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BEAUTIES OF THE rARiFF.-Attention has often
been called the beauties ofthe tariff" contrasting
the high duties imposed on necessaries of popular
consumption with the low ones on Injuries which
find their market only among the rich. Every
family throughout the country more or less of
the article Of lace for trimming and other purposes
Silk lace is expensive, and few but the really
wealthy can use il in any great quantity. Cotton
laces are cheap, and are used by every female who
has not means Of purchasing the silk article. Now
see how these tarf-makers have managed TO throw
the tax or the burden of this great article of con-
sumption upon the poor, and almost entirely ex-
empt the rich. An invoice Of the silk-lace, amount
ing to 81 900, weighing twenty pounds, pays duty
by weight, at the rate of % so per pound. or
course, the whole amount Of duty on the invoice
was but $50, or per cent. An invoice of cotton
lace, amounting to u, 900, pays duty Of $780, or
90 per cent Thus the rich, in buying one thousand
dollars worth of lace, pay tax to the government Of
only $50. The poor or middling classes, in buying
one thousand dollars worth Of lace, pay a tax TO
the government of 5000. And this is the tariff SO
just in itself, so equal in its benefits, and neces
sary to the prosperity Of the country Its injus-
tice is but robbery, its benefits but cruelty and
wrong Let its inquities be swept from the statute
book.-Defroit Free Press.
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The NEW CoNeREss.--The United States Senate,
now constituted, (says the Journal Of Commerce.
comprises "a wings and 26 democrats, There are
four vacancies, viz: one from Virginia, one from
Mississippi, (both Of which are certain to be filed
with democrats,) one from Indiana, and one from
Tennessee; total 81 which includes the two from
Florida. Two from Texas will doubtless be added
early next winter, which will increase the total to Sc
The House of Representatives, now consti-
tuted on the LIST instant comprised SO wings, G
American republicans, and 80 democrats; total 1863
There remain to be heard from 6l including the
member from Florida; or g. if we include also the
member from Texas; total 224 without Texas, or
225 with Texas.
or the members elected to the House, 40 voted in
the last Congress for Gen. Mckay's bill reducing
the tariff and 80 against il.
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Report says that in Lowndes Terry has received
9 to over Martin.
Yanccy has run the race for Congress without OPP
postion-the wings generally not voting, or voting
for some favorite of each county. In McConnell's
district the news, far received, is unfavorabe
to the nominee.
Talladega county, the residence Of Mr. Rice and
of Gen. Mcconnell, has gone for Mcconnell; and
at two precincts heard from in Teapoosa, the gem
eral was far ahead | can assure you that McCon-
nell is true democrat and, if elected, will be found
giving good votes.
In Belser's district we have heard from three wing
counties Montgomery, Macon, and Russe,) in
which Hilliard, the wing candidate for Congress,
runs behind the vote for Mr.. Clay some 60 votes.
The friends of Col. Cochran yet anticipate victory
for him. The race must be close.
We have heard from but one county in the
Mobile district which Mr.. Dillet represented That
county, Butler, the strongest (or has been) wing
county in the district. Its usual wing majority Is
about 450 Mr.. Dunn (whig) has carried II by the
meagre majority of $50 votes You may rely upon
it that Judge Dargan (dem.) will be elected. If so,
the wings have billiards. chance as their only one
for wing congressman from Alabama
Payne will he returned over Erwin (lkewise dem.
ocrat) by large majority. SO VIII It be with Hous-
ton over Nooe, also dem.
The drought has been most distressing through
out all middle Alabama In this section, not fourth
of a crop of provisions will be made. Both corn
and potatoes have suffered from the terrible ordeal
to which they have been subjected. Cotton looks
little better; but that is inferior as crop.
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aTExAs AND OREGON. y
For the Union.

The bitterness of few Of the "whig" prints,
and the unjustifable and censurable which
they are driven to pursue, upon the subject of
Texas and Oregon" in order to keep up unnat-
ural and forced opposition to the course of the adj
minlstraton, seem to many inexpcabe.
The British House of Commons (unfounded as
are the British pretensions) deemed it no than
patriotic and polite, in their dealings with the
tagonist interests Of foreign land to present an
unbroken front to their opponents. This was a
just feeling, but applied to bad cause; and it is
tainly humiliating enough to know that there are
public prints in this country that may probably be
pointed even to British legislature for example
Of proper feeling and spirit, upon the occasion of
actual or threatened national collisions.
While the unfounded pretensons of England to
soil which is ours are ingeniousy, laborious-
ly, and daily argued by American prints, Git is
just TO the rest, however, to say that they few
not voice is heard in the Parliament Of England to
defend, to argue, or to state our rights. A press
thus alien TO all the generous land even less than
generous, the clearly JUST impulses Of proper love
of country, find no sufficient support in Ameri-
can bosoms. Ii is due to our political opponents TO
say, that their party opposition does not prevent
them from freely condemning that very censurabe
obliquity of thought and feeling to which am now
adverting.
1t is happy feature of our free institutions, that
our people cannot, even by party, or the arts of
faction be distracted and divided, where patriotism,
fidelity, and honor require that they should be uni
ted.
That branch, however, Of the wing party which
may truly be designated as the spoils erpecfant-
who looked to the success Of Mr.. Clay as signal
for division Of plumber, Of which they to be
largely, peculiarly, and Immediately participant
'the leaders Of tens and twcnties, the officers and
drill scrgeants (great and small) Of the disbanded
army of whigery, feel and express themselves rab-
idly--always impr,idently, never Justly, and fire.
quenty indecently-as to those two great measures
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For tho Union.
TEXAS.

he annexation of Texas extends our maritime
'ner about three hundred and fifty miles south
from the mouth Of the Sabine. The pass over
sabine bar ia nine feet deep; but, about fifty
miles southwesterly from this bar, is the en-
Ice to Galveston bay, over the bar of which
I've feet can be carried There is another en-
Zee to this bay, about thirty miles further, at the
|hwestern end OF Galveston island, called the
Luis or western pass, over which ten feet Of
Pr can be carried. These passes constitute the
hexion with the gulf of several small rivers, the
lest of which is the Trinity, which enters into
upper end of Galveston bay, at Z place called
|huac. The next bar Of consequence upon this
4 is the pass Of Caballo, over which eleven feet
fater can be carried. This pass opens a com
f@aton between the gulfand Espiritu Sonto and
agorda bays. Into these bays many rivers en-
rom the interior Of the country, the principal Of
ca are the Colorado, the Guadalupe, and the
Antonio. The Nucoes enters the gulf at the
hwesiern extremity Of Espiritu Santo bay; but
0nhexion with the gulf is obstructed by bar,
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From the New Orleans Courier, Aug. ..
TEXAS

The steamship Alabama arrived here this morn
ing from Galveston, bringing papers of that place to
the LIST instant. The Alabama one of the ves-
sells that carried the United States troops to Corpus
Christi, where they landed in safety, and were
in good health at the departure of the Alabama
The Undine touched at Galveston on the 25th ult.,
on her passage to Corpus Christi.
The Galveston News of August says the crops
look very favorable; and with the exception of
Trinity, the corn everywhere is thought to be the
best ever made in the republic. It's supposed that
the cotton crop will exceed that Of any previous
year. Tobacco, sugar-cane, and sweet potatoes also
look well.
The News says in western and middle Texas
the price of corn the plantations will not exceed
l2k cents per bushel, pork two three cents, and
beef one or two cents per pound
Major Donelson, the American charge, arrived at
Galveston July 9th, from Austin, in good health.
The Major took formal leave of the Texan govern
ment, having accomplished the objectof his mission.
He intended to remain in Texas until the arrival Of
the troops.
The health of Galveston is said to be remarkably
good. The town is clearly, and noapprehension Of
disease exists.
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MAT. Intel.l

ITO WOOD CUTTERS.-Sealed proposals, en-
i dorsed Proposals for wood !" will be received
until the first day Of September for the furnishing and
delivery on the wharf at the Pententiary, in the
District of Columbia between the FIRST day of Sep
TENDER and fifteenth Of October next, free Of all ex-
pense TO the United States, of one hundred and
eighty-thfee cords of sound, well seasoned, mer-
charitable red oak wood, and sixteen cords of sound
well seasoned, merchantabe spruce pine wood the
payment for which will be made on the delivery of
he whole.
JOHN B. DADE Warden.
Jnly 15-1awtlstSep
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TEXAN CONVENTION.

The convention, at the last date, was Industrious
ly engaged in the work of framing the constitution
for the State Of Texas; and it was expected they
would finish their labors by the middle of the pres
ent month Of August.
II was thought the seat Of government would be
continued at Austin for the next five years.
The committees Of the convention had begun to
make their reports. The first report would be a
bill of rights
We have received printed copy of report on
nells, chairman.
1t provides that every free white male citizen Of
the United States who shall have resided in Texas
one year preceding an election, and the last six
months in the county or town in which he offers to
vote shall be qualified eector. Indians not taxed
and Africans and descendants of Africans, excepted.
The members of the House Of Representatives
shall be chosen for two years, shall reside in the
State two years next preceding their election and
one year in the county town they represent, and
they shall have attained the age of 25 years at the
time of their election.
in the State three years before the election, shall be
chosen for four years, and shall have paid State
and county tax.
No minister of the Gospel or priest shall be a
member of the General Assembly.
The members Of the General Assembly shall re-
ceive as compensation three dollars DAY Tor eve
ry day they shall attend the sngs, and three dol
lars for every twenty miles they shall travel to and
from the place Of meeting.
The first election to be held on the first Monday
and the following day in November, 1916, and the
election shall be held on the same days in Novem-
Der every two years thereafter.
The seat of government shall be at Austin until
the year 1850, and until the legislature shall other
wise order.
There is a clause in the 32d section, which is at
variance with the 31st The 3lst provides that the
first election for members of the General Assembly
shall be held in November, 1876; the 32d provides
that it shall be held in January next and that the
members shall be convened by the President of the
existing government at the earliest practicable period
after the adoption of this constitution by the Con-
gtess of the United States
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CtoUNTRY.s SEAT FOR RENT.-The country

COUNTRY-SEAT FOR RENT--The country
~ seat Of the late Joseph Nourse, with thirty
acres Of land, the heights of Georgetown, is still
for rent The house has been fully repairedi the
situation most beautiful and healthy; and the con-
venience of getting to Georgetown or the city IN
few minutes, by road excellent at all times, rem
ders it most desirable residence at all seasons of
the year.
The keys may be had at Mr.. Lewis store, on
the turnpike road nearly opposite to the gate of the
premises. Terms very moderate
CHARLES ]. NoURsE.
Aug 6--1aw3ws
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nor RENT.-The three-story brick dwelling
house, on 9Th street, first north of the Unitarian
church.
II is just finished, and has advantages and conve-
nlences about it not often found in houses for rent
Among which is an extra stairway from the base
ment TO the attic story Also, sleeping accommo-
dations for servants in an out-buding, separate
from the main house. Rain-water cistern and pump
in the yard. Side-alley to the street, &c, &c.
Apply to Mr.. Francis Mohun, at the new build
ing adjoining the premises.
Aug. 5-co4tifs
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VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.

ON WEDNESDAY the 9th Of August, shall
" offer for sale, on the premises all my lands IN
the State of Virginia. They contain about 5,OOo
acres, in one body, lying in the county OF Orange,
and distant (say) two miles from the Racoon Ford,
thirty from fredericksburg, and twenty from the
Louisa railroad These lands have been regarded
as among the most valuable in that section OF the
country-embracing almost every variety Of soil.
The low grounds stretch for upwards of two miles
on the mountain run, and are of unusual breadth.
They well adapted to the Virginia staples, corn,
wheat, OATS and tobacco. Clover and plaster well
upon them, and they afford abundant materials for
speedy and permanent improvement, having an ex-
cellent vein of limestone running through them,
which is of easy Whilst this affords an in
exhaustibe source for improvement, it can be made
profitable as an article Of sale-lime being always
in demand. Few farms are well adapted to
grazing, Astounding as it does in perpetual water
and shade, and being fine grass land. 1t has COM
Portable dwelling-house on one portion Of It, and
smaller tenements on other portions. 1t will be d.
vided into farms Of suitable size, and sold upon the
following terms, viz one quarter in cash, the re-
mander in three equal annual instruments, carrying
interest from the day of sale-the deferred pay
ments to be satisfactorily secured by bonds, with
good personal security, and deed of trust on the
premises. My brother, Jeremiah Morton, IN my
absence, will show the lands to any disposed to
purchase, and give any further information required
His address is Orange courthouse.
JACKSON MORTON.
- no IN.
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ENGLISH, CLASSICAL, AND MATTE
T. NAUTICAL ACADEMY, on Fl, between 9th
and 9th streetsThe exercises of this academy will
be resumed on Monday next, August 18th. In this
school pupils may be prepared for college, or, if it
be not their intention to pursue collegiate course,
may select those studies which will suit their objects
in life.
Charges per quarter.
Reading, writing, arithmetic, modern geog-
raphy, and English grammar IS 90
Ancient and modern history, ancient geogra-
ply, and astronomy 6 90
Natural philosophy, chemistry, botany, alge-
bra, geometry, bookkeeping, and compo-
stion 8 90
Latin and Greek classics 10 90
JAMES w. H. LovEJoY.
Aug. 12-6ts
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CLOSING OUT CLOTHING, WITHOUT
~ REGARD TO COST.--To make room for
my fall stock, being determined to close out my
summer stock Of clothing, without regard to the
cost, offer, viz:
Marsees vests, from so cents to IL 50, handsome
style
Tweed coats, 80 SO, and upwards
Summer coats, rs cents, and upwards
Summer pantaloons, rs cents, and upwards
Silk vests, 81, and upwards
With large and handsome assortment Of
Fine cloth dress and fiock coats
French and English cashmere pantaloons
Silk and satin vests, fine shirts, collars
handkerchief, scarfs, socks, gloves, &c.
Which will sell equally low, for cash. Call
and see for yourselves and save nearly one-haf, at
VIM. MARSHALL'S
Auction and commission store, Penn. ay.,
July 3l-eo9t between 9th and 10th SITS.
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Marv,s county, Maryland, on the Goth ultimo. In
Charlotte Hall district great deal Of fencing, and
three or four large barns, one filed with tobacco,
were blown down. The corn and tobacco crops
were also greatly injured by the hail, and large boz
dies of woods torn up by the roots and laid pros
trate
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July 3O-d3tSctds

TNRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of a deed
i trust to me, dated May 10, ls4l, and recorded
in Liber w b, No. 81, folios 304 305, $685. and
307 Of the land records Of the county of Washing
tom shall offer at auction, on the 18th day of Au-
gust instant in front of the premises, all the west
half Of lot No. g in square No. 800, of the city of
Washington, with valuable three-story brick
dwelling and other improvements thereon. This
property fronts on street north, in central part
of the city, and, from its position is highly desira-
BILE, either private residence or for boarding
house.
The terms of sale are--one-ifth of the purchase
money to be paid in hand, and the residue
in four equal halEyearly instalments, with in
terest on the whole amount, payable half
yearly, to be secured by approved notes and
a lien on the property, with power of sale
on default in the payment of the notes; and,
on full payment of the purchase money, ! will exc
cute to the purchaser valid deed of the premises,
with all the title and estate vested in me by said deed
of trust, believed to be clear of all dispute. If the
terms of sale be not complied with in three days,
reserve the right to resell at auction at the risk and
cost of the purchaser in default for cash, or on any
other TERMS after three days advertisement in any
convenient newspaper. All conveyancing to be at
the cost of the purchaser.
CLEMENT COX, Trustee
X. w. DYER & CO.,
Aug. l-eotsif Auctioneers.
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TEA, OIL, SPERM CANDLES, &c.

r HAVE received by the schooner Victory, gen.
i eral assortment Of new groceries, viz:
Prime imperial, gunpowder, young hyson, and
black teas; crushed, pulverzed and loaf SUGARS SUI
gar-house strip molasses rice; five hundred gallons
extra winter solar lamp OIL fall and winter bleached
sperm oil, summer pressed sperm candles, &c.
All Of which can be sold on the most reasonable
terms, at the old stand, corner of 7h and streets
JNO. A. DONOHOO.
July LIFT
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WRITING ACADEMY.-Th subscriber con-
w tinues to give instruction in plain and orna-
mental writing and stenography at his academy, on
Pennsylvania avenue, near 18th street. Parents
and guardians earnestly requested to send their
children during the vacation of their regular schools
As each lesson occupies only one hour, pupils may
suit their own convenience to their hours of at
tendance. Terms very moderate.
August 6-eo3t w. b. MALCOLM
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WARREN GREEN MISUNDERSTOOD.

w ARREN GREEN BoARDING-SCHOOL
w Warrenton, Fauquier county, Virgina.-A
vacancy has occurred in this institution, in the de-
partment of modern languages Those wishing the
situation will address the principal without delay
as the next school-term will commence on the first
Monday in September.
r. M. SMITH, Principal.
I5-Parents and others wishing information in
regard to this school will be furnished with cata-
logue by addressing as above.
Aug 7-2awtlSept
Nat Intel |
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MOUNT ST. MARY's COLLEGE,

EMHITTsBUHG, ND.
HE exercises ofstudy at Mt st. Mary's Col
4 lege for the scholastic year 1856, commence
on the 18th Of August. The College is prepared to
receive one hundred and fifty boarders. The charge
for board and tuition, including washing, mending,
and doctors fees, is $1s2 per annum, payable half
yearly in advance. JOHN McCAFFREY.
August President
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HOUSE AND FURNITURE FOR RENT.
THE advertiser, declining housekeeping, would
Il rent the house occupied by him, with the fur
niture, or otherwise il preferred. The location is
healthy, and convenient to the public Offices and the
West market. For particulars, inquire at this Office
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tOTldl CdilNuss III hiauumu'
Extract of letter TO the Editor, august 6, l845.
Our elections in Alabama have just closed. Wha
the result is, have not yet had time to ascertain
As you have already noticed, we have had an un-
fortunate division in ranks, both affecting the
gubernatorial and congressional elections. This
state Of things is unusual in Alabama; and hence
we have been enabled to boast Of an uninterrupted
series of democratic trumphs. Our wing foe is
willy and astute in taking advantage of all this. He
runs wing, to Brighten and alarm the disaifected
democrats, and thus through his fears force him to
do his duty. No! but he encourages everything like
dsorganizaiion in ranks--praes feelingy of tb-
eraI and patriotic views, and promises the candidate
in our ranks the approval Of all good men! Mic
Davis was at one time spoken of as a wing candi-
date for governor and at once the anathema of par
ty anger alighted upon the paper that thus dared to
betray the ambush of the whig! He was then
withdrawn; the poor devil of an editor begged par
don of his fawning friends, and Terry 1.-THE demo-
cratic nominee) and Martin have run the race
without further molestation. How it has resulted,
one can hardly form correct estimate expect,
however, that Terry is elected As far as have
heard
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DISSOLUTION OF coPARTNERsHlP.

DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHlP.
T T. & c. KING, by mutual consent, have this
- day dissolved copartnership All accounts
against the firm will be settled by c. King, who
has bought out the concern, and will continue IN the
business. All persons having accounts with the
firm, will call and settle them as soon as possible.
Our customers will accept warmest thanks
1T. & G. KING.
Julv Oft
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Legislature.
SENATE.
Dem. Wing. Dem. gain. Wing gain

Shelby .........l
Jennings, &c.,.
ruthala ..''....'.''..I .....'.'.'...'.....l
Hendricks.
Henry. ............. l....................
Harrison ............l. ........... .......
Hamilton, &C.. .l.......
Monroe, &C..
Johnson. .....
ST, Joseph, &c.. l....................
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Pethrs majority will be from 400 to 600
9h distriei.-A slip from the "Sentinel" Office I'm
dianapolis) says Cathcart dem is elected over Sam
pile (whig) by about 300.
The result in Indiana is indeed glorious. The re-
suit of the congressional election indicates popular
democratic majority of at least 5000 Not line
has yet reached us from the 10th district represent
ed in the last Congress by the talented and energetic
Andrew Kennedy