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BRowN's HOTEL.
WASHINGTON Cry, April l3.

At a meeting held after the adjournment of
Marion Division No. Sons Of Temperance,
by its members, J. w. Byron was called TO the
chair, and Thos. c.. Wilson appointed Secre-
tary. The following resolution was offered by
B. Hackney, and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the members Of Marion Di-
vision No. hail with delight Gas temperance
men and citlzens) our long and well tried ad-
vocate Of total abstinence, the Rev H. Slicer,
and look on his return to the City of Wash
ington, d. c., with joy.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed to
transmit to the Rev. H. Slicer copy Of these
proceedings attested, and publish the same in
the Columbian Fountain
JOHN w. BYRON, Chairman.
THos. c. WILSON, Secretary.
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N e WS ITE MS.
What is it but Map Of busy life,
Its fluctuations and its vast concerns p COtoper.

MURDER IN CoLUMBA.-A negro fellow be-
longing TO Capt. Wade, of Columbia, killed his
wife, the property of Mr.. Jno. Faust, on the
premises of the latter, early on Friday morning
last. No reasons are assigned for this inhu-
man and rash act Both parties were aged,
and had lived for many years as man and wife.
The deed was committed with hatchet. The
negro, after the act, locked the room and went
10 his master and acquainted him with the
facts. and while the latter made ready TO deliv-
er him up, made his escape and had not been
apprehended when our informant leit.
Charleston Mercury.
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HORSES AT AUCTION.

ON SATURDAY morning next, at 81 o'clock, !
~ shall sell, in front of my Auction Store penn
sylvana avenue, between 10th and lth streets,) O
thorough bred bay horse, eight years DID, warranted
sound, and an excellent horse for family use. He
is well-gaited saddle horse, and good for any kind
of work.
Also, Sorrel Mare, seven years old, a first rate
saddle-horse, and fast racker. These horses are
sold for no fault whatever. They are sound and
gentle and well worthy the attention Of purchasers
They can be seen at any time previous to the sale
april 2S-H B. HOMANS, AuctoHeer.
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G. ECKLOFF q SONS,
M e r ANT TAILORS,

South side Of Pennsylvania auenue, bet,oeen 18th
and 18th streets,
AOULD respectfully call the attention of the
w public to their assortment of Spring and
Summer Goods, of the latest styles. They believe
them to be unsurpassed in beauty and fabric.
II is suggested to all who in want of articles
in our line to examine our goods, prices, &c. We
have no doubt they will be fully satisfied of the ac
that our goods cut, finish and prices, are unexcep
tionable in all their requisites.
We have at all times large and fashionable as
sortment Of READY MADE CLOTHING on
hand, of our own make, which we can with conf
dence recommend as being of superior finish, which
together with an assortment of Fancy Articles rem
ders our stock well worthy the attention of the
public.
april 2s-tf. Nat Intelligencer eodlm.]
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TOOTH ACHE CURED.
Dr. Van Patten.

regularly qualified Physician, as well as an
experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-aehe, IN all
cases where it is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge is but Fifty
Gents.
Pulling or extracting Teeth.
DIR. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain any other dentist IN this
country, and charges but so cents per toolh;
Strangers will do well to inquire of citizens, and
particularly of citizen physicians, before allowing
themselves to be humbugged by travelling pretend
ers, who would never have left large cities drom
which they usually pretend to haiD unless they
were sadly deficient in skill
DR.. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to Todd's Hat store, near Browns Hotel.-Jan o--u
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A LITERARY CURIOSITY

We published last week an advertisement
concerning two books sold by Mr.. Ira Webs
ter, the agent, who was then in our city, and
perhaps, is yet here. Having examined them
both, we are prepared to express a favorable
opinion of them; but we are particularly inte-
rested IN the smallest, the title Of which is,
The NEW ENGLAND PRIMER" 1t is an ex-
act reprint of an edition of this little work pub
llshed at Boston, Mass, in the year l777.
Mr.. Webster showed us the original work.
which, though it bore the marks of age, was
quile legible.
No one can examine the precious little relic
without pleasure and satisfaction. The from
hsplece presents likeness OF "JoHN HAN
COCK" Esq, President of the " .american Con-
gress" Then follows, in order, "a Divine
Song Of Praise TO GoD, for child, by the Rev.
Dr. WATTS the CHILD's morning and even
ing prayer; the Alphabet, and easy spelling !;
the Alphabet illustrated by small pictures. all
representing events in Bible history questions
on Scripture; the Infants Grace, before and
after meals; an Alphabet of Lessons for Youtb.
the Lords Prayer and Apostles Creed DR.
Watts Cradle Hymn; Scripture verses for
children some proper names for men and
women to teach children to spell their own
John Rogers Ohe first matyr in Queen
Mary's reign) advice to his children before his
death; choice sentences Agur's Prayer the
Shorter Catechism; DR.. Cotton's Spiritual
Milk for American Babes; and dialogue be.
tween Christ, Youth, and the Devil"
The whole primer affords striking view Of
the moral instructions which were given to our
foreiathers, who came to these shores to es-
cape the oppression ofthe old world; and when
we examine it we do not wonder that an age
in which such lessons were taught in the
schools, should have produced such men as
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE.

TIME subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
u of the First Ward and parts adjacent thereto,
that they have opened Store of the above descrp-
ton ON Pennsylvania Avenue, between 18th and
18th streets, where good assortment of Mechan-
les and House-keepers Hardware, Brushes, Cedar
ware, Baskets, &c. &c, will be constantly kept on
hand. All articles in their line will be sold as low
for CASH, or to punctual customers, as they be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and delivered
free of expense.
april 23-tf JOS. l.. SAVAGE d 60.
National Intelligencer 6 times.
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A. HAMILTON, Esq, of Philadelphia, is
here. His object is to induce Congress to have
inserted in the Magazine of the American In
stitute briet description OF all the patents is
sued. This would be valuable information for
the mechanics of the country. as it is a well
known fact that for the want Of such infor-
nation, many inventions have been invented
over again.
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LOTS AT PRIVATE SALE.

ME following lots, eligibly situated for dwell
Il Ing houses are offered at private sale, on
reasonable terms, and long credits for threefourhs
OF the purchase money, if applied for soon.
Lot No. l, in square No. 1872, being the south.
east corner Of E and 10th streets, containing about
5000 square feet
Lot No. Is, in square No. l02 fronting on H
street North, between Goth and 2lst streets, con.
tanning about 1000 square feet.
For terms enquire of 3. HOMANS,
april 2S-lw. Auction 81 Commission Merchant
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SHOCKING AccIDENT.-A lad, aged IL
named William Chambers, was on Tuesday
morning horribly crushed by a train Of cars
on the Columbia railroad, passing over hin
above Fairmount, Philadelphia. The cars pass
ed in transverse direction over his left thigh
and partly across his body his right leg was
also much lacerated. He was Immediately
conveyed to the hospital for medical aid, bu
no hopes are enterta ined of his recovery.
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those who framed our constitution, and estab-
lished our excellent government. In those
days religion was not only approved, but taught
publicly; and the result is, that the same spirit
of piety has descended from generation to ge-
neration, and will, we trust, continue among
US, and increase its influence until our land is
redeemed from sin, even as il now is from des-
potlsm.
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SHocKING.-A London letter to the NY
Gazette says: " Some of the best blood of Pc,
land has been poured out in the late insurrec.
ton. The Austrian authorities in the Grand
Duchy of Poieu, offered about five dollars
head for every Polish noblemah, dead OF
alive! In two days, more than four hundred
noblemen were massacred And this barba-
rous, sanguinary order was issued by what has
been miscalled the paternat government o.
Austria"
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IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN

TDWARD McCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
lI up the three-story house recently erected on
the site of his former stand, where he will be happy
to resume his business as barber and hair dresser
He very respectfully invites return of his old and
esteemed customers and solicits the patronage OF
the public generally to the Temple of Fashion,
No. l. on 9Th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
With the most competent assistants, and every de-
scripton of materials that can render his opera
tions luxury, instead of dull, sleepy process
he atters himself that to him will be accorded the
credit Of keeping pace with the times in all that
has a tendency to add to the comfort and improve
the appearance Of the outer man.
Not only in the face has Nature made
It's comeliness and beauty to abound,
But in the scissors edge and razor's blade
The aids to loveliness are ever found.
nov Aft
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New Spring Goods.

lust RECEIVED
y Super black and coored Cloths & Cassimeres
Do Merno and Marseilles Vestngs
Do Jeans, Gambroons, and Drillings
Do Bereges, Lawns, and Ginghams
Do Chintzes, Cacoes, and Muslins
Apacas and Plaid Silks
Furniture Calicoes and Curtain Muslins
White Cambrics and Plaid Muslins
Shawls and Scarfs
Fancy Handkerchiefs, Gloves and Mits
Bleachsd and Brown Sheeting and Shifting
-. Cottons
Bed-tickings, Osnaburgs
Penitentiary Plaid Cottons and Checks
White and colored Cotton Hose, assorted.
Together with almost every article usually kept
in a Dry-Goods Store. Bargains, and no mistake.
Call at WIN. NJ PERRY'S,
I'd door west Of 7th street. opposite Centre Market
april 9-tf.
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NOTICES OF THE FOUNTAIN.

Although we have just reasons Tor complaint
on account of the manner in which some pa
pers have sighted our little sheet, we must not
neglect to say, that others, OF our editorial bre-
thren, have been particularly attentive to us.
A new periodical owes much to these kind
notices. and we shall, in all the future, place
the names of those editors who have thus aid
ed US, on the catalogue Of our friends Why,
SO many papers have received (and some even
quoted from, the Fountain, and left us unno.
tced, Is unaccountaple TO us, unless, upon the
ground of sel6shness or of opposition to the
cause we advocate. We are aware that the
stand we have taken is rather too religious for
some, and their praises we never expected; but
we did suppose that every print, protesting de-
sires to advance piety among the people, would
hail, with no common expressions of joy, the
establishment of an independent, moral, penny
press, in the city of Washington.
Among those who have very recently motto
ed our sheet in the highest terms Of approba
tlon, we would mention, particularly, the Bos
ton Sun, Baltimore Methodist Protestant, anc
Port Tobacco Times the first, calls the Foun
tain " a well-conducted journal - the second
:" capital temperance paper;' and the opinion
of the last, may be gathered from these words
" We would recommend this paper to our tenn
perance friends throughout the country.
Thank ye, kind brethren. We will still en-
deavor to merit your friendship. and shall dc
what we can to benefit all around us.
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A strong effort is making to induce Con.
gress to grant an appropriation for the print
ing of books with raised letters for the blind.
There is, however, but little chance of sue
cess, as many members have constitutional
scruples. They ought to remember the words
Of Him whose authority is the g constitution
of nature, and who said, "Be ye eyes 10 the
blind.
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VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.

WILL SELL, on reasonable terms, all, or part
Il of lots 7 and 8, in square 247, fronting 100
feet on 18th street wes and go feet on l. street
north, (the burnt cottage,) containing about 1900
square feet of ground: the title ndisputable, and
unencumbered. REBECCA X. BILLING,
march 28-tf C street, between 9th and 9th
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There is gentleman now IN the city who
has come all the way from Oregon TO marry a
fair daughter of one of our citizens. If that
young man has not proved his devotion, he ne.
yer can. What are mountains and rivers when
man gets warmed by the fire OF love! ''Many
waters cannot quench it,"
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MAY DAY.

The first day of the sweet month is come
and let us all rejoice in it. All nature seems
TO present itself in new and beautiful garb
and TO utter forth the praise of the Creator
Heaven and earth is glad at the approach O
spring, and why may we not be cheerful ? why
not resolve to be happier, holier, wiser, anc
more useful2 A remembrance of the follow
ing lines from one of our own poets, may as
sist US in such resolution
Thou wak'st again. 0 earth,
Freshly and new,
As when at springs first birth,
FIRST fowrets grew.
Heart that to earth doth cling.
While boughs are blossoming,
Why wake not too2
Long thou in sloth hast lain,
Listing to Loves soft strain
Wilt thou sleep on2
Playing, thou sluggard heart,
In life no manly part,
Though youth be gone.
Wake Ills springs quick'nin breath,
Now DER thee blown
Wake thee! and ere in death
Pulseless thou sumbereth,
Pluck but from glory's wreath,
One leaf alone.
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The other day a certain named gentleman,
instead OF pulling out pocket handkerchief,
discovered in his hand triangular piece OF
wearing apparel belonging to baby. Single
gentlemen, not initiated into the mysteries of
the nursery, will please not to laugh until they
are. They may then feel no inclination.
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The ECLIPSE IN DAGUERREoTYPE.-Th
Boston Atlas states that Messrs. Southworth
and Hawes, fremont Row, have the pleasure
OF announcing to the lovers OF science that they
succeeded in taking several views of the eclipse
In different stages of its progress, in great per
fecton.
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The House of Representatives met at the
early hour OF 9 O'Clock yesterday morning,
and after a session of seven minutes, adjourned
TO Monday next, in order to afford an oppor
tunity for cleansing the Hall and putting it in
Summer trim. A great portion of the mem
bers have left the city on visit TO their fam.
lies.
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UP FOR BEING DRUNK-Thos. Cohan, Ed.
ward Armstrong, and William Webster, were
individually fined ST. and costs. The crime
which they committed, should scout them ou,
oftown-they liquor had been drinking, which
am kind o. thinking, will give them sad re-
nown.-Boston Sun.
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O'Clock yesterday morning we were awakened
by the ringing of the fire bells and upon re-
pairing to the scene Of the flames, found tha,
two small brick dwelling houses on 9th street,
opposite the Columbian Academy, were being
consumed. The houses were newly built, and
we presume not insured. The loss will pro-
badly be more than a thousand dollars. Mr..
De Camp (book binder) was the owner. Sup
posed to be the work of an iucendiary.
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It is suggested that Mrs. Trollope be request
eral of our members of Congress still persist in
sitting with their feet upon their desks. A ci-
gar.would make the picture complete.
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The cutlery establishment, owned by Burr
and others, in Bristol, CT, was burnt on the
night ofshe 2lst Loss $4 900, insurance two
thousand at the Etna Office A man has been
arrested on suspicion of having fired the build
ing
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0s- As party of young ladies were taking
walk for the purpose Of viewing the Falls.
near Watertown, one Of their number, named
Frances Reed, an adopted daughter Of MIR
Howk, Of that town, having yentured two
near the edge, became dizzy it is supposed
and falling over the steep embankment. was
instantly hurried away by the current and
drowned. The body had not been recovered
at last accounts-Phila Times.
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BURNT TO DEArH.-A child named George
L., son Of Mr.. Lorey Pease of South Boston,
seven years old, was so, severely burned on
Sunday, by its clothes taking fire, that it died
on Monday morning, "a hours after the acci-
dent
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AUCTION SALES.
BY b. HOMANS, AuctiOneer.
BOOKS, STATIONERY, FANCY ARTICLES
Sc ATT AITcpInN


&C., AT AUCTION.
nm THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Evenings
~ April 80. and May |, commencing at early
candlelght at the Auction Store, between 10th and
llth streets, will be sold lot Of second hand
Books, Writing Paper, Quills, Lead Pencils, Stee
Pens, Penknives, Scissors, Work Boxes, and va
riety of Fancy articles.
ALSO, several pieces of India Silk Handker
chiefs, and handsome Gold Watch, repeater.
april 29-2t b. HOMANS, Auctioneer.
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CITY AFFAIRS.

Let us not be so absorbed in the dongs OF others,
to forget what is going on at home,
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SUDDEN DEATH-The Boston Sun says,
"Mr John Paddon, the well known teacher,
died suddenly at his residence in Cambridge
on Monday morning. He dressed himself as
usual preliminary to leaving for the city to give
instruction to his classes, when he faulted and
fell, and died almost Instantly"
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We are glad TO see that at several stalls in
the market, coffee is sold alta low price. This
will prevent numbers from running to the
og-shops for their breakfast.
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A UCTION NOTICE.-The undersigned, hay-
IA ing taken the large and commodious store
on Louisiana avenue, few doors east of 7th street,
opposite the Bank of Washington, would respect
fully infolm their friends and the public that they
intend conducting the Auction and Commission
business under the firm of ]. Robinson a. Co.
Particular attention paid to all outdoor sales,
such as selling out boarding and private houses,
grocery and other stores, houses and lots in fact
every thing coming under an auctioneer's notice,
all on the most accommodating terms.
]. ROBINSON & CO.
Auctioneers and Commission Merchants.
N. b. Cash advanced on all consignments not
limited april 9-tf.
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New USE OF CHURcH.-There is temple
of the Most High, in Rhode Island, once a
Congregational Church, now turned into a
Brewery. The steeple stands, and on the out
side of the consecrated walls is written in large
letters, " Reeds Bre,cerg"
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UNITED STATES HOTEL.

UNITED STATES HoTEL.
r. M. Lizer, Va. ]. N. Phillips, do. J.Ander-
son, do. J. t. Simpson, Me. J. Loney, Baltimore.
Col. II. H. Cummings, Geo. Master Cummings,
do. II. w. Schamlin, Lancaster county, Pa. G.
McDermott, Culpeper, Va. L. r. Allen, Frederick,
Va. G. w. Allen, do. do. j. H. Latourandees,
Va. j. w. Whitfield, Smithfed, Va. j. Tala-
ferro, Gloucester county, Va. J. g. Williams Port
au Prince. A. B. Nelson, Va.
CoLEMAN's HoTEL.
F. B. Drane, jr. Va. d. Robertson, Va. w. L
Watkins, do. X. p Maysen do. F. F. Dorr, N
Y. ]. N. Ebert, Detroit. w. A. Lighthalle and
Lady, Albany. R. G. Stickney, Me. w. B. Clark
Md A. b. Ballson, Bait. q. Knap, jr., Va. J.
NJ. Coae, Nd. J. B. Ailworth, Va Col. H. D.
Pecre, New Orleans.
BRowN's HOTEL.
E. Brobet and Lady. Va. B. l.. MCLAUGHLIN, S
c. E. p Guon, N. G. N. P. Finnall, Va. J
w. Parker, S. c. A. Sprugs and Lady, N. G. G
r. Banks, N. Y. II. W.. Frankling, do c. R
Champion, do II. Linn, Mo. B. p. holland, Va
r. Weiser, Reding, Pa. P. Beers, Iowa. L. Lewis
New Orleans. J. Clothier, Va. w. P. Manlsby
Maryland.
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LNoUND, on 18th street, by one of our Carriers,
u small silver cross, which the owner can
ave by calling at this Office, proving property and
paying for this advertisement, april 29-3t.
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Gov. SKUNK, of Pa, has vetoed the bill
granting transporting powers to the Schuyl-
kill Navigation Company.
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There was a rumor in the city yesterday that
Zen. Taylor had been beaten by the Mexicans
with the loss Of 700 men. Ii was not believed.
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, .a,.thor of sJu-

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY
i CLAY, BY Calvin Cotton, A,tthor Of s'Jl-
MUS Tracts" Four Years in Great Britain,' dc.
The work consists of two volumes octave 504 pages
in each, and is embellished with two engravings.
Its mechanical execution is in the best style Of ele-
CANT literature. The price of the work is as follows
In fine muslin binding Sd 90
Do do do gilt edge and side 90
In sheep, extra, library style 90
In cali, super extra gilt SO
In Turkey morocco, super extra gilt SO
The publishers would state that booksellers are
furnished with the work only at the subscription
price; and hence all who subscribe when the agent
makes his applications will probably get the work
cheaper than by purchasing from the booksellers
r. FARNHAM, Agent for the Publishers,
Corner Of lth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
april ll-tf.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
|. Write short articles.
z. Write on useful subjects.
8. Write plainly, and punctuate your com
position.
4. Write on only one side Of your sheet.
II you will regard these hints, then
s. Write as often as you please, and Gt your
communications come to US without cost you
may be sure you will see them in print
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TRIAL FOR MURDER.-Itis is stated in the Ro
chester Democrat, that Robert B. Brewer and
VIM. Galloway have had their trial at Ian
caster, Wisconsin Territory, for the murder o
Delasseaux, a French gentleman, and that the
first has been convicted on the principal charge
Galloway was found guilty Of mansIaughter.
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The Pennsylvania Legislature, at its la e
session, passed 459 acts. The list of titles alone
hills pamphlet of % pages.
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IEcENDARY ATTEMPT IN CoLUMBlA.-An
attempt to fire the premises of Mr. VIM. May
bin, Hotel Keeper of Columbia, was made
during the night of Thursday last, which,
however, was fortunately discovered in time to
prevent any damage Charleston .Mercuru.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

Bible.
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LIST OF ARRIVALS
the day ending April 80, at I2 M.
BEERS TEMPERANCE Hotel.
w. Kelley, S. G. w. p. Langdon, do. c. j
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Wilmer and Smiths Times says: "The
Irish Coercion Bill has passed the House Of
Lords, and now awaits its fate in the other
House.
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Let US have your advertisements at an early
hour of the day previous TO that on which you
wish US to publish them.
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It's said that the various factions ofthe Re-
publican party in Mexico, agreed to act toge-
ther, taking Santa Anna as their chief, in op
position to Paredes, he, (Santa Anna having
given guarantees Of his faithful return to libe.
raj opinions.
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Versailles bonnets have been introduced in
Philadelphia. The fabric is woven of glass
upon silk, and they present, it is said, an ex-
ceedlngy chaste and lustrous appearance.
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BRIBERY CASE AT HARRIsBURG-The
GRAND Jury have returned the Indictment a.
ganst McCook, Tor an attempt 10 bribe Piolei,
n f,,,o
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fi5H FOR RENT.-Three two story Brick
NiH Dwelling Houses, pleasantly situated on 18th
street, near Capt. Howelrs-two Of the houses are
just compleed and to good and punctual tenants,
they will be rented on moderate terms. Apply to
CHRISTOPHER CAMMACK,
F street, near 18th street.
april 22-eod6t Nat. Intelligencer cod wl