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NATIONAL N LOAN FUND LIFE1NSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act of Parliament.
Capital f6OO, 900 sterling, or 2, 900, 900

Empowered by act of Parliament.
Capital f6OO, 900 sterling, or 2 100000 \
Dollars. ff
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
J. LEANDER STARR, No. IA Wall st. N. York.
fTHE rates of this Society are as low as those Of
j the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London offices. Loans
granted to the extent Of two-thirds the amount of
premium paid, after the lapse Of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business Of the Society, which
in Great Britain is very extensive.
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the distinguishing principles Of this institution
their tables Of rates. their distribution Of profits and
the facilities afforded by their loan departmentbe
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Socety's Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon appli-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent.
or References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants if required, as to
the standing wealth, and security Of the above in
stitution.
Il. L g. A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
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FREE FxHIBITIoM
nLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERRE

nLUMBE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN
n, L GALLERY, and Photographic DePots es-
tablished in 1S40, and awarded the Medal, four
first Premiums, and two highest honors by the ln7
stitutes of Massachusetts, New York, and Penn
syyania, respectively, for the most beautiful col
ored Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever ex-
hibited.
ton city.
2O5 Baltimorestreet, Baltimore, adjoining Camp
bells Jewelry store.
Sycamore street, Petersburg, Virginia.
25l Broadway, New York.
rs Court street, Boston.
1856 Chesnut street, Philadelphia.
I76 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 Observation-Disclosures.
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

Etna Fire Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
Il PPLTCATION for insurance, or the renewal
IN of policies, and all business connected with
the Office, may be made TO the subscriber agent OF
the Company for the District of Columbia, and vi
cinity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms favorable as any other Office.
ID. A. HALL, Agent
Washington, lst ApriL ls46.
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N PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for the above named in
stilution, prepared TO receive applications for
insurance on life for one more years, or for the
duration Of life. The advantages Of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies are SO great that il is only neces-
sary to understand the principles Of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise on the subject and forms Of application for
insurance can be had at my store 7th street, i'm
mediatey opposite the National lntelligencer Office
C. s. FOWLER, Agent.
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BEERS TEMPERANCE HOTEL,
Third street, north Of Pennsylvania .aUe-
nue. and near The Railroad Depo,
WASHINGTON, u C,
- Prices TO suit the times

nIANOS! PIANOSl! PIANO6!!!--THE
subscriber respectfully informs the public that
he has now on hand and for sale several new and
fashionable Pianos OF the best German msnufac
turers, and Of she most beautiful patterns OF
tone and cosy touch In fact they are not excclled
by any indictments no~ in the District. He has
lust finished one Of his own make. This instri,.
menf IL particularly recommended. Also, several
second hand Pianos for sale. Keeps constantly on
hand secondhand pianos. J. r. KAHL.
Piano Forts Maker and Importer. south side Penn.
sybvsnis avenue, between 18th and i3th cts
mss 81 3tawam
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DLEASANT and well-fnrniahed apart
i msnts may be had At Mis 6URI,EY's, on @
street, near u. lskI n =.
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CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL

CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST OF ALL.
nHARLES CALVERT, JR., CABINET .4.ND
I CHAIR MANUFACTURERS, Corner Of Penn
syluania Avenue, and 18th street, Washington City
Venitian Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlke manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice. and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past fayors he has
received respectfully asks for continuation OF the
same he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly o. z.
n c. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP T.qILORLNG
". ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania aue,.ue, OPP
poste Colemaa,s Hotel, Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing Of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed In workmanship by any establishment
In the city. The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times:
Making and trimming Coats, best style, $8 50
Do do. Pants do 90
Do. do. Vests do. | rs
Making Coats without trimmings 90
Do. Pants do do | 25
Do. Vests do. do. 25
All work warranted to fit in superior style.
G. G. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession will readily ac-
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B-Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
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This Company incorporated in 1918, with
perpetual charter, and a capital Of S250,0O0, with
liberty 10 increase to $500 900, and insure against
loss or damage by fire, Dwelling Houses, Stor rs,
Manufacturing Establishments, Household Frni
mre and Merchandise in general, on the most IA
vorable terms.
Fhe ample means and successful business OF the
Company, has enabled il TO pass through many ex-
tensiye confagrations, and 10 meet its losses with
the most satisfactory promPtness; and any losses
which il may sustain risks taken at this Age ncy,
will be literally adjusted by the agent according to
tho usage Of the best Fire Companies and aid
with promptness in current funds.
In case differences should arise touching any loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
Of the Board of Directors, to submit the same TO
srbitrators indferently chosen or at the op,or OF
the assured, the jurisdiction Of the proper Court of
this city will be acknowledged.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas X. Bruce, Samuel Tudor,
Griffin &eadman, Josph Morgan,
James Thomas, Ward Woodbridge,
Joseph Church SiLas B. Hamilton,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buei,
Samuel E. Broughto,,, Miles A. Tnttlc,
=. White, .Iohn l.. Boswell,
Ebenezr FtoDer, Joseph Prptt,
Thomas Il. Brace, President
,. L. Loom,8, secretary april l. taw2m.
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Celebrated Medicated Fume or vapo,
- BATHS,

For the cure Of diseases Of the skim joints, glands
rheumatism, neuralgia, scrofula paralyiic affections
sout, &c.
rCnpping, Bleeding and Leeching,
will be attended to by the subscribers, who keep
constantly on hand Swedish and German Leecbes
wstssnted fresh. Physicians in the country can be
supplied at the shortest notice.
Residence on the corner Of Louisiana avenue and
Sixth street. nearly opposite the Unitarian Church,
and, on the same square with the Bank Of Wash
ington.
feb. 1l.--3ms. Mr.. Il MRS CHOATE
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The New York herald., 1846-06-02

suxMra-The summer came In yesterday with nash
ar sunshine and little piece of blue sky the first we
have seen in long time We shall probably have some
Ana weather now. Wo were convcrsing with tho old
est nhabitant" yesterday, who said that such long
spsu Of bad weather a. we have just had ne had never
sesn the month Of May before We told him that we
nsver had either.
CusroM HousE CHANoEs--Parke Goodwin appointed
deputy collector Charles p Clinch, rcsgned-and
Charles p clinch appointed weigher rice Parke God.
win resigned. The change occurred yesterday Il was
made at the request CT Mr. Cnch whose Ill health re-
quired more active sphere Of business.
ErHSoLocY.-The well known Professor Grant will de.
liver lecture this evening, at the McDouga street
church, tho different varieties Of the Human Race
See Advertisement
HowARp 'HousE.-This establishment, which had been
closed for time in order TO undergo thorough re.
fitting re-oened yesterday by the enterprsing and
gentemanly prcprietors Mcssrs. Stone and Rker. No
expense has been spared either in the decorations or
comforts Of the house and utility and beauty have been
iudciously combined all the arrangements. We were
particularly stricken with sdmirston al the exquisite
taste displayed in the beautiful windows fronting
Broadway They are composed Of richlysained glass,
having skechsd on them various fancy landscapss and
seaArhts Of the last war and the revolutionary and
are sSrrounded with finely painted bunchss Of grspss,
satwinsd In graceful wrpsfhs The sxosllset venula
The New York herald., 1846-06-02
Sporting Intelligence.

THE GREAT RACE between the Northern mare Fash.
ion, Rnggod, colt by her old competitor Boston, and
Patscy Anthony, Pram mare, of to-day the
Union Course Beside this there will be races at three
mile and mile heats each of which there are three
entries
MONTREAL RAcEs.-on Tuesday last, the following
races came off on the Montreal Course -
The Scurry Stakes, of Eve soveregns each, p p, for
horses bona the property Of officers Of the Montreal
garrison to be ridden by officers full pay Of Her Ma.
jestys service once round and distance. Eight sub.
scrbcrs.
Capt stavely's, Ado, g. 6. "Grey Momus"-Capt.
Mr. campbelr. 4sth Rcgt, b. m. "Prairie Hen" Capt
Mr. Eiiotts, ssrd Hishlandcrs, 6. ;kangaroo'-M
Capt Jones', Glib, b. e. "Echeilon'-Mr. Elliott.
The following also started, but were not placed =
Capt. Gordon's, 9srd b. m. "DidonMr Campbell, RA;
Col Holloway, b. g. "Gunpowder"-Mr. Shutter, 93rd.
with the exception of "Echellon,' who was several
lengths behind. Prairie Hen" made strong running
followed by "Dido'the others well up. They ran in
this order to the bushes, when "Dido" unable to time
the pace resigned his place to Kangaroo" At the
period had been lying back came to the 'front.' and cha
lenged Prairie Hen"-disposcd Of her without an effort
and won handsomely by length-"Kangaroo" good
third There was but one opinion as to the cit was
tremendous throughout
Match 80 sovereigns-h. ft.--one mile
MIR. EllioH's, eard, ch 6. "Richmond"-s st. Z h.
Hon Mr curzons Sand Light Infantry B. m. Hit or
Betting, to on "Ht Missn This race was beau.
uly contested both running nearly neck and neck the
whole way round In the straight running the fayorte
made an Intellectual effort to shake of Richmond who
to the surprise OF the knowing the post by
head The pace was strong Montreal Herald May
29fh.
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Police Intelligcnce.

JusE l.--Robbey-Some thieying scouudrel went
board the canal boat lebe, lying at Pier No:
East River, Saturday night and stole therefrom ne-
tween $50 and $40 in money, belonging to the captain.
Burglary-The exchange Office occupied by Mr. Bs:
ss ss on
which they made their escape
in soldiers attire, by the name Of John Ferber.
was brought before Justice Smith at the Tombs,
by two policemen Of the 9th Ward charged with
attempting to cut people down with drawn sword. II
appears from the circumstances the must have
been very laughable This Dutchmsn belongs to
Governor': Island and was out on furough when ai,cr
Five Points, he declared himself ready for war being at
this time pretty well corned;" consequently he COM
placing himself on the edge Of little narrow street called
"Cowbay" on the Five Points in the gutter Of which
ran of Croton water Thus, his vsrnary ideas
enlarged by the effects Of the rum which extended
his eye-bails to such degree that the poor lighting
Dutchmsn nothing but the Rio 0rande before him,
at the time swearing vengeance TO all Mexcans.
sinners. One no clipped over the shin, and another
over tho head but finally wound up by getting foul Of the
pump which he belaboured most numerically and would
eventually have chopped m on had he not Fortunate
Iy been taken prisoner by two oces. who dsarmed him
and conducted him te police once for safe keeping
We understand that his company are to start for the RIO
(rande to-day where, in short time, he will have an
opportunty Of distinguishing himself with the reality
The Justice locked HIN up until sober.
Pet Lsresny.Ann Nggsnt was arrested ye:tsrrdsy Yesterday
basket for which an owner is wanted at the Essex mar
.sitsmpt at .aDduction--of,cer Casey arrested
called William Latheranc, for attempt to abducte
small girl about 10 years Of age, named Mary Axn She'd
who had but recently arrived in this city with her
from Boston, and by accident got astray and was picked
by this man. who attempting TO decoy her out OF
the city, when taken into custody BY the above omcsr
The magistrate held the accused 70 bail In desut q
which, he wM.commIttea TO prison.
The New York herald., 1846-06-02
Naval Intelligence.
FRIGATE UNITED STATES, !
Boston, May 18th, lSa6. (

Doston, May 2Stn, loao. }
moments leisure from duty presents an occasion to
send you list Of officers, SC. The ship is now
anchored in the stream and every particular in her
equipment complete Orders from the department
reached us this morning. and the time of our sailing fixed
on Saturday nextdestined for the coast of Africa OF
the officers attached to her, you may form some idea
from the following
George c. Reed Commodore; J. smoot, Captain; H.
H. Bell First Lieutenant; g. A. Prcntiss second do; A.
H. Kelly. third do; John Rodgers, fourth do; VIM H.
Brown fifth do; q. A. Scott, sixth do; and w. d. Hurst
as Flag Lieutenant Surgeon, billiard; Purser, Bridge
Chaplin, MIR. Kenny; Acting Master shipley; Assistant
Surgeons, Kane and NIayo Marine officer sloan; Com
modores Secretary, Mr.. VAIN; Passed Midshipmen
r. B. Refill r. W. shufcldt, and w. W. Roberts, Mid
shipmen, j. Mcleod Murphy; Wm Dc Koren, =. " Nc
Cauley; J. D. Dauelsls s. b. spence, and Charles NJ
Niitchelli Captains Clerk p. II. Brown: Purssrs do
$. Henriques Boatswain, Hall Carpenter, Jordan;
Gunner, Rankin; Sailmaker Frazer.
II is impossible to imagine the disappointment expe.
renced by ALL In not being sent to the Gulf Of Mex
ico were led to anticipate The greatest activity
percepble in the Charlestown Navy Yard and the
dependence progressing rapidly her equipment Tho
Ohio in excellent order, and few weeks would find
her in fighting trim. But must write you at somc fu-
turs time, when something of more interest occurs.
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don Of the spacious and elegant apartments rsnds the
Howard House" ems Of the most delightful places In
hustle Of fashionable thoroughrss situsted a. II
at the of Howard street and Broadway near the
centre Of the city cannot doubt that its propretors
viii meet with extent Of patronage that win hand
somely remuneruts them for their wedirected exer.
lions The establishment is well worthy Of visit for
no other purpose than that Of viewing the spendor Of
its decorations.
IMMIGRArIoS puaiNa MAY.-Ths following are the
oncia returns OF immigration to the port Of New York
during fha month O
The New York herald., 1846-06-02
Wntcrfnr PInces.

ScHooLEY's MouSrAN-The frequenters Of this favo-
rite resort will be grafed to learn that the most
extensive and complete preparations have been made for
their entertainment by the worthy proprietor Of Belmont
Hall, +. A. Hinchman, Esq. He has added new bowl
ing saloon to the establishment and made various other
arrangements conducive to the comfort and convenience
of his guests We have no doubt that schooey's Noun
tain Springs will be much resorted to this summer as
hore very few places afordng healthier air exer
else, or more delightful soourn, during the warm
weather
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

OF the above, there Under year, 1856 to ?,
years 10 to s. s3 to TO- 81 10 to 20 3s 20 to 80,
los 80 to 49, 93 40 to so, 81 so to co. 49 50 to TO- 30
10 to 80 20 80 to 9O II; 90 to 100, 4; unknown T.
FIRES puRrNo Naive have received from Corne-
lus Anderson Esq., the efficient chief engineer the
following returns Of fires during April The report
one night from eleven O'Clock of the I'D of May to half
past seven the morning Of the Sd. Ten of these
stables and number Of horses were burnt What the
cause Of these fires could be- cannot imagine, al
though s evident that they have been FIRE,
though with what object 10 inconcevable The follow.
ing is the report;-
NJ, met <.r Hour
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

The ELECTION YEsTERDAY.-The election for
delegates to the City Convention and School Com
missioners, held yesterday in this city, passed off
so quietly, that the fact of its being election day
was hardly percepuble. There seemed TO be no
excitement whatever. AT some of the polls there
were ticket distributors, the tickets being laid
in segar box, and the public allowed to help
themselves. The vote cast is only about one
fourth that at the charter election, and the demo-
cratic ticket is elected, without doubt, in all,
cepting the Bird and 18th wards. The convention
for altering the city charter meet on the first
Monday in july
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

Those from France were chiefly Germans. About
5000 more have arrived which have not been entered at
the Custom house.
CoRosER's OFYIcE.-S Sudden Deatk.-The Coroner held
inquest the dead house the body Of Bridget o.
Brien born in ireland SO years ofage who died through
congestion of the lungs
Also, the Coroner held an inquest at No. % West
Broadway, the body Of Esther Parker (coorsd born
in New Jersey % Of age who came to her death
by disease of the lungs and exposure.
Also, the house the body Of Joseph Rsddch,
death by drowning.
The New York herald., 1846-06-02
POS T S C. RIP T.
TUESDAY MORNING, FOUR O'CLOCK
FROM ALBANY.


We are indebted to Mr. s. Brown, mail agent,
for Albany papers Of yesterday afternoon, con-
tanning the opening proceedings of the State Con-
stitutional Convention, which commenced its
session, in Albany, yesterday at noon. We copy
from the Argus, as follows =
The Constitutional Convention.
This body assembled to-day, in the Assembly
Chamber.
At II o'clock, M, the Convention was called 70
order, and the delegates sworn in, by the Hon. N.
S. BENTON, Secretary OF State.
On motion OF Mr.. HOFFMAN, the Hon. CHARLES
H. RuGaIEs, of Duchess, was appointed tempo
rary President of the Convention.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot for
President, with the following result: -
John Tracy. -. 60 John Miller. -. 8
Geo. c. Clyde .. Geo. A. Simmons q
James Tallmadge. ....7 Chas. H Ruggles. Il
Ambrose L. Jordan 49,. Elijah Rhoades .... Il
Chas. I. Kirkland. ...5 Blank. g
JOHN Tracy, Of Chenango, was declared duly
elected; and on taking the chair, returned his
acknowledgements.
The following additional officers were chosen,
viz. JAS. +. STARBUcK, of Jefferson, and HENRY
w. STRONG, of Rensselaer,, Secretaries; HIRAM
ALLEN, OF Columbia, Sergeant-at-Arms and H.
K. HowLET, door-keeper.
On motion of Mr.. WARD, a committee on rules
was appointed.
The hour of II A. M. was fixed for the meeting
Of the Convention.
On motion of Mr.. BoUcx, the usual provision
was made for opening the daily meetings with
prayer.
A motion by Mr.. TLDEN to supply delegates
with the usual newspapers, was laid on the
table.
The residue OF the session was spent in draw
ing for seats. And the Convention adjourned un-
til IL o'clock tomorrow morning
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

ARRIVAL OF THE HAvRE.-This beautiful pack
ct, under command Of Capt. Ainsworth, has just
completed another splendid voyage. She arrived
here yesterday, from Havre, in the exceedingly
short passage of twenty-four days, and but nine
teen from the Lizard. This is following close
upon the heels OF the Great Britain.
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

The officers elected by the Convention were the
nominees Of the democratic caucus. The wings
made no Misunderstanding resolved not to act
polit cay in the Convention.
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

Present the Lieut. Governor and 20 Senator'S.
June III MeReon rs. Stephen Whifney--Mr. L. Sand
ford was heard for defendant IN error and Mr. Brady
heard in reply for tho plaintiff In error
No. g. Wm. .arxaH fmpleaded, &c. vs. Ehso M Smith,
.adminisfrssrr fe WIS then taken up and the Court
shortly after sdjourred
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

The Court organized. and Immediately after adjourned
Calendar the same as yesterday.
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

Before JudRe Edm0nds
The Court opened yesterday morning pro form
and adjourned in consequence Of the election No chang
in the calendar.
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

STEAMSHIP GREAT WESTERN = This vessel,
eight days out, from this port for Liverpool, was
spoken on the 18th ult., in lat 20 20, Ion. 4l-by
he ship Washington, at this port,
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

The steam ship Hbernia is now due al Boston,
She left Liverpool on the 18th ult., and w there
fore, bring ten days later intelligence II is thought
that the news will be highly interesting.
The New York herald., 1846-06-02

This Court did not sit yesterday In consequence Of
the election. Both branches st to-day See calendar
in the Sunday Herald.
The New York herald., 1846-06-02
New Publications.

EpNBuReH REVIEW, for April, 1886 American
Edition. Leonard Scott & CO., ll2 Fulton street,
New York.-The publishers deserve great credit
for their republication. Of this worldrenowned
quarterly. The number Before us contains,
among others, a review of Wilkes Exploring Ex-
pedition, and an excellent paper on Lord Camp
bells Lives Of the Chancellors.
LITrELL's LIVING AGE, No. l07. William Tay-
lor & Co., 2 Astor House, New York.--This num-
Der is as diversified and interesting a. most OF us
predecessors. II contains the spirit OF the Enghsn
magazines. -
LIVES OF THE KINGS OF ENGLAND, Vol. l.
William the Conqueror.-By Thomas Hoscoe'
Esq. Lea & Blanchard, Phi.deipma herno.. n
6ss' Broadway, New York.--This r the hrst
volume of series Of biographies of the Kings Of
England since the Conquest. Inc woIk Is Wen
written. and contains a moro minute history OF
the Court and times Of William the Conquseror sn,
than can be obtained from any other work: The
book M Is neatly printed on good paper, and forms a
i.rIsmrr HouRs. BY James r. McConochie.
Prentice 4 Wcissinger, Louisville, Ky.-This is a
compilation Of a. number of very respectable ar
tcles IN prose and verse, on variety Of subjects.
The work exhibits the authors facility of versii-
cation In striking degree,