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AcTIoN AGAINST Cry. The owners Of the
steamboat Lehigh have commenced an action
against the city Of ST Louis for damages, in
having detained said steamboat al quarantine,
below the city, because Of the alleged existence
Of cases of small pox on board that vessel.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-16

DREADFUL CAsUALTY. A german, recently
from Missouri river, was killed by lightning
on the 4lh inst. at the house Of Mr. 0. Hoeff,
corner Of Randolph and Twelfth streets. The
house was torn 10 atoms, hut lady and three
children who were in the basement were un-
.lniured.-St. Louis Union.
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The LATE FEARFUL EXPLOSION at New
York on board the Excelsior is calling forth
much comment, and a rigid examination is de-
manded. Trihing with human life in our pub
lie conveyances, has become fearful thing,
and rigid investigation after an appalling oc-
currence Of this nature, may prevent speedy
repetition of the calamity. .-Phila. Ledger.
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UNLUcKY SLIP. The schooner Portla, OF
Baltimore, from Turks Island for New York,
put into Norfolk few days ago on account OF
head winds. While in Hampton Roads, Capt.
Kirwan boarded the steamboat from Norfolk
for Baltimore, for the purpose OF sending to the
owners of the vessel two bags OF specie. In
the act of transferring them 10 the steamboat,
one Of the bags, supposed TO contain S2,lOO,
slipped overheard and sunk in four tahoms
water. Persons have been sent TO recover it.
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Whole fire f u Washington or .fisrsndrid, 10 Nor
folk, SIS so.
The public are hereby notified that passengers are
now taken by the Potomac steamboat and Richmond
and fredericksburg and Richmond and Petersburg
railroads to Norfolk Virginia, at the low rate OF
FIVE dollars and fifty cents, including meals on the
James river boat.
Passengers by this superior line leave Wash
ingtn at 9, a, m, on Sundays, Tuesdays,
and Thursdays, arrive at Richmond at 5, p. m,
learly enough to view its beautiful scenery where
they lodge; and leaving Richmond at 5, a. m, for
Port Wathal, on the APpomattox, there take the
fine steamboat Augusta-whlch has been put m first.
rate order-for Norfolk, where they arrive between
and 3, p. m. Returning, leave Norfolk at 3, p. m,
lodging on board the Augusta, arriving at Rich
mond to breakfast, and at Washington by 4 p. m,
the same day.
The public may rest assured that 1t IA the deter
mnation Of the propretors to keep up this line per-
msnenlly, and TO accommodate travellers between
Richmond and Norfolk in the best manner, and at
the lowest rates.
For tickets or further information, apply to Cap
tain J. Rogers, on board the Potomac steamboat
Powhatan, or to
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent,
At Washington, ID. c.
April 22-eod2m .. ..
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THE UNION.
NEW BOOKS.

\
"Memoirs Of his own Time. with "Reminiscences.
of the Revolution. BY Alexander Graydon, sditsd
oy J. 3. LItteli Philadelphia, Lindsay and Blakis
on." This is an interesting volume. Though Mr.
Graydon says modestly that il is the record Of
life passed mainly in Pennsylvania, we find in il
many excellent sketches Of the men and the events
OF our revolutionary times. The publication of
such conference.-the contemporary history Of
that eyenTful era-is, upon every account, greatly
TO he desired. Though this book ia entirely free
from PreteDsion, 1t presents a very considerable
amount of interesting narrative and aneedote, and
viii throw, We think, new light upon the most glo-
nous passage Of our natural history Il is sotisn
up IN style highly creditabls To the Publishers
The History Of Ireland, by Thomas Moore,
esq volume second" In his life OF Sheridan. the
famous Irish poet certainly exhibited very rsspeei
able powers il the treatment Of political and hi.ior.
cal subjects. His history of Ireland, however
probably from want Of interest in so monotonous
and repulsiye picture Of continued misgoyernment
failed at the time Of its appearance, to make any
deep impression upon the public mind. Slil, this
work 49, beyond all question: the best and eearest
history Of ireland extant Ii is written in candid
spirit and with no small historical research This
edition is published IN very ereditabls style.
"Rseolleetions of Mexico, by Waddy Thomp.
son, esq. Wiley & Putnam New York and Lon.
DON" Mr.. Thompson, in his preface, tells us that
this book Is an after-thoughL During his diplomat
&c residence in Mexico, he had no idea Of writing
upon that country, and he wishes, therefore, this
volume to be considered the result merely Of des-
ultory inquiries and observations. Judging from the
success and value OF his present production we can.
not but regret that the author had not formed his
design at an earlier period. He would surely have
produced work Of high value and excellence As
Is, his volume will be extensively and probably
read. We have been particularly pleased with the
historical portions Of the book, and regard il as one
Of the most useful and interesting OF the numerou,
recent publications the subject of the Inflated
'sister republic" printed and published in tbs
usually attractive style of Messrs. Wiley & Put
man,
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WHITE SULPHUR WATER, from
w the White sulphur Springs, Green

Drler county, t1rg1nla.-lhe reputation of
the White Sulphur water is now so general, and its
virtues in the cure of various diseases so well
known throughout this country, that it is deemed
unnecessary to enter into general detail of its Pc
cuar properties, or of its special application to dis
ease, but it is deemed proper to state here, for the
information of those who as yet may have had no
opportunity Of testing the virtues Of the White Sui
phur water, when removed from the fountain, that
the propietors have been engaged for several years
in transporting the water to all parts Of the country
in barrels and half barrels, which have undergone
careful and thorough preparation, and that it has
been satisfactorily ascetaned that the medical prop
critics of the water reside mainly in its solid con-
tents; and as these not deposited or otherwise
lost by expectation, the transported water must re-
tain as much strength as that used fresh from the
fountain. Numerous comparative trials made with
the water thus transported and the water fresh at
the spring, by intelligent and observant persons
from all parts of the Union, with view Of ascer-
tanning It's strength in either case, have abundanly
proved the truth of this position. Various letters
substanating these facts are in the possession Of
the proprietors, copies of some of which may be
found in the pamphlets containing general dlrec-
tons for the of the water, which furnished
10 the vendors for grauous distribution among their
customers. 10 . '.... .tI .g..a . ....,
Such as may desire information in relation to this
water the propretoIs respectfully refer to the fol-.
lowing gentlemen; DR.. George Hayward, Hon.
Abbott Lawrence, and Hon. Thomas f. Perkins,
of Boston,; Hon. John Reid, Massachusetts; DR.
j. Kerney Rogers, New York; Dr. Gerhard, Phila-
dephp; Professor Potter, Baltimore; Professor
Sewall, Washington; Rev. VIM S. Plumer, d. D.,
Richmond; DIR. r. Lee Fearn, Mobile; Cuthbert
Bulitt, esq, and And, Oliver & Co, New Orleans;
DR.. VIM A. M'Dowell, and Mr. Geo. II. Cary,
Louisville, Kentucky; Henry Clay, jr. esq, Lex
ington, Kentucky; Hon. Ro. c. Nicholas, Louisi-
ana; Hon. Henry Clay, Kentucky.
The subscribers are general agents for the sale OF
this water in the United States. All orders address
ed to them will be promptly attended to.
Those who purchase to sell again will be sup
piled on advantageous terms.
DUvAL u PURCELL,
1910. Druggists, Richmond, Va.
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AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY,
Now exhibiting at the National Fair II
81

rTNHE following agricultural machinery is partc-
Il uarly recommended to extensive Planters for
great capacity, strength, durability, and perform
anCe, viz:
Lever horse powers, for two horses and strength
sufficient for the draught of eight, $50
Do do. for to horses, 500
Endless chain horse powers, No l, SIS
Do do do No. , 500
Driving leather bands, SO to SO
Thrashing machine, with 20-nch cylinder, $40
Do do do 80 do do $50
Godsborough corn shelter and husking machine,
very simple and excellent $40
Pettigrew, N. c., do, $50
Corn and cob crushers, $50
Corn mills, for grinding fine coarse meal, $40
Wheat fans, Rices patent, S25 to $50
Do Watkins's extra, S45
Cylindrical straw cutters, for cutting straw, hay,
oorn-stalks, &c, (the medium size,) price $50 to
S45
Do. ever cutting, Sl4 to $40
Hand corn shelters, Sl2 to SIG.
Also, ploughs of the most approved construction,
harrows cultivators, grain cradles, and every va
rety of farming and gardening tools, field and gar
den seeds, an extensive assortment.
I5-See catalogue for particulars.
r., SINCLAIR, Jr., e. CO.,
May 26-dlw Baltimore.
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June 6dtl6th -


by c. w. BOTELER, IT., Auctioneer.
DALE OF excellent Household Furni-
- ture at Aucti0ny--on Thursday afternoon,
the 4th instant at 81 o'clock, shall sell at the late
residence Of VIM. p. Zantzinger, deceased, on Lou
islana avenue, opposite the City Hall, the entire
household furniture, which consists in part Of
Mahogany chars; mahogany sofa
Mahogany pier table, mahogany sideboard
Mahogany foot-stools, mahogany tables
Brussels, ingram, and three.ply carpets
Cong lounge, handsome mantel tme-piece
Mahogany secretary, brass tenders
Andirons, shovels and tongs, venetian blinds
rair handsome figured glass shades
Maple bedsteads, &c. "
And, at the same ume and place, shall sell, by
order Of the orphans court, a number OF articles
belonging 70 the personal estate of said deceased,
consisting IN part Of Fl. %.
handsome cabinet Of shells, with mahogany
case and stand .. '.r
small collection Of shells, (loose) o..
Silver soup ladle; table, desert, and tea spoons
Handsome cut-glass ware II d 80 b.
And large quantity of articles, which it is not
deemed necessary 10 enumerate.
Terms All sums Of and under S25, cash; over
s25, credit Of thirty and sixty days for approved
endorsed notes, bearing interest. .. .F .- p
june 2-dts c. w. BofELER, Jr. Auet
The above sale is postponed, in consequence of
the rain, until Monday, the 9Th instant at 10 o'clock.
~ 1sf 7aalF.i C. w. BOTELE Err, ir.
June 6--dts Auctioneer.
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Dress silks.
uowELLs Patent Tanning Machine.

IL The great saving Of time and labor effected by
this machine renders 1t one of the most valuable Of
modern inventions, being of the utmost importance
TO those already engaged in the manufacture Of leah
er, besides offering the greatest Inducements to 9th
ers for starting the business
By this machine, which in its operation strictly
follows tho principles Of the old way, all kinds Of
hides and skins may be tanned, not only so as to
produce superior article of leather, but with a
wing Of seventyfVe per cent. in time, and fifty per
cent IN labor, besides great economy in bark or
tanning material.
A tsnnery in which the improved method was
adopted, would, by its savings alone, be attended
with large profits, whilst neighboring one where
the old plan was pursued would be losing money.
The invention, which has been awarded gold
medal by the American Institute, as being the most
valuable Improvement introduced into this
branch of manufactures, has given the highest salts
faction in the different States in which It is in
In the opinion of practical men who have adopted
the improvement, at the cost of about FIVE hundred
dollars an establishment can be started which will
tan thousand sides Of sole leather or four thou
sand calf skins per annun, at fifty per less than
the usual expense Of manufacture. Where greater
amount of business is required to be done. add.
tional outlay, of course, will be necessary. BY this
machine sole leather be thoroughly tanned in
twenty to thirty days, upper leather in two weeks,
and caskins in from three to seven days The
subscribers offer for sale single and county rights
for the above, and will afford the most liberal faci
ties to those purchasing State rights for the purpose
of reseling to counties or individuals. A neat mod
ell of the machine, showing its action and consiruc-
tion will, if required, be furnished gratis to all pur
chasers. .r Iy...f...'E a.... ,..a...s.. I ...
For further particulars, address (post paid) Bu-
chanan 81 Co.. at the Office of the Albion newspaper,
New York. n '.t a -. ~.
One of these machines will be exhibited in opera
ton at the great national fair at Washington city.
Persons at a distance, who may be unable to be
present at the fair, would do we'll to procure some
friend at Washington, TO attend and examine for
them the great advantages Of this improvement.
May 6---2w ,.n,. lI
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OLD POINT HOTEL.

NJ OW one Of the most splendid and extensive es-
~ adjustments in the country, will be opened
for visuers on the LIST of June.
Since the last season, a beautiful building has
been erected, fronting three hundred and ten feet
and very many alterations and improvements have
been made in other respects The grounds have
been much improved, fine walks made to the bath
houses, and for those who prefer surf-bathng no
place can present finer beach.
No expense has been spared to render this for
comfort and pleasure in every respect, the first place
in the country The beauty of the scenery, and the
salubrity Of the climate, make this the most attrac-
tive place in the Union.
The walks in and around the fort, together with
the music of the splendid band, are alone well worth
visit here.
Situated on the Chesapeake bay, on the great line
Of travel between the North and South, il offers an
agreeable resting place to all persons going north.
Ii is within "a hours Of New York, IL Of PhiIadcl-
phia l2 Of Baltimore, Washington, Alexandra, and
Annapolis Of Richmond and Petcrsburgh, and
within one hour Of Norfolk and Portsmouth, there
Ivy enabling persons engaged in active business to
place their families in one of the most agreeable and
healthy spots in the whole country, where they can
be visited nj any time within u few hours.
Throughout the summer from to 10 Of the finest
class steamboats, touch here daily, moving in every
direction, offering every facility for reaching here or
getting away, and from the cheapness of the fare
holding out great inducements to travel "
The services Of active and efficient agents have
been procured, and no exer'ions will he spared to
render comfortable all who may favor US with their
company.
JAMES S. FRENCH.
May 2l-eod9t tlnteIgencerl
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BANK OF THE MErRoroLrs,

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meet
~ ing of the stockholders Of this bank, provided
Tor in the articles of association will be held at the
banking house on Monday, the 9Th day Of July next
for the purpose of eeeting trustees to manage the
affairs Of the bank for the year then next ensuing
The polls for such election viii be OPEN from 1G
o'clock, M, I'LL 8 O'Clock, p. M
A punctual attendance s requested.
BY order OF the board OF trustees ebs
q us vri Cd o, 81 RID. SMITH,
May S-eodt6July Cashier
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nR. BANNlNG's gratuitous lectures,

II u.
IL on the influence OF the physical forces ia
health and disease, will be delivered at o'clock on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday eve
| nings OF this week, in Plumbe's National Daguer-
rean Gallery, Pennsylvania avenue, before the med
zeal faculty. members Of Congress, and ladies and
gentlemen of this city. He viii demonstrate thai
vocal pulmonary digestion and nervous derange-
ments usually have their origin and perpetuity IA
displacement descent Of the parts and not prma.
rlly IN disease of them and that he has devised
"BoDY BRACE" which usually gives immediate re-
lief to those laboring under the following symptoms,
VIZ; soreness OF throat, and weakness incident TO
public speakers; weakness of the chest, with short
cough splitting of blood, and difficult respirations;
palpitaton OF the heart dyspepsia, with eonstipa-
ton, piles and sense Of weakness in the sides and
soreness" at the stomaehi disposition to droop aud
lounge, with gloom and crying, not knowing the
cause; great weight and weakness at the hips and
lower body, with WEAKNESS Of the limbs, and ina
blllty To exercise; pain aching in the back, with
curvature over shoulder and hip being too prom
ipen also, to weak, fastgrowng children, and ladles
accustomed to wearing supports about the shoulders
and waist, removing desire for the same. This view
particularly meets the cases Of debilitsted and dys
pephc ladies and gentlemen from the South.
DIR: B may be consulted during his week at Mrs.
Turpin's.
The price of the instrument refunded if relief is
not experienced in a few days.
The following are from Professor Goddard, of
Philadelphia, and Professor Mott, Of New York,
and others, eminent in the profession
have examined Dr.. Banning instrument for the
relief Of weaknesses requiring support, and have
made practical apartment of the same, and aston
ished the results. have also listened TO his views
Of It's applicability TO an extended class Of diseases
and think them TO lie highly Important and therefore
cordially recommend them 10 the serious consldera'
ton Of the medical profession.
PAUL B. GODDARD, NJ. D.
PmLADELPHIA, February %, 1876.
TO THE MEDICAL PROFEeSloS.
The undersigned have examined DR.. Banning 5
novel views on the mechanical pathology Of many
affections Of the yiscera, and believe them To b.
highly interesting and worthy the serious attention.
OF the medical profession.
Respectfully,
VALENTINE MOTT
J. KEARNY RODGERS.
STEPHEN BROWN.
ALEX h. WHITING.
ii. MCLEAN.
STEPHEN p. KIRBY
May 6-u lnteIgencer.
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LNOR RENT.-That desirable residence, to-
IL gether with the furniture therein, on street
north, Immediately west of Com Morris's, former
ly the residence of Mrs Com. Stewart, and more
recently of the Chevaer Hulsemann, charge DAT
fnires from Austria. ..
This property is very eligbly situated, is in good
order, and the furniture Of the best and elegant
kind. b.
application to Richard Smith, who is duly author
lzed to make the necessary arrangements. The
colored woman in the house will show the premises
to any applicant.
June Aft
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LNoR RENT-A convenien, two-story brick
IL house, situated on G street, Immediately west
of the War Department, and east Of Col. Andrews
residence IL contains six rooms, with piazza above
end below its whole length, with good kitchen, ser
wants room, cellar, and smoke-house. Attached TO
it is garden with some choice fruit such grapes
&c. The house will be put in good order for a per-
nanent tenant, and the terms made to suit. Inquire
II the subscriber, or at Mr. Ricketss, I'd door east
where the key will be found. ...r =
y. .srs.r-.sse. J. MITCHELL,
June I-3tawH Georgetown.
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Selling off! Selling ofYn Selling offm
100000 I'm fancy goods.

g PARKER, having determined to close his
-. present business, will sell out his entire stock
of and fashionable fancy goods, by retait-cou-
ssting, in part Of rich and common fans, retcules,
purses gold pencils, flower stands, workboxes, kid
and silk gloves, ribands, flowers, thread laces,
millinery, &c &c, &c. A great variety Of hair
brushes, combs, na-brushes, tooth-brushes,
French perfumery for the hair, Cologne water,
soaps, &c. affording fine opportunity for such as
desire TO make RICH PRESENTS at very cheap rate.
The goods will be arranged for sale by Monday
morning, May 25th, and continue till they shall al
be sold
For rent, the store and house at present occupied
by myself; and, to good tenant will rent it low.
Possession given the last of July, perhaps ear
lier.
For further particulars inquire at s. PARKER'S
perfumery and fancy store, Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets.
May 23-3taw2w
National InelIigencer and Columbian Fountain
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Nav 25-2aw2w iawtl stSept

NEW BOOKS.--A Discourse of the Bacon
IN an Philosophy; by Samuel Tyler of the Mary
land bar, p. p. 426 Frederick Maryland, 1886 ..
This is the only systematic development Of the
Baconisn philosophy ever attempted. The author
has anticipated MIR. Nell in the most important Of
his logical views, set forth in his system Of logic
ost reprinted in this country Mr.. Tyler had pub
lshed these views w the Pince,on Review long be-
fore Mr.. Mils's book appeared in England. Mr..
Tyler and not Mr.. Mills, 10 entitled to the credit Of
first promulgatng these views. The scope, however,,
of Mr Tyler,s book is entirely different from that of
MIR. Millss, and embraces much larger field An
outline Of this book was published Two years ago
under the same title. $50 3Jt3 e5 Hs ~ IL
.r tsHlVu09 For sale at 81 gHn
h7gSl5G GEORGE TEMPLEMANS, =.
I,,s Inc .fsorf ktiltl.i.r s,..fi Penn. avenue
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ONE WEEK MORE.
1.-TWO NEW chemical DiOramas at c

il rusi's Saloon.
Destruction Of Babylon, and funeral of Napoleon,
with
Milan Cathedral and
Belshazzar's Feast.
Monday evening, June g. and every evening dur
ing this week only.
Admission 25 cents Doors open at H. COM
mencng at 81 O'Clock precisely each evening.
Day exhibitions on Wednesday and Saturday
afternoons, at Al O'Clock. For full particulars see
small bills.
June 6-Iw
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+ AIDES oRDINARY.-For the better &C.

7 AIDES ORDINARY.-For the better ac-
IL commodaton of ladies visiting Washington
city on business, for pleasure, the subscriber has
arranged for an excellent ordinary, with the
sary parors and apartments. Every attention will
be rendered TO visitors, in order to make them COM
Portable. The charges will be very moderate.
The gentlemen's ordinary will be continued as
usual. L. GALABRUN,
European Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue, near the
Treasury Buildings.
Anil IN, -,
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Patent Enameiied and Isenrinx Dsguer-
reotype, warranted TO stand.

M A. PRATT, Artist, patentee of
w the first, and agent for the latter, of these
splendid methods Of ornamenting and relieving
Photographic portraits by means Of which they can
be seen in any light and almost at any distance, is
now prepared 10 take licensees in this place for
few weeks only. Hours from g. a. M, to q, p, m.
without regard 10 weather -. y
Rooms on Pennsylvania avenue, between the de-
pot and Capitol, over the Columbian Fountain Of
flee. 'ar H. ..- ..H Fl.
Instructions given, and Yoightlander's celebrated
instruments for SALE with all other materials on the
most reasonable terms
May l6-eodlm.
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Tor sALE.--Patent rights for Fitz-
IL gerald's burr stone mill, horse power and
threshing machine, (now exhibiting in the far,l by
the county or State, on favorable terms, for Ken
lucky, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin, by the IN
dersgned unl Tuesday, the 9th Instant after which,
address letters (post paid) to Carrollton, Carroll
county, Kentucky, or Lagrange Lewis county, Mis-
souri,. OF -" a|..s t.
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Furnished bouse to let.

FYres A NEW two-story brick, delightfully."-
ksiIi situated, and furnished with every convent.
MlIIu ence and comfort. Two servants, male and
eiIime, will be hired'wth the establishment, at the
option Of the renter. Terms uncornmonly low
Address P. q. through the post office.
Nav % '..." NuE~a "H 'H..#.r '..