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CHI. VAN PATTEN, M. d., Dentist,
DERFORMS all operations upon the Teeth,
+ Gums and Mouth, with the greatest care and
skill Office near Browns Hotel, and next door to
Todd's Hat Store fet Va4 feb 25-ly
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DRESLEY SIMPSON, Pennsylvania .dpsnue,
North side, Cd door east of 11h street, keeps
a general assortment of Family Groceries.
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DRISCOE g. CLARKE, Dealers in Cloths, Gas
Id simeres, Vestings, &c., Pennsylvania avenue,
q few doors west of Browns Hotel.
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nR. HAMILTON r. HOWARD, tenders his
professional services to the citizens of WASH
ington, D. G.. He may be found at DIR. F. How.
ards, N. E. corner of + and llth SITS. Dec. p s
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ISAAC STODDARD.--Backsmi in gene
raj, on Four and half, between and F sts
Work done cheap
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@ YIELDS LATIN LEoSON4. ,aaieya.
lrTyHIS valuable school book may b found for ssle
- The Fountain Office. Tsachsn who tuss Il
will please call. " W4AhD q bON.
msy 7-3tif
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|VIT III. GUNNELL--Dealer in Lumber,
w Lime, Wood, ssc. Corner of Canal and
9Th streets, near Pennsylvania Avenue.
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TTOMEPATHY.- Jonas Green, Cate Of
II Philadelphia) tenders his professional ser
vices to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
as { practitioner OF the Homeopathic system Of med
cine His residence is on G street, near 3d.
dec 23-tf M a3s s5HHl1& 4I
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4 NDREW J. JOYCE, Horse Shoeing and
"a Smithing Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner of 18th and streets, near Fallet's
Hotel Thankful fot the patronage he has receiv
ed from liberal public, lie solicfts cofltinuancs
of the same.
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IXTM. NOELL, Venitian Blind maker, south
wv side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets. Blinds Of all sizes and colors, fur
nished to order Old blinds retrmhied and painted.
JONATHAN II. WALKER-House caf-
j penter and Joiner on X street, shop corner X
and 9Th streets. elr ra
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BUSINESS CARDS.
BENJAMIN HOMANS,

99N BENJAMIN HOMANS, \. NJ
AuctiOneer and Commission Merchant,
Bet,vecn lOM and nth Streets, fronting Penn-
syluanin Avenue.
Sales of Real Estate Furniture, and Personal
Property attended to at any place within the city
march 9-tf
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FRANCIS Y. NAYLOR, .5 es
Copper, Tin, Sheet-lron and Store Manufacturer.
Roofing, Gutiering, Spouting, DC. South side
Pennsylvania avenue, near Third-street, Wash
ington, City, d. G. Nl 75E
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EARTHENW ware, CHINA AND GLASS,
m PURSELL, Importer and Dealer in E. Ware,
China and Glass, wholesale and retail, at
his store, opposite Browns Hotel, pennsylvania
avenue, Washington city, ID. C.rDae1 s3ah
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CHEAP FOR CA 8 H.!
l.. S BECK 81 SON,

r s. BALL also repairs Watches and Jewelry.
IL, april 22-tf
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Billie LIGHTS

During debate in the Connecticut Legislature
Nir. Phelps. OF CRANKY, inquired of Mr. Williams.
he wing Representative from New London. " no
armed blue lights at that place, during the late
rar with Engla The gentleman is reported
5 having denied that blue lights were burned
here during The war. In Com Decalur's official
'eSPatches to the Navy department. he stated
nan whenever he attempted to go out of New
!. 'nduh harhor. wherever he was blockaded hy an
F.hglish fleet. blue lights were Immediately dis
dyrd, as signals to the enemy. The New Lon
On Gazette. of thnse days contains frequent allu
-.pns 20 these signas-bui the following letter
:'rm Com. Decatur. establishes the fact beyond
Spuie And we have doubt that in a similar
"erE ency at the present day, men would he
and who would do the same service for the enc
Tee of the country -
-Stract Of letter from Com Stephen Decatur
to the Secretary of the Navy, dated
New LONDON Dec 20, 1918,
Some few nights since, The weather promised
an opportunity for Ibis squadron To get TO sea and
was said on shore that we intended TO make the
tempt. In the course of the evening two blue
Ihls were burnt on both the points Of the har
Irs's mouth as signal TO the enemy and there is
ut doubt. but that they have, by signals and
"herwise, instantaneous information of our move.
SCENTS. Great but unsuccessful exer,ions have
'en made TO detect those who communicate with
'e enemy by signal The editor of the New
london Gazette. to alarm them, and in the hope
prevent the repetition Of these signals stated in
at newspaper, that they had heen observed, and
7ntnred to den"unce those who had made them
= the most violent terms. The consequence is
lat he has incurred the express censure of some
# his neighbours Notwithstanding these signals
ave been repeated and have been seen by twenty
'Fsons al least in this squadron, there are those in
hew London who have the hardihood to affec, To
''believe it, and the effron,ery to ayow their
disbelief.
am. Sir. &c, STEPHEN DECATUR.
HON WIN Jones
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MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE

we regret to hear. says the Richmond En-
qnHer' that Mr.. Chas. W Thompson Of This cily
was drowned IN The James river. near Haxall's
mills. on Friday night last, abput 9 o'clock M,
Thompson, in company with some few fIisnds
went into the river for the purpose Of bathing
and having ventured solne distance from the sbn7s
over his depth. it is supposed be was seized win
the cramp. and sunk to rise 30 more. All tfE,rfs
TO save him proved unavailing lie was vonno
man, about twenty eight years Of age Of exeiuplss
~ character. and had been, for several years. EN-
ployed IN tho hardware establishment Of Mr..
Thomas a. Rns', IN this city, bat had Just cum
left wife and four children.
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Observation-Disclosures OF JULY.

The following were among The toas,s given a,
Petersburg. on the 4,h inst.
By ). r.. Cox. President of the day-Our
guests. the Portsmouth Volunteers: Welcome tn
our town. thrice welcome Ia our festive board
By Capt. VIM III. Nash. of the Portsmouth
Gnards-T" the Vulnnpers of Petersburg 81
1910 offer in the name of the Portsmouth Ri
tie Company and Portsmouth Guards. enrp! E,r
their kind and sollierlike reception. We will
tread in the f"is,eps Of our illus,rions predeces
snrs. ("ur sires.) and forge, me dan we me,
| our brother Volunteers of good old Petersburg
BY Ii. Geo. Bnrdett. of the Portsmouth l.. l.
tiuards-'Fhe hard fought battles of the 9Th md
9Th "f May: MAY did the business: hut TAY
| I,OR. The splendid Virginia TAYLOR, cut Out
| the work.
BvJ Branch, Captain of The Petersburg l.. I.
Gravs-Onr CHESTS: In their discipline. soldier
ly bearing. and chivalrous department, they give
proof thai. in the honr of danger. Virginia will
again show forth the patriotic ardour of the days
of '76.
Bv j. w. Bn,t-The citizens Of Petersburg
G"d bless them: May the Volunteers and cti
zens Of Portsmouth never fnreet their kindness.
BY - Lew. Of P"rtsmnurh-'rhe Vulun
'eers and Citizens Of Petersburg: The remem
brance "f the kindness and hospitality this dav 81
generously exhibited. will never he effaced frnm
The memory of the soldiers and citizens Of Ports
month
Bv Cant. w. III. Nash of the Portsmouth
Guards--In behalf of the Portsmouth Volunteers.
"ffer the fol"wing sentiment The Petersburg
Volunteers of lSl3-They were with our fathers
in the tented 6pld-Their valuable services offer
ed for the defence of Norfolk and Portsmouth shall
never he forgotten nv the of sires no served
in the field under Col Sharp. of Nnrfnlk. and
Capt Taylor Of the Petersburg Blues of that event
| nl period
| By w. F.. Stnckdell-The Portsmouth Volun.
'eers: They come from region which guarantees
their patriotism, from atmosphere which in
spires courage; and we doubt not tina, when the
proper time shall arrive. the memory Of the he
roes Of Craney Island will not be disgraced by
| their arms.
| BY Lieut.. Sam'l A. Fnrhps-The Petersburg
Volunteers: The last war with Great Britain wi,
messed their patriotism. bravery and efficiency :
and the present occasion testifes must noby Ia
their hospitality, and that they are ever ready
tn meet their friends as well as enemies
BY Serg't Morrsett. of Portsmouth Rife Com
rany-Petershnrg Volunteers: Distinguishes a.
like for their military discipline and generous hos
pitality
BY a Portsmouth Vulunteer-The Petersburg
Volunteers Noble, generous. brave and true =
The reception we have this day met with assures
us that they not to be caught in their disha
billie.
BY Col. G.. Swan-The Portsmouth Vulun-
| teers: When in Petersburg they are ours-when
We go to see them we'll he theirs.
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THREE PEGS

reg NO Free trade will never do. becanss
we can never manufacture as cheap as England.
li'I' peg was cut of by the late fair at Wash
.ne'oh' "h,ch demonstrated that we could the
price of each article being marked ON il.
reg M" 2.--Ffee trade VIII not do, because
Il would be all On one side.
L ms peg was in process of heing cut eff. when
'he last steamer sailed. II is off smack and
smooth by this lime.
Peg No. 3.-Free trade will not do. becapsa
II will break The banks.
hbbolt Lawrence says. if you reduce the tariff
and let the importers buy as much az they please.
they will run in debt so deep, that when nav day
c c,' all the banks In the country will break
(What time y
Now, as an offset to this, I say if yon don't re-
duce the Tariff, but let manufacturers build "a
many mills as they please, they will borrow ALI
the money Of The banks TO do ii with and when
pay Gay coMrs' me manufacturers will all break,
and the banks smash all 10 pieces. So stand
from nnder.-Journdl 0f Commerce.
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Comparative utility of Loans and Treasury Nu,es
Taxes upon Tea and Cotfeo--Englsh Har-
ves'--Fail in Produce, &c.. Sc.
XIV. Notices Of New Books.
Inns Review has, for some years, been the
channel through which the most talented Demo-
cratic writers of The Uohn, have conveyed their
views To the public. and ia without dispute the
cheapest periodical in the world. II is enriched
ny an engraving of Gen. Andrew Jackson. by Il,
D"ney. from the Ddguereoiype Of Anthony
Edwards s. CO.. taken in April le45. and is
again put in this number 10 meet the wishes of
new subscribers. and is one Of those choice things
that " i'll bear reIeaiinu
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CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate, was engaged on Friday on the
Warehouse Bill, when after some debate it was
rec"mmiired by vote of &c tn 25.
The House was engaged in the Graduation
Bill. Of the Public Lands, after considerable de-
bate, it was finally reported to the House, in the
same terms that il came from the Senate
In the Senate, On Saturday. the Committee on
Commerce, TO whom the Warehouse Bill was
recomnittcd yesterday, reported it again with
two OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES providing that the time
fut which The goods may be warehuused shall he
one year; and the other providing that bonds
shall be given for goods warehoused
The House resumed the consideration of the
Graduation Bill the bill is not yet disposed of
Mr.. Mckay notified the House Of his intention
to call up the Treasury note hill ON Monday.
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THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW FOR
INV

Vol. XIX. No,XCVH. Thomas Prentice Ket.
,r'i' Editor and Proprietor, I42 Fulton street
New York, Contents
}. Practical Aoe1a'ion Of England;
II. Modern Arms and Armies;
III ho"afd'e Special Term Reports;
~. Origin Of IdoIairous Worshp.
V. Reasons Why the Aspect of Socio,v n
England and the United States must bo R.d,
cally and and Permanently Different;
vi. Margnalisj
VII. Brazil
VIII Correspondence Of Mr.. Ralph Izard
TX Sonnet-Consciousness ard Resolve;
K. Which is the Fortunate Msn2
X. Some Translalions from INLAND;
XII. Letter Of Valetudinarian
XIII. Financial and Commercial Record
Operations Of the Tariff---Deicil in Revenue
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THE FRANKLIN HOTEL.

This splendid establishment in Chesnmt street,
Philadelphia. which has been long under charge
of MIR. Sandersrn a printer, and obtained an
enviable character during his administration has
passed into the hands u ID. X Minor, Esq, a
polished gentleman, wh" is extensively known
throughout the country as the talented editor of
the Rail Road Journal. The Huuse has been
renewed, and nav presents every convenience to
be found in the hest Hotels in tho country Let
the press give our brother shove ahead in his
new undertaking. and give him call when they
visit Philadelphia, and our word for it. they will
never regret having made his personal acquaint-
ance. See advertisements
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PLEASURE EXCURSIONS.

The steamer Alice. Capt. Skinner, made an
excursion To Old P"n, and Cape Henry. on Sa,ur-
day afternoon. with about 500 passengers. The
fare charged was fifty cents. but in consequence
of the steamboat Star. Charging only twenty five
cents for the Excursion, half the passage money
was returned the passengers ah"ard the Alice.
The Osceola. Capt Mitchell, made two trips
To Old Point on Sunday, giving our citizens an
opportunity of getting mouhful of fresh air. and
To visit Col. Frenrh's grea, improvements a, the
Point, and 10 partake nf hi. oond cheer.
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PORTSMOUTH GUARDS,
From the Petersburg Republican.
THE FOURTH.

The celebration of the late anniversary of Ameri-
can Independence in this place was unusually in
teTesiing. Two handsome and well drilled vol
| unieer companies from Portsmouth, The GRAMS
| commanded by Capt. Nash. and the RIFLEmEs.
by Lieut.. Forbes, according To previous inrma
ton. arrived in the train from Port WalthaU. AT
an early hour nm Saturday morning. and were
conducted to their lodgings by the volunteers Of this
place. Soon after breakfast, The military rppair-
ed III their tspecive rendezvous from which ,hev
| marched I" the corner of Market and WASHINGTON
streets, where the line was furmeJ under the
command of Gen. ID. G.. Butts as marshal. and
Col. G.. Swan and Majnr Tho. III RnsSer, as
ssiant marshsls. The Orders, of the Sons Of
Temperance, adults and youths, joined in The pro-
ressIon, and added much to its appearance Ac
corhing 10 the order published in the pa pers, the
pr"resslon marched through the principal streets
IN the town down tn The Theatre. which, with the
exception of the seats reserved for the military
was filed in every part
After the 7reliminaries. national air was pIay
ed by the fine band of the Portsmouth Guards and
then the report Of cannon gave notice that the ser
vices would commence.
Mr.. Charles F. Collier, the Reader. arose and
in graceful and impressive manner, with strong
and musical voice, prefaced The reading Of The
Declaration of independence, by few eloquent,
Pairl0ilc and appropriate remarks
Mr. WIN f.. SIockdeI then delivered a chaste
and finished Grafton, abounding with sentiments
which did honor tn his heart, and rcpIete with
brilliant passages which gave evidence Of no small
ability.
The Reader and Orator we're several times
loudly applauded, and their efforts were received
with marks of the highest appreciation.
After the Grafton, the procession was AGAIN
formed. and marched up to Poplar Lawn. where
The Military were dismissed in order to allow our
Volunteers an opportunity Of inrerchanginp civil
ties. and making acquaintance with their guests
from Portsmouth. previous to firing the National
salute. just ahOnt this time. the rain came down
in torrents. and dispersed sans ceremoni e and in
wonderful confusion, the serripd battanns Of the
brave and the fair' who had assembled to pay
honor to the day which smiled in gladness yet in
tears upon Nations dellverance. These friend
" salutations were made in a manner and in the
g quick time" familiar only 10 The citizen soldier ;
they over, notwithstanding the rain, the salute
was fred IN most excellent STYLE. and then gen
eral dispersion occurred which tended to that
point from which all their "creature comforts"
were to proceed.
At two O'Clock large company Of citizens and
military sat down to most sumptuous dinner.
prepared 10 old fashioned Virginia style by Messrs
Tucker spd Fem, whose unceasing endeavors 10
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CIRCULAR TO COLLECTORS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
.Jnnr 3nlh lRd6

80, June 30th, 1876. {
me circular ct this Department, of the lith
inst contained the following parag,aph.
" By the law Of Nations. as recugniz.d bv rs
pea'ed decisions of judicial tribunals, the ex
istehce at war in,rrdicts all trade and cummerce
between The citizens Ut the two na,i0ns enpayed
In The war. II consequently follows, that neither
vessels nor merchandise of any description can be
allowed to proceed from ports or places in tho
United States, Ia ports ar places in the terrific
rics "f Mexico, with the exception Of such pnrts
or places IN the latter country may bs ri the
time IN the actual possession of the United States
forces"
Maiam0Tas is now in the actual possession of
the forces Of the United States, and perhaps
nher P'rts and places on the same side of The
Rio Grand-
In case Of the application of vessels for clear
ahces '"f me por, OF Miianoras, you will issue
them under the tnlluw ing circumstances.
lst. To American vessels only
III 4" such vessels carrying only articles Of
Tue growth. produce or ma nufac,ure of the United
Siairs or ut imports from frpgn Countries To- our
own, upon which the duties have been fully maid
and upon all such goods. whether of our own or
"t foreign Countries, duiies will he eharpeable
~ Tue p"rt ut Ma'amoras. SCI hong as il ia in the
possession of the forcps Of the United States
In issuing this order, it is not intended In inter
trre with the authority # General Taylor TO ex-
cnde snch articles. including spritnns liquor. OF
e"ntIahand OF war. the introduction of which he
may consider injurious 10 our military operations
in Mexico.
Foreign imports which may he re- exported in
our vessels Ia Maam"ras. will not he entitled To
any drawback of duty for. if this were per-
mitied. they would he carried from that port into
'hr United States. and thus evade The payments
of all duties
whenever any other port or place up0n the
Mexican side of the Rim Grande shall have passed
into the actual possess Of The forces nf the
United States. snch parts and places will he sub
j"c' tn ali the ah"ve instructions which are appi-
cable to the port IF Ma'a moras
r j. WALKER.
Secretary Of the Treasury
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PACIFIC SQUADRON.

Washington correspondent of the New York
Journal OF Commerce says
have seen letter from an officer Of onr
inadron in the Pacific, dated at Mazatlan on the
= IN May, which says that the news uf Thorn
as capture had just reached them. and thew
ere To sail the next day or the DAY after 10 pLnnt
ne america" .tlng in California, by the capture
: Monterey and San francisco They had taken
IA BOARD on The l9th, large number of shovels,
pades and axes. from which the writer inferred
3 iat 1t was intended to throw up Qualifications a,
ose places. in the capture of Which they antici
;'9ied no more opposition than Csmmudufe Jones
'"9t with IN the capture of Monterey few wears
S,nce. The ftgaIe Congress had not yet joined
lie squadron"
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nteer companies forming in all parts of the coun

unteef companies forming in all parts Of the coun
try.
i4ih. Tho reported formal protest of Mr.. Pa
kenham against the Mexican war.
l5.h. Discussion ia the Senate upon the bill
for raising the regiment Of mounted ritlrmen.
18th. General Taylor and his army crossed the
kio Grande and took possession Of Ma,amoras,
Gen. Afista having evacuated it.
18Th. Reception of the news of the lombard
ment Of Matamnras. General joy in New York.
10Th Great war meeting in the Park-twentv
thousand people present
2lst. Oregon discussion in the Senate; great
speech Of Col. Benton against 54 40
10Th. Arrival Of the news of The ba ,,les of Palo
Alto aud Rrseca. Great inv. New York in de
lirum Of enthusiasm. New Orleans legislature
appropriated $500 TO the purchase Of sword for
General Taylor
9th. Arrival of the Grea, Britain.
JUNE.
lat. State Constitutional Convention met at
Albany. Election in the city Of New York for
delegates to city convention.
4th. Resolution introduced by Mr.. Cass, calling
Gen. Games to Washington.
Tho supplemental bill. authorizing the
President 10 appoint enc major, and two briya-
der generals. passed the House ll9 To So.
5ih. Great debate in the Senate in regard TO
General Gaines and General Scott.
9Th. The Presidents accompanying MESSAGE.
and the correspondence between General Scott
and Secretary Marcy read in the Senate. The
has,y plate of soup" growing culd.
lo,h. The Presidents message, commenting
MIR. Pakenham's proposition for the settlement
81 inc Oregon question, sent TO the Senate
Eth The v"te in The Senate, To day. author
ENG the President to compromise the Oregon dit.
hcuIty; passed SO To IL. Burning Of the thea
ire. Qnebrc. About SO lives lost
18TH Publication of General TayIor's official
dispatches, Arrival of the Great Western, with
news Ut the corn bill's passing second reading
N the House, by majority Of AZ, and The birth
Vt a princess.
10Th. Message of the President TO the Senate.
IN regard 10 raising funds fr the war
10Th. Arrival of The Caledonia at Boston
Ratification of the Oregon treaty by the Senate :;
II 10 Id.
2lst. Death of Hon. Richard p. Herrck. Re
preventative from New York
25th. Debate IN the Huuse on the tariff bill.
2Th. General Taylor raised 10 the rank OF
Major General.
oOIh. June took her departure, amidst mist,
log and cold weather, and a fen de ioie of fire
crackers.