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Further news by the Cambria.

In addition to the accounts of the foreign markets. Civ
en- last evening in the letter of Baltimore correspond
ent, find in the eastern papers received by this morn
ngs mail, the following items of intelligence by the
steamer lately arrived at Boston She left Liverpool
the 18th instant
The New York packesh Henry Clay, Vrginian,
Garck, and Montezuma, and the ship Minstrel, of Bos
ton, had arrived at Liverpool
The Cambria arrived at Liverpool on the 10th ult
The Parliamentary proceedings were principally rela
tive TO lreland-the poor law was still debated In the
House of Commons the government measures met with
much epposton--the amendments were various, but
most were defeated
Lord Morpeth has introduced his Importation bill,
which proposes the establishment OF board at London
improvement of all light water lands.
The suffering by famine in Ireland, Scotland, and
the continent undated great fast has been held
in England account of the famine, which was rigdly
kept
The distress was great in France. In some depart
ments and boats containing grain required escort
of military TO preserve them from piage.
Mr. OConnell has quilted Paris for ltalyhe is not so
i'll as represented but doubtless will never appear again
in public life
The purchase of French stock by the Emperor of
Russia and the Queen of Spain has excited very great
attention in the money market circle
The first steamer conveying the mail to the United
States to leave Havre onthe first OF May Tor New
York
The whole of the inhabitants, fourteen hundred in
number of Eglesbach, town in Germany, have request
ed permission to emigrae to the United States. Exten
sye preparations were going throughout the country
for enigating great indeed, that districts were
threatened with dcpopulation.
The large expectations of gram have occasioned dis
turbance in Thessalonca. The Pacha avoided an out
break by forbiddng expectation in future. AT Hamburg
wheat had declined 3s, per quarter, free
The principal interest oil the Parliamentary proceedings
relates to Ireland The battle in the popular branch oil
the legislature is still poor lawso that the govern
ment measures have been debated at great length, and
amid much opposition The amendments have been va
rous, but most of the shared the defeat.
Lord Morpeth has introduced importation bill into
Parliament which proposes to establish board in Lon
all measures bearing upon that object The bill pro-
poses to for the poorer classes the great counties
the advantage of improved health.
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We have seen letters from Vera Cruz to the 5h April
inclusive which state that the conflict of arms between
the rival parties in the capital has ceased Santa Anna
is in full possession of the executive authority, and
Vice President Farias has resigned been expelled
There is no longer opposing party in 1t is
ported that all the intelligent wealthy, and sober minded
citizens of the capital and elsewhere anxious for
peace and willing to yield TO the basis the left bank
of the Rio Grande and Upper California 1t is said,
the other hand, that the popular in favor of
continuing hostilities Our troops about TO ad-
vance upon the National Bridge and Jaapa, go and
60 miles, respectively, from Vera CRUZ No serious
resistance expected the east of Peroe, 900 mles)
IF there
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derson, Now Prophet, Ala, zoo; j. II. Camden Geneva
Ala, 200 J; CASTOR, Pleasant Hill. S. c.. ADO; j. M.
s@ na y. Oak Hl G. zoo So Bayy, Alon H..
Boston, Mass 2oo W. s. Degrnshe, Mobile. Ala, 10 90
Geo Gllland Mss'ertown o., 1905 E. D. Allen, Farm
N March g. lss7.-John Hogdon, Hou,on Me-, 500; Hon.
River :, M Mi. Green Bay, Wis., coo r. Darna Blue
sendweh Mass, 500 Hon, 6. Ashley, Little Rock
cirer. Wasb Dr. Jos Irwin Woodstock Va, zoos Hon r.
an ns,n, Val 500, VIM Brown Hampton. Ct, 400; 4.
Piheyjs dns,Hg Rock, 8 G, oOo Hon. B. G. Howard,
.NevNle, Nio., o2,i A. Hill, Fork Inn. Va 500
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beautifully situated Country Residence, about fou
miles from Baltimore, for sale.

49, ON Tuesday, the 18th of May, at o'clock, at the
H Exchange, that very desirable country seat or farm,
HV the property and residence of Chas. III. Mcl3lair,
esq., situated the old Frederick road, and adjoining the
estate of Jas. Swan esq.
This property lies the slope of Hunting Ridge,
in an elevated and healthy region in respectable neigh
borhood and in the vicinity OF churches and schools II
contains 80 of land 50 Of which under cultivation
and the balance covered by young timber is copousy
waleed by running through II, and abounds IN
springs The soil is of the best description, readily inn
proved by and plaster and adapted to grain,
ft or vegetables Several hundred choice fruit have
been planned out, part of which will be in bearing the APP
preaching season. 49, ~
The improvements are all new, having been erected
within three years they consist of the main dwelling
overseers house. barn. dairy and icehouse The dwelling
il stone cottage, tasefuy quilt in the Gothic STYLE and
capable OF accommodating large family stands
ennence which overlooks the bay and city and wide
expanse of country the prospects, perhaps unsurpassed u
beauty and by any in the State The other build
nps are suited the and purposes of the farm Per
sons DESTROYS OF purchasing invited to view the prem
ises
Terms One-thrd cash. balance in g. IL and Is months
with interest H. DENNlON N w
April 6-3tawtds
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First land weicorne) Bulletin by Magnetic Tele
graph from South.
FIRST RETURN FROM THE ELECTION.

FIRST RETURN FROM THE ELECTION
The election took place in Virginia to-day, and the
polls close at shutdown This evening, at halfpas 4
we received from the telegraph Office the following mes
sage, for which we are indebted to the kindness of
friend in Fredericksburg Tin Spottsvania cosnty) This
good news speeds to almost with the lightnings We
locity And brings the first intelligence of the extern
sion Of the telegraph to Fredericksburg, about miles
from Washington:
TELEGRAPH Fredericksburg, April 20, is47
To the Editor of the Union:
For Congress.-Beale, democrat, 2l9; Newton, wing,
202
For Senate.-Trble, democrat, 22l Minor, whig, POP
For House Of Delegates, -Conway, democrat, 23S
Boggs, wing, 1874.
This statement is accurate, and exhibits large demo-
cratic gain. J. NJ CAMPBELL
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mounted rhemen in the centredealng out destruction
with their unerrng weapons. F7
The American loss was Is killed and wounded Lieut
s. C. Rowanwns the only officer wounded, and slight
ly. None killed The Mexican loss is about 80 killed
II is believed that if Col Fremont had been able have
joined Com. s. in season, with his mounted rihemen
Flores, with his whole force, would have been captured
Com, refused TO negotiate with Flores, but him
word that If he Were taken, he would be shot rebel
Flores after surrendered TO Col Fremonl--who
not of Commodore s. having declined to negotiate
with him.. Flores has promised to become a lawful sub
ect OF the United States and to assist in queng the rebel
lion.
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Important from California
Ihe Amsrican arms again VICTORIOUS


Lieut. A. E. Gray, of the U. s navy, arrived here this
morning from Jamaica. Lieut. g. came overland from
the Pacific Chagcs, and there took passage in vessel
sailing for jamaica whence he reached Baltimore as above
stated
Lieut. Gray goes Immediately to Washington, and
important dispatches from Com Stockton TO the Secre-
tary of the Navy.
The Patriot has been furnished with the following mem
orandum Of startling events in the Pacific.
On the 9Th of January last, Com. Stockton with 400 sea
and marines 90 dismounted Dragons and also the
same number of rlfcmcn, under Colonel keanoy, (who
volunteered go with Com. 81 met the enemy with 700
artillery and dragons the banks the "San Gabriel
The commodore pushed his force forward and crossed the
river the face punging fire from the Mexican bat
terry Tho dragging six pieces of artillery through
the water, their pieces having been transported by the
seamen lao miles from the shipsl under Lieut. Tighman,
of Baltimore charged up the heights dislodgng and taking
the Mexican battery. .
On the 9th General Florc. again made stand on the
plains of "Mesa and another severe action took place
The American again triumphant. The Mexican
cavalry charged repeatedly the who met them
in Squads armed with the ships boarding pike-h dis-
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by II. ". DYER, .g.c.sonerr.

HoUSEHoLDFUR FURNITURE AT AUCTION.--On Mon
day, the Sd day of May next, 10 o'clock, M,
shall SELL the late residence Of Peter Caan deceased
Sth street, between and M streets the house hold and
kitchen furniture, which is good and amongst which
Cane-seat and other chairs. mahogany sofa
Mahogany dining and other tables
Mahogany sideboard
Parior and chamber carpets
Crockery and glass ware
High and French-post bedstcads
Good feather beds mattresses, and bedding
Mahogany bureaus, warorobes, washstnnds, &c.
With many other articles, and good assortment of kitch
furniture. ~.
Terms at sale. r. w. DYER
April 22-eodNds Auctioneer
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The coinage of the mint and branch mints for the
month of April last 2676,32s, being, the direct
or states his accompanying letter of the 18th instant
'the largest that has yet been reported for any
month";" OF this amount there is in gold 81 1882, 697
silver 1921 900, and in copper 81 ,O3l.
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The pressure of matter which has been for days
accommodating upon us with the length Of the official de-
spaches which give this evening. compels us reluct-
any to omit the article which we have prepared in re-
ply to the Tntelgencers attack of this morning the
plan OF military contributions in the Mexican ports
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From the N. o. Delta, April l5
Latest from Saltillo and Monterey.

We Yesterday received correspondence from Sal
tllo and Monterey. brought by the schooner Decatur,
from the BraZos. We also received the Monterey Pr
onee" of the goth u from which extracts will be
found in our columns The subject matter of letters
the battle OF Buena Vista-wc have already given in
detail
versed with Capt Minor, who left Monterey the 3st
ult He confirms the statements OF MIR. Faster which
we published Sunday, that the wounded men su
ferng much and that many of them dying that the
route from Monterey to Camago is open, both by
Cerravo and China and that Canales has followed in the
footsteps of his iustrious predecessor Urea, and
Our army, as matter of necessary precaution, has
burned down all the towns and ranches between Mon
terey and Camargo.
The twelve months volunteers, whose term of service
is about EXPIRE ordered down to the lower ports
the Rio Grande, while the troops proceeding up
to take their place under Gen. Taylor.
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From the N. o. Picayune, April Is.
From the Braxos.

The steamer Maria Burt Captain Riddle, arrived yes
terday from the Brazos. By her have copy Of the
Matamoros Flag Of the It'll instant.
No events of interest had occurred the Rio Grande
Colonel Gushing arrived in Matamoros on the 9Th inst
The following items all from the Flag of the 18th.
We received no letters by this arrival
depot has been established China, and one Just
below Camargo at Santa Anna. Owing to the shallow
ness of the river, Reynosa will become ultimately.
Captain Arnold has reached Camargo with two COM
Lieut. Leslie Chase formerly acting assistant quarter
master at this place. has been appointed Judge advocate
for the western division of the United States army The
appointment is good one.
Major Gorman Sd Indiana regiment, who distinguished
himself well Buena VISTA accompanied by Lieut. j. A.
Pickett and J. A. Buckmaster, passed down the river
gentlemen were all wounded in the battle The two last
belong to St Louis. Captain Steen, LIST dragons,
wounded in the leg, also passenger the same boat
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which idly re-echo the idle gossips OF the streets of the
metropolis. And really if to make it our duty
to contradict all that we and all that we hear we
would have very little else to occupy columns our
time
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G5-Protestant Orphan Asylum.--A sermon will be de-
Vered IN Trinity Church, Sunday the 25h instant by
the Rev. Mr. Butler, behalf of this inere sting institution
whose present necessities ppeal with great force be-
neyoent public and whose Christian objects recommend
to their cordial support. April %
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Rose Hill for Sale,

n THE subscriber offers for sale this desirable and yal
:K liable estate, containing seven hundred and sixty
eight the residence of the late Mr.. Hay Taliaerro,
lying the Rapdan river, in the county of Orange, five
miles north of the Courtouse, fifteen miles from the wss-
terminus of the Louisa railroad Gordonsvle, and
th four five miles above the Of Frederick sburg
1t often than estate is in market possessing 20
many advantages. II productive, healthy, wcIlwatcrcd
and IN good neghborlood convenient to two sood man
uiactng mills, grsmils and sawmills and should the
river opened, of which there is but little doubt,
its value will be greatly increased The improvements up
this farm very OF ccmmodloue
stables all of which in good repair, or new Nis
visit and examine it but should il not be sold BY Thurs
day 10Th May next will then be offered for sale
on premise, the highest bidder, at public euoton
upon accommodating terms which will then made
known.
~ b II sale ia made privately before the 10Th Of May
notice will be given Persons wishing purchase
fened in my absence, Lewis B. Williams, Orange
Courhouse d. McF. THORNTON. .
April 13-cpIm
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II W. FULLER, of Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street, having had his apparatus newly timed
liability contamination by copper
putes, and secured unlimited supply of Bosror IoE
for the whole season, prepared to furnish this
freshng beverage in its highest state of perfection
The greatest variety in the city ofsuPERIoR SRurs all of
his manufacture, constantly supplied, for the fountain.
as usual Until April 22-d8tf
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INRAME Shop, Cabnet-makers Tools, Furniture,
Lumber, Hcarse, &c. ut Aucton.-On Friday evening
o'clock, shall sell at the shop lately occupied by
Mr.. Peter Calan, 9th street, between and Streets
the frame shop, his stock Of cabinetmakers toos
tity of finished and unfinished furniture lot of materials
and lumber, hearse &c. Terms Mt sale
April I'D = r.. w. DYER, Auctoneer.
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old CAPITOL.-H. v. HILL, respectfully informs resi-
dents and transens wishing healthy residence dur
ing the heat and dust Of city, that his house open for
boarders by the day. week. month"; situated Immediate
y the northeast of the Capitol square, Terms
commodating. April 22-3s
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the companies now composing the Maryland and District
of Columbia volunteers whose of service is about
EXPIRE company organized few weeks since by Capt
Edgar w Robinson invited reorganze themselves.
April 22-3t
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n TIss POLK accommodate permanent and TRAM
lNl silent boaers, in that large and double house on
street. door the Exchange Hotel, from
Pennsylvania avenue, and near to Al street
April 1916 rtH ~ afN s& tt y
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wi street. Pennsylvania avenue, begs leave to inform
been closed for some time on Illness and
would respectfully direct the attention of her friends TO
supply recently received OF new patterns o. ladies riding
at the same moderate prices heretofore Orders for the
same thankfully received by .,.,,,~r~r~,<,-
April 2l-N* MADAM DfYEhNOlo.
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4 SECRET WORTH KNOWING.

II is the wonder Of the ignorant that with small capital
all around them successful in business and rapidly acquiring
wealth. while they with enlarged and opportunities
scarcely making living. Examples multiply on all sides,
look around among those with whom started in life,
Of the value of brains In the push and enterprise which dis
nguish Yankee land, the drone with money is soon passed
the by the industrious and energetic with will to do
and a head 10 plan. Yet how many with equal abilities
sumber, while eyed AID active neghbor gradu
ally steals away their business and when Is gone shake off
their drowsncss wonder the decree Of fate, and fail
Shall tell you, reader, simple secret which, next to
industry and vigilance has made fortunes than all the
smiles of tho stars Il is enough that you have we'll
chosen store and weeected Of goods that you
open your early in the morning and remain in until
late night (thee good things, and indispensable y the
who pass by your place Of business may and admire
your public the great number who buy,
what know they in the whirl and excitement Of large city,
Of the dongs Of single emmett upon the hill You must
speak numbers, by the accredited organs Of communications
through the journals that reach the most eyes and gef ne
minds. Do not squanjer your money without an m
qairy but in the exercise Of your reason Circulate me
knowledge Of your business through those journals which each
The ,cho public The newspapers will enable 10 aeco"
plsh ths-Phiiad. North American.
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HERMITAGE INSTITUTE,
Montgomery County. MARYLAND.

Mrs. GENERAL WHEELER informs her friends and
N the public that she intends opening Boarding School
Tor Young Ladies' the residence ohe late Dr. Bowie known
the Hermitage twelve miles the road from Washington
to Brookvile, which location believed to have than
usual advantages regard health and retirement well
convenient TO the cities of the District Of Columbia.
will be the constant aim Of Mrs Wheeler improve the
to their health and comfort which she will give her
hitting personal care and attention.
The routine OF studies will embrace the entire course from
the elementary TO the higher and ornamental branches OF edu
cation including French, Music, Drawing, and Painting
The scholastic year will be divided into sessions the
first commencing the first Monday Of September and end
ing the ih February the second commencing the ih Of
February and ending the last Friday of July.
Scholars will be received time and charged in
portion the end Of the session.
Terms per Session, payable halt IN Advance.
Board Washing, English Tuition, and Drawing $40
French.
Music at Professors prices.
Use of Piano do do.
No charges; but each pupil is furnish herself with
all articles for her pursusbooks stationery
ing materials, &C.
Mrs Wheeler dapprze those whom she unknown
that she educated with the view of being teacher
has taught in New York. also in Mrs Edwarss Seminary
in Leesburg and that she will every merit the
patronage those whose children will under her charge
by procuring such teachers will enable give
her pupils complete and finished education.
Pupils will be required have all their clothing marked
No allowance made for absence after has COM
menced, except in of protracted sickness.
The school will be opened The 22d November All
muncatons prior to that time be addressed post paid to
Mrs Wheeler Poolesville, Montgomery county, Mary
and after that date TO Coesyle, in said county
aug 28-wpt22Nov
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|. INV KEf,vI

A RMY REGULATIONS, 1Sa1.-General Regula-
N for the Army of the United States issued by the
War Department, IS47 vol. Price 81.
The Military Laws OF the United States, including those
relating the Army Marine Corps Volunteers, Militia to
Bounty Lands Pensions, &c; volume giving, also. the
Rules and Articles Of War; Constitution Of the United States
&c. compiled originally by Col Truman Cross and concud-
ed by Capt. Hetzel, u. s. Army.
The Official Documents of the War with Great Britain
1919 1885, collected and arranged by John Brannan, in
volume octave and containing official letters de paches
of the military and naval cers throughout those campaigns
the Executive messages Congress- proclamaon reports Of
committees general ORDERS Treaties BE-, with much addi-
tional natter letters documents Sc Calculating history
Of that period. For sale by +. TAYLOR Bookseller.
The above be by mail under the present postage
law any post Office in the United States, rnng
pcnse. sept 50
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We regret learn that in fight between Mr.. JoHs T.
JOHNSTON and Mr. JoHS NJ. ELLIOTT, in Warren county,
Virginia. on Sunday last the latter gentleman killed by
stroke received with fence rail We have heard nothing
Of the circumstances relating the affair, and forbear making
any comments Mr.. Johnston recently candidate for
the Legislature from Clarke and Warren, and Mr. Elliott
one the weahest and most Influential citizens in the last
named county Virginia Free Press.
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FATAL REScoSrRE.-Wee learn from the Marlboro Gazette
that man named Robert Grerson shot Mr.. Beverly from
which he died Immediately, in encontre at ST Leonards
Creek Calvert county, Maryland Monday last
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Tux OpDs AGAINST CmARrrr.-A correspondent Of the
ST. Louis Revec relates the following story of an hman
who while in Canada went to church, and after the
collection was taken up. The relator says
aWel round comes box wild hole in it--not plate,
you uneandand the prizes, kept looking me, hard and
had nothing my pocket but eight soveregns and
English shiingthe sized coiE dye mind-and had
not the face to take all before him and give him the sh
ling Ia bushed to have done il, my boybesides you
know il wasn't plate had wished to make change so
here goes says l. and put my fingers the first With
ou feslin and the vyan's luck there eight
to one against him, and by the Lord, he got the shilling!
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ON THE ORIGIN OF THE WAR,
LETTERS OF John P. KENNEDY

10 the Citizens Of The Fourth Congressional District, and
particularly 10 The Mechanics and Workingmen Of that
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Col WV. KEY BosD, who injured severely few days
ago by the falling heavy piece Of timber board steam
boa, JUS, about to Cincinnati fair wsy of recovery