may do so. and with advantage. Three
minutes will now have elapsed. Throw your ,svel in,o
the pan, and then proceed, with two coarse dry long towels,
to scrub your head. and face, snd body. front and rear,
when four minutes will have you in . glow: then wash and
hard rub yout feet, brush your hair. and complete your toll.
et'ei and trust me that this will give a new sest to your ex
is's"es. mile OF walking may be added with advantage. -
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For Cause.-The Columbus, Commodore Biddle
Capt. ]. w. Wyman commanding, is on the eve OF
departure for China. She takes out Hon. Alexan-
der II. Everett, the newly appointed minister or
commissioner of our government to China The
treaty entered into by Mr.. Gushing will be consum-
mated on the deck of that ship on her arrival
at Canton, after which the Columbus will make
Il brief sojourn in the Chinese seas, touching
at several ports in the Pacific, and return to
the United States via Cape Horn She will
be absent twelve eighteen months. The Colunl-
bus is now lying in Butermilk channel, East river,
and makes fine, warlike appearance. She will
shortly drop down to Staten island, preparatory To
her departure. Her complement of officers and men
is complete, numbering about eight hundred and
seventy souls. Mr.. Everetts lady accompanied
him. They will probably reside at Macao.
Bait. Rep.
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bali. Rep,

SUpREME CoURT-SLAyERY IN New JERsEY-A
rule has been granted at this term requiring John
A. Post of Passaic county, to show cause on Tues
day next at 10 a. m, why attachment should
not issue against him for disobeyng writ of habeas
corpus served on him in vacation, requiring him to
bring William, colorcd man in his custody, before
the supreme court, on the first day Of the present
term. H
A writ of habeas corpus has been granted at this
term, directed to Edward Van Buren, of Bergen
county, requiring him to bring upthe body of Mary
Foutoute a colored woman This writ is also re-
turnabc on Tuesday next, at 10 a. m.
The object in these two cases is to establish the
position that under the constitution there can
be no slavery in New Jersey. The motions are
made by c. B. Palmer, esq, of Jersey City, and
Alvan Stuart, ESQ.
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NEW GOODS.-The subscriber has this day
IN received large assortment of fancy and staple
dry goods, to which he would invite the attention
of purchasers generally. He names, in part, only
For Dresses.
Rich bereges, new style
Rich balzarnes, do
Rich do lawns
Rich lace muslins
Low-priced bereges and balzarines
Lawns and lace muslins
Plaid Swiss musns, cambria muslins, iaconet
musllns, embossed plaid Swiss muslins, cambria
dmtes, &c
In Shaicls and ScRfs.
Rich embroidered Canton Grape shaws
Low-priced do do do
Embossed do do
Berege shawls, in blue, green, purple, pink and
all other colors
Rich silk shawls
Twisted silk scarfs
Berege do
Together with
Irish linen, table napkins
Birdeye and Russia diapers
Alpacas, bombazines, drillings, gambroons, and
hosiery
Summer cloths, carleton musns
1914, la, and 1874 Russia sheeting
Boys wear, of every description
also, an black goods
BLACK bereges, best quality
Black Balzarines
Black lace lawns new style and entirely new
Black bombazines, black apacas
Black mourning silks
Black thibet shawls
Black silk shaws
Black berege shawls, in great variety
Black berege scarfs
Together with every description of black hosiery,
and other goods adapted to mourning purposes
.HLso--
cartons new style parasolets and sunshades
l do French parasols, very beautiful and IN
great demand
25 pieces best quality Canton mattings, in white
and fancy coors, unusually cheap.
r. ESTEP.
MAY 2l-3teoif
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PEACE.
For the Union.


Mr.. EpIroR, "Harry Bluff" in his remarks on
the defence of our country bordering on the lakes APP
pears not to have touched point of importance
which, in addition, would fully have justified his
suggestions on the subject.
We ask the liberty of joining to his appeal to the
western population the following questions, and
leaving them to be solved by the people themselves,
viz:
/. What is the object of having ship canal in
Canada to connect the lakes with the Atlantic
2. Is said canal exclusively for the benefit of the
lake country, is a more extensive plan in contem-
patoni
8. Would it be difficult for Great Britain to con-
meet the lakes with Columbia river by means of
another canal (partly) and railroad the Rocky
mountains
4. Would such connection not be most con-
vehient and advantageous for route to trade from
England to Chinai
S. To protect and monopolize such trade, would
not Great Britain concentrate powerful fleet in the
Columbia river and its vicinity
6. In that case, would not the trade on the coast
Of Asia, and the islands in the Pacific ocean, fall
cusively in the hands of the possessor of Columbia
river
7. IF England should be in possession, would not
the whale fishery in that quarter of the Pacific be
impaired, or perhaps cut very short for the United
Statesi
8. Why is it that Great Britain so ardently in
ssts on the possession of Columbia river
8. If the above questions deserve consideration,
should not the United States insist also upon hold
ing on to the Columbia river by all means, their
undenisble right
10. In recapitulating the above, is Harry Bluff y
not correct in recommending in the strongest terms
the arrangement for defending the lakes and ada
- A CITIZEN.
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A CITIZEN.

NEW SONGS.-Just received
IN The May queen composed by Dcmpster.
A home in the heart: Dempster.
The king of the sea: Ransford
The Lunatic; Jno. c. Andrews.
OH boatman, row me DER the strcam Edward l..
White.
Only tell her that love; p. Strong.
The chain and the ring: Samuel Lover,
There's change in the things love: Webster.
Come, echo! catch my song: Won Weber.
The souls errand Callcott.
OH grevc not the loving heart: Metcalf,
II had known thou coudst have died: DIR. Pima.
BY a brook that Aow'd along: e. l.. Hime.
BY the sad sea waves: Benedict
The Christian graces Glover.
Inc bloodhound: Neukomm.
The rose of Tyrone: E. l.. Himc.
Suard her as treasure: Jno. Barnett
On. love is like the rose: j, G.. Andrews.
where now are the hopes cherished: s. Nelson.
She wept not when we parted: G. F. Taylor.
Dear Normandy; Stanbope Gordon.
tread each gray and pictured hall: Jos. p.
The above new music is this day received and for
sale at the od-established music and stationery
store, Pennsylvania avenue two doors east Of 18th
street. at the low price Of cents per page.
May 20 WIN. FISCHER.
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Communicated.
RHODE ISLAND.

The failure of the general assembly of the charter
stricken colony of Rhode Island at it's recent session.
to pass law providing for the liberation OF Mr.
Dorr, is received with universal apprehension by
the democracy, there and elsewhere. The election
of Mr. Jackson as governor of Rhode Island, on the
avowed issue of Liberation, was such an unequlvoca
manifestation of popular opinion, as to render the
of the legislature clear as the sun at monday
IL was their duty have torn the shackes from the
limbs of the prosecuted Dorr forthwith, and TO have
permitted him once TO breathe the free air OF
heaven. Most 6agrantly, however, have the So
called "law and order Legislators disregarded their
public obligations, on the principle probably, once
30 boldly proclaimed by John Quincy Adams, that
'the representative should not be pasied by the will
of his constituents" tHtH
AS some slight index to the tone of public feeling
in Rhode Island, we subjoin series of resolutions
adopted at public meeting held in the city OF
Providence, on Thursday evening, 18th instant, at
which Col. S. H. Wales presided. They speak the
sentiments of every freeman;
Resolved That the issue and the only issue in the
contest for governor in this State the unconditional
liberation OF Thomas W. Dorr from prison. and his restora
Resolved That in consenting to waive all other questions
and to orego all other advantages but the single one OF
beationIthe democratic party Of this State have shown
community that peace harmony and good feeling which
have long given place to bitter personal enmity and
Rssorsd That the elevation of Charles jackson to
gubernatoria chair Of this state clear and nnequiv
and general amnesty and that WILL expressed
saersdy binding upon the representatives OF the people,
should have been regoy obeyed by them at the recent
meeting of the general assembly.
Resoirsd That while in negectng to obey nstruct
plain and distinct the claw and order" members Of the
general assembly have given proof Of their
contempt of the and their utter disregard OF
the general uars when inereres with their selfish
the qualification of their private revenge,
their conduct in refusing to pass act OF GENERAL
deserves the severe apprehension of every lover OF
quiet and good order
Rsoired That in view Of all these facts cannot at
this time properly express dsapprobaon Of the
late proceedings OF State Legislature than by petonng
governor Immediately ca them together the hope
that in their sober second thought" they may be induced
to berate and restore to his rights Thomas Wilson Dor
more kind and generous feeling between its citizens.
Resoirsd That it, in the opinion OF the State central CON-
mee is necessary hereafter TO hold meeting, to
express the sentiments OF the whole country in regard to
the continued imprisonment Of Gov Dorr or to hold gen
era jubilee for his liberation and restoration they
hereby authorized take such steps they deem
cessary for that purpose,
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By Boteler, Dom & Co., .auctioneers.
May 2l-3teoif

By Bofeter, Dom Il Co., .HucftoneerS.
GALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT
- AUCTION.-On Tuesday morning, the 9th
instant, at half past 10 o'clock, shall sell, with
out reserve, all the household and kitchen furniture
of the house known as McGrath's Washington Cot
fee House. on the corner Of 9th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, which embraces large collection of
excellent furniture, such as
Mahogany sofas, marble-top pier table
Do card tables, do centre table
Marble-top mahogany sideboard, alabaster mantel
clock
Muslin and moreen window curtains
Mahogany cane and wood-seat chairs
Alabaster mantel vases, mantel and pier glasses
Set of mahogany dining tables
Parlor, chamber, hall, and stair carpets oic!oths
Brass tenders and irons, shoves and tongs
Mahogany dressing and plain bureaus
Marble-top mahogany washstand
High and low-post bedsteads
Feather beds, mattresses
A large lot of china, glass, and crockery
Knives and forks, stoves
great variety of kitchen utensils, &c.
Immediately after the above sale, we shall sell the
bar fixtures of the establishment, which consist OF
counter, oyster box, tables, stove, lamps, circular
armchairs, curtains, looking glasses, umblers wines,
and decanters, settees, clock, venitian blinds, DC.
Terms of sale: All sums of and under $25, cash;
over sos, and not exceeding $50, credit of sixty
days; over $50 and not exceeding 500, credit OF
two and three MONTHS over 500, credit of two,
three and four MONTHS for approved endorsed notes,
bearing interest.
BoTELER, DOM g. CO.,
May 20--TuS&M Auctioneers.
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CARPET MAKiNG.--Ths business is now carried
on in various parts Of the United States. Many Of
the carpets manufactured by people are not sur
passed by those imported from abroad. Ii is said
that our artists have the best machinery, and that
their coors, designs, and materials are also of the
best description. With these advantages on Their
side, and the fact that living is cheap and taxes
light among us, it is not surprising that our people
should meet with so much success, appears to
crown their labors in this great branch of manufac-
ture and trade. 1t has been proposed to erect a
steam carpet mill in the immediate vicinity OF Bos-
tom Winnisimmet has been mentioned as the place
for the establishment of this new mill, but no fur
ther particulars concerning the enterprise have vel
been made known by the persons who have the
subject under considerations Boston Courier.
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deadly energies Of naturc--a far more formidable
foe than any we are likely TO encounter How care
fully should we guard against the alternative of
leaving our sick inadequaely provided for, perhaps
TO perish on the route, Of an army encountered
that its movements must be tardy and perhaps inef
fcient $50. ...
But am growing tedious, and will content N.Y.
self with adding the suggestion, that the cultivation
of the cinchona be attempted in Florida. That eli
mate has proved genial to the tropical fruits. The
experiment in this you'd be well worth
moderate trouble and expense; and, if successful,
eminent, as we'll as benefit to the people.
II these hasiy suggestions should perchance have
any effect in calling the attention of those more
competent and powerful to investigate and to act,
shall not regret having troubled you with the
thoughts Of MILES.
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Communicated.
THE ORIGIN OF WARS.

At the present critical juncture in our history,
when we have if not actual wars at least "rumors
of wars" in abundance, an inquiry into their origin
may not seem ill-timed. We are spared world OF
labor and research by the opportune reflections OF
the celebrated Ettrck Shepherd as discovered in one
of his inimitable lay sermons. He assimilates the
history of every war to scene he alleges to have
once witnessed in Nilhsdae, which he thus graphi-
cally portrays:
Two boys, from different schools, met upon the
ice. They eyed each other with rather indignant
looks, and with defiance seated on each brow.
"What you glowrin at, Billy" fercely interro-
gated the one. "An' what's that to you-Ill look
where I've mind to, an hinder me if you daur! y
was the response. A hearty blow on the head was
the return to this and then such battle began! 1t
being Saturday, all the boys of both schools were on
the ice and hostlities became general and des-
ey why they were thus peting the other, and what
was the nature Of the provocaton. The reply was:
so! naething at a, mon--we list want TO gle the
rogues good thrashin.p After fighting until both
sides were completely exhausted, one of the prnci-
pal bellgerents stepped forth, and, assuming the
character of Nestor, addressed them thus: "Wecl,
I'll tell you what well do wi ye: if ye let us alone,
well let ye alone" There more oft. The war
was at end, and the boys dispersed, each to engage
in his congenia sport or study. 81 thought at the
time,' continued the Etrick Shepherd, sand have
often thought since, that this trivial afray was the
best epitome of in general that had ever seen.
Kings and ministers of State represent these children,
with only this material difference, that, instead of
themsc elves fighting out the needless quarrels they
have rased they sit in safety and look onj hound
on their innocent but servile subjects to battle and
them after of blood and treasure, glad to
make the boys conditions"if ye let us alone, well
let you alone" There is moral in this unaffected
comparison which, ] trust, no enlightened nation on
earth will Disregard.
PEACE
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HOUSES AND LOTS AT AUCTION.

HOUSES AND LOTS AT AUCTION.
A RARE CHANCE FOR PROFITABLE IN
IL VESTMENT-In order to settle and divide
the estate of the late Samuel Wimsatt the subscri-
Der will sell at auction, on Monday, the Goth in
slant, at o'clock, p M, on the premises, three
houses and lots together with vacant lots, all
situated in that pleasant, desirable, and improving
section of the city near Bradleys Steamboat
Wharves.- One of the houses is well and con.
veniently constructed two-story brick, of eight
rooms and cellar, fronting lh street, in square
1853, is at present occupied as grocery store and
dwelling, and is excellent business stand, COM
manding good rent at all times 1t also has adjoin-
ing il one ofthe vacant lots alluded to, which will be
sold with it, or separately, as may be desired by
the purchaser. The other two houses are good two
story frame dwellings,, of five rooms, kitchens, and
servants room each, fronting also on tn street, in
square 354, are at present occupied, and command
ing at all times good rent The other vacant lot is
a valuable water lot, adjoining wharf property OF
Mr.. Bradley.
The terms of sale are, one.third of the purchase
money to be paid cash, and the balance in six and
twelve months, satisfactorily secured, by notes or
otherwise, bearing interest. Bonds for titles will be
given upon a contamination of the sale, and clear
and sufficient titles executed upon the full payment
of the purchase money. The right is reserved to
resell at the risk and cost of the purchaser in case
the terms of sale not complied with in one week
from the day of sale.
RICHARD WIMSATT, Executor
ROBERT w. DYER g. CO.,
May l6--eod&dsif Auctioneers
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TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of deed of
Il trust from Joseph Noursc to the subscriber,
dated the Both day Of April, 1929, and recorded
among the land records of Washington county, in
the district of Columbia, in Liber w. b., No. IS,
folos 479, 4S0, 4Sl 49, and 49, he will offer for
SALE to the highest bidder, for cash, Saturday,
the 31st Of May instant, at a. o'clock, p. M, on the
premises all that lot of ground in the city of WASH
ington numbered 8, in square l66, with the build
ings and improvements thereon and on payment Of
the purchase money good and sufficient deed will
be made to the purchaser conveying all the right,
title claim, interest," and estate of the said Joseph
Nourse in and to the premises.
The property will be resold, at the risk and ex-
pense of the purchaser, if the terms of sale are
not complied with in three days from the time of
sale.
]. l. STULL, Trustee.
ROBT. w. DYER, e. CO.,
Nav S-eods Auctioneers
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FROM HAYTI.

We have received the following note of the state
Of political affairs in Hayti, from Captain Bartlett,
of the schooner Fawn, which arrived here Thurs
day, in sixteen days from Jacmel, whence she
sailed eth OF April. The note is dated 22d of
Aprili
"The President of Hayi, General Guerrier, who
was elected on the Sd Of May, 1874, died at ST.
Marc on the 18th instant, very much regretted by
the whole population of the island, on account of
his qualities as good citizen, man loved, who
loved his country and his fellow-citizens; who had
been replaced by General Pieuot, man very little
known by the Haytens; in fact, his election is not
likely to be approved ofby the people, because he has
been elected by the counsellors Of state, who never
advise the people of their designs. At the departure
of the Fawn, the arrival of General Pierrot at Port
au Prince, had not yet been heard Of, because he
was at Cape Hayden when the President died.
General REVERE Herard, who was President of
Hayti before Guerrier, expelled from this
island by the revolution Of the Sd May, 1874 He
was sent to Jamaica, where he remained until the
2Sth March last, when he left in Columbian
schooner called the Grenadere. Since then he has
been cruising about the coasts. He attempted TO land
at Leogan, Jereme, L'Arned, Hainault and Aux
Cayes but not finding partisans at those places, he
at last got to the windward of Jacmel, and landed
at small village called Grand Gozier, where he
still remains, expecting the assistance of the people
of the neighborihg mountains, well as that of the
inhabitants of Jacmel, Forces have been sent
against him. and he is likely to be captured as well
as his vessel, the Grenadere, which is anchored of
the port of Grand Gozler. When the Fawn left,
everything was going on as usual"
[.Ntio York Express.
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BEAUTIFUL PHENOMENON The visiters at Rocka-
way who happened 10 be on the lookout, on Sunday
afternoon were favored with exhibition of that
markable phenomenon known in Italy by the fancifu
name of the Faa .Morgana. 1t is often observed al
sea- especially in high attitudes, but is comparatively
rare to observers on land. The forms of vessels
at various distances from the shore, seen dis
tinctly reflected on mass of dark cloud, some in.
vered, and some in their true position. Even
sells so far distant as not be visible in their real
substance, were presented on the surface Of the
cloudy mirror, and with such dstinctness that, by
the aid of telescope, the spars and cordage could
be traced with accuracy 1t must have been graft
flying sight TO the observers; and doubtless full Of
terrified wonder TO some.--.N Y. Journal Of Com.
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C,cARCE AND DESIRABLE DRY GOODS

CCARCE AND DESIRABLE DRY GOODS
- The subscriber has again received choice Sc
lection of rich and fashionable dry goods In the
list will be found
Buff and eanary-colored French lawns
SO pieces pink, lilac, purple, brown, and blue
lawns
Buff and canary-colored bereges and balzarines
Superfne bombazine and alpaca ustres
so pieces Chambray, Manchester, and French
Ginghams
Splendid damask and embroidered Canton Grape
shawls
Black silk net and berege shawls and scarfs
Real French-worked collars, (about one half
price,
Linen gngham and best London tweeds
Green berege and gauze fannes
Heavy twisted black silk gloves and ms
Black and colored French kid gloves, best quail
ity 81
Misses straw gypsies and Infants Leghorn hats
Ladies' new style bonnets and rbands
piece extra superfne black French cloth and
grodele
Black and colored paper and feather fans, as
sorted rf
500 umbrellas, parasos, parasoletes, sun shades,
and ladies' silk umbrellas
Together with every variety of goods usually
found in our line, which will be sold on the most
pleasing terms.
III
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We have to record the demise of another venera-
Bile citizen of Baltimore. This morning, Richard
Cation, esq, departed this life, after short illness,
at the advanced age of SO years. Mr. c. was a
native of Lancashire, England, and has been resi-
dent of Baltimore for the last sixtytwo years. He
married the eldest daughter of the late Charles Car
roll of Carrollton and is the father Of the Marchio
ness of Wellesley. Mr. C. has long had the man
agement Of large landed estates; possessed highly
,enerprising spirit, and distinguished an ac-
complishcd gentleman Of the old school,
Baltimore Patriot
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y quantity ofgoods for half what they worth;
and we shall, in order to close them up immediate
ly, sell them cheap-vcry cheap-uncommonly
Geographically tho cheapest that were offered
inithis city, or ever will be. We now invite the at
tenton of the ladies' Of Washington, Georgetown,
rich and fashionable lace and fancy goods, which
will be found at the original and genuine New
York Cheap Lace Store, between 10th and I1th
streets, Pennsylvania avenue.
May 20--3t ]. 7. g. G. KING. Y