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yXJAsHrNGro TON union school.-The subscriber would
wv respectfully inform the citizens of Washington that
he will open the above school in the school house on
street, opposite the Wesley Chapel Monday, the 18th
inst He is graduate of large and henrshng Institution
in New York. He has also had the honor OF nsructng
several classes the Poughkeepse Collegiate School of the
State during the past summer. The English branches
will comprise the studies of the school, Terms to suit the
times All necessary information concerning the school
be obtained by calling the subscriber The patron
age of the public is most respectfully solicited He would
refer the following gentlemen from most OF whom he has
received testimonials.
REFERENCES
CHAs. BARTLETT A. NJ, Principal of Poughkeepsie Cole
giate School, N. ".
w. RUGGLEs, A. M, Columbian College
Hon. WIN. l.. Marcy, Secretary of War.
p. b. KEY, esq, U. 5. District Attorney
Rev. H. SLTcER.
Nov 12-eod3t* r. II. PATCHIN.
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GOAL, COAL-Every variety of the best quality adapt
~ ed in kinds and sizes to the several uses.
For sale the wharf, lower end of 18th street, the
late residence of Gen. Van Ness deceased.
Nov. l7--2aw6w b, NJ, DERINGER.
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Uhfted States ffOteI WRshInKtOh, ID. @
TINE propretos of this hotel have secured the aid Of
i Mr.. George w. Yelott, their general agent in
retting and hereafter conducting the establishment He
authorized act in matter relating thereto,
purchasing and making all and every contract engage
necessary for conducting the business fully
popricors themselves could do; and all the transactions
of the house must be through him alone.
The house having been enlarged thoroughly repaired and
relurnished, will be opened on the 10th OF October.
Having secured the of Mr.. X. r. Thompson,
caterer, formerly of Coleman's) they trust to render the
house every way worthy of patronage.
Sep l5-eod2mif
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Rv A. GREEN. .aucffoueer,

WH6EEsN, s1HCLFOltffTs
HUTCH BULBOUS ROOTS AT AUCTION.-On Fri
- day afternoon, the 18th instant shall sell my
ZION room, Concert Hail. Browns HOTEL Pennsylvania
avenue, at o'clock p. of dubious roots,
tanning 300 lots OF hyacnths tulips, &c from the ceebra
ted house OF Mr.. Vandenschoot, Harlem, and just
arrived, per late packet, from Amsterdam.
The ladies and gentlemen of the District respectfully
invited TO attend the sale. A. GREEN
Nov. I6-3t Anctioneer.
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NEW Stoves and Grntes.-Just come to hand another
large supply OF stoves CRATES, and cooking
patterns, for coal and wood selling atrenced prices
Also, large stock OF hardware and cutlery
G.. WOODWARD,
Nov. lS--eo3t Pa. av., between 10th and Ilth SITS.
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(NHINA, GLASS, AND CROCKERY.-We have Just
received at house furnishing store, opposite Centre
Market Barnes Mitchels dry goods store, full
sortnent of the above goods, consisting in part Of
French china dinner and tea
Gold band teas, cofiees, plates, fruit baskets, &c.
English china tea sets, banded and plain
Best white granite dinner sets
Flowing blue and printed do
White, granite, flowing blue, and printed teas, cof
lees, bowls pitchers, teapots, sugars and creams
White, granite, flowing blue, and printed toilet
Gut and pressed tumblers wines, goblets, decan-
White and pressed dishes fruit bowls finger bowls
WI LAMPS, candestlcks, castor cruets &c.
With great variety of other articles which we offer on
the very best terms Please call and look before Won mr.
chase BOTEJFR A. McfspEGoR
Oct. N--2aw4wif
TNBREE-PLf and Ingram Competing, new designs
Il and superb quality, this day received
Also new style OF twled and plain Venetian carpeng
for halls and steps
Very rich rugs and large size printed baze crumb cloths
with rich borders
All OF which will be sold on accommodating terms by
p. H. HOOE IL co,
. Nov. l-2wH
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ton to the of the government and the sources
from which they derived
From the maritime custonl-houses SO, SOC, zoo
Interior commerce l,5O0,O00
Direct taxes 5000, 900
Percentage produce of mines 100000
Profits of minis 100000
Tobacco monopoly 100000
Post office, lotteries, manufactures of powder
and salt 100000
Tolls and all other sources 100000
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The observation-disclosures.

The legislature of Tennessee have incorporate
pany to build line of Morses telegraph through that
State from New Orleans to Lexington, KY with branches
from that point to Louisville, Cincinnati and Wheeling
A memorial from Henry OReilly, asking for general
telegraph law, was we understand referred to commit
tee and reported back with request of the committee
to be discharged from its consideration, which
Cured in The reason for this course was, that if ap
peared to have no practical object of public utility.
1t should not be forgotten that the transmission of Mr.
Cays resolutions promptly from Cincinnati to Pha-
delphia was by MorSes telegraph
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nRAWN Numbers OF the Susque hanna Canal Lot
~ terry, Glass 81:
p, %, Is, SO, 80, q, IS. 60. "a, sc. 20. 49,
Nov IS-lt ID. PAINE IL CO. Managers
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The other letter, of November 5, says:

81 addressed you yesterday, and enclose you
papers have received from above, and papers of
to-day.
SIN the train that arrived this evening, have company
of what's called guerilla MexIcans, commanded by
colonel-and should think others would fall into the
ranks and that long troops will have nobody to
fight and that the country will drop into hands beiore
know it,"
[lhe newspapers received with these letters give,
among other things particular accounts Of the battle of
Huamantla We shall give extracts tomorrow
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GsThe Philadelphia News is respectfully notified that
proosheets OF part OF the official dispatches
Monday the only offices in that city which specially
requested it by telegraphc messages. There was OF
course, "undne exercise Of official favoI.n
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY NIGHT, NOV. IS. ls47.


The following gentlemen authorized to act
agents. and TO receive money Tor subscriptions and receipt
Tor the
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Dispatches have been received by the War Department
by this evenings mail from Gen. Scott also from
Vera Cruz, brought to New Orleans by the James L.
Day Most of the Generals dispatches consist princ-
pay of duplicates duplicates OF his former letters.
There are two letters from Vera Cruzone of the 4th,
and the other of the 9th November from officer In
the former he writes
eve having daily arrivals of troops; and although
Gen Patterson left day since with all the troops
then in camp have the beach between 800 and
900 troops Gen. Patterson the Bridge yesterday,
would remain day and the country around
have now every reason 10 hope the highway viii be
opened The people of this country begin TO open
eyes, and will doubt make up their minds either TO
be boed nation, sue for peace on the best terms
tbevc nj
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ADAMS HOUSE.
31I WashinutO street, II,

.raa NOs Oh WuhhinBtOh sIeCts bOStOhs
TIIE undersigned respectfully inform their friends and
the pubic that they have become pr0prietors Of the
above new and splendid Hotel.
The Adams House erected during the past season
supply obvious demand for increased superior
commedatons In this city. II Is located on Washington
street. within five minutes walk Of the great Southern aud
Western Raroad Depos and the business sections Of the
city Is adjacent TO the Park, and the Cupola commands
u beautiful view Of the Harbor and adjoining towns
The House has been constructed after the approved
Plans with all the modern inventions that minister TO the
comfort and convenience OF the traveller and the construc
tors long experience in hotels, has enabled him to intro.
duce many improvements which are as yet peculiar 10
this establishment II Is built of Quincy granite and con.
ains One Hundred and Fny Rooms conveniently nrranr.
ed In suits and single apartments well ventilated and sun
The Furniture made order from the hest
with special regard as well to comfort and convenience
luxury and splendor.
Our Table will be supplied with all the Injuries OF the
season, and we pledge ourselves that the FIRsr rares
the season shall be found upon IT,
We have devoted unusual attention to the selection oil
servants and our guests may rely upon prompt and polite
attendance. ssH ~ lI ',0N ~. NsfT
Porer viii be in readiness at the various Depos to take
charge OF Baggage and provide Carriages for our guests
The propretors trust by strict attention the wants OF
guests TO merit share of patronage assuring all who may
favor them with visit, that nothing shall be wanting on
their part TO render the ADAMS HOUSE, second to none ia
the Union. L. a. w. r. ADAMS, Proprietors.
L. ADAMS, JR,, sa $500
WIN T. ADAMS. Gs
Adams House, Boston. Octsly.
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PIANO FORTES.

THE undersigned manufacturing at their establishment
Baltimore G. l2 and octave PIANOS, OF all pat
terms and Styles which they confidently recommend to
professors The Pianos manufactured by them
have that peculiarly Of touch which commend them to
players of every school, well those who distiI
sused by soft and delicate action, those who cha.
racterized by a bold fiery, and rapid movement
They authorized refer TO professors in
Baltimore, who have given their Pianos trial, for their
testimonials in their favor, and they warranted In re-
commencing them by the universal appreciation which thsy
have received from the great number OF persons who have
them in in Bamore and In the south and west gene
rally They confident that they make an instrument
equal any made anywhere in this country In Europe,
and their extensive manufacture Of Pianos enables them 10
sell liberal anu satisfactory All instruments made
by them warranted, and they will be kept in tune one
year after purchase, without charge
An agent Will visit Richmond In short tnie and various
parts Of Virginia and North Carolina, and will receive
ders which will be faithfully and promptly executed at our
mandatory. ii sf
n5- Orders will also be received at our factory direct
and special pains taken to give satisfaction
a- KNABE d. GAEIILE,
No. Euaw st., opp. the Euiaw House, Bait.
oct S--1yd' Egf HEsll 800
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Ellzabeth CIty,N. Q. 7G
Franklin, 6
Richmond or Petersburg, Va, O
Castor or Weldon, N. q, o


A723c> Steam COmmunica alton direct from
xfAIQK Southampton to New Orleans and
6nck.fursant to order from the Lords Commissioners
forward on the md Of each succeeding month"; the ROYAL
MAI. STEAM PACKETS win proceed direct from South.
ampon g bermuda Nassau Havana, Cat Ship Island,
(New Oreans) Vera Cruz and Tampco, returning by the
same route to England
This arrangement admits Of easy and quick convey.
TO and from Southampton and tie places above men.
toned and passengers for New Orleans will be conveyed
thther from the Compay's vessels their arrival Cat
Ship Island, by the Mexican Gulf Railway Company
who will have steamer ready, and other conveniences
provided for that purpose at cost exceeding three dol
lars for each person. The facilities will Be afforded
from New Orleans, enbarkng on board the Royal Mall
Steam Packets for Europe, &C. 3s
folowsTo bermuda lG days Nassau q days; Havana
% days Ship Cat Island New Orleans % LIZ days Vera
Cruz 50 days; Tampico, 35 days.
The Steam Packets are appointed to leave Ship Cat Is.
and lIarbor on their return to England ut A. NJ the
2ls Of each MONTH by the above alteration, passengers
proceeding to the West Indies by the I'd Of the month steam
err will be conveyed via Bermuda and by the 18th Of IN,
month steamer, heretofore via Madeira and Barbadoes
Particulars as 70 fares etc may be obtained applica
don at the Royal Mail Steam Packet Companys oces 6
oorgate street, Londoni ditto Wrinkle street. Southampton
Messfs Delrue Cos rue dEnghen, Paris Mr.. CLEANER
II Boulevard Possoniere, ditto Mr. Iundeker, Iambrgh
Mexican Gull Railway Company, New Orleans.
65 Moorgate street, London l.. CHAPEL, Secretary.
octS-u
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New Picking and Preserving Establtsh-
ment and Vinegar Depot.

THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the
public generally that he has nearly completed his
ment Of Picked Frua and Vegetables, Preserves, Brandy
Ff1its, Jeys, Sytps, Catsls Sauces DC, manufactured
by himself in improved manner and unsurpassed style,
and depending solely the merits OF their superior quality
he faers himself OF large and extensive custom He is
prepared to furnish Families, boarding and Oyster
Honses DC, through the season, with Cucniers picked
in salt and water Vinegar and nicely spced by the 100
in kegs or barrels, on satisfactory terms u
Merchants, Navy Agents, Shippers, &C., respectfully
solicited 10 favor him with call and 10 examine his stock
and articles prepared for Navy and Ship Stores before
chasing elsewhere as he can supply them with any quail
ties In the shortest time, pack neatly and with care and
would lake pleasure In furnishing them with Catalogue
Of all his articles and wholesale prices Of his establishment
Also, superior article Of Pckng, Wine and Pure Cider
Vinegar, warranted, constantly for sale BY
s' h3l aSlst WILLIAM NUMSEN, X
oct g. 3O7 West Pratt st., bet Paca and Eutaw 81.
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NO MARINERs AVID sURVEYORs.

IIAGGER d. BROTHERS, No 90, South st., three doors
Ill from Prutt street, Baltimore, Manufacturers and ID
po,ters VI Mathematical, Optical and Philosophical Asf
nlefsA good assortment Of the following articles, which
we offer for sale at reduced prices.
Surveyors Compasses; Engineers LEVELS Therord0ltes
Theodoles Compasses; Ships Pa Storm, and Transpa-
rent Compasses Spyglasses Plain and Double Tangent
Glasses; HalEhour Glasses Tape Lines Cases Of Draw
Ing Instruments Pocket Compasses surveyors Chains
Squares Brass and Gunter Scaes Parallel Rules; Draw
ing Pens; Dvlders; Protractors; Bowdtch Navgaors
Hunts Coast Pilots Shipmaster's Asssantsi Seamaf's
shipping Papers, Seamans Journalist Ready Calculaora;
good assortment Of Charts Of all parts Of the world
Gangng Rods; Out Sticks, De- Together with large
sortnen Of IssrnuMRNrs In the Mathematical line,
Instruments Of every description repaired, or made
to order, in the ncatest manner.
oct sly .si .t,lt itt
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VIOpOftIOn : :
Ornamental Signs banners, Coat of. Arms, Flags &c
executed in superior manner at the Old Establishment
l0l Nassau street, between Fulton and Ann =
10 Country lherehdfasThe difficulty OF procuring In
the country handsome and attractive sign and the trouble
expense and Inconvenience of its transportation when OBJ.
tanned III The city, induces tie subscriber offer the notice
of merchants and others when visiting New York. his new
and beautiful Gold Carved Letters, which Of
In the same box with other goods uldreciions ar
SO that any one can put Them up either sign board
on the building ITSELF The cost OF these while dura
BILE and elegant than anything yet introduced Is about the
same as any ordinary gilt sign for instance the name Of
ZACHARY TAYLOR, E
being ID letters, II Of inch would cost but eOi0 cents
Their advantages obvious that already adop-
ted by many Of the first firms in the city and country anil
the subscriber will take pleasure in Glowing those who
manship the symmetry Of their design the convenience Of
their transportation and the facility with which lheyImay
be put up in any desired situation Parties residing at
distance have them safely favored by sending the name
OF the firm designating the particular letters wanted
octll--dly. JAMES ACKERMAN, l0l NassaI.st y
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER IN. ISL.
NEW LINE OF LIVERPOOL PACK ETs

NEW LINE OF LIVERPOOL PACKETS
MILL sail from New York the 2Gth and ffomLjyer.
w pool on the ilth Of each month
.3 FROM NEW YORK.
Ship SHERIDAN, Capt G. b. Cornish, 26I Jan
ship GARRlCK, Capt d. j. II. Trask 2Gth Feb
ship ROSCluS, Capt Ash Eldridse, 18th March,
SitP.SiDDONS, Edward H. Cobb, 10th April
From LIVERPOOL.
Ship GARRlCK, Capt d. j. H. Trask 1lth Dec 4
ship ROSClUS, Capt Asa Eldridge, 1th Jan.
sup SlDDONS, Capt. II. u. Cobb, llth Feb
snip SHERIDAN, Capt q II Cornish, 26th Jan
These ships all fihe first class upward Of 100 tons;
bui IN the city Of New York, with such improv ements
combine great speed with unusual comfort for passengers
Every care has been taken ia the arrangement Of their ar
commodaiions The price Of passage hence Is 49, for
which ample stores will be provided These ships are
commanded by experienced masters who will make every
exerton TO give general satisfaction.
Neither captains nor owners Of these shps will be
Eonsble Tor any letters parcels packages by them
unless regular bills OF lading are signed therefor.
For freight OF passage apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS, 50 South ST., New York, or to
BROWN, SIMPLIFY, d CO., Liverpool. n.
Letters by the packet ships will be charged twelve and
hail cents per single Sheet 60 cents per ounce, and news
papers one cent each H Tfl rFr-
EDWARD X. COLLINS respectfully requests Ehe pub.
lisers OF newspapers discontinue an advertisements not
~ their name o. their Liverpool packets Wiz The Roscius
Sidtlons Sheridan, and Garrick !t7lIlf III
TO prevent disappointment notice Is hereby given that
contracts for passage can only be made with them.
: ocill--dly' r. "a.
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HIN CONNOLLY, es
Cabinet, Canir, and Sofa Manufacturer and
Undertaken.
TNIIE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to return HIS sincere
thanks to his friends and the public generally FOR
the very liberal patronage which they have bestowed on
him. and would respectfully inform them that he has
on hand general assortment Of Cabinet Furniture which
he will sell veSy cheap for cash. approved paper lie is
constantly manufacturing all kinds Of Furniture OF the Ia.
test style and most approved PATTERN such as
Mahogany Dressing Bureaus
Spring. seat Sofas
Rocking and parlor Chairs
Carr, centre, and dining Tables
Wardrobes 4tf 3N5SfS7 NJ
=" Bedsteads &c " 9l 4tt eatg.
And in fact every thing usually found in cabinet ware
room.
UNDERTAKING.
lie is also prepared to attend funerals at the shortest no.
tce and on the most liberal terms; and he confident that
from his long experience in attending funerals TINT he will
give entire satisfaction TO those who may favor him will
their patronage JOHN tONNEIIy
oct 6mdAprilS' 7th street between II md I
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TO THE PUBLIC.

THE Subscribers would respectfully call the attention OF
the public to their stock Of CARRIAGES, Of their own
manufacture their establishment HE BALrlMoRR Coach
FAoroRy Frederick street door n0r baltimore street,
where they keep hand and will manufacture to order al
the shortest notice. Carriages of every description and In
style OF unequaed beauty Of construction and Of superior
workmanship. siS.. .DfHa
Old Carriages repaired at the shortest notice. or taken in
exchange.
Carriages sold on commission.
Two first four passenger Carriages, DOCTORS
close carriage both baltimore built the having
further for them, will sell at sacrifice II immediate
application be made.
ElQWl $685. T. S, IL A. V.PRYOR,
oct S-lyd' Frederick street, near Baltimore.
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BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS.
WINTHROP HOUSE,

CU1tN157f OF I7efSWUVI CHNU BUS7UN sly,
Directly opposite Bost0n Common.
Mr.. JOHN WRIGHT having relinqushed all connexion
Ill with the Winthrop House Il will Tor the future be
der the sole management Of the subscriber and the hos
is now opened Hotel for the travelling public well
as home for more permanent boardera.
The situation q the House, directly in front Of Boston
Common, It's spacious and airy rooms and all its internal
accommodations render unequailed by any public house
IN the city IN It's attractions for the traveller and for those
desriug more permanent lodgings. i aa5 l1e ~
Every convenience an 10 spartmenta table and atten
dance, VIII be Furnished at the house, wlch be had
any hotel In the city In It's attractions forhe traveller
os those ds De-, more per.nsnt lodEitgs
dance will be furnished al the house, which lie had
any hotel boarding house in the city and the sbsc riber
will devote himself the comfort Of all who may favor him
with their patronage.
Parties travelling with their families and with ladies'
will find the Winthrop House especially adapted 10 their
convenience. {yl 7sli Nv #Ct
The patronage Of hs travelling public and Of permanent
oct 8 " -3'"r WILLIAM II, SPooNER.
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Old Established Passn &c Once, 81 8 Pearl st
SAMuEL THOMSON & NEPHEW, Agen, for the 'Black

the Subscribers would respectfully inform their friends
and the public that they have added several splendid
ships their line Of packets between this port and Liver
pool which has been avoraby Known and extensively
rohised for period OF than thirty years.
hesitation In assuring those who may wish TO
gogemens for the passage Of their friends from England
Scotland Ireland thai they will find their ships inf rio
% none N point q eogilor and SAFETY,
tbs year, making delay and e consequent expense emf
grants nj the port 81 embarkaon impossible.
free passage per steamer from The yaroia Irish and
Scotch ports with breadsnis and hospital money paid may
be secured all at the lowest rates and when those settled
W refunded rs usual For further particulars apply
SAMUEL. THOMPSON a. NEPHEW 27b Pearl sf
Drafts on exchange payable sight also furnished
Tor any amount on H. e. Glyn CO.. Bankers London; O.
Grimshaw Co, Liverpool the National bank Of Ireland
National Bank o. Scotland, and Northern banking Compa
ny, Apply as above octIl-diy
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Blank Books and Stationery OF every de-
E5 scripti0n ss,.

: = =
STATIONER AND PRINTER,
1onne Budng cor Val and IIdfer streets, Ne,e York
1 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES +. NESBrrT takes leave
to state that having established Resident Agents England
and France he will be enabled 70 supply any every
iicle in his line at the lowest prices The object the
scrber ia not much TO do extended wholesale
supply merchants and others with articles they
may require in their business IN small quantities. at whole.
sale prices by which saving OF ut least % per viii be
made The following articles will be found In his present
extensive stock: III
Papers Cutlery, States, Sealing Wax Steel PENS Seals,
lnksands Copying Presses Sandises Waters Rod Tape,
Inks Pencil Cases Ivory Tablets Envelopes Gum Tickets
Blank Cards OF every variety. ' @
Together with every other article made either in England
or France and constituting part of n stalioners stock
Domestic Stationery, In quality and assortment
passed b ll-lyd'