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A youngster at school, more sedate than the rest
Had once his integrity put to the test
His companions had plotted an orchard to rob,
And asked him to 60 and assist in the job
He was shocked, sir, like you, and answered oh no.
What, rob our good neighbor, pray you don't go!
Besides, the mans poor--hs orchards his bread,
Then think Of his children--for they must be fed
You speak very fine and you look very grave;
But apples we want, and apples Wen have;
IT you will 60 with US, you shall have share,
If not, you shall have neither apple nor pear.
They spoke, and Tom pondered Isee they will go,
Poor mian-what pity to injure him so
Poor mani would save him his fruit ifI could,
But my staying behind viii do him no good
If the matter depended alone upon me,
His apples might hang till they drop'd from the tree
But since they will take them, think Pll go too;
He will lose none by me, though get few "
His scruples thus senced, Tom felt more at ease,
And went with his comrades the apples to seize,
He blamed and protested, but join'd IN the pian,-
He shared in the plunder, but pitied the man,
3. H n 1seE CowPER
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United states Agency and NOtarial Of
fice- established i'm I843.

EDMuND F. BROWN, .aito,r,ey and agent for
I Claimants Notary Public, Illinois Commissioner
&C., continues to settle all kinds of business with
the several branches Of Government, with his
usual promptness, efficiency and fidelity; especi-
ally CLAIMS FoR Pensions, PArENTs, LANDS, Posr
OFFICE AND. OTHER CoNrRAoTs, &C., Fstreet, near
l4th street, Seventeen doors East Of the Treasury De-
partment Washington City, ID. C.
p Letters must be post paid.
nov lS--laW6w 4
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Lumber, EiEme, and Cement.

J'HE subscriber has on hand, and offers for sale,
at his Lumber Yard on 18th street and Canal,
the best seasoned stock of lumber in the District
which he invites the attention Of builders to ex-
anime: consisting of Panel and Merchantable
White Pine, select and Common Cuttings, Eastern
Shore Joists Flooring, Scanting, and Shingles;
Laths, Failing, Poplar, Ash, Curled and Bird-Eye
Maple, Walnut, Oak, AS, Sc, 4-8, and inch
thick. Also, constantly kept on hand fresh wood
burnt Lime Of the best kind for plasterug and
brick work. A So Cement at the lowest price,
and of good quality.
I5~ Carpenters shop for rent.
ULYSSES WARD, 18th st. and Canal.
Nov Gift
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W.asHLNGTo.N MEDICAL INSTITUTE.

VNHE subscribers have fitted up spacious Lee
| ture-room at the northeast corner of F and
llth streets, and purpose preparing young gentle-
by lectures and examinations for the best medi
cal schools of the Union but especially for the Co
lumbian Medical College in this city. The Institute
viii open on the second Monday of November.
The annual course of instruction will embrace
two sessions. The first, from the second Monday
of November till the last of February, will be de-
voted wholly to full examinations on the subjects
lectured on in the Columbian Medical College.
The second session will commence on the second
Monday of March and terminate the last of Octo-
ber; during which instruction will be given on the
various branches of medicine by lectures and daily
examinations. Students may enter for one or both
sessions. Terms made known on application.
f. HOWARD, M. ID.
nov 8-tf HIP. HOWARD, M. ID.
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WEEKLY NATIONAL NTELLIGENCER.

WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER
This paper, being made up of such portion of
the contents of the National Intelligencer proper
as can be compressed within the compass of a sim
gle newspaper, continues to be issued and mailed
to subscribers every Saturday at Two Dollars
year, payable in advance in all cases-no account
being opened with subscribers to the weekly paper
To bring this paper yet more nearly within the
reach of such as desire to take by The year cheap
paper from the seat Of the General Government,
a reduction will be made in the price of it where
a number Of copies are ordered and paid for by
any one person or association at the following
rates
For Ten Dollars six copies will be sent.
For Twenty Dollars thirteen copies; and
For each sum Of Ten Dollars, above Twenty,
eight copies will be forwarded SO that remit
tance of Fifty dollars will command thity-seven
copies
I5-PubEshers Of papers throughout The several
States and Territories oho toa giue single insertion
10 this advertisement (ioth this note annered) and
send one ofsir papers TO this office aoih the adrertise-
nent marked erein shall receipe the Weekly National
Inteiligencertor one gear free ofcharge
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IyVENING DRESSES.-We have in stor.


LNVENING DRESSES.--We have in store
IL an elegant and well assorted stock Of Dress
materials for evening, to which we would invite
the attention of the ladies'. We have
Rich embroidered Tarleton Robes, in variety
styles, tucked, fiounced, SIC.
Medium embroidered Tarleton Robes, all
colors.
Embroidered Grape Robes
Do Grapes, in pieces
Polka spotted Organdes
Rich Brocade Velvet Silks
DO Brocade Silk
With great variety of Twills, Grapes, Lis
ses, &c.
Also, short white kid Gloves, half long and
or long do T
With variety c6ifch goods of all descrip-
tons.
Strangers visiting Washington will always
find at our house the best goods, best assortment
and prompt attention, and goods always war
ranted to be as stated by us, or taken back. We
always sell to punctual customers at the lowest
cash prices Members of Congress and others
who may open accounts with US, can rely on
having them at cash prices.
Dec 9--tf ID. CLAGETT, s. co.
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GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES We are lust
" opening our fall and winter supply of ladies'
and gentlemen's Kid Gloves. In calling the atten-
ton Of the public to this article in our trade, we
can assure them that they are the very best article
imported. We have now in store all sizes in num-
ber and all shades in colors, from white to black.
s. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
nov 4-tf between 9th and 10th streets.
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CoLD WEATHER.--Saturday morning at 8
o'clock I'M our city the thermometer stood at "a,
and yesterday morning at 22. The 'foldest
inhahtant" has never known colder weather in
this latitude.--.Mobie DAILY .Adpertiser.
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MASSACHUSETTS ELEcTIeN.-The attempt to
elect member to Congress, in the Ninth Dis
trict, last Monday, was failure.
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7 IME, LIME Just received, 700 bushels of as
IL good Lime as can be purchased in the Dis
trict Also, fresh supply of seasoned select Cul-
lings, "a, Al and GA White Pine; together with
hrst-rate lot Of Cherry and Mahogany Hand-rail
Stuff.
Also on hand general supply of building mate
rials.
All of which will be sold on reasonable terms
for cash or to punctual customers Apply at
HARNESS & PURDY'S
Lumber Yard, 7th street; near the Canal.
Nov 90 tE
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NEW FANCY GOODS.---We are now opening
IN and shall be daily receiving until after the
Christmas holidays, beautiful assortment of rich
Fancy Goods, consisting in part of Reticules, Pur-
ses, Evening Fans, Card Cases, Dressing Cases,
Toilet Glasses, Gard Baskets, Head Ornaments,
Gold Bracelets, Penc and Thimb es, Ivory Han
die Hair Brushes, Shell Dressing Combs, SIC.
Gloves, Mitts, and three cases of Paris Perfumery,
containing Lip Salve, Go d Cream, Ois, Pomade
and Beef Marrow for beautifying and promoting
the growth ofthe hair, Odors for the handkerchief
Coogne, sc.
S. PARKER'S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, Penn'a avenue,
nov eft between 9th and lOtn streets.
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MONUMENT TO ROGER WMLIAMs.-The
Providence journal proposes that a subscription
be started for the purpose Of erecting monument,
and each subscription limited 10 one dollar. 4
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FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.-For
i rent, three newly finished houses on d, be-
tween 9Th and 10th streets, containing nine COM
Portable rooms in each brick out-houses. Sc. One
OF the houses am now furnishing, and to careful
tenant would rent it low for the approaching ses-
sion To any person wishing a very comfortable
house and convenient location, this house is lust
such one. For further particulars apply at
SELBY PARKER'S
Periumery and Fancy Store, between 9th and 10th
nov. 27--tf streets Penn Ayenue
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FREE EXHIBITION.

DLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
GALLERY, and Photographic Depots, es-
tabshed in lo4O, and awarded the Medal four
first Premiums, and two highest honors by the In
stitutes of Massachusetts,, New York, and Penn
sylvania, respectively for the most beautiful col
ored Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
hbited.
Concert Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton city,
POS Batimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bells Jewelry store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
PSI Broadway, New York
rs Court street. Boston.
l36 Chestnut street. Philadelphia
176 Main street. Cincinnati.
449 Main street, Louisville, Kentucky.
l3 Main street. Lexington, do
Corner 4th and Chestnut streets, st. Louis, and
Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Portraits taken in any weather, in exquisite style.
Apparatus, instructions and all materials furnished
dec ii 6m p
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THE SONG OF THE COQUETTE.

EE1ffai p ny ELIZABETH r. ELI ET.
All yes-gentle sir willow
ne'er saw perfection ti' now,
That never--no never have known,
Asmile such as yours-I1l allow.
And your eyes-O, they speak to the soul,
With their glances as bright as the day
And mean to keep my heart whole
~ So away with your love VOWS, away
ls'fsN8" Away--Away--
Away with your love-vows-away!
aAh! meier such voice, I'll confess,
u4Insi its low murmuring tones have heard;
So,deep with emotions excess
-i.lsi Yet soft as the tones Of bird.
Oh the thrilling and sweet melody;
Might melt any heart 10 your sway
But dearly love to be free
R# so away with your lovs-vcws--away--
asN3 Away-Away-
Away with your love-vows-away.
No, mol assure you IT'S vain,
To sigh, and to plead, and to WOO;
sButI al own, if IcoULD wear chain,
had would have it--yes-woven by You.
Some future time--may be-but now,
gsI,llbe free as a bird on spray
/ wont-wont be fettered-I VOW
~ So away with your -talk-away-
= ieisfa2 }st" Away-Away-
Away with your -talk--away.
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PRICES REDUCED.

TINE LADIES of Washington and vicinity are
respectfully informed that the subscriber is
now prepared to serve them with the very best ar
ticles in his line, at the following reduced prices
Ladies' best gaitcr Boots, thick sole, SO SO
Do do do do spring heels, at 2 SO
Do do half Caters thick soles, at 2 90
Do do do do turns, at / IS
Do do high Buskins, thick sole,
stuff top, rs
Do do do do single do turns, l SO
Do Morocco Buskin, thick sole, at 25
Do do do spring heels, at l IS
Do do Slippers or Ties, at / 90
Do do French style Slips, at 25
All other work proportionably low, and warrant
ed inferior to none. The above articles are Of my
own manufacture, and am at all times prepared
to take measure and execute the work with des-
patch.
Gentlemen are informed that am manufacture
ing all articles in the Boot and Shoe line, and that
pains will be spared to render entire satisfaction
as to style, quality, and price. have on hand a
general assortment of Boots and Shoes, Of all the
various kinds and qualities that are always kept in
well-regulated Shoe establishments
Ladies and Gentlemen, please call at the sign Of
the Golden Boot, nearly opposite Browns Hotel.
Examine and judge for yourselves.
w. WHITNEY.
N. B. Terms, positively cash. nov 3-tf
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J. E. w. THOMPSON,

CABINET MAKER d UNDER TAKER
+ between 18th and l4th sts., north side,
'.*Hensss kept, and funerals attended 10.
Nov. 4--y
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L'RAME HOUSE FOR RENT on G street,
I SOUTH near Four-and-a-half street, inquire or
dec 20-tf ISAAC STODDARD.
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET AND
I CHAIR MANUFACTURER, Corner Of PENN
suuania arsnue, and 18th street, Washington City,.
Venitian Blinds made to order. Allwork executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation oftbe
anne; he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line. m @
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov 8-ly G. c.
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!, JOHN CONNELLY.
CHEAP CABINET, SOFA, AND CHAIR NJ

CHEAP CABINET, SOFA, AND CHAIR MAN
aUFACTURER AND UNDERTAKEN.
SeventhIa betsossn Hand 4 sis. Washington Ciiy.
He informs his friends and the public, that he is
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 shortest no.
tice, and on the most reasonable terms, warranted
To fivk satisfaction. 4IN att4 Nov. 4---tf
ID w, BATES, MERCHANT TAILOR, PENN
~. asslSa,sia crenue, near Wm Department.
Wouid respectfully call the attention of the cni
zsnsuf Washington and Georgetown, to his stock
Of fall and winter Goods ofthe latest importation,
consisting Of Cloths, Cassimeres and vestings which
be will make up to order in style not to be sur
passed in the District, and upon terms which can
not fill TO suit the purchaser
He has also good assortment of fancy articles,
such - Stocks, Sdspcnders, Scarfs, Gloves, &C.,
which hewill sch at low prices. nov Sim.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Firemen's Insurance Company Of George
town and Washington--oflice in the hall of
the Perseverance Fire Company's building,
Centre Market square JAS Adams Presi-
dent; Alexander McIntire, Secretary
Franklin Insurance Company -office cor
ner of 9TH and d streets, next door to the
Patriotic Bank. G. G.. Grammer, President;
Charles Bradley, Secretary.
Potomac Fire Insurance Company--of-
flee on Bridge street, Georgetown. John
Kurtz, President, Henry King, Secretary.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
OFFICiAL DESPATCH IS.

The Union" Of Ssturday evening last con-
tains TIM Official Dispatches Of Gen. fAsLos
and his Officers, giving detailed sccouats Of
the battle Of Monterey We cannot find room
for them in our columns this week, but will
sadea.or 10 publish them at another time,
more as matter of Of historical record than
anything else, as they in reality do not con
tain any material facts which are not already
in the hands Of the public, These dispatches,
however, contain full and noble yindlcation
Of the conduct Of the gallant BUTLER, and
ought al once TO silence the tongue of SANDER
and put 10 shame the vile fabricators of false
hood who have attempted to rob the character
and fame Of as gallant, true and patriotic a sol
der as ever went to battle under the glorious
"stars and stripes" ofour Country. We have
only room for one extract-lt is enough for our
present purposes. Gen. TAYLOR says
Our loss is twelve officers and one hundred
and eight men killed thirty one officers and
three hundred and thirty seven men wounded.
That of the enemy is not known, but is be
lievel considerably 10 exceed our own.
/ take pleasure in bringing TO the notice OF
the government the good conduc! oft troops,
both regulars and volunteers, which has been
conspicuous throughout the operations. / am
proud 10 bear testimony TO their coolness and
conslancy IN battle, and the cheeriulnesS with
which they have submitted to exposure and
priyaton To the general officers command
ing dlvlslons-Maj, Gems BUTLER and HEN
pERsoS, and Brigadier Generals TWIGGs and
WoRrH-l must express my Obligations for
the efficient aid which they have rendered in
their respective commands. | was unlortu-
uately deprived, early on the 2lst, OF the val
liable services Of Maj, Gen. BUTLER, who
was disabled by wound received n the at
tack on the city. Maj. Gen. HESDERsoN,
commanding the Texas volunteers has given
me important aid in the organization OF his
command, and its subsequent operations
Brigadier Gen. TwIGGs rendered important
services with his division, and as the second
in command after Maj Gen, BurLrR was dis
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
TIE IssuE--TREr-TRADE

The ''Soialern Standard" referring to the
next contest fot the Presidency, holds this lau-
guage:-
"Eor or own part, 10 make something Ike
On even eight Of H. we would be wiling to
throw aside all other weapons with which we
are armed against the IederaIists, and trust the
battle to the single one Of Free Trade"
Oh don't do that, or the fight will be any
thing else but ''eren," as Free Trade is as
dead as AMPupIA's bravery. Keep all your
weapons, for yon win want them if you ex-
Feet to come within shooting distance Of the
Wings Bot we should like to see the Wesp-
ons. What are they ?--the Veto Of the River
and TIafbor Bill-the Sub-Tfeasury-the bar
gam and free pass Of SAsTA AsSA--the whole
sale annexation Of Foreign Territory by Post
Captains and Generals "5y order Of President
PoLx," and FREETRADE} What an array
TO be sure. One broad side from the Old Ship
CONSTITUTIONS, under the command ofCom
modore CLAY, CoRwiN. MCLEAN, CLLYroE,
or CRirrEsDEs, would shiver tea thousand
such wespons, whether welded by the "NoR-
THERs Caro-" or the Southern Gas BLAIR
used to call him) CArALINE."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
AVES AND NOES.

The Southern StQadard asAs--"wll the p<o'
&c Of tnis Country authorize the restoration Of
the unequal, unnecessary and most unjast Tar
iT q lS42p The calling Of the Ayes and
Noes are not etthrough, but as far as We have
heard them, they stand
AYEs-Maine. Vermont, Massachusetts,,
New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio
Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida-lO.
NoEs-Mlssouri, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan,
South Carolina, Arkansas-6.
Thirteen States have We, to snswer-'ht
"Slandepd" can tell from "the signs Of tse
times" what will be the responsibility are
New Hampshire, Rhode Islmd, Connecticut
MARYLAND, Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama
Louisiana, Tennessee, kentucky, Indiana, Wis
consin and Texas. The restorauonis's claim
the 7 States above in Halics, and perhaps few
inore-so that the popular rojce toit a'ahorise--
the Senate in all probability respond, and t'I'
one-uan power !eto--"and SO there Is an enc
ont"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

The Session OF cur Legislature also com
mences on the 7th Of December next, and It's
proceedings are locked to every where though
gu, the State with the deepest interest There
is no mistake about there IS an awakened
spirit abroad hroughoutthe langtn and breadth
ofthe ''Old Commonwealth" which portends
good to its prosperity and greatness. It's no
longer OF any use 10 oppose obstacles to its
pTogress-it is bearing onward with force
ind pressure which must ere long silence ali
opposition. Wsare glad to see signs Of a bet
TER state Of feeling between the two great divi-
sions of the State-the Eastern portion of the
State is beginning to find that her all graspng
yropensites must be curbed-she is beginning
to think that a spirit Of libarality and eompro-
ruise is the true dictate Of wisdom, and that
Notwithstanding she holds the Constitutional
majority in her own hands, that she cannot al
ways make that majority h1rmoni5s and act
together Justice sometimes strikes cord in
the human breast loud aud deep enough to
drown tho appeals Of sellishness, and is a bal
race sgaing, winch men can rarely Ge found to
oppose This being the case, we may expect
and hope for some effective action upon the
many important matters of State concern
which mus, necessarily come before the Leg
islature for action. The people expect liberal,
enlightened, cautious aud wise legislation
dealing out even handed justice to all parts Of
the State They viii dcprecate selfish and sec
tional legislation upon any and all subjects,
and we say wo be &c those legislators who will
suffer the people ofYirgnia longer TO remain
in 'the Slough Of DesPcud."
The subjects mos, intimately Interesting tho
people, are The Cal, Of Convention FOR the
revision Of the State Constitution; the Internal
Improvement. policy Of the state; the csusc Of
General Education; and he Election Of a
Judge Of the Court Of Appeals. The latter
will be disposed Of unfortunately by Loco
Foco caucus-but the others are questions
equally interesting to all parties, and we trust
ar. of too high and momeutous importance
ever 10 be dragged into the slime OF party poll
tic,--ceriainly they will not be. as we trus,
there are but few if any members Of eur Leg
islature whose minds and souls are so very
small that they can move 10 no more enlarged
sphere than party.
One and probably two [. s. Senators are TO
be chosen this wintcr-but as the Locos have
it all their own way, they would at least coz
fet one favor on the State, and that is 10 90 ia
TO caucus as soon as possible and "do their own
fighting" and then come INTO the House al
an early day and do their own voting and
thea go to work Tor the benefit Of the State,
The readers Of the Gazette shall be furnish
a with faithful sketch Of the proceedings of
the Lcgislature-our inte!hger correspondent,
M" Of las, winter will again be a, his post