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STEAMSHIP BRITANNIA, from Boston, arrived at
Halifax on the 18th ut and sailed for Liverpool
the same day.
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General total. 4.

CRoron WArER BoAap-B the report Of the Presi-
dent of the Water Board made in pursuance Of
CITY ordinance that the receipts Of the depart
from the LIST May lS4S (which the Ascal
year of the Department. to the slst October s46 have
The receipts for the corresponding half year
OF ls45 lao O55 rs
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Before Judge Bsrculo.
Dc Carrier g. Ballard W. Curfis-In this case the
jury could not agree.
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SEVERE SToRM.-A storm of wind and snow, nc
companied by extreme cold, ragged with unceas-
ing violence day and night Wednesday and Thursday
The blow exceeded possible in severity the storm OF
last week Had most of the shipping Of this lake
been either in port ashore, 1t would doubtless have
suffered severely. The only accidents that have come
TO our knowledge occurred in our own barber small
Kingston schooner which after the timber Of
the Orsmpus, went ashore Thursday morning on the
sells are now lying tho rocks within the circuit Of
few rods. Two Of them may be got on without serious
injury. The others the bark GramPus and schooner
Ainsw orth, badly dsmaged and will probably prove
total wrecks . .
During ths night Of Thursday, considerable portion
of the east pier Of harbor (which was formed OF
crib work. was carried away by the violence OF the
waves. The remainder is so badly damaged ss to re-
quire rebuilding The breach about forty feet east OF
the entrance harbor, and opens gap OF thirty or
forty feet width through which the waves have COM
OF that pier mostly carried and the whole 10 rem
dored totally upnt 10 afford safe protection 10 that
portion Of the hsrbor. =,
The wreck forms beautiful commentary on the Wis
dom Of the Polk administration, in denying an appropra
ton for our lake harbor is fitting monument OF the
imsecility and dishonesty Of modern democracy Inc
pier DID, and should long since have been suppsn
Ell by substantial stone structure Such Will never De
built during the Polk reign unless 1t done ct the ex-
pense and by private enterprise Of our own
The canal was iun OF floating ice yesterday, and II
the present severe weather continues must De hrmy
closed in three days time
The steamers plying and from this port, are ell aid
up with the exception of the Niagara, which lett for
Oglensburgh yesterday on her LAST trip Tor the season.
with heavy load Of observation-disclosures .4drsrts",
2eM ut.
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u. y. Circuit Court,
This Court sits to-day,
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pIus,Sal l1talllRence.

CAMILLo srvoRrThs positively lest concert Of this
wonderful vionis will be given at the Tabernacle to
morrow evening for which occasion he has selected the
following pieces for his own psrformanse:-The cele
braed adsgio and ropdo. Campaneilo" composed by
Psgann and by general desire, Maurers duets for two
vions executed with Rspetti will be repeated duet
for piano and VIOLIN from Lucia De Lsmmermoor exc
cuted with Fontana; and the glorious Carnival Of We
NICE with four new variations Besides, most all ofthe
eminent vocal and instrumental talent in the city 10 en-
gagged for his assistance that very rich treat may b
expected by the thousands who will probably crowd the
Tabernacle. We learn that the Terxetto BY Pico,
Northall and De Bsgnis rapturousy encored at his
last concert, will be sung again to-morrow.
AMrRioAS MUSICAL IrsriTurE.-This evening, at the
Tabernacle, arctic be given the Last Judgment" Of
spohr and Mendelsohn's famous Lobgssang" Tho
solo parts will be sustained by most eminent and able
vocasts Mrs. Z. Loder, soprano; Miss Z. Watson 10
condo; r. g. Paige tenore; and JT Msssstt, bssso.
Mr.. Timm will preside at the organ, and Mr. Loder will
conduct efficient orchestra. The entertainment will
be of high order and most agreeable to all with the
slightest love OF harmony.
The Apoloneons arrive in this city this week, and
hope soon have another opportunity of hearing
young pelos and the sweet little Anna Maria tho extra
ordinary pianist.
Samuel Lover will give entertainment at Brooklyn
this evening We observe that the programme is filed
with rich variety neighbors not lose the chance
offered of listening to the songs and narratives Of their
distiAg uished guest
Herr Dorn's concert, at Boston, was respectfully at
tended He proved himself not only to be most excel
lent performer tho French horn, but alss superior
guitsrst
signora Ciocca, with her troupe and corps dc ballet
projects Boston where she has engagement at the
Howard Athen9um.
LssPoLp DE MEYER-The mention which'we made
days since of the lioas departure for Havana in
company with Burke proves to be correct They went
board the bark Elizabeth j. the 26h instant and
intend visiting the West Indies, New Orleans, and the
Southern and Western States
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u. ;. District COuit.
Before Judge Belts.
This Court was adjourned to Wednesday next
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PUBLISHED BY ULYSSES WAR
D. c.. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1916.

playing the fool in the fair. He had five
| hundred men with him, not month ago,
with thirty kDlght's fees, round about, from
which he could get three hundred more at
pinch, besides all the soccage men, who
would rise at whistle from old de Lacy's
lips !"
"But, alas my dear uncle,o replied Ma
ry, "the truth may as well be told you. 1t
is but little more than a fortnight since he
sent away four hundred men from the cas-
tie, and number more Of the tenants round
! about. to help the Earl Of Gloucester some
where between Worcester and Hereford
The Earl swore aloud very blasphem-
Gus oath, which, though common in those
days in the mouths both Of kings and cour-
-lers, must not be repeated here. The news
that ne had received was evidently a terri
Bile blow to his hopes, and for minute or
two ne stood gazing into the large silver
cup, filled with wine, which he held in his
hand, with heavy brow and thoughtful
air. Gradually, however, the cup got near
er to his lips, and when within certain
distance, he raised it suddenly, drained it
to the last drop, and then exclaimed !:
swell, it's no use calculating how soon rats
will get into sack of corn, we must keep
them out, if we can; that's the only thing
to be done. Where's Roger Dutton, girl?"
'He is with my father" said Mary, ''and
am sure"
cay, SO am !" cried the old Earl "Hc
won't leave me here, like pard in a cage,
with all those Welshmen grinning at me
through the bars, and not come to help
me. My life to the grinders of dead
horse, if we do not see Roger Dutton here
tomorrow before nightfall!'
"But does he know that you need him ?"
demanded Mary. GA thousand to one
these men, who hem us in so closely, will
prevent any news from reaching Chester"
"No, mop cried the Earl, 81 have
taken care of that. AT the hour of nine
this morning, sent off two messengers on
horseback and one on foot. The one on
foot was caught, and had his throat cut
with long knifein minute, for watched
them from the turret; one of the fellows
on horseback, too, though he got we'll nigh
through them all, was tumbled off his
horse at last by an arrow in the shoulder
but the oiher-I could not well see, but |
think it was the lad Gregory-made his
way in spite of them, and though they
gave chase on the beastly little lizards that
they ride, he was full two hundred yards
before them when they passed over the
hilI.o
ITO be continued.
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CHEAP DRY GOODS.

A ND BOOTS & SHOES The subscribers
N respectfully return thanks to their custom
ers for the liberal patronage which they have re-
ceived and at the close of the season would offer
good assortment Of dry goods, consisting in part
as follows-Cloths, Cassimeres, Sattinetts, Ken
lucky Jeans and Vestings, Mouslin delains, Alpa-
cas-, French Florentines, and calicoes of every
price and quality. Flannels, white, red, yellow
and green, plain and twlled, at very low prices
Canton Flannels, brown and bleached, Sheeting and
Shirting, cotton and woollen Linseys, very supe-
rior, and at low prices. Blankets from 90 so to
Sc SO per pair of very superior quality, together
with complete assortment of Hose, half hose,
Comforts, Scarfs, Gloves & Handkerchiefs, which
will be sold very low to close out the stock for the
season. We have also good assortment of
BOOTS A.N.D SHOES,
consisting in part as follows, Mems calf and mo-
rocco dress Boots, calf kip, and wax leather boots
for the season, Mems calf, kip and other brogans
Ladies CATERS, half CATERS and buskin ties Ladies
morocco, kid and leather buskins, Boys boots and
brogans, Misses boots, buskins, ties and slippers
together with complete assortment of Children's
and Servants shoes, which will be sold on very
reasonable turns, r. l.. SMALLWOOD s. co.
Between 9th and 10th sts., Penn. Avenue.
N. B. We have some mems boots for servants,
little out of style, which will be sold at 81 so per
pair, as well as women's and children's, which our
customers will do well to examine, for we are de-
termined the price shall suit. R. L. s. & CO.
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FOR SALE.

UNHE subscriber will sell, on accommodating terms,
i the following property, to wit the BRICK
HOUSE now occupied for the publication of the
Columbian Fountain, four TWO STORY FRAME
HOUSES, and A COTTAGE, fronting on First
street South, fronting the Capitol. Application
road or Lumber Yard Office, Seventh street. nea
the Canal, where all kinds Of BUILDING MA
TERIALS, together with CEMENT, CALCIN
ED PLASTER, COAL, &C., &c., can be ha,
cheap for cash or short credit.
feb. II, 1S46.--tf JOHN PURDY,
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FOR RENT.--THREE HOUSES;
1M one three story brick, with back build
ssssW ing, on H street, between 9th and 10th |:
ssls one on 10th street, North of New York
avenue. The other on Massachusetts avenue, be-
tween 4th and 9th streets. The last mentioned
House is for sale. Enquire of
WILLIAM H. WARD. sth street,
march 6-tf Near N. l.. Engine House
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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE, Gettysburg
Pennsylvania

/ Pennsylvania
s Faculty. AND INsTRUcroRs.
Rev. G. p. KRAUTH, ID. D., President and Pro-
fessor of Moral Science.
Rev. H. 8. BAuGHER, A. M, Professor of Greek
| and Rhetoric.
Rev. M. JAcoBs, A.. NJ, Professor Of Natural Phi
losophy, Chemistry, SIC. a.
Rev. w. M. REYNOLDS, A. M, Professor of Latin,
Mental Philosophy, sc.
M. L. SToEvER, "A. NJ Professor of History and
Principal of Preparatory Department.
Rev. C. A. HAY, A. NJ Professor of German
Language and Literature.
! HERMAN HAUPT, A. M, Professor of Mathematics.
VIM. HENRY HARRIsoN, A. B., Assistant Professor
of Languages.
DAVID GILBERT, M. d., Lecturer on Anatomy and
Physiology. |
Rev. J. G. MoRRIs, d. D., Lecturer on Zoology.
VIM. ALBAUcH, A. M, Tutor and Teacher in Pre-
paratory Department.
H. r. GEIGER, Teacher of Writing.
The course of studies in Pennsylvania College
is as extensive and substantial as that of any in
stitution in the country. The Preparatory De-
partment provides for instruction in all the branches
of thorough English business education, in addi-
ton to the Elements of the Mathematics and Clas-
sical Literature The College course is arranged
in the four classes usual in the institutions of this
country. .8
The government of the students is as energetic
as their circumstances seem to require. ! hey at
tend at least TWO recltatOnS day. and the aculty
contemplate increasing them to three, Church and
Bible Glass on the Sabbath, and are visited in
their rooms so frequently as to preclude the dam
ger of any great irregularities. 1t is believed no
institution in the United States has more exem-
plary young men in connexion with it. They are
all required to lodge in the College edifce special
cases excepted.
The annual expenses are-for board, tuition and
room rent, during the winter session $61 81 12 for
the summer session, $4l 81 la washing, $l0 wood,
80 90. Total expense, $l16 Is. Boarding can be
had in town at 81 25 per week.
There are two vacations in the year, commenc-
ing on the third Thursdays of April and Septem-
Der; each of five weeks continuance. Rp
The summer session will commence on Thurs
day, the 22d Of May. The annual commencement
takes place on the third Thursday in September.
The Trustees have recently made various ar
rangements which will increase the efficiency of
the Institution. They have increased the number
of Professors and provided for the most ample in
struction of the students. 4s,d.3s.f
Professor Baugher and Haupt are prepared to
board boys and to exercise special supervision
over their studies and department. and Parents who
may perfer placing their sons under their care,
will be secure in regard to their proper manage
ment, under arrangements such as pertain to the
family circle.
Gettysburg, adams Co., Pa, May g. 1845. nov 6-f
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HUNTS MERCHANTS, MAGAZINE,

COMMERCIAL REVIEW,
BIZ FREEMAN HUNT, EDITOR AND SserRIEToR,
Published monthly, at l42 Fulton street, Nsw York;
at Fsve Dollars per ansans, in adssnes.
The Merchants Magazine and Commercial Re-
view, embraces every subject connected with Com
merce. Manufactures and Political Economy, a.
follows Commercial Legislation; Commercial His
tory and Geography Mercantile Biography; De.
scriptive, Statistical and Historical Accounts, Of
the various commodities which form the subject Of
Mercantile transactions; Port Charges; Tariffs
Customs and Excise Regulations Commercial Star
tistcs of the United States and the different cou-
tries of the world, with which we have intercourse,
including their Physical Character Population Fro
ductions, Exports, Imports, Seaports, Monies,
Weights, Measures, Finance and Banking Associa-'
tions, and Enterprises connected with Commerce,
embracing Fisheries, Incorporated Companies,
Railroads, Canals, Steamboats,, Docks, Post Offices,
ing, with Practical and Historical Details and II
lustrations Commercial Law, and Mercantile Law
Reports and Decisions of Courts in the United
States and Europe, including Insurance., Partner.
ship, Principal and Agent, Bills of Exchanges Sale,
Guaranty, Bankruptcy, Shipping and Navigation,
&c., and whatever else sha tend to develop the
resources of the country and the world and illus
trate the various topics bearing upon Commerce and
Commercial Literature. a6 Hesstas8 Ht{@5A
1t has been, and will continue to be, the aim Of
the Editor and Proprietor of the Merchants Maga-
zine, to avoid everything Of party, political, or
sectional bias or bearing, In the conduct Of the
work-opening its pages to the free and fair dis
cussion of antagonistic doctrines connected with
the great interests of Commerce, Agriculture,
Manufactures and the Currency.
rs Complete sets of the Merchants Magazine,
embracing 12 semi-annual volumes, Of about 600
large octave pages each, bringing it down to June,
1914, inclusive, may be obtained at the Publishers
Office, l42 Fulton street, New York, at the sub
scription price.
IT Publishers Of newspapers in the United
insertions and remitting Two Dollars to the Pro-
prietor, will be entitled to the Magazine for one
year. sh
Office of Merchants Magazine, August l, l645.
dec lS-
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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.
FINE FURS, MUFFS, ROAS, &c.

FINE FURS, MUFFS, gOAS, SC.
1T TODDS FASHIONABLE ESTABLISH
.ME.NT, CONCERT HALE BUILDINGS,
s DOORS VEST BROWNS HOTEL,
W.4SHLNGTO.N
TNHE unceasing inquiry for these truly comfortaI
i BILE, very becoming and highly fashionable
appendages to Ladies' Fall and Winter dress,
has induced the undersigned to make more extern
sive preparation than any previous year for sup
plying the demand He has opened the season
with 700 MUFFS Of the most rare and choice
description and desiring rapid sales and quick re-
turns, he his fair customers, that they may
not only please themselves in style and quality but
also in price, by favoring him with call He
will name the following Of his varied assortment a.
worthy of their notice:
Rich black Lustred Lynx, very long rich fur
Natural Grey Lynx Russian Fitchet
Isabella Bear Kamtschatka Bear
Black Bear Siberian Squirrel
Cross Fox Grey Fox
Chinchilli Black Genet
Stone Martin Canada Martin
With great variety Of lower priced furs, suita
bic for misses and children.
w. B. TODD,
Sign Of the Golden Hat.
Il
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A CA IL d..

DOOMS TO LET, FURNISHED OR UN:
n FUR.NTSHED.- LAMBERT S. BECK has
four or five good rooms, which he would rent, by
the month or longer period, on the most moderate
terms. Call at the House-furnishing store of L.
s. Beck & Son, south side of Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th streets.
P. ST. have to let two Of the best Cellars on
the avenue, or will receive goods on storage.
jan 20-tf l.. S. BECK.
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Improved Cheap Sofa
Bedsteads.

which means the sleeping qualities of the machine
has been much improved Several are placed at
Mr.. Dyer's for sale. They will be found useful
for families that are pressed for room; likewise
for stores, as they can be shut up under counter
entirely out of sight, and free OF dirt
UMBRELLAS Repaired as usual. Orders
left at David Miller's, Silver Platter between 10Th
and 18th streets, Pennsylvania avenue, or at the
subscribers shop west Of the War Office.
ian l9-t DANIEL PIERCE.
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HOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.--

" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment of the above-named articles.
and are now ready to supply our customers with,
the best and freshest PerAlmery, consisting of Po
matums, Ok Marrow, and Oils for beautifying and
promoting the growth of the hair Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Eubin's Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief, with great variety Of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, and
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes; very fine
article of Purses, all Of whichwe are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
s. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, bet. 9th and 10th streets, n
Pennsylvania avenue. nov 4-tf
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co AL! co A LII!

NTOW is the time Just arrived and now landing
IN small vessel load go tons) of Coal, An.
thracte) from Philadelphia Those in want of a
good article of this kind of fuel will please apply
early as it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the under
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard on 7th street,
near Centre Market--where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcned Plaster, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit
JOHN PURDY.
Feb. Cliff
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JOHN CONNELLY.

CHEAP APCABINET, SOFA, ANDCHAIK MAN
UFACTURER AND UNDERTAKEN.
Sepenth st. bet,oeen III and 1 sts Washington City.
He informs his friends and the public, that he IL
prepared to execute all orders in the above busi-
ness, with which he may be favored He hopes to
receive liberal share Of public patronage.
N. B.-Funerals attended to at the shortcst no.,
tice, and on the most reasonable terms, warranted
to give satisfaction. Nov. 4-f
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"HE THAT WOULD HAZE Il FRIEND
MUST BE FRLEyVDLYn

NHE PRINTERS all say that the way to OBJ.
i tain good run Of customers is to advertise
your goods and merchandise in the newspapers
Therefore, l.. S. BECK s. SON would most re.
spectfully call the attention of their friends and
the public generally to their stock of new and se-
cond-hand House-furnishing Goods, Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets,
as we intend to sell as cheap as the cheapest if not
cheaper.
have on hand, and intend keeping, goo supply
of new and secondhand house-furnishing goods,
too numerous to mention.
l.. s. BECK & SON.
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
80 &C. O.
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE

IRANSPURTATION OFFICE,
WAsHNGToN, NOVEMBER I3, IS45
NTOTICE.-In pursuance of an order of the Presi-
~ dent and Directors of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankable in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment of freights accruing from the transporta-
ton of produce or merchandise on this road
By order: SAM'L. STETTINIUS,
nov 27-tf Agent.
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TUSTON ON THE COMMUNlON

TUSTON ON THE COMMUNION.
A FEW copies of this beautiful little volume
n (the remnant Of large editon) may be had at
Morrsons's and at Farnham's book k-stores, also at
the Capitol or from the Author the Chaplain of the
Senate. 1t is spoken Of in terms of high commen-
dation by the religious and political press. Price
so cents feb TT
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~ References
Governor Haines, New Jersey.
Hon. w. l.. Dayton, United States Senate.
Jacob w. Miller do.
Charles M. Reed, Pennsylvania.
Emery d. Potter, Ohio.
w. G. Johnson, Maryland.
Geo. B. Rodney, Delaware.
w. p. Tbomasson, Kentucky.
w. ]. Brown, Indiana.
James NJ. Bowlin, Missouri.
|. E. Morse, Louisiana.
A. Porter, United States Senate.
John Norvell, Michigan.
Henry Dodge, Wisconsin.
David Levy, East Florida.
w. A. Harris, Washington.
George Sykes, M. c., New Jersey.
Isaac G. Farlse, do do
Littleton Kirkpatrick, do
William Wilkins, Secretary of War.
Richard vaux, Esq, Recorder of Philadelphia.
Hon. James IT, Morehead, United States Senate.
Ephram H. Foster do do do.
J. Morgan Johnson, Esq, Post Master to the House
Of Representatives, Washington.
Hon. Hamilton Fish, M c., New York.
J. Z. Phoenix, do do.
Moses G. Leonard do do.
William b. Macay, do do
march CIV
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GENERAL AGENCY,

BY GEORGE C. THOMAS, OF WAsHINeToS,
.T,OR collecting Claims; procuring Pensions, Pat
ents, and Contracts settling Pursers' accounts,
and prosecuting Claims before Congress; for the
purchase and sale &c., Of Real Estate; and for me-
gotiating Loans.
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
" mines of the Maryland Mining Compa-
ny, and Of quality better than any heretofore Of
fered in this market, be had by the car load or
smaller quantity, at ]. PURDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre.market.
feb eff