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The New York herald., 1846-06-27

MONEY MARKET.
Friday, June 26-0 r. M.


The stock market opened heavy this morning, and
decline in prices was experienced Long Island fell OF
per cent Harlem. X /; Norwich and Worcester, 5
Pennsy yania S. Morris Canal closed at yesterdays
prices.
At the second board there nothing done Of any
consequence, and prices remained about the
Money is in demand and the supply is limited. There
IT, therefore scarcity Of the material necessary to
carry stock speculations. The banks are hard up.
and it is impression that during the month Of July
at least there must be great depression in the stock
market
II is announced scmi-ofacally, that the expenses
already incurred in carrying the Mexican war;
about twenty millions of dollars and the expsudi
lures be made The deposit banks Of this city
holding large amounts Of government funds in daily
expectation of treasury drafts account Of these expeu
dtures and preparing themselves meet them when
presented This of the contraction in the
money market, but there others Of great weight
Many banks Of this city large holders of paper
protested by the suspension of the produce houses
alluded to several days since end have since been very
cautious in their movements, refusing nearly oil the
regular offerings for discount and contracting their ope
rations generally much possible
The next quarterly returns Of the banks Of this city
and State will be made the lst of August and the
banks will hardly deem 1t prudent good policy to
pand until after that time but the contrary wil
without doubt undergo further contraction, In the
even. OF which, further greater stringency in tho
money market must be experienced, and depreciation
in the market value of all the fancy stocks.
The Stonington Railroad Company have pstitioned
the General Assembly for amendment to their char
ter, allow them bring their road into Providence
aud establish depot the Cove that Of the Provi
dence and Worcester Railroad. We presume there will
be objection to this improvement which will conducc
greatly to the convenience Of the travelling public.
The securities Of the Farmers and Drovers' Bank Of
Buffalo, deposited with the Comptroller for the redemp-
ton Of the circulating notes Of that institution have
been sold. and the Comptroller Is able to pay Of bill
holders at par. The securities Now York 6ve and
ave and half per cent State stocks and brought the
anne rcd prcCs:-
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The Military Preparations for the War with
Mexico.

The Liberty lMo) Tribune says the mounted company
required Of Clay county rniscd Immediately and Il
up without delay Gen Donphan raising large voun
teer force, with the view OF holding il ready for any
frontier service which may be required The extreme
dosre manifest for military lie at the present time show
how strong republic 10 at this moment and that IL
prepared encounter any power the globe which may
assail its interest or honor.
The S. Josepk's (Afo) Gsssue says intelligence has
been received that the Mexicans foryng Santa Fe
Naval Operations.
The u 3 ship Psnnsy vsns, (l20 guus) Of Norfolk the
" D ship North Cerolns, CS gups) VI New York, and
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The fact that the securities of this bank in New
York State stocks has given character to the creula
ton Of its paper Issues notwithstanding the bad credit
Of the institution generally, which other exploded
bank in the State could command II the circulation Of
all free banks was based upon New York State
stocks, the bholders in all would BE- perfectly
safe, whereas under the present systsm they not
We annex statement showing the condition Of each
bank In New Hampshire, the fst day Of December.
1915 and the FIRST Monday Of june 1885, for the purpose
Of making comr ason Of the condition Of each insttup
ton at ZACH pariod.
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The REMAINS OF Mr.. MELvILLr.--We are in
formed that the remains OF Gansevoort Melville,
Esq, late Secretary of Legation at London, arri-
we'd by the Prince Albert, yesterday, and have
been conveyed to Albany. The funeral of the de-
ceased will take place on Sunday, tho 25th inst,
ats NJ /, from tho residence Of his uncle, Gen.
Peter Ganscvoort, Washington street, Albany.
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NEW YORK HERALD.
Weekly Herald.

This sheet viii be ready At eight o'clock this
norning-prce six cents.
y WIN contain the latest news from all parts OF
Tho world; editorial matter on the leading events
oi the day capital portrait Of General De Vega,
which was drawn from daguerretoype likeness
taken IN New Orleans; and engraving repre-
senung scene in the battle of Resaca de 10 Pal
ma Just before the capture of Vega.
This is an interesting family newspaper, well
calculated 10 send TO friends in the country
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FARoIcM.-The trial Of Justice Dnnker cont
nues to drag It's weary length aleng, AT expense
70 the city OF over one hundred dollars per day
We think it would be economical for the Com
mon Council to give every ono interested plate
OF soup in the shape Of good fec, to induce them
to move faster and have done with the farce.
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TRAVEL To BosToN.-There are now no less than
five routes open between this city and Boston
All but one are old thoroughiares. We therefore
speak Of the Hartford, New Haven and SPRING
field, as new route. 1t is very pleasant one,
and for a change, well as for other reasons, will
be much travelled over. These who -<ptend to
visit Boston can leave here at six o'clock in the
morning, and reach their destination in the even.
ing.
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UNPLEAsAST.-To be a candidate for a lucra-
tive officc-a eolectorship, for instance-and af
ter receiving an assurance of success, to be left
in the lurch by ones own particular friends
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True BLuE.-The letters of Gen. Gaines to the
War Department prove that the heart OF this old
soldier is in the right place. Nothing can detracr
from the honorable chafacser of this old veteran.
See his last letter in another column.
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THn WAR FEELING IN BosroS.-The city gov
eminent OF Boston have ordered grand piece OF
fire works for the Fourth Of July, representing the
bombardment Of Vera Cruz. The annexation of
Texas was powerfully opposed in that city
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OCEAN SrEAasERs-The h.berna, from Boston,
for Liverpool, touched at Hafax on the 18th inst.
She was forty hours from Boston.
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SOMETHING OF CRY The Mayor Of Brooklyn
has no lees than three proclamations in the pub
lie prints. Another 10 light the streets would not
be au1iss.
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Political Moyements.

vfReIviA u. g. SerAroR.-R NJ. T. Hunter 10 recon-
mended by writer In tho Richmand Enquirer as the
next IT, g. Senator from Virginia. In place OF Mr. Archer
whose term expires on the 18th Of March next The
Locos might make selection Messs Dromgoole,
Jones, oov emh end 0thsr, are csang for - p1sss
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PATRIoTIsM.-Ihe Senate OF Maine has passed
a law that all volunteers in the war with Mex
leo shall receive one hundred acres Of land after
it is over. An excellent move.
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The Magnetic Telegraphs-Their Astonishing
Progress.

Among the most remarkable instances of the
enterprizc OF the American people, is the fact,
that already there about 400 miles OF telegra-
phic wires laid in the United States, with the ex-
cepton Of about the space Of 300 miles, which is
to be finished in July.
We have obtained the following table from ! l..
Marshall, Esq, the Secretary of the Boston Tcle-
graph, comprising twelve lines
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DISTINGUISHED ARRIvALs.-The Hon. Duniel
and Mrs. Webster arrived at the Astor House yes
terday from Washington. Mr.. Webster proceed
ed by the evening conveyance to Eoston.
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the Ohio 4 gun at Boston, to be repaired and Httsd
for see.
ders have been received at the Boston Navy Yard to
prepare the Franklin receiving ship instead Of the
Ohio, which vessel Is to be taken into the dry dock a.
soon - the Independence is taken out
drat Of fifty seamen from Boston, arrived at the navy
yard Brooklyn the 26th In charge Of Lieut. Knox,
sailing master Morse and assistant A. j. Morehouse.
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Magic Hair Dys-Rcd Grey Whlslxers
changed beautiful black BY the applics
tioa Of Phaloni Nsg,c Hair Dye Country gentlemen can
hive bottle forwarded them by express otherwise by
sending their orders cash enclosed Phalon 81 uuder
Judson Hossi Broadway Price 81 per bottle with full a.
ysetjons for use accompanying each hottie.
City Reurmen are invited 10 call the depot whsro they
hare superb pir Of black whsks substituted Cor rcd
o. grey ones. Ia less than FIVE minutes.
Flum0e's NnsiOnai DnH errian Gallery, 431
here will be ou I'd the perfect pscimsns
Of this wonderful which have beel t,kel this
country They seem to s absolutely fAuiuss and certain
ywe bsve never see, their equal Thsy besnti-
iuiy color.d and resemble painieu mi bu with the
val9 Die sddlion Of Detng moe tsrfect lkeaessss he
professor his museum OF portraits hanging wals,
and yns on tables Many OF them eau.
ssm and s,sssra His whole sssablishmsns curcsity.
wei worth going 20 see and 20 thoss particularly whs
superior likeness any that b procured this country
or perhaps IN Europe.
Novel style OF Summer Hat.-Banta, OF o.
Canal street. has eegant Of Summer Hats Of
the much admired PAo Alto style which for of
pearance ghness and comfort the be
passed Hat heretofore introduced the public and
st the price At which he is serg them. which only % 50,
consider them cheaper than other Hats He also has
Pearl Hats We wond recommend friends and patrons
call Bantahe is the supply them wth articles
Of that kind, both ne II and cheap.
The New style white summsr Hats
tpes four Solls ofths bs 2ssjsy .sd ashsd s sapszh
opps Iowa. -"
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The Curs without Mstllcane.-..Dr. Chrassie,s
e 1s M ns nd M:s.s sa Ir T ssT':s. q
tracing Increased attention for It's wo.aeul efficacy ia e
sas we are a %sas
The Rings and Ea. the use e Ss ~Fps;is, L
paf sh.apasss safs.y and 6uy agency ~ New
ck.s ,nS ma % SS;h 5: hsa Ss
mospksrs Heat rariss the blood qaieksns the ccusson
Ind SS.s Il; sS
S.anx s %. so
rheumatic pains il various Of The body and many other
''Tgs': sf s1' F
% s the us sS i %
plants but ofsv. m.sdy under heaven -Four OF ye .sa
"a x: &c
5 The aSS % will Ss ss a.~ h.
VIZ Be given 70 h The rhSs SI FRAME ,,, NJ, s.n.
lss ,ssS: ss:: s s::. %
% on. oss , we s,Ha0. nm guaranty . genuine any medicine that
tn: only .:saTy against imposition is purchase frsm
Sass and osas.s Depot %'s No. sis;q.s
White French China Dining sets, -! USE
n e g. ,hs lp !sdussd pIiss Of s 81
q isnea kinds .na das dRaus rss' S %
Ssss sss:Gc sssS .es o. Is%s 2:
he CHINA ssi
Chambers street. J.KERR
Great Demand for News--Phllndeiph phla
Agents for the Herald, O. B. Zieber Co.. Ledger Build
ing 81 street, below Chesnut where advertisements
eeved, and where those wishing 20 subscribe will please
s:E; ss. rs
Terms - moah, including the Sunday He
raid; s5 without it, Single coples eents I'm
Superior Musical Tuition for Young Ladies'
To Parents and Guardians-Niusic Taught the
improved Method With rspid and reasonable terms
in Europe aud who imparts with facility thorough
knowledge Of the science her pupils combined with eie
female pups, either her own residence Or theirs
line addressed to A. H. the Office of this paper will
be to; applicasu Mercer where
ladv resides. viii personal attention m2l I'm
Ravi8at10n OF the Ohio River.
Places 7Ime. s ate Of Rir0.
Cincinnati June Is. ...... Ia feet.
Wheenng Juno =. Nv Ieet
Pittsburg, June o.. ........ 3 feet 9 inches.
Louisville, June ~. 8 feet incl es
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The New style White Summer Hats
(pcs four dolls the be qsaity and finished supezh
ssyie, fcs sale BY AAlDoN, ~ 6rosdyays.
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Agents for the Herald @. B. Zisbsr Co.. Ledger Build
eeved and where those Wishing 70 subscribe will please
their and have the paper served regularly
stores dwelling after the arrival OF tho
Terms - cents moath including the Sunday He
raid: s5 without il. Single copes Cents I'm
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PLoBABLE SUiCIDE.-The Nashville papers
state that Mr. A. B. King, for some time past
employed in the General Stage Office ofthat
city, suddenly disappeared on the morning Of
the 10th ult, and has not since been heard Of.
His cap was picked up in the river, and was
perforated by pistol ball, and had some black
hair sticking in it. The inference is, that he
went TO the bridge, got into one Of the windows
and shot himself in the head.
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
uST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
u New York.
a packages prime Butter;
% boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
l5O la l-2 and whole boxes Raisins;
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisins free from stones;)
2 cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand: y
casks Currants;
5 cases Citron;
| do preserved Ginger;
Other Preserves and Jellies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure:
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &C. SC;
a general assortment of Pickles:
Fresh SALMON, CLAIMS and Lobsters;
Hermetically sealed do:
Fresh Macaron and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, sc, &c;
Wnich, WIN ms former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention Is invited.
-, s. HOLMES,
nh street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
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90 IMPORTANT MEETING.-A

90 IMPORTANT MEETING.-A meet
ing OF the Temperance Tract Association will
be held on THURSDAY EVENING next, March
5, at Walker & Kimbell's Room, C street, be-
tween 9th and Al streets. All who have sub
scrlbed for this object are earnestly solicited to
attend, and all who are disposed 10 further the
Divine blessings and results Of Temperance
are solicited to be present
The Association will be permanently or
ganized at this meeting, and an election for
officers will take place. march 2.
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Fish Stalls.
MAYOR's OFFICE,

MAYORS OFFICE,
Washington. February 20, ls46.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday,
in the 9th day Of March next, will be offered for
sale at public auction to the highest bidder all the
FISH STALLS In the Eastern Branch Market
Heuse, for term ending on the lst Of March lS47.
And on Saturday, the 7th day Of March next, in
the same manner all the Fish Stalls in the Centre
Market House.
Sale 70 take place at the respective Market Houses
at nine o'clock A. M.
Terms cash--to be settled for Immediately after
each SALE,
w. w. sEAToN,
'eo. So-ts. . Mayor.
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DAILY L,NE 70 NoRroLK.ThsP Portsmouth
(va.) New Era Of Friday last says: "We re-
jsies 70 inform our readers that the daily line
u stesSnbcats between this place and Rich
nsnd, and this place and Baltimore, com
psscss next week, and will coptinue through
~ ssascn. We have the pleasure Of inform
~ ne public, South, that the boats on both
49, hnss, which run in connection, are in
~ Tate order, and under the care Of accom-
pI1nhsd, polite. and attentive masters, who will
~ svssy ding g render the passage Of ladies
"a ~ ~ both safe and agreeable"
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GENERAL AGENCY AT WASHING
TON.
Opposite The Treasury Department, in The building
formerly occupied bu Corcoran g. R;oos.

oPPooeec "ee treasury department, IN he 6utIdtng
formerly occupied By Corcoran & Riggs.
MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE
1N THOMAS QUANTRILL have associa-
ted for the purpose of attending to claims and busi-
ness Of all kinds requiring an agency at Washing
ton, before Congress, or the several Departments.
As it is unnecessary to enumerae all, we select the
following: Pensions Of all kiEds; revolutionary
claims against the States or United States including
claims for lands; commutation for halEpay and
bounties; claims arising out Of contracts with the
United States; investigation Of titles, and procuring
patents for lands; return Of duties enormously ex-
acted, or paid under protest. written or verbal Flo
rda claims generally, and all which may arise under
the annexation Of Texas.
Communications must be postpaid.
Mr. CLAnKE, having resided in this city for ma
ny years, is wen known as public officer and pri-
vate citizen 70 all gentlemen who have been in Con-
gress or other public stations.
CLARKE g. QUANTRILL.
feb 6--n -
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$546,ol4 38
r. II. GILLET,
Register Of the Treasury.

CARELESS DRUGGIsT. Three team OF horses
belonging to Mr.. Patrick sKneeland, laborer,
were found dead in his stable in Suffolk street,
Boston, on Friday morning He had admin
istered 10 each Of them the evening before what
he had purchased Of a neighboring apothecary
as glauber salts, but which it has been ascer-
tanned was salpetre.
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w card.

HNHE undersigned, considering himself duly
~ qualified, offers his services to the citizens
of Washington for the drawing Of plans and spe-
cifcatons of dwelling or other houses, and also as
measurer Of builders work. Charges moderate.
He may be consulted between the hours Of 9 and
u o'clock, A. NJ, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 9TH street, Market-House square.
feb 27-tf JOHN G. HARDNESS.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

| The reporter has seen the letter of the Rev.
Siepnmus Tuslon in this mornings Fountain,
a nd admls that the word ssperforce," was too
S trong word TO use, in relation to the double
duty that is so often performed by Mr.. r. In
| / be haste necessary for condemnation of the
| p roceedings OF both houses, in time to go to
4 ress the same afternoon, ii is difficult always
! 10 weigh ones words, while, at the same time,
! II lie reporter admits that he had in his minds
e We, the remembrances Of other times and other
congresses; when such extra and double duty
" as performed cheeriully and ably, and with
o ut ostentaton, for many weeks by Mr.. H.,
d uring the prolonged absence of the Rev. Mr.
N Iaffit. He means the 9th Congress. No
Il ing was further from the thoughts of the
re porter, than to cast censure on any one for
d. .rilection Of duty, and he had no idea, that
al lything, other than strong necessity, prevent
LED both chaplains from officiating as contem-
pl ated
After prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Milburn, and
tn e reading Of the journal, call of the House
W as ordered, but discontinued, and the House
re sumed the consideration Of the New Jersey
co infested election case. After debate of two
he 'urs, resolution declaring that Mr.. Runk,
IN sitting member, was not. entitled to his
Sc at, was negatived by the casting vote of the
81 ,eaker. The vote stood 96 to g. So Mr.. r.
re tains his seat. sg o
Mr.. Sawyer then rose to apersonal question
of privilege. He had been most unwarrantly
att acked in the New York Tribune newspa-
pc by correspondent who lbelled the per
SO nal habits Of Mr.. S.
Mr.. Brinkerhof moved to expel the report
er Of the Tribune from the Hall.
Mr.. Washington Hunt moved to lay it on
II le table, with view to afford time for expla-
alton. His motion was subsequently with
d rawn.
Mr.. Schenck asked to be excused from vo-
! ing, because Mr.. Heiss, one Of the Printers
4 'f the House, was allowed to make an attack
On member, impugning his moral character
Tor veracity, without censure even.
The question on expulsion, after some
! urther discussion, was taken, and adopted, by
"a vote OF ll9 10 48.
And the House very shortly after adjourned.
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Daowxnp.Ar-Mr. A. Furguson was drowned
on Tuesday between the Arsenal and Gees
bury. ne vas = QUICKER, and followed it for
! living. Ii sesms, from the account we have,
hat the boat was either cut through with the
ice, or was jammed in by it, and upset. The
men from the Arsenal made all the exertion
they could. but in vain. He has left wife
and chjldseh- His body has not been re-
covered.
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CoLLECroR's OFFIcE, C1rr HALL,

january 10, 1916.
HITY TAXES.--Ten per cent. deduc-
~ uon for prompt payment.--T Taxpayers
are hereby notified that the Collector is prepared to
receive the taxes city property for the year ls4S
which became due on the Let instant. By authority
Of law deduction of ten per cent. will be made
from all bills for said year, which shall be paid at
this Office during the months Of January and Feb.
ruary. A. ROTHWELL. Collector
feb 24-2awiftMarI
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is most sbIe one, aud may almost be said to
ha se settled the question al the 49th parallel.
Il certainly established that there would be
nc thing incompatible with the homer Of the
&C ,unuy, or the course of negotiation or incon-
81 stency in the Presiden, in accepting that div-
ion.
II England consents to it, it will be carried
nto effect, but she will contend for the Colum-
b ia river and the lands north Of it, 10 which
we cannot acceed.
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DEATH or MAIL RoBBER.--Dr. BTsdlee,
convicted ofrobbing the mails, and imprison-
ed for The offence in l84l, died in his cell at
Piltsburg on Friday week. Previous to his
death he confessed his guilt.
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Coal! COaI!!

\ THE subscriber has for sale at his yard, at the
entrance Of Sixth street and Missouri avenue on the
canal, COAL Of good quality.
feb. 24-tf GEORGE COLLARD.
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\ oIlCE.-The undersigned having formed
IN co-partnership under the name of G. EcKLorr
a. Sons, will continue the business Of Merchant
laiors and Fashionable Clothing Store, at the es.
adjustment on Pennsylvania avenue, south side be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, where they will at all
tunes have an extensive and fashionable assortment
OF Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestngs, &c.
They have now on hand, of their own manufac-
ture, select stock of fashionable ready-finished
Clothing, which, with Fancy Articles of every
description will make their stock well worthy of the
attention of the public.
They respectfully solicit continuation Of the
custom SO literally extended to C. Eckloff, during
the last thirty years. and pledge themselves that they
shall not be surpassed by any establishment in the
Union. G. ECKLOFF,
10 w. ECKLOFF,
FRED. ECKLOFF.
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1 AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS

/ AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS
TN my line, and have now in store large stock,
. i consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and Toi-
let Sets .{
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China, pearl, white blue stone China, and
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds
Beautiful Vases, Allumet Holders, Casseroles Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Fruit Baskets, Cake
Baskets Cologne Bottles, &c.
Cut and pressed Tumblers, Wines, Champagnes,
Hook, and Claret
Gut plain, and colored Decanters
Cut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Castors, Lamps Candlesticks, Mugs, Covered Pitch.
Table and Tea Spoons, Covered Urns, Bippins &c.
Solar, Lard, and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Wicks
Knives and Forks Walters, Looking glasses &c.
Stone Ware at factory prices
A large assortment of common ware which will
sell very low, wholesale or retail
c. S. FOWLER, Importer.
Store on 7M-street, opposite National IatelEgencer
CUice. feb 24-3ta6wif
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MARRIED..

On Thursday evening, FEBRUARY 26, by the
Rev. J.S. Murray, Rev. JOHN B. FERGUsoS
10 Mrs. FRANeEs FUalTT, all of this city. \,
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New Housed Furnishing Ware
Room.
'YNHE subscriber respectfully informs his custom-
u ers and the public generally. that he has
opened Ware Room on 9th street, near the ave-
nue., where he is continually receiving FRESH
SUPPLIES Of goods in the Housekeepers line
viz:
AMERICAN AND BRITISH CUTLERY,
SsopeLs and 1ongs Hollowws, Wood,oare Brush
es, Baskets, Britania,oars Tsatrays, Heloc;pedes.
togsther with large collection of USEFUL and
FANCY articles, too numerous to mention. Sale
store at the old stand, Pennsylvania avenue, near
9th street. GEO. SAVAGE.
feb 27-tf