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NO. 10.

taken TO tho manse. There is no longer
room for any dsubl. NJ. do Beligne is not
dead. His corpse is restored; his whole
body is found to move. They wrap him up.
Two hours are spent in bestowing upon
him their cares. At length he comes out
entirely from the horrible lethargy which
had continued his existence in the dark
grave. He, in return, now demands his
wife. She had ceased 10 liyel Death had
10, one prey escape him, only to seize upon
another. She was indeed deail Poor
Clemancel So young and so lovelyl So
ariless, aud SO oyerilowing with good
nessl
Another might, perhaps, describe these
sad scenes better than have done; but no
words can picture the despair of NJ. Bcligne.
Grief restored him all his faculties. Iie
would have resigned himself to death. he
would have regretted his escape from il,
had not the child, which they placed in his
arms, needed hm-his own child whom
he kissed for the first lime-what stronger
tie could bind him 10 lilel and what can
sever that tie, save death alone'
Washington telegraph., 1847-04-21

4 SINGULAR ExrLosroS.-A singular
occurrence took place in New York OF
"Wednesday evening week. The cores
pondcni Of the Philadelphia Inquirer says
A gentleman and his lady were walking
in the street. when they saw suddenly !
blaze Of fire that proceeded, as they though
out Of the ground. The lady's dress anC
undercluihes were fired in several places
aud her person considerably though nul
dangerously burnt.
Ten or dozen persons rushed 10 hcl
relief, and e,inguished the fire. She wa,
Immediately taken into house in faint,
ing condition, but resIora,iyes being applied
she recovered in n short time. When the
excitement was over, all were anxious Ia
find out the cause Of tho phenomenon
Lights were procured, and the spot where
tho combLslio took place carefully exam.
ined, but nothing but a dark spot about
two fee, large could be seen. A little Tar
lher on, however, quantity Of gunpowdcr
was discovered, and this gaze clew To
the mystery.
Some pcrson, while carrying some oi
that substance. hal undoubtedly split some
and the steel nails in the heel Of the gentle
mans boot coming in contact with tho
nagsione elected spark which igni,ed il,
and caused the combustion.
Washington telegraph., 1847-04-21

ORIGIN OF NEGRO SL,yERy.-Mr. Ban.
croft, ia the first volume Of bis history Of the
United States, gives an account oi the
early traffic OF Europeans in slaves. Ia
the middle ages the Nonelians purchased
white men, Christians and others. and solo
them to tho Saraeens IN Sicily and Spain
In England, the Anglo Saxon nobility sold
their servants as slaves to foreigners. The
Portuguese iirs, imported negro slaves from
Western Africa into Europe in ii42.-
Spain soon engaged in the traffic, and ne
gro slaves abounded in some places OF that
Kingdom. After America was discovered
the Indians Of Ilispaniola were imported
into Spain and made slaves. The Span
iafds visited the coast of Norh America
aud kidnapped thousand Of tho Indians
whom they transported into slavery in Eu,
rope aud the West Indies.
Columbu. himself enslayed 500 native
Americans, and sent them into Spain. that
they might be publicly sold at Seville,
The practice OF selling North American
Indians into foreign bondage continued ior
nearly two centuries. Negro slavery va.
first introduced into america by Spanish
shareholders, who emigraied with their ne
groes. A royal edict Of Spain authorized
negro slavery in America Ia 1903. King
Ferdinand himself sent from Seville 81
slaves 10 labor in the mines. In 1911
the direct traffic in slaves between Airicl
and llispanola was enjoined by a roya
ordinance. Las Casas, who had seen ,h,
Indians vanish away like dew before III,
cruelties q, the Spaniards, suggested ,h'
eIpedent iha, the negroes, who alone coult
endure severe tolls, might be still fur,he
employed. This was in 1918.
Sir John Hawkins was the first English
man that engaged in the slave trade. Il
1875 he transported n large cargo Of Airi
cans TO Hspaniola. In 1867 another e.
petition was prepared, and Queen Eliza
beth protected and shared in the traffic
In lj45 James Smith, Of Boston. and Thos
keyser imported large cargo from Africa
bu. tho representatives Of the people or
dercd the negroes 10 be restored 10 ihei
native country at the public charge. Il
1920 Dutch ship entered the Jamei
River. ard landed 20 negroes Tor sale
This is the epoch oi the introduction o
negro slavery 10 Virginia.
Washington telegraph., 1847-04-21
CAPITAL Ilrr.-The Boston Pathfinder

CAPITAL Ilir.-'rhe Boston Pathfinder
has this capital bit at legislative d dgniiy:
A rather laughable affair occurred few
weeks ago, in one of our principal hotels,
showing the peculiar regard which some
men have TO rank or title in Office. Seye
raj members Of the House Of Representa-.
tives were seated at the dining table.
(leeling rather dignifed we suppose when
one Of them said "Will the gentleman from
Andover peasc pass the butter this way"
Pretty soon another spoke, "Will the gen.
tlcman IRON Worcester please pass the sali
this way when one Of our city wags
taking the hint, turned round to the black
waiter, and says distinctly, "Wil the gen
tleman from Africa please pass tho bTcac
this way"
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A BGArriruL SESriNENr.-Thc lale
eminent Judge. Sir Allan Park, once said
at pubic letting in London;-
ave live in the mids, OF blessing. iill
we arc utterly inscnsible Of their greatness
and Of the source from whence they flow.
We speak Of our civilization, our arts, our
ireeoom, our laws, and forget entirely how
large share is due To Chrisiiapily. Blot
Christianity out Of The pages of mans his.
tory, and what would his laws have bcen--
what his civililatioal Christianity is
mixed up with our very being and our
daily lite: there ia NJ, q familiar oblset
around Us which does not wear a different
aspect, because the light of Christian love
is on ii-not law which dues not owe ils
truth and eenilcne.s to Chris,ianiiy-nol a
custom which cannot he traced, 10 all its
holy, heallhiul pan,, to the Gospel"
Washington telegraph., 1847-04-21

TRounbE IN BAvARl,.-.i'he King of
Bavaria has become so inistua'ed with a
Spanish dancing gill, named Lola Monies.
that on his de string 10 create her Countess
Won Siarenburg and endow her with son a
Of the Crown domains, his ministers bay,
resigned, The idea Of declaring the kim
mad, and calling bis Oldest son TO the thron.,
has been contemplated.
Washington telegraph., 1847-04-21

TnE LONGEST TRsfN.--A traveller
writes that on bis way east he passed tho
longest train Of cars on the Albany aud
Boston road that has ever crossed the track.
Il was composed Of l22 ears Of an average
length Of 80 feet each. making train Of
overs 700 looi--or near three quarters of
mile Iong--and all drawn By one powerful
engine.
Washington telegraph., 1847-04-21

in male or female, simplicity of name is as
desirable as simplicity Of manner and dress
is desirable.
Washington telegraph., 1847-04-21
THE ANGEL.wArcH, OR THE SISTERS,
ny CHARLES awAls,

ny NHAhit' H"H'''
daughter watched at midnight,
iier dying mothers bed
For five long nights she had not slept,
And many tears were she'd
vision like an angel came,
Which none but her might see;
"sleep, duicous child" the angel said,
.And will watch for thee"
swee, slumbef like blessing fell
Upon the daughters face;
The angel smiled, and touched her not,
Bu, gently took her place;
And oh, so full Of human love
Those plying eyes did shine,
The angelguest half mortal seemed
Tho sumberer half divine.
Like rays Of light the sleeper's locks
In warm looso eufls were thrown
Lake rays Of ligh, the angels hair
Seemed like the sleepers own,
A rose.llke shadow on the cheek,
Dissolying into PEARLS
A something in that angels lace
Seemed SISTER TO the gltl!
The maral aud immortal each
Rejecting each were seeni
Tho earthly and spiritual.
With DEATHS pale face between
O human love. whA strength like thnei
From thee those prayers arise
Which. entering iulo Paradise,
Draw angels from the skies
Tho dawn Iooke through the easement cold
A winlry dawn Of gloom,
Aud saddrf showed the eurtain'd bed,
The still aud sickly room;
>My daurhtefi-ah thou here, my child
Oh, haste, thee love, come nlgh,
That may see once more thy face,
Aud bless thee, ere die.
"lf ever were harsh 10 thee.
Forgive me now she eticdi
..t.od knows NY heart, loved thee most
When most seemed 10 chdei
Now bend aud kiss thy mothrf's lips,
Aud for her spirit pray
Ths angel klsssd her; aud her s"ul
Passed blls=iully away.
A sudden slafl.-Nhai dream, what sound,
The slunbsrng efl alaImsl
She wakrs-sr sees her mother dead
Within the angels arms
She wakes-shc springs with Wild embrace
Bd. nothing there appears
Except her nIoiheI's sweet dead face
hef own eonvulsisc tears
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FOR A FEW DAYS ONLYI
The (Hfncse Museum Exhibition

VIII open this Saturday evening. at O'Clock, at ODD
FELLOWS HALL, 9Th street.
THIS large and beautiful collection consists of Chinese
l. figures oil life size, several hundred Chinese paintings,
gncent embroidered articles elegant carvings ivory,
shell, wood and models of houses. stores pago-
das, and vessels splendid specimens OF acquered ware
porcelain vases lanterns, Ne, from the great Chinese
lately exhibited in Philadelphia, which is the only
collection of the kind in this country, and the most exen7
sive one in the words
At o'clock the Chinese who accompany the collection
will assume the dresses of the Emperor civil and military
mandarins of different ranks soldiers Judge, and other
officers of priests OF the OF Budha and Iaou
farmers BARRIERS coolies, &c representing the different
classes OF society in China, the ancient and popuou
nation in the world They will also exhibit the manner OF
smoking opium and the mode OF receiving and paying WIS.,
its in the Celestial Empire"
These representations win be given in the form of tab
eanx, large Chinese house, with appropriate
views in the back ground and the close, the Chinese
professor of music will sing song, and accompany upon
one OF his original Chinese instruments.
descriptive catalogue of the articles and representa-
tons, with miscellaneous remarks upon the government
history religions, arts, manners customs ana ioeigh
commerce Of China be obtained at the door
Admtance Is Children under twelve years OF
age, half price. ~
N b. After to-day Saturday, tire collection will be open
daily fiom 10 a. IN. till p and from al ~ p m
Tho representations by the Chinese will be exhibited twice
daily, viz at 4 and p. m. Dec
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Diseases OF tho Heart.

TT is remarkable but well authenticated fact that be-
of uncommon occurrence and that since that period
these distressing Affections have been gradually becoming
matter Of interesting speculation Medicine is found to be
OF very slight avail in any disease of the heart, and it may
have for treating affections of this delicate organ The
case which follows IS only sample Of many others which
which has fallen under the notice of Dr. CHRISTIE
New York, Oct. 90 1915.
My father, Asaph Magoun; IS years of age resident
the last three years with the called ater on
the Heart The complaint has been gradually increasing,
unable leave his bed and his weakness has been such
that he has been unable to assist himself in any
neghborhood Boston, and in other cities, was sought
their D Ssx h nnd after what
tina, medicine could be of no avail in his case, and that
arrived in New York. from three years voyage to the
East indies and from the painful news heard, my first
of my parent Seeing the advertisement Dr. Chrsties
gavanc articles, was induced from
ssefgK s %
starting for Pembroke to see my father. On my arrival
hopes Of his recovery suggesied trial of the BELT aud
Fluid and with difficulty persuaded his consent In less
perceptibe and the morning some symptoms Of re-
Turning strength evident. Il may prove tedious
s sf BELT ;fy and ' M ass Eir
tLuIl Tor the past three weeks he has almost entirely
recovered his health the disease be completely
arrested, and he is better every respect than he has
a. any period during the past three years have full be-
Lief III his perfect and permanent cure, and conf
BELT and MAGNETIC, FLUID Of Dr. cHRISTfE.
CHARLES II. MAGOUN,
First Mate of the ship Francis Whitney"
On the 18th day OF October thousand eight hundred
and forty-hve, appeared before me the within named
Charles H. Magoun, and made solemn oath that the above
is substantially true IN each and every particular
i, w. F. HAVEMEYER,
Mayor of the city of New York.
CAUTION
The great celebrity and of Dr. CHRISTIE'S gal
vanic articles has cansed them be counerfeed by
principed persons To guard the public against decep-
ton, there is but ONE AUTHORIZED AGE Mt appointed
in each city town. from whom alone the genuine articles
can be obtained. All sold elsewhere spurious and
worthless No pedars or travelling agents WILL any
All applications requesting further Information, regard
ing business with DR. Christie should be addressed to
ID. G. MOORHEAD, Agent-General for the U. s.,
No. ls2 Broadway, New York.
Only agent in Washington, ID. c.,
NJ. H. STEVENS No. !, Browns Hotel.
Dec. 2-ThM&Sif
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new spirit. connected with human Improvement, rs
abroad in the world
Everything in art and science to be bearing on
the interests and destines of man, And Christianity,
enlightened and godke, is marching on in triumph and
doing good
And is it at such time that Virginia proud and lofty
Virginia, is to faer and give back Will she alone, OF
of agriculture to be danged the heels of every other
great INTEREST," playing secondary and inferior part Is
this great interest to be dragged at the wheels Of party
faction instead OF asserting its rights and maintaining
chariot of its own, leading this glorious and renowned
old Commonwealth 10 prosperity and happiness, peace
and honor There is redeemng spirit in her people
which forbids it.
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WASHINGT CIR

STREET, IN TaE REAR OF coLEMAN's AND BRows's
BY r. d. MeiLHANY-Late of Virginio
NHlS spacious establishment ha wing been newly ratified
and furnished in all its departments is now omen 10
the puouc LOT their patronage and support is situated
at convenient distances from the Railroad Depo (nnol
Patent Office, and General Post Office Boarders visiters
nna asesrs VIII find pleasant and capacious rooms
y t'"'''e", uPoh moderate terms. Dec SGT
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NTESSRS HARPER 81 BROTHERS, of New York,
lVl will speedily publish the Biographical History Of Cor
grcss, containing memoirs of the members of the threh
Congress- with their autographs and occasional portraits
embracing the prominent events of their lives, and then
connexon with the political history OF the times, &c BY
Henry G.. Wheeler, esq
1t is the design of the above work to present series
biographical sketches of the members of the existing Con
gress Invested OF party bias, and drawn from authentic
thus embodying in succinct and attractive form
much of the contemporary history and political progress
the country The absence of any permanent and accfd
tied record of the actions and personal traits OF those Yho
have contributed the national has beene
subject of frequent regret and it this that m
above literary enterprise its origin From its extended
range of interest, it will be found work essential the
completeness OF every genteman's library
Dec. 3--d3t
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MISS HEANEY'S ACADEMY,
Capitol Hill. Washington,

(adjaccnt to the residence of Colonel Gardner)
INSTRUCTION is given by Miss Heaney, principal in
each department OF her school, the system mater
nal education OF daughters.
Assistants will be duly engaged as required but the chief
duties of tuition and the personal OF her pupils will
always belong to herself.
Permanent views direct her exeons, nstructress
this community promote limited and appropriate es.
ENLISTMENT for young ladies engaged in the useful and
modern pursuits of learning and accomplishments, mostly
esteemed by the simple regulations proper for their inn
provenen and welfare at home, precuding the school
forms and assoc ations found prejudcia to them
ing scholars, in healhul and pleasant residence,
(ear the south gate Of the Capito) all of her ability will
be done to realize the advantages desired.
Interests OF concern to parents may be learned more par
cuary by the kind attention of Mrs. General Maconb,
the Presidents square, and Mrs Robert Beae, near
the Capitol.
Young ladies finishing school studies may have tuition
three days per week. at convenient hours, particu
larry in the French Italian Spanish languages, music,
drawing and painting and once week in dancing
Board $25
Senior class. tuition, (ncuding exercises as desired in
the English and French languages, Nc., mathematics,
penmanship &c)l II
Junior class as above ~
Landscape and portrait drawing and painting from to Y
Music vocal and instrumental 10
Many testimonials may be submitted toparens
of Miss eaneys former engagements particularly IN her
academy in Boston and in Washington
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DARI.ORs and Rooms, handsomely furnished, are
i for rent to gentlemen Mas. TnoMPsoNs corner Of
+ aud Nth The house is but short walk rom
Wizards, Hands and Fuers Hotels, and the State and
Treasury Departments.
Dec. 4-d6t Intel
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ny A. ). FLEMING, At Alexandria, Va.

INTENSIVE SALE OF HOTEL FukNlTURE-f
r. virtue of two deeds Of trust executed by p O. Cauy
on for the purposes the said deeds mentioned will
old auction ON Wednesday, the 9th day oil Decembe
10 O'clock without regard the weather, all the furniture
which is nearly new, having been in use but about w
years !; and consists, in part, as follows;
2 extension dining tables pair half round do
side-tabes, 1 pier table, mahogany do.
sofas, ~ toilet tables
10 dozen chairs, 2 dozen rn-chairs
80 washstands, basins, and pitchers
80 superior feather beds
80 hedsteads and bedding
II carpets, 81 looking glasses
dozen silver table, dessert, and teaspoons
do knives and forks
Table cloths towels and napkins; China and crocker
ware two writing desks; bar fixtures; kitchen funitni
&c, &c NC
Terms liberal, and made known az sale
ROBERT J. SMITH,
Dec i-dts Trustee.
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Founders and Machinists, Alexandria Va
Office on Pennsylvania avenue few doors west O
Browns Hoel 49, :
Nov. N--Imd
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HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, All
IL 'AUCTION.-On Wednesday the 9th instant, at n
o'clock a. m. shall SELL the residence OF Major iei
street, between 18th and lith streets, an excellent ii
of furniture. / enumerate in part
: Mahogany black and white marble pier tables
Do arm rocking chairs, oomans
Do dining, breakfast, and other tables
Do wardrobe and bedstead
Rosewood velvctcovered parlor chairs and sofa
Cane and other chairs, maple beds,easts
Fine feather bed, bedding, and mattress
Brussels parlor step, and chamber carpets
Passage oil cloth
Hall, solar. and astral lamps
Andirons shovel and tongs, and tenders
Radiator and other stoves
Also, a good lot OF kitchen requisites
With many other articles which we deem unnecessary
enumerae.
Terms of sale All sums of and under $25, cash; over
$685. credit of and four MONTHS for satstach
rily endorsed bearing interest. A. GREEN,
Dee. Sd Auctioneer
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By n. GREEN, .4wcliOneer.

By A. GREEN, .asscsjOneer.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT |
street. between 18th and 18th streets, south sidc
o'clock, a. m, good lot OF furniture, VIZ;
Mahogany sofa, dressing bureau
Do bookcase and secretary
Do writing desk and bedseads
Maple cane seat, and other chairs
Wardrobes, washstand, and toilet sets
Androns, shovel and tongs
Brass and other tenders
Parlor, chamber, and step carpets
Cashrneret and other window curtains
China, glass; and crockery ware, among which are
white granite dinner and god-band china tea set
Manlel clock, &c.
Feather beds, bedding, and mattress
Solar, hall, astral, and mantel lamps
Scooped and other walters
Knives and forks NC.
Cooking aud radiator, &C..
With lot of kitchen utensils
Terms Of sale All sums OF and under 25 cash ;over|
$685. credit of sixty and ninety days. for notes satisiaco
A. GREEN, Auc,ioneer
p S.-The house is for rent; il is conveniently arranged
and in a handsome location.
fs;ne above sale postponed In consequence Of ts
Dec 3-st '''' - A. GREEN, Auotioneer
TRENCH LESSONS, at Ave dollars per month, will
l. be given by French lady, onappcation al the board
ng:house Of Mrs stetsons on south side of Penn
between Sd and A. Streets opposite Jackson Hall
Nov. 2s-3teod*
r OsT.--A plow-case, containing handsome album
ert B. Rust who exh biting it Tor rattle. He does not
remember exactly where he lett it, The owner would be
very thankful any person who knows anything OF il to
leave the Of Mr.. w Phillips and, il required
suitable reward will be piyen, Dec 2
MFRS. >. PARKER having permanently located her
Nl self between IL and Eth north side six door
of Colemans Hotel (p stars.) respectfully INVITES
strangers and others TO examine her assortment OF Fans
millinery which she has hand, and shall be
stantly receiving through the
Mrs r has also supplied herself with superior mania
maker for the accommodation of the ladies'.
Three four Dress-makers ,cancd Immediately None
need apply hut such fully experienced in the bust
ness. Dec 2-d6if
NOTICE tho aifiicted.--WATERMAN SWEET,
IN Natural Bone Setter, from New York, expects to be in
this city, his way the south west in the Of
q day two, and may be found for few days Cole
mans National Hotel All addresses left for him Cole
mans will be attended to with promptness.
Dec. 2-3*
DENTAL SURGERY
BY G.. III VAN PATTKN, M D.
Permanent office and residence door to Todd's Hat
Store. near Browns Hotel.
Dec ally
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Hv A. GREEN; .sncfioneer.

In A. GREEN, .SncfiOneer.
rROCERIES, LIQUOR, STORE-FlXTUkES, TOBAC|
VI Co CIGARS, Nc. AT AUCTlON.-On Tuesday 7h|
instant shall sell, at the grocery store OF Mr. Morrow
Apollo Hail. on Pennsylvania avenue, near 18th street all
10 O'clock, good lot of groceries, store-iixues, &c viz
Tea, coffee, loaf and brown sugar. starch
Winer-strained sperm OIL chocolate, mustard
Soap and spices, with general assortment Of oth
groceries.
Also a good lot of liquors, such
French brandy, Holland gin, old rye whskey
Wine of a superior quality, brown stout, vinegar &c
Crockery, glass, and stone ware, brooms, whisps &c
Also a fine lot of cigars and tobacco, such
1900 superior Cazadore cigars
5000 do La Norma do
1000 do Principe do
5000 do Regalia do
5000 do La Vuelta do
3halfboxes Redman's pound lump tobacco
2 do Boratt
do Aromatic, pounds do
boxes Cars to pound
s do in neat packages l6 pounds each, do
The above cigars and tobacco very fine, and cac
lated to please the taste of the most fastidious
Also the fixtures, viz Fairbanks patent platform
scales and several scales, set of labelled tea cad
dies large tin oil sugar, coffee, and feed bins stand
casks and a good radiator and Office stove.
Terms. All of and under $25, cash over S2J al
credit of sixty and ninety days. for notes satisfactorily
dorsed
A GREEN,
Dec. 3-3t Auctioneer
J- The above mentioned store is for rent Fortems ap
ply on the premises. A. GREEN,
Dec. s. Aucuoneet
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TIRENCH LESSONS, mt five dollars per month, will
be given by French lady, onappcaton al the board
house of Mrs Setsons, the south side of Penn
nue. between Sd and A. streets, opposite Jackson Hail.
Nov. 23-3teod*