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LUMBER AND WOOD.

T HAVE on hand, and shall be daily receiving, a
| supply of all kinds of Lumber and Wood,
which, as shall sell for Cash only, | am deter.
mined to sell at low prices. All persons therefore,
in want, are erespectfuIly invited to give me call
.ran fEaag m GEORGE COI.LARD,
/ Ua. Gla Il 9th street and Missouri Avenue.
N. b. Having determined to do business for
cash only, it becomes necessary TO close all out
standing accounts Immediately. | therefore re-
spectfuly call on all those indebted 10 me to call
and settle up either by paying the money giving
their notes. G. G..
June 20-u ....
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Journeymen Shoemakers Wanted.
NTANTED Immediately, by the subscriber, II
w first rate worknen [of both branches to whom
good wages and constant employment will be given,
MALCOLM DOUGLASS.
Manufacturer Of, and dealer in Boots and Shoes
seuth side of Pa. avenue, between and 10 streets
oct l0-2w atgs. a .aa.fat.er @
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.a'eat BOOKS FOR SALE, s
By q. Ward g. Son, at their New Store 0,
Il. Penn, Apenue, near Railroad Depot

~ &c rgf d T-.94
Penn. Apenue, near Railroad Depot
r4a a5 . school Books. .s..,s3 K 5.ts
Emerson's Arithmetic, Parts l., 2 and 8; Mitch
ELI Geography and Attss; Wehster's School Die
tionary Webster's Large svo. Dictionary Schol.
ars' Companion; Hazen's Speller and Defner;
Smiths Arithmetic; English Reader; Smiths En-
glish Grammar Parley's Common School History;
Goodrichs History Of the United States Coed.
rich's History Of France; Wilson's United States
Robbins Outline of History.
" Temperance Books.
Life of John B. Cough Wedding Days; jesse
Johnson and His Times; Autobiography of Re-
formed Drunkard; Death BY Measure; It Will Not
Injure Me; The Drunkards Doom; War of 1000
Years; Young N ms Guide.
Miscellaneous Books. ~
American Pocket Library; Confessions Of a
Schoolmaster; Art Of Conversng Something Now;
Floating Flowers; Russel's France Consumption
Prevented Chase's Trial ; History of Lancaster
county; Bible Quadrupeds Historical Collections
Miriam on the Power Sf Truth; YSung's Night
Thoughts; Washington City Directory for 1916;
Forces Picture of Washington; Congressional Di-
recory for ls4G Fosters Practical Book Keeping
Seare's Guide to knowledge; Sowing and Reap
ing Lives Of the Necromancers.
.a"E m Religious Books.
s Bowers History Of the Popes; World Display
ed; Hayward's Book of Religion; Hntons His
tory of Baptism; Backus Church History Coxe's
Life of Meancthon; Watts and Rippon's collection
of Hymns; Halls Help to lions Travellers; White
heads Life Of Wesley, with an Introduction by r.
C. Stockton; Christian World, by Rev T. C. Stock
ton; Bible Companion.
Hq, A Classical Books. F
Anthon's Caesar, Cicero, Horace and sallust
Cooper's Virgil; Andrews Latin Lessons; Weld
Latin Lessons; Andrews Latin Reader; Fisk
Greek Exercise. fa @ 3l
. Together with many other useful ooks, for sale
cheap at the New Book Store at the Columbian
Fountain Office. u. WARD 81 SON
Also, several eligible lots IN the first Ward.
june 22-n
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HARpERs, PICTORIAL BIBLE.

THE subscriber has made arrangements for bind
i ing this splendid Bible in the most elegant and
substantial mapper. Specimens Of the binding may
be seen at Mr.. X. Farnham's Bookstore, corner Of
Pennsy lvania avenue and llth street. Persons hav-
ing copies to bind are assured that no pains or
pense will be spared to produce binding which
will correspond with the beautiful typography and
superb embellishments the work.
Orders will be received ay the subscriber at his
bindary Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Fuller's Ho-
tel, or at Mr.. Farnhams Bookstore above. Please
CALL if possible during the present week
Binding Of every description faithfully executed
by JOHN a. BLAKE,
June 20-f Bookbnder.
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DEsTRucTIvE FIRE IN Norwich, MAss.-A
serious fire was raging in the woods belonging
to Ebenezer Ellis, Asa Merit, John Niles and
others. until extingushed by the rain on Tues
day night, me 18th. They had been burning
four weeks, and about $50 acres had been
burnt over. .-------.
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FRANCIS Y. NAILOR.

Pennsylvania Avenue near 3rd street. Washington
City, d. c. lsEs
Copper, Tin, Sheet Iron, and Stove Mannfac turer.
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, etc. .a \
Also on hand, a choice collection Of Stoves, va
sus patterns which he will dispose Of on moderate
terns oct l9-H 3.t ~ bH# @ays#
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FIRST WARD HARDWARE AND
VARIETY STORE.

TNNHE subscribers respectfully inform the cti
Il of the First Ward and parts adacent theret
that they have opened Store Of the above dosclil
ton on Pennsylvania Avenue between l7th alu
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 low
for CASH, or to punctual customers, they can be
bought in the City or Georgetown, and delivered
free of expense.
april 23-tf JOS. Ia. SAVAGE d co
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PRESERVING KETTLES

DELL metal and English enameled preserving
Dketles Of the best quality britania ware knives
and forks, shovels and tongs, hollow ware brushes
baskets, together with large collection Of useful
and fancy goods too numerous to particuarize, for
sale at his old stand Penn. Avenue, near 9th street.
sept 4--tf GEO. SAVAGE. q
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MAXWELL. g. SEARS have opened This Jay
1v1 at their cheap Lace store between 9th and

MAXWELL & SEARS have opened This Jay
lv1 at their cheap Lace store between 9th and
10Th streets
English French, and German Lace g ods, which
-r1S 'canhot be surpassed 10 variety chsapusss
20 boxes, 24o pieces, newsye rich fall and winter
ues M bonnet ribands. p, +. e.44p34ffa, le
10 boxes rich plaid shaded and striped fll and win
so saiter Ribsnds. for misses
lie boxes French and American Flowers. from 10
nfsf TO rs cents per spray s
{ zoo ladies Dress Caps. from 375 cents TO 81
ahl DOZEN infants'n French Embroidered Caps, very
sEiV cheap altt stsfgs. a
q 400 French Worked Collars. every price that can
3 qips be mentioned, from rs cents TO 81 SO
100 Embroidered Chemisetis, from 62a cts TO S6
case ladies' Tucked Muslin Robes, cheaper than
g9iag ever fds5tdr4 tfF te $50 t#gU 4
carton splendid real Valenciennes Thread Lace,
-elra embracing all the new patterns L
carton black Silk Lace. the very patterns and widths
stfH 80 much in demand =, i k.9t
carton rich Regency Lace. hall yard wide, for bon
sss net falls and founcng, which we can sell 25
sslR per cent cheaper than ever
q A large assortment Cambria and Muslin Edgings
si9sf 81 and lnaeriings it 4N III
Black Silk Fringes, all widths, for trimming capes
9 20 dozen clear Lawn, Linencambrc Riyere stitch
~ gFted Handkerchief, from Ia cents to SO
III Linen cambric and clear Lawn by the yd very cheap
general assortment OF ladies', gentlemens s. misses
Ras and boys Gloves, embracing Kid, China Silk,
Hsssp Raw Silk Merino, Angola, &c. g u6s
} A profiision of Worsted Mits from TO 81 cts.
istAGd per pair g4dl 3sol5s ar# fa
a6 pieces Swiss, Book, Sacharilla and Tarletpn
y se Muslins, for dresses, much cheaper than eyer
20 dozen new style French Breakfast Caps, from
uaTdf II 90 to 62sl sl-2 cts .sg >8aaas 5gl.
Hra 25 dozen Bonnet Caps, from TO rs cts each .
$4,000 do I.isle Net Caps, 40, and 6 cts each
IN zoe do Spool Cotton, 200 yards for 2 cts
ssn 40 do French and American Quii!ings, from
fes ~ @ Ia to 25 ctsni Ha5ga re SRI
ai A superior article spun silk Hose, very cheap
80 Gentlemen's Angola, Cashmere, Merno, and Cot.
ton Half Hose very cheap tesp
10 boxes Crimped Colors,. all colors ss
ds so patterns Can't Insertings, to sell from to 10
81 a11a cts per yard staa6ii ass7 iEal m
With an assortment Of Tapes, Pins, Spool Cot
sq5ti 81 Ton, &c., sia gf'9 eoi t fr. ID. "
i ,7 The above goods have been purchased
3aein the Northern markets the hest terms, and,
although we do not profess 10 sell so per cent.
J cheaper than anybody else, Gas some do) yet we
a can and will sell cheap the cheapest.
NJ b. Remember the place, between 9th and
"A 10th streets, next door to f. Lindsley's Hard
ware Store. gHG MAXWELL d SEARS.
Es cl oct l3--6teoif a4lsf 3an Hy.zf Sas aess
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A NTHRACITE COAL.-A superior lot Of
n Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
nav hn had of the subscriber. Orders received at
the Office, opposite s. s. Colemans, or at the yard,
neae the Long Bridge.
fob 6--f t Ill., JOHN PETIT BONE
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ANE & TUCKER, Merchant Tai.
4 lOps. PennSylVanfa Ayenne near a

IL lOrs, Pennsylvania Avenue, near 4 !
street, are now receiving direct from New York.
their FALL AND WINTER GOODS, cornpris.
ing very large and fashionable assortment Of
Cloths, Cassimeres, Cleakings, and Vestings, to-
gether with great variety Of low priced goods for
Office and street purposes; also, general collection
Of FANCY ARTICLES, for Gentlemen's $ use, such
as Gloves, Suspenders, Shirts Collars, Hosiery,
Handkerchiefs, Scarfs. Cravas, Umbrellas, Stocks,
Chamber Robes, &c. &c.
We most respectfully invite our numerous friends
and the public generally, to call and examine our
goods all Of which wewill be happy to furnish for
CASH.
Washington, d. G. sep. 23-3tw3mif
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JAMES P. TUSTIN

OFFERS his services to his friends in the DIS.
~ trict or elsewhere as Collector, Copyist, and
Agent. Communicatisns addressed to the adver.
tiser at Washington, (post paid,) will meet with
prompt attention. Residence, 9Th street, immedi-
ately in the rear Of the Patent Office.
may 2O-3taw6m %t" tsa@ h@2M
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Classical Books,
AGENTS WANTED.

A FEW MEN Of the proper qualifications, can
IN find usefn. and profitable employment in
circulating valu, lie work, designed to illustrate
Bible Geography, for the use Of Sunday Schools
Apply at this Office. june ao-tf
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FOR RENT.

81 A BRICK HOUSE on street, between 9th
ly;uil. and 7th. Inquire at this office, or Of
w. II. WARD, sth street
sept I5-eodlm
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The Ladies Fair held in This village on Wed
nesday and Thursday last, was we'll patroni
sed; and the fair sales women have we nnder.
stand, realised handsome amount. The pro.
ceeds Of sales it is thought, will amount to
$4OO or more. Marlboro Gazette.
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There is repor, in town that Turner, the
Mechanics Bank defaulter, has been arrested
in Albany N. York. Patriot.
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No news by Telegraph from New York
THE SIEGE OF MONTEREY.

INTERESTING PARrIcuLARs-The follow ing
extracts of letter from Calvin Goddard, who
belongs to one of the volunteer companies from
the District, was written al Monterey on the
9Th ut. After announcing his own safety. he
says
1--WE had about thirty men killed and wound
ed in our Battalion. Sergeant Truscou had
his head shot off by cannon ball.
"Lieut. Boyle led us like man and gallant
soldier. Capt. Waters is safe. Tell l.. Fitz-
gerald that Thomas is safe. He acted like man.
Tell John Potter that the two Murphys are
safe: James Williams is also safe; he would
have written, but had no paper.
" Tell James Shreve that Jim Darkey, a
negro boy, followed Lieut. Boyle through the
battle. with his musket Capt Bronaugh
sends his best respects. Lieut. Bell joins
with him.
" Tell Mr.. ]. E.Norris tha, his brother was
struck with grape shot in the side. Anoth-
er bullet hit him in the face, but he is walking
about; the latter only knocked the skin off,"
0tIUo Al
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Surveying, Levelling, and Mapping.

TNHE Undersigned having established an Office for
prosecuting the above business, respectfully offers
his services to the Public Of the District and adjacent
country. Aa'i'o 5f's t'it'l. eth
Surveys made Of estates and lots Levelling, Meas
uring Of work and material Drawing plots, making
estimates, &c Being associated with one of. he
Best artists and draughtsmen, Maps Plans, Designs
and Drawings Of every description, will be mads,co
pied and enlarged or reduced 10 any scale desired in
the best manner. Office on + street near the Treas
ury Building. 2. G. WILLIAMS SNac.
sept IS Surveyor and Draughtsman
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.iaa Carriage Springs. 4ri b~a
DOWLAND's Elliptic Springs II to 24 in. by
~ 3, a, s, 6 and z plate, for sale low, by
KY E. WHEELER,
oct l0--lm Penn. avenue, near 7th st.
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DLEASANTa and well-furn ished apart
ments may be had at Miss GURLEY'S, on G
street, near t feb TT
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,nECLARA1ION OF INDEPENDENCE
IL Miniature Shert7--with the Heads Of u
Presidents, For sale ai this Oih.e. une Soft

Ua1 = sri J,s % VA tGfht H#ti .H 2 ldli a,H
"a gsia.af s3saHa2 aON' s.fa"f"wH "r5
De- uaa ~ sg1sd.I, ut aast la .#9a'al ...1".ls
l3fHyiH Ut4r.g. a
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NOTICE.

6TNHE Undersigned having been appointed scaven-
j ger for the seventh ward Of the city--respectful
iy informs the citizens of that ward that he is pre-
pared to execute the duties ofhs Office with prompt-
ness, any orders left at his house, Maryland
nue., at thecorner Of 9th street, or at Mr.. Loyd's
lumber yard, corner Of Virginia avenue and 18th
streets, will be promptly attended to- ..,a tts
Fl sept l4-eodlm THOMAS AWARD.
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SHN0OS SnSNNQ
fMszgaaseRR6 fMss saaseR6

DERsONs wishing to enjoy themselves dur
4 ing the approaching winter, should see well
sortment of TEETH with or without imitation
gums) may be seen at DIR. Van Patten,s; and
he Is prepared tn execute anything in the line of
his profession in the most perfect and professional
manner.
N: B. His patrons are earnestly invited to call
and II any repairs are found necessary, they will
DC gratultously and cheerfully made.
Terms moderate as usual.
pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 7tl sts
and next to Todd's Hat Store. oct. GIFT
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FOR RENT. N
A TWO story frame house situated on Massa-
fA chusetts avenue between 4th and 5th streets
Enquire of w. II. WARD, 8th street.
oct 6 If #a#
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t2s DIR. ROSE,Sy yGEqtU.
'CtELEBRATED TONIC>MIXTURE for Fever
" and Ague and Bilious Fever This great reme-
dy never fails in curing Fever and Ague, thousands
who have been cured know its value, and thousands
more may know it when attacked by that bone break
ing disease if they but prove its virtue. bra5 st
Prepared at DR.. Roses Laboratory Phia., and sold
by JOSEPH BEARDSLEY,
Penn avenue, near Twelfth street Agent for all Of
Or. Roses celebrated remedies. lag sept 24-lm
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6Dnn BARRELS Shenandoah Flour. Fo
AOV sale by the load or barrel, by
8. HOLMES, =
June 5.-tf Grocer, Seventh street.
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Ono RIvER.-At Pittsburg on Wednesday
feet water.
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BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
BY TELEGRAPH.
PHiLaDELPHlA, October 80,

Correspondence Of he Baltimore Patriot
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

Rates of Charges bet,ceen Ne,o York, Philadelphia
Wilmington, Baltimore d Washington.
L'OR every ten words, not exceeding one hun
i dred, exclusive Of the Address and Direction.
When communication exceeds that number the
price on all words exceeding one hundred will bs
reduced to one third the price -
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..sgr4E,#.las.a 10 sa.ie ssgsr aa elaE H .n. s..
10 .s aat .r.Ht 5sHs8 -Fsg r .a 81 #.a ..4.n '..H
n-aN #..H.| &. ..nt. s.. o'. ".l
'f ..ts. -N
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nr-~ Communications destined for any place be.
yond the termination Of the TELKsRAPa, will be
faithfully written out at the last Station and put in
to the MAIL.
iune lO-tf AMOS KENDALL, President.
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HOLMES. Grocer has just received an addi.
~ ,ional supply Of Sugars, and now offers for
sale .EH sH
Porto Rico,St Crox, and New Orleans sugars
Brown and white Havana Clarified
Loaf, Crushed and Powdered
ne has also on hand general and fresh supply of
ufoceres. october ~
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Light Goods.
buttons, Pins, Needles, Hooks & Eyes,
y Combs Marbles, Tops, Colognes, Soaps, Hair
Pins, Percussion Caps, Suspenders and variety Of
goods suitable for Shop-keepers for sale as low as
can be bought in eny northern market, at wholesale
and retail by, f. WHEELER,
oct l0-l m Penn. avenue, near St.
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a SecOnd-H Hand steam Boiler For Sale.
Nv ElGHING about eighteen hundred pounds
W Enquire Of 0. II. THROOP,
Engravcr and Printer,
oal2-f Old Medical College, s.
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OUR NAVY YARD.

We walked through our Navy Yard yesterday,
and was much gratifed with the life and activity
that prevailed there. compared to its dull and
istless state, some two weeks since. Workmen
are busiIy engaged in preparing for sea, the fri.
gate Brandywine. sloop Decatur and brig Trux.
ton-the former sloop is in dock, undergoing tho.
rough repairs. and being newly coppered ths lat
ter. was expected to be ready for sea, this week,
but we understand that on examination much rot,
ten wood is found in her which must be removed
She will be sent to sea without delay. There
are about six hundred and fifty mechanics and la
borers employed in the Yard, embracing nearly ali
our workingmen, this is as il should be. .
We subjoin list of vessels of war at this sta
tion-74 New York. on the stocks, unfinished
Frigate St. Lawrence, on the stocks nearly rea.
dy for launching. "a Delaware, in Ordinary
frgate Constellation. do. sloops of war Wanda.
liza, Fairfield and ST. Louis, do steamer Water
Witch and schooner Onkahye do; friga,e Bran.
DIVINE. sloop Decatur. and brig Truxton, repair
ing ship Pennsylvania (l2O guns,) and steamer
Engineer in commission.
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NEW WORKS

we feel gratihed in announcing to our readers
That we have received the last numbar of tho :,
beautiful work from the press of the Hsrpers. tho
Pictorial Bible. The whole is now comnio,od
and forms the most splendid edition of the Hall
scriptures we nave ever seen, perfect copy of
which can be seen at the store of Messrs. HODGES
y Go. We understand these gentlemen will
have the numbers bound for those desiring IT,
No. ~, of the Watering jew h 8 come to our
table after a long interval This work as ,oo,o
matter OF amusement, is unsurpassed in THRILLING
incident; when we take into consideration the i'm.
portant facts II embodes and throws before tho
world, we consider it invaluable. The iJlu.,,,
tions are peculiarly French, and consequently If
great additional value to those whose mean, ~.
limited.
Pictorial History of England We have
received from the same press the first number If
this work, to be completed in 40 number At Ok
cents per number. 1t is embeIlished with ,b;,,,
very fine wood engravings, embracing some of The
most prominent objects of early English history
among which we were particularly pleased with
the landing Of Julius Cesar, Dover Cliffs End
Boadices haranguing the British Tribes.
Boarding Out" tale o. Domestic Life. bv
the author Of House Keeping and House Hunting
From the same press. A well told story. reslIv
worth perusing.
Also. from the same press, Select Librarv
No. TO-" containing "RicheIieu," bv G. p p
James. 1t is only necessary to announce the pab.
licstion OF works by this authorize stand. NJ.
eminent among the writer's of the present d,v
Library Of Select Novels, No. so, "Tbs r..
male Minister, or the Sons Revenge" translates
from the original by Eugene Lies and Enosr.
Plunkett--a very interesting work. The scene
Is laid in Spain, 10 the time Of Charles n.
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MONEY MARKET

The monetary embarrassment in New Orl.,,.
caused ny the Mexican difficulties. is very sever,
and 1t Is believed, that many failures must tau.
place. Northern houses have Withdrawn hi.
credit, and the Banks refusing to loan to ,nx :.
'en' the greatest difficulty is experienced in for
wardIng the produce, pooring like an avalanche
into New Orleans. ,e
Tho New Orleans Times says, there is almos,
panic In cotton. assigning as a reason, the i'm
possibility OF passing Exchange, unless in limited
sums, and a: comparatively onerous rates of dis.
couns. 1t is apPrehended that Government will
nave to place large amount of funds there. for
the prosecution of hostilities against Mexico.
which can only be effected by checking on III.
Northern Banks-a procedure, which must ne.
cessariy affect the Bill market unfavorably.
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NATIONAL FAIR, WASHINGTON

We have heretofore spoken of the importance
to our fellow citizens. and the interes, there ia
now In Washington, TO induce them to vsi, the
Capitol. The various lines of accommodation that
are now running puts it in the power of every one
to do So. The regular lines. via Baltimore and
Washington have been running tbs presen. and
VIII run the next week, at extremely low rates,
and we see that our old friend, Capt. Davis, has
put his splendid boat the Curtis Peck, up for
Washington. Tomorrow Morning. thus afford
ing those who have but little time to snare. an
opportunity to witness the scene with the less,
possible loss OF that valuable article He will be
we'll patIonizsd Tomorrow, there is not a doubt.
and he ought to be- r'
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ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS

The President of New Grenada. in his mes.
sage TO The Legislature of that Republic, express
es' IN strong terms, his opposition to the canal
between the Atlantic and Pacific, at the Isthmus
OF Darien, to be made by any Foreign Govern
ment President Mousquera is right. The ex-
perience in relation to foreign interference in tho
Argentine affairs, should operate as caution
AS long as the canal is completed it is no conse
quence. as far as commerce is concerned. which
OF the South American Republics owns it. But
If controlled by Europe, it is impossible TO saw
what political influence may be exercised over
that important project
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

a.r new ioRx. May 90. SPIN.
The Money Marke, is getting 10 be y.,v III.
Small sale'' of Genesee -four were mad. >" -
at 90 56a, and Michigan at $3.50. Gen....
of dull a, S4.56la62a. Southern nou, !. ;. ,e"
i've. 5000 bushels New Orleans corn .o,d :, -
a. on cents weight. Good Southers is w.,,h =,
a65 weight. s5,a M vi
oOo hhds New Orleans sugar sold TO d,v :.
5aa62 cents. F"
Ia Moiasses we have nc change to note.
The sales of Pork were ligh,-Prim. :.
39.lSaa25. Mess gil 25aTi. a.
We notice sales Of 200 sbls. Wilmington ,o.;.
'or export at 63 cents. and SO bbls spin i,s Of a.,
peniine at 35 cents.
have just come from tho Park, which il ,.,.
~ hlled with people. called together by our mo-,
wealthy. and influential citizens, to respond ).
the Presidents Proclamation.
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REQUIslTIoN upon THE GOVERNOR
OF VJQGINIA

we understand. says the Richmond Enquirer,
OF yesterday. that Governor Smith has been called
upon oy the President of the United States for,
three regiments CSC companies, 2,3iO men, Of
infantry, to be composed Of volunteers, enrolled.
ana held In readiness TO muster in the service of
inc oni'ed States. Each company. We learn,
Will consist of "a Privates only not over as, nor
under of age. and in full physic. strength
and vigor. Full particulars will doubtless be an
nouncsd officially in few days. t
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MAGNETIC TELEGRApu

The woTkmen engaged 10 placing the wire, be-
tween New Haven and Boston, say, tina, during
cloudy weather, their hands become very sumb
while on the wires, in consequence of tho cleo.
triciy with which they are constantly cb.rosd
The magnetic wires between Jersey CITY, and
Newark would not talk" during a severe tbnn.
der storm that passed over the former CITY.