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EDWARD. s. WRIGHT.

Bridge Street, Ge0rgef0lOn, II. u. at
IMPORTER and dealer IN English, German.
i French and American Goods. has on hand the
most extensive assortment in the District, wich hs
offers on favorable terms as the same goods can
be purchased for in the eastern cities. He invites
the attention of dealers and the public generally to
the following list: N..s
Cuilery.-Isory and Buck Table Cutlery, oyster
knives, pen and pocket knives cards or in dozens.
scissors Of all qualities razors, desk knives German
silver forks and spoons.
Stationery.-Ruled, cap, and letter paper, quills,
steel pens, blank books, waters, sealing wax, lead
pencils crayons bonnet boards states and slate pen.
ellis, playing and visiting cards. ink, inkstands, sand,
Sc.
Pgfumery.- Cologne and Lavender Waters.
hair oils, essences, scent bags, shaving cream genu
iue brown and white Windsor soaps common fancy
do. -s u. h, ..,,.-f...sayg M, tsHs#ay T.
Combs and Brushes~-Polka combs, all sizes;
tuck, side, neck, dressing reddng and ivory combs,
whisps, hair, TOOTH nail combs; busting, hearth.
cloth, shaving and shoe brushes.
GLassCare, &c.-TumbIers, wines, pressed dishes
irs, painted mugs, vases, salts casters china tea
sets, mantle ornaments table matts looking glasses
and plates, astral, solar, glass, and Britannia lamps
and lanterns. .5}
,gars.-Imported and American segars, smoking
tobacco. ..at
Fancy Goods.-Pins of all qualities, eHemings,
Hills, aud Bayliss needless knitting pins hooks and
eyes; silver, german silver and brass thimbes; Ash
ing lines and hooks, night iapers spectaces pocket
books, purses snuf boxes fancy boxes in great va
riely; dolls, and doll heads percussion caps, bone
and horn pearl, gilt, jet, and cambrc buttons, n,i.
scal instruments, do strings, shaving and toilet
glasses, marbles, tops, Jews harps chessmen domi.
noes, Backgammon and chess boards whalebones,
razor strops and homes, common jewelry, Yankee
clocks, matches and match safes, back,ng.
Dry Goods--Cloths, cassimeres, cassinets, vest
ings, brown and beached coitons bed ticks, panta
loon sufs, cotton, worsted, silk, and msrino hose
and half hose, merino shirts and drawers cotton and
silk handkerchiets cotton and linen tapes shoe RIB
ban4s boot cords, patent threads, SPOOL ball, and
hank coltons, sewing silk, corset laces and corss
cords; stay bindings, gum and Webb's net suspead-
ers, &c. ~ sy
Agent for Wislar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry and
pills; Brandrelh's and Morrisons pills, &c.
Aug 3--lm.
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Farm for Sale.

YUyHE subscriber Offers for sale 3294 acres Of
Il land, lying in Montgomery county, 30 miles
from Washington City, on the road leading from
Rockville to the mouth of Monsccocy one third
or more, of the land is woods, containing good
timber. The cleared land is of good quality, and
easy to be improved. The buildings are large
two-story brick dwelling house, with basement
and garret, barn, tobacco house, stable, &c. =
For terms enquire on the premises, of
JAMES TRUMAN. =
mly left Rockville journal 3t.l .# -
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COIIetOn Bitters.

n NHESE btters are purely vegetable com
4 - pound, and are offered u the public from
principle Of benevolence, under the fullest convic.
lion that they will be found safe and sovereign
emedy for Dyspepsia. They. have been trium-
,hanty tested. not only by some Of the n,nst re-.
pectable families and physicians in the State Of
south Carolina, vino have furnished ampia tes,i.
1ony as to their decided excellence hut also BY the
ropretor, who, for ten years, suffered all the gloom
incident to that stubborn and distressing disease
They possess the peculiar excellence denied to
most other Bters Of not proving injurious by cen.
tinued use. They contain not q single defsierious
ingredient, and, seen from the directions which
accompany each bottle, may be given with sntirs
safety to an infant in the month.
In accordance with your request that would
give my opinion Concerning the .Colletin Bitters,"
which | have both taken myself and used in my
practices it affords me pleasure in being able to as
sert that | entertain for il mo high and exalted
opinion, as being medicine we'll calculated to give
relief and even cure the disease for which it is is.
sued, and has become notorious namely, Dyspepsia.
| know Of no other compound Of medicine which is,
as dysPeptic remedy, moro often attended with
such gratifying and pleasing result, substituting
for disease good health, fora melancholy and ops
pressed heart and mind cheerfulness and sprghtii.
ness Of intellect.
| know Of one case in particular in which Collie.
ton Bitters were peculiarly applicable. After the
unavailing attendance Of the most respectable aud
scientific physicians, and having postponed travelling
as dernier resort when the patient was too debli-
tated to undertake the task, these bitters (by the
consent of The attending phyacian) were resorted
to, and BY apersevering continuance, attended with
the most unlocked for and happy effects -chsnging
family of distress and affection to one Of happi-
ness, preserving for the infants the guardian aye Of a
mother, and for husband the only comf5rt and
happiness of his life Coleton Bitters believe to
be an invaluable medicine in family practice, being
highly useful in the cholic complaints during dent-
tion. Although Psejudced against patent medicines,
in this instance cannot but have favorable opn.
ion. judging Of its virtues only by the good see re-
sulting from te use. With respect,
ag3 JAMES L. FOPE, MD.
St. Luke's Parish, 8. c., March, is46.
For sale by the only Agent for the District Of
Columbia g.sZ l@@ b. -HOMANS.
Between 10Th and l lth streets, Washington.
august IF tsa FtasN #sHt& @E saF' ~
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FOR SALE.

CODA FOUNTAIN, PUMPS, AND FIX,
- TURES.-A complete set of fixtures, and the
best in the city, consisting Of eleven good fountains,
four or five draw pipes coolers and connections, all
of which will be sold together with practical instruc-
tons how to make the soda water inferior to none
in this city; which, when attended 10 promptly, has
Qhis season) yielded from ten to ffy-eight dollars
per week, up TO this time. Enquire Of
10 DEVAUGHN, Cupper and IeechOr,
aug 7--eodlm' 9th street.
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ALEXANDRIA PIANO WARE-ROOM
ai 1NOLIAN PIANOS. - WILLIAM PRATT,
aLI Professor Of Music, King-street, near Wash
ington street, Alexandria, has constantly on hand
an assortment Of superior Piano Fortes, manufac.
tured by Nunns and Clarke, of New York, with
out and with Coleman's beautiful Eolian Attach.
ment, all richly finished, with Harp Pedal, COM
plete; several in both Rosewood and Mahogany,
just received and for sale on the most eligible
terms. Old Pianos taken in exchange.
june 8-eod4w tSa#
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ICE! ICE! at l2a cents per bushel at the ice
jill House--We have small Jumps of Ice, that
will do for, Soda Fountain, Ice Cream Merchants
&C., &C., which we will sell at the house for the
sum of l23 cents. A person will be in attendance
during the day, for the delivery OF the same
Our customers need not fear that ou' Ice will fall
short, as we have heavy stock. Persons wishing
Ice will please leave their address at the Lumber
Yard Of w. H. Gunnell, opposite Coleman's Hotel
iy l4--edtf a.t GUNNELL & BIRD.
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4 VERY CURIOUS AND LEARNED

"A VERY CURIOUS AND LEARNED
~ VOORHEES, LIFE AND SsfrERIxss OF
CHRIsT, with full account Of those of the blessed
Virgin Mary, her grandmother Emerantiana, her
moher Ann, of Joseph and Joachim, Of Mary Mag
dalene and Martha. together with description Of
tho earth ocean, air, planets stars the occurrences
mentioned in the Old Testament, the situation Of
the land Of promise, the besieging and destruction
Of jerusalem, the day Of Judgment, the joys Of
Heaven. and the tormsnts Of He'll, by Peter Martin
Cochem, Capuchn, translated from the German, and
published for subscriber at SIS per copy. This
learned work contains full descriptions Of the soil,
climate, mountains, seas, atmosphere, &C., of the
different planets, and great deal Of Information
not usually accessible, with several handsome en-
cravings. A single copy for sale, price So. by
July A @ BELL g. ENTWISLE.
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EXCURSIONS ON THE POTOMAC.

EXCURSIONS ON THE POTOMAC.
I'll THE public are hereby advised
iizs9z that the quick and beautiful steamer
POWHATAN now leaves BradIey's wharf daily,
at 8 A. M, for Aqua creek, and returns by Al p.
M; thus giving ladies and gentlemen disposed to
make pleasant excursion down the river an OPP
portunity Of doing 90 on any day they may prefer.
The boat passes in full view Of Fort Washington
and Mount Vernon, and the other objects Of interest
on the river. HI
Passage for the round trip So.
june 24-lf J. w. ROGERS, Captain.
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PRESERVE THE TEETH,

EAR better is il to cure ,he Toothsche n u -
4 minute. BY using Wheelers Teaberry Tooth
Wash. than 70 suffer The aching also to cure sore.
ness o. the gums. softness Of the gums stop bleed
ing Of The gums, and always keep the teeth, gum
and mouth pleasant. and in the best state or heath
To show the length Of time for which this article
has been paironized by the public, the following
copyright is published: g z, ga sfs
..,,. Eastern District Of Pennsylvania, TO
s. ., wit: Be it remembered, That on the
s second day Of February, Ammo Dom.
= Nl1E ini, one thousand eight hundred and
9y,eC foryttso, at
Of the said District hath deposited in this Office the
Title Of Book, the title Of which is in the words
following. to wit: p.as 9y. Atf
TEABERRYr TOOTH WASH. "
The right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in
conformity with an aet Of Congress, entitled "An
Act to amend the several Acts respecting Copy
Rights" FRA'S HoPKINsON.
Clerk Of U. 8. Dist. Court.
ls42, Feb. I'd, Copy deposited.
CHAS. F. HEAZLETT.
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LUMBER, LIME, COAL, &c.

O11D17Hs3 11K1A1 ~ S0-AA15 W.
THE subscriber has now and will keep con-
l. stantly on hand, at his Lumber Yard on the
Market space, 7th street. well assorted supply Of
seasoned Lumber Of all kinds, suitable for builders
coach makers, wheelrights and cabinet makers. NJ
Also, Lime, Sand, Coal, &c.
june l7-6 JOHN PURDY.
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SUGARS, TEAS, COFFEES, &c.
1NHlS DAY received and for sale low. Porto
= Rico and New Orleans Sugars, Old Govern
ment java, Rio, Laguyra and St. Domingo Coffee.
A fine assortment Of Teas, among which is some
extra fine Gunpowder. Alao, fine old Hyson, Cole
gates Pearl Starch, Rice, Flour, crushed and pow
dercd Sugars, &c, &c. <..1 MI l''s
fo. T. M. MCCORMICK g. CO.,
June lS-u ,4 Theatre Building.
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july 3D. [Intelligencer.
HARPERS' PICTORIAL BIBLE.

HARPERS, PICTORIAL BIBLE.
TNHE subscriber has made arrangements for bind
/ ing this splendid Bible in the most elegant and
substantial manner. Specimens Of the binding may
be seen at Mr. X. Farnham's Bookstore, corner OF
Pennsylvania avenue and l lth street. Persons hav-
ing copies to bind assured that no pains or ex-
pense will be spared to produce a binding which
will correspond with the beautiful typography and
superb embellishments of the work.
Orders will be received by the subscriber, at his
bindary Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Fullers Ho-
tel or at Mr.. Farnhan's Bookstore, as above, Please
call, if possible, during the present week
Binding Of every description faithfully executed
bv JOHN A. BLAKE,
iune 2O-tf Bookbinder.
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j. ROBINSON a. co.

Auct,oneers and Commission Merchants, Louisia,aa
Avenue, opposite Bank Of Washington.
ID OCULAR sale days Opposite Centre Market)
LII Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All sales
of Real Estate, Furniture and personal property at
tended to on the most reasonable terms. june l6
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SO, 900 ssna dressed snssSsnD E! !. ss., Arrived Cd
10000 Il. "a dressed E. g. which, with the general
assortment Of building materials | have in Yard,
makes my stock Of Lumber equal to any other in
the District All Of which will he sold reasonably
cheap for CASH or good short paper.
Enquire at Lumber Yard, near the Canal on 7th
street, where can be had the best lime, calcined
plaster and cement
JOHN PURDY.
july "a (Intelligencer
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE.

YNHE subscribers respectfully inform the citizens
IL Of the FIRST Ward and parts adjacent thereto,
that they have opened Store Of the above descrip-
tion 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 can be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and deIiy cred
free of expense. U.
april 23-n JOS. L. SAVAGE g. co
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Certificates Of Ladies and Gentlemen of
PhiIadeIDhin

1t is with gratitude that send the following cer-
tifcate hoping that many who suffer will be led by
peIusal Of it, to obtain Wheeer's Teaberry Tooth
Wash, which article used, and it has efectually
cured tooth ache, soreness Of the gums, removed
scurf from my teeth and fully believe has entirely
suffer, having either of the same species of COM
plant, will as soon as possible Wheeer's Tea
berry Toeth Wash, that they may be relieved
ea as s. JULIANA CULTURAL.
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DICE.-l5 tierces fresh Rice, received and for
1O sale by LAMBERT & MCKENZIE.
july 3st@2
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WoRTHINGTON q. sNETHEN,

.ATToRNE Y AND COUNsELLOkATLAW,
yJTASHINGToN, ID. c., practices in the Su.
wv preme Court Of the United States and in
several courts Of the District of Coumbia, and pros
ecutes all manner of claims sgainst the United
states either before Congress or the differen, de
partments of the government,
June 3-n
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LUMBER AND WOOD.

ERE ELS THE PLACE, 18th street and
Ii Canal.--Just received, and now landing a car.
go OF bords sawd a,hs pailings, post rails, jos,s
scsntling, sills, together with an assortment Of
~ white pine and cypress plank.
Also dressed flooring, N. G. joists and stepping
FOR RENr--A brick house on | lth street
april 25--tf WARD g. LENMAg
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HORN MEAI. always on hand, ana for sale
~ wholesale and retail by ~
T. M. MCCORMICK. g. CO.,
june l9-H Theatre Building.
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Many more testimonials are existing approving
of "Wheeer's Teaberry Tooth WASH" ......-
SOLD at Nos. and 2, Browns Hotel, by
M. H. STEVENS g. EMMONS,
..... Late o. Fish & Coz I.
Principal Office for the United States No. SO,
Chesnutstreet Philadelphia. may T-iy
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DLACKSMITH'S AND FORGE BELLOWS.
ID One pair very large Blacksmiths Bellows;
One large Forge Bellows, for sale by
B.. HOMANS.
jy 25--H between 10Th q llth SITS.
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Owing to having taken cold, but mostly in conse-
quence of the acid of paint used in colong prints
my teeth became very much injured, giving excru-
ciatng pain at intervals for between two and three
years. Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash was used
and has entirely cured them, which, in certificate
form, send, that those who wish perfect remedy
for painful teeth, and also desire a pleasant Tooth
Wash, may with confidence try Wheeler's Teaberry
Tooth WASH MARY A. TAYLOR.
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My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth
Wash and powder, and has found its effects to be
cleansing and publication Of the gums, and sweet
ening of the mouth have no hesitation in recon-
mending it as the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen a
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BANK NOTE ENGRAVING.
nRAPER & CO., Bank Note Engrayers and
IL Printers, Walnut street, opposite the Ex-
change, Philadelphia. a a.a.
N. B. JoHN DRAPER, senior partner, and for
merly of the firm Of Murray, Draper, Farman d
CO. - june 30-ly.
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A FRESH CARGO OF PINE OIL.
DOBERT KEYWORTH has just received
N large supply of Pine Oil, which he will sell
at the very lowest reduced price. Also, Lamps and
Lamp Glasses of all kinds, wholesale or retail.
iune 30-lm g 4Haua s#f
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have used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash,
and its effects upon my Teeth and Gums have given
to me high opinion Of its merits. ! cheerfuly re-
commend it to the general use
III. r. KNEASS.
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Certificates Of Magistrates of the City of
Philadelphia.
Having made use Of your much celebrated Tea
berry Tooth Wash, | feel convinced that it is the
best article | have ever known, and hereby warmly
recommend its use to the public in general as a
pleasant and eficacious article for preserving the
Teeth and Gums. baA
.-h .a ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.
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! For number Of years my Teeth and Gums were
SO much out Of order as to prevent me from eating
with pleasure, and caused me much PAIN. Having
heard of Wheeer's Teaberry Tooth Wash, do
certify that tried one small bottle of it, and in less
than two weeks my Teeth and Gums were sound
and good. believe that the use of it would be an
advantage to many others. ]. BRAZER.
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Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash having cured
soreness of the gums, and esctualy stopped bleed
ing of the gums, deem it a debt of gratitude for
the relief which it afforded me, and duty owed to
my fellow beings to say, that it is my firm convic-
tion, that those who viii use Wheeler's Teaberry
Tooth Wash, for the teeth and gums, will find that
it is an important article
Eaa THOMAS ]. McCURDY.
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From much severe suffering of myself, and others
oftmy, family, with decayed Teeth and sore Gums
and the many respectable testimonials highly in favor
of Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth WASH was induced
to give it trial, after which my family used it, and
rejoice to say that it did perform thorough and
efec,ual cure for all, and is the best article that
ever knew Of | would recommend its use to those
who may be suffering. JESSE MOORE.
w. Wheeler.
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Certificates Of Members Of the Philadelphia
A.@ Bar ~ tm4g

Having used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and powder, have found them to possess cleansing
and purifying properties, and while they written and
beautfy the Teeth, they have beneficial effect up
on the gums, by imparting to them free and health
ful action. F. A. RAYNOLD!i
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Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash having removed
scurf and cured soreness Of the gums, which had
troubled me for two years, it is my belief that it is
q highly useful article, and that it is advisable to
those who suffer with the teeth and gums to make
use of it. MARY SULLIVAN. .
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FROM ENGLAND.

The steamship Great Western, arrived Al
New York, on the 18Th inst She brought gu,
III passengers, and news ten days later than
has been heretofore received.
The Presidents Message relative to the war
with Mexico had reached England. and pro.
duced considerable excitement in London and
Liverpool.
The Corn Bill has passed second reading in
the House of Lords. by majority of AZ.
The Cotton market has somewhat advanced
under the influence oi the War with Mexico.
The money market was dull and the corn
trade not improved.
The accounts Of the new pn,a'oe crop in Ire
land, are said to be very encouraging.
The remains of Gansevoort Melville, late U
s. Secretary OF Legation at the Court of St
James. have been sent no c TO his friends.
Prince Louis B,naparle has escaped from
prison in the disguise Of a workman.
THE OREGON NOTICE.
Wilmer g. Smiths European Times says
The question Of whe her nr not the President Of
the United States had given the notice respect
ing the joint occupation OF the Oregon territory
to the British government, having formed \ con
troversy in the English and American press. we
have the satisfaction Of stating, upon the highest
authority, thar such notice has been given. and
that the Great Western carries out, IN her pres
ent trip, the answer OF the British government
which we have reason TO believe, is Of concili
atory and friendly character
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circumstances under the notice of her majes,y's
government in the hope that il shall, appear, on
an impartial view Of the political relations be
tween the United States. and Mexico, that there
is no cause Of rupture bet een the two parties
but such as friendly and respectful ,nterposi-
ton Of good Offices might remOvc. Her NJ. les.
tvs government NAV deem il expedent 10 en-
dsavor, in that character, to put an end to state
Of hostility between the two republics, harrass.
ing and injurlous TO both.
The Committee do not conceal tina, il is from
the desire toproiect their commercial interests
that they address this representation To youI
Lprhsh'p; bu, they trust that that motive com
prehends nothing :ha, is not in accordance will
the general interests Of civilized states. AT a
time when the desire for the maintenance d
peace is so generally and practically recognized
by the powers of Europe, |, cannot be ou, o
place for Englishmen to express hope that be
tween the Republics Of the Western Hemis
pherc, possessing the nost free institutions, ant
a buundiess territory, with all the means within
themselves Of encouraging and rewarding IN
dustry and extending civil lzation and happiness
the elements of strife and dscord may speedil!
be dispersed, and the bonds Of amty and goo
will he strengthened 10 their own common ad
vantage, and that Of all holding friendly inter
course with them.
have the honor 10 he. my Lord,
Your most faithful servant.
I'D. POWLES,
Chairman Of the South American and
Mexican Association.
The RIGHT Hon. he Earl Of Aberdeen, X. r
one Of Her Majesty's Principal Secretarie
| Of State, &c. &c. &c.
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W ashington, by the Caledonia steamer,

Washington, by the Caledonia steamer,
which will sail from Liverpool tomorrow
morning. Measures will also be taken 10
have the proposition made 10 the government
Of Mexico with the leas, possible delay. Ii
is almost unnecessary TO say that the univer-
sal hope is, that the meditation should prove
successful; for. Independent, of,he desire for
u speedy settlement on the common ground
Of humanity, there is great apprehension felt
that if hos,ili,ies were protracted, the mari
time states of Europe would run great risk
| Of being involved in the quarrel.
The first of these rumors is pretty evident.
y unfounded. Tie latter is perhaps in some
measure cotroboraied by the fact that a
Committee Of tho South American and Mex
lean Association in London addressed let.
ter, under date Of June I'd, to the Earl Of
Aberdeen, pointing out he injurious conse-
quences upon British interests Of the war be.
tween the two countries, and requesting the
interposition Of the good officers Of the Brit.
ish government, in putting an end to it.
Some the English papers which are busy
in reproving the United States for a desire y,
territorial aggrandizement, are s,renuously
urging the proprie,y and commercial neces.
sity Of an Enumeration" of the Islands Of
Borneo and Labuan to tho British posses.
SONS.