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TNVENING DRESSES:-We have in store
IL an elegant and well assorted stock of Dress
materials for evening, to which we would invite
the attention of the ladies. We have
Rich embroidered Tarleton Robes, in variety
Of styles, tucked, founced, &c.
Medium embroidered Tarleton Robes, all
colors.
Embroidered Grape Robes
DO Grapes, in pieces
Polka spotted Organdies
Rich Brocade Velvet Silks
Do Brocade Silk
With great variety Of Twills, Grapes, Lis
ses, &c.
Also, short white kid Gloves, half long and
or long do
With variety Of rich goods Of all descrip-
tions.
Strangers visiting Washington will always
find at our house the best goods, best assortment,
and prompt attention, and goods always war
ranted to be as stated by us, or taken back. We
always sell to puactual customers at the lowest
cash prices. Members of Congress and others
who may open accounts with us, can rely on
having them at cash prices.
Dec 9-tf b. CLAGETT g. CO.
r ONGFELEOW'S POEMS, ILLUSTRaTI
ED.-A new and beautiful edition of Long
fellow s Poems, volume octave, richly bound
and splendidly illustrated with numerous engrav.
ings.
Also, The Lady of the Lake, 1 volume Lalla
Rookh, in volume, richly bound and illustrated
and other of the most popular prose and poetical
works in the langusse, got up in the same style.
Childe Harolde, with sixty illustrations, London
copy. just imported along with many others, BY
dec l3 F. TAYLOR.
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
" CHAIR RJM.a.NUEACTURER,C Corner Of Penn
syluania auen,e and 18th street, Washington City,
Venitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner,
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he ha,
received, respectfully asks for continuation of the
same; he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly c. G.
FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.-Fo OF
I rent, three newly finished houses on d, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, containing nine com
Portable rooms in each, brick out-houses, &c. One
of the houses ! am now furnishing, and to careful
teeant would rent it low for the approaching SOS.
sion To any person wishing a very comfortable
house and convenient location, this house is just
such one. For further particulars apply at
SELBY PARKER'S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, between 9th and 10th
nov. 27-tf streets, Penn. Avenue.
T IME, LIME!-Just received, 700 bushels Of as
IL good Lime as can be purchased in the Dis
trict. Also fresh supply Of seasoned select Cul-
lings, "a, "A, and GA White Pine together with
irst-rate lot of Cherry and Mahogany Hand-rail
Stuff.
Also on hand, general supply Of buildin mate
rials.
All of which will be sold on reasonable terms
for cash or to punctual customers. Apply at
HARKNESS g. PURDY'S
Lumber Yard, 7th street, near the Canal.
Nov 90
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QLACK SILK AND WIDE BLOND La CES
I)-We are opening this morning one carton
Black Silk Laces.
Also, one carton of black Brussels LacAs, from
one to eight inches wide, for trimming dresses,
which we will sell very low. .@
Also, aiew embroidered Gold and Silver Scarfs
for head-dresses, and few rich Satin Rbands.
Flowers, &c. 8. PARKER.
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Jan %-N Psnnsylvania svsn,ass
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STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND
LIVERPOOL
@ A m M

VNHE Great Western Steamship Com
pany's Steamships the GREAT WEST.
ERN seventeen hundred tons, four hundred and
fifty horsepower, b. r. Mathews, Esq. Commander; !;
the GREAT BRITAIN, three thousand five hun
dred tons. one thousand horsepower, Lieutenant
James Hosken, r. NJ, Commander, are intended TO
sail as follows:
GREAT WESTERN.
From Liverpool From NeU York
Saturday, May II, 1876 Thursday, June -, is4e
Saturday, July S, /" Thursday, July 81, "
Saturday, Aug. 23, " Thursday, Sept 1s, /"
Saturday, Oct. IL, !" Thursday, Nov. g,
GREAT BRITAIN.
From Liverpool From NsW York.
Saturday, July 2e, 1916 Saturday, Aug. 80, ls4e.
Saturday, Sept. q, Saturday, Oct. Is, e
Saturday, Nov. %, " Saturday, Dec. 20,
Fare per Great Western 500, and So Stewards
fees.
Fare per Great Britain will be announced in a
future advertisement
For freight or passage apply to
RICHARD IRWIN, SO Front st..
feb s--tf New York, Feb. 20, ls46.
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FREE ExHIBITI0M
DLUMBE NATIONAL DAG

DLUMBE NAIlONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY, and Photographic Depots es-
tablished in 1840 and awarded the Medal, four
first Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
stitutes Of Massachusetts,, New York, and Penn
syvania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
ored Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
hibited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city.
2O5 Baltimore street, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bell's Jewelry store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
PSI Broadway, New York.
rs Court street, Boston.
1876 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
l76 Main street, Cincinnati
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
Is Main street, Lexington, do M
Corner 4th and Chestnut streets, ST. Louis, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite STYLE
Apparatus, instructions, and all materials furnished
dec ii 6m d
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PLEASANT and well-furnished apart
i ments may b. he'd At Miss GURLEY's. on @
ssrsss, nsS ~ ksf-H
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act Of Parliament.
Capital R5OO,OOO Sterling. OF 2, 100000
Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
]. LEANDER STARR, No. "a Wall st. N. York
THE rates of this Society are low as those O.
i the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-thirds the amount Of
premium paid, after the lapse of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
of" participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the distinguishing principles of this institution
their tables Of rates. their distribution of profits, and
the facilities afforded by their loan dePartment-be-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the Last Annual Report and
the Society's Rates. together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appli
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
GF References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants if required, to
the standing wealth, and security Of the above in
stituton.
T. l. & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
feb R-f
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT,
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
J New York.
71packages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
g do Pine Apple do;
l50 Id ID and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs
do Turkey Raisins (free from stones;)
Ceases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
casks Currants;
cases Citron;
do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Sranberries in quarter bbls and by measure;
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchoves, Curry Powder, &c. &c;
"A general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Dramatically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
DO Salad Oils, &c, &c;
which, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited
s. HOLMES,
9TH street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 18-tf
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MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
VI PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW

MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
M PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK-MORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for the above named in
stitution, ann prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for or more years, or for the
duration of life The advantages of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies great that il is only neces-
sary to understand the principles Of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise on the subject and forms Of application for
insurance can be had at my store on 7th street. i'm
medately opposite the National Intelligencer Office
c. s. FOWLER, Agent.
\ feb 24-3tawtf
TNHE keeps constantly on hand agood
l. assortment of Hardware, including hollou
paye, Wood Wire, Brushes, Baskets, Jap. Tin Ware
Door Mats, and large collection of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers believing that he and does sell as low
as any other house in the city.
Jan 3I-f GEO. SAVAGE.
LUMBER, LIME, AND CEMENT.
NNHE subscribers have now, and intend to keep,
constantly on hand an assortment Of LUM-
BER, LIME and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash, or
very short paper.
WARD & LEHMAN.
Jan. "a 184S.--f
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n G. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
". EST.aB{.ISH.MEyNT,P Pennsylvania avenue, OPP
postc Colemars Hotel, Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the city. The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Goats, best style, IS so
Do. do. Pants do 2 90
Do. do. Vests do rs
Making Goats without trimmings 6 90
Do. Pants do. do, 25
Do. Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
c. G. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession, will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in avery supe-
rior style.
N. B.-Gentlemen and childrcn's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and SO arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-tf
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
NEW Jersey CONTESTED ELECTION.

The SPEAKER announced the report Of the Committee
Of Elections the memorial Of Isaac G. Faee contrasting
and claiming the seat held in this House by Mr. RuSx
Of the Representatives from the State Of New Jersey
See the statement Of the in this paper Of the I'd Of
March instant.
Mr.. HOPKINS moved a call Of the House which was
carried.
The roll Of members was called 1856 answered to their
names.
The abscnecs were then again called and "a Of having
in the time entered the Hail. answered their names
making in all $50 present.
Mr.. ADAMS moved to dispense with further proceedings
in the call. Carried.
The SPEAKER then divided the House on the call for The
previous question, made yesterday by Mr.. TIsBArrs.
Affer the ayes had been counted by the Chair teIcrx
demanded and the House again divided on the re-
cond for the previous question and there appeared 90 in favor
Of IT, and rs against It.
And the House refused to demand the previous question
The resolution reported by the Committee Of Elections is
as follows
Resolved That Isaac G.. Faree is not entitled 10 seat in
this House Representative from the State of New Jersey
On the first day Of the consideration Of the report Mr.
HAnLrs moved to amend the resolution by striking out all
after the word . Resored" and inserting the following
That John Runk is entitled to seat on this oor
gal votes Of the legally qualified voters OF the Third Congress
floor"
Mr. ScHxscK moved yesterday TO substitute for Tho amend
ment moved BY Mr. HAmLrs the following
That the OF tho last election In The
hrd District Of New Jersey Richard H. Richardson one OF
the electors at ad election was from the Testimony
s ssore s legal voter and his vote should not be
The question first the substitute by Mr. ScHEScx
The debate resumed and the right Of Mr. Rusx was
supported by Messrs. HAMPTON and McHENRY and the
night Of Mr.. FARLEK by Mr.. JONES, Of Georgia.
MT. IlBBATTS moved tho previous question.
ordered. ''' "a'
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LIE 'icKshgne CosvL,eRATros.---Thc Vicksburg In
gence, says mat the distress occasioned by the FIRE in that
place on the 4th utmo far greater than any other disaster
,ha' mas ever yet caused there There more INDECENT am
es living 10 'ne last two squares burnt than the same space
in any other part Of the CITY, The citizens have had meet
ing 70 devise means for their relief
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IMPORT or SPIRIrsThc quantity Of spirits and cordial.
imported into the United States in the year ending the 9Oth
Q, June last was s36 gallons Of value Of ST. 40
ms Importation of spirits paid revenue TO the Government
under the present tariff Of $685. the duty on brandy
averaging i32 per cent that gin l43 per cent? on rum
~ per cent, and on cordals Al per cent. N
me above quantity Of spirits If subject the rate Of duty
recommended BY Mr. Walkers hin viz. rs per cent ad va
cem Composing il TO DO nvciced the same rates when
cnaseabe with the high n vaocm duty Of per cent a.
wnsn the duty was Teci6c,) would yield revenue Of
sssS making loss the revenue, from spirits Alone
IN single year Il $4,000 by this change in the tariff
ms Is on the Improbable upposon that hsrc il no fraud
ny aoolshing the specific form Of duty the door will b
opened tor Frauds and the consequent further dminulion Of
The theory Of the tariff sxpounded In the Presi-
dents message Is TO establish such nd vaorem rates as will
produce tho greatest amount Of duty except on articles
which are entitled for reason, he specially favored
not TO be presumed that any special favor intended to
Dc given TO this class Of imports and must therefore be in
erred that the Secretary anticipates, from the reduction Of
duty, double the amount Of imports make up the
deficiency Although Tho import Of last year was greater
than that Of either Of The two preceding years. the friend. Of
temperance had been congraulang themselves and c com
try tho fact Of tho scnsbIc dmnuon Of this br,nch ~
imports compared with the import Of former years IN.
proposed reduction Of about so per cent in tho rate Of duv
will doubtless have the effect of again ncreasina he pot
and encouraging the consumption Boston DAILY Adpey
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APPLICATION or THE BRoccHrxRr WArxH.---A young
man. VINO butcher, while in the act Of cutting meat In the
tenure market yesterday morning. stuck the point Of the knife
~ ms hand and cut Of the small arteries The blood
Brcccher water by Dr. Pnkney few days since another
young man had his thumb mashed and nearly severed by the
ai OF window The application Of the sypc was as sue
cess'ul " this case a. IN tho former. Bali Clipper.
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The MilIedgeville Journal of the 18th insian
gives the following gratifying account of the enter
prise which the State of Georgia has within the
last two years manifested in her internal improve
ments
Of the railways already finished
Central Railroad, from Savannah to Macon 90 miles
Georgia Railroad from Augusta to Atlanta. ...I70 do.
w. and A. R. r., from Atlanta to Dawsonvle 80 do
Az do.
TO be finished in six and in less than twelve months
Macon and Western Railroad, from Macon TO At
Western and Atlantic Railroad from Jacksonville to
Cross Plains ....................... % do
1913 do.
Already finished, above .442 do.
| SOS do.
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HrRALDRr.-Thcrc is some talk of establishing College
OF Herady in this country Some object to that il is
in accordance with republican institutions The objection
is not well taken Whatever enlghtcns improves or en-
iages the mind is the very thing for which Republics
fitted There Is great deal of curious knowledge acquired
IN the study of healdy There is significance In the
bems used, which often true ingenious. The
notion that coat Of arms always conclusive Of high
birth or renowned ancestry Is They oen prove
the reverse. II is very innocent desire TO know who were
your ancestors and having found them out hcfe Is harm
IN his adopting, If he choose armos bearing emblem
OF the occupation, which, indusousy followed led them to
riches and honor, with an appropriate device.
The Boston journal tells story in point Of old Com
modore, residing in Of the Middle States who once
sported plain carriage for the accommodation Of himself
and family His wife, who liked display and had leaning
towards aristocracy urged him TO have handsome Of
arms painted on the panels Of the carriage.
Certainly, my dear, (reped lc,) If you wish it, What
shall we have can think Of nothing better or more
appropriate than for my side of the carriage
as my father was ssilor and or BREAD for your
side, your father was q baker"
There Is much good in the Commolcrv surrestion
and we hope that his example will be followed by others
tBak. Patriot.
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rnos ras ..rssssohous1 ts.rsr, r4ralor.

st gH u, A, W,--LAW. lt tAs ettff4
Somewhat remarkable yet altogether singular in the
history Of county courts have been the proceedings Of this
February term for Gud After the annual county business
dispatched the docket Of civil occupied the co
until Thursday evening. Some four Ave Irrigated cases.
covees amounting In tho aggregate one dollar thirty
and half cents moro less So they says" and Mr..
They is as good authority, suppose In matters law of
politics lsPf
To give more idea of the litigation Of the week.
particulars derived from divers gentlemen Of the legal
and other professions annexed Not having been the
courtroom ourselves vouch for complete accuracy
but say that all whom heard report upon tho
subject seemed honestly desrous 70 develop the grand d
of the matter. F
One case perhaps the Hrpt in ORDER was suit for the en-
trails Of fat hog damages charged 10 the Of seventy
i've cents and verdict obtained for sixywo and half cents.
ID suit about lot Of corn, in which something like
dollar and q hall was involved. ats
3D. An OK, old blind brdc and of our reporters
say also hame string, controversy The plaintiff
recovered verdict for sevenyfve CENTS which, after final
process, will probably be paid in actual cash.
4th suit where both parties were admitted TO be insol-
vent There being, therefore, possibility Of either party
recovering losing any thing, did inquire which way
it went. ISaas tSn
9TH suit for certain rent corn WHERE for
want OF SOIL clbowgeas rain, most probably, third Of
crop not made, and consequently not recovered
We have for the declarations, examination Of
witnesses, arguments Of counsel charges the jury &C.
these important
Some iriu go law In spite Of good counsel from
lawyers friends and every body else But is duty which
the legal profession their elevated standing and
would always be act Of good grace the community 10
keep such pcayune business much possible out Of Court
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
STATISTICS OF COMMERCE AND REVENUE OF
THE UNITED STATES,
Compiled from the Report Of The Secretary of the
Treasury December 3, ls45.--[coNTrNUED
TABLE XII.

Exhibiting The amount Of principal articles i'm
ported, the amount re-eTported, and the amount
consumed or on hand, for The gear ,chich ended
3OM June, lS45.
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should be stated that the Macon and Western Railroad
mas been In operation several years for the distance Of fly
nine miles, and is undergoing thorough repair in the
hands Of new and strong company.
The Macon and Western Railroad is virtually an extern
son OF the Central Railroad Atlanta is the common point
at which the Georgia Railroad and the Macon and Western
Railroad terminate The Western and Atlantic Railroad is
inc extension OF both to the westward, and when II reaches
oross fans the works Of internal improvements in the State
WIN DC completed within fifteen miles Of the southern boun-
Diary Of the State Of Tennessee.
FROM Gross Plains 10 the scaboad by railroad as fol-
lows =
TOM DfosS fans To Savannah. ....... 1896 miles.
'o'n o'ooS als 70 Charleston. .10S do.
7 rom Gross Plains 10 Nashville via Chattanooga,
IN o'ue, 70 Illustrate more fully what this colony has
ington for Nashville;
FROM asninston to Charleston, s. c.. AZ hours.
From Charleston 10 Atlanta III 81 do
From Atlanta 10 Cross Plains m 40
from oioss Rains to Nashville. ............3 6 do.
i lIs do.
being less han hive days The estimate Of time is placed
may be overcome.
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being less than hive days The estimate Of time placed
n'sne' hal supposed Ivy many in which the distance
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question was ordered to be put and was put viz that
JoHs RusK Is not entitled TO scat in this House. and ccid
ed as follows n
YEAS-Messrs Anderson, Atkinson, BayIy James Black
srodesd caIea neyd %
stable Cummns, Cunningham, Daniel, Jefferson Davis De
Mott Dillingham;, Douglass Dromgooe, Dunlap, Eda Els
worth Erdman, Faran, Fickn, Foster, Fres Giles, Good
year, Gordon Grover, Hamli Harason Harmonson Hem
ley Hogc Hough, Geo s. Houston, Hungerford, James B.
Hunt Charles j. ngcrsol Jenkins James H. Johnson Jo-
ssph Johnson seabo Jones' Kennedy Preston King Leske,
Dowc, Mckay, John r. Martini Barclay Martini Morris
Morse Moulton, Nven Norris, Owen, Parish Payne Per
r Perry Phelps, Rhett, Rittsr, Roberts, RUSSELL Saw
Strong Sykes James Thompson Jacob Thompson Tbbatts
Wentworth, Wheaton, Wick Williams, Woodward Wood,
NAYs-Meurs Abbott, John a. Adams sepben Ad.,.
Arnold Baker Barnger, Bedingcr Bell blanchard Milton
Brown, William G. Brown Burlington, William w Camp-
bell John II. Campbell, Carroll j. g. Chapman Augustus
Cranson Crozer, Culom, Culver g. Davis. DeIano. DIXON
Dobbin, Dockcry John III. Ewing, Edwin H. Ewing Foot
.sn ;,, GadnE Ghs% Grder Hampton Harper Her
John w. Houston, Edm. w. Hubbard, Samuel D. Huberd
Hudson Washington Hunt, Hunter, Joseph r. Ingerso An,
drew johnson, George w. jones' Daniel r. King Thomas
nell, McGsuEhey, McHeny, MeIlvaine Marsh, Miller,
Mosclcy, Pollock, Price, Ramsey Reid Julius RockwS]
John Rockwell, Root schenck Seaman, Seldom Sever
Smith, Caleb y. Smith, strohm Thbodears Tbomsssoc
Benjamin Thompson, Thurman, Toombs Trunbo, vinton
White, Winthrop, Wright, Yell, Yomg--s6
The House being thus equally divided on this question: the
SrsAxEn voted with the nays.
And 30 the resolution rejected and Mr.. RuSx retains
his seat 3
Mr. BAYLY here and said that he wished, act Of
justice to an absent colleague (Mr PESDLEToS, TO state
that Mp had been called of by very urgent business to
Baltimore this morning, and they differed the question Of
the contested election which has just been decided Mr. b.