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VALUABLE Farm for Sa1e--The subscriber win 0f6r
at public sale, " o'clock Tuesday, Zysa day
December next the premises. valuable Of land
containing 80 acres lying In the county of Fairfax in III.
State Virginia, about ven miles city, five
from Georgetown, adjoining the lands Of George Minor.
VIM Neson and Robert Danes eslrs. The land is good
well wateed. and eligbly located. with Gfy Of the
covered with heavy TIMBER i is stuated in most
desirable and healthy negbborood has IL convenient
dwelling house; ss from proximity the cities OF the
District and al Aexandria and its other advantages Dc
sirahe only farm or cnldvaton but as pleasant
and eligible place OF residence
Tesms One toarh of the purchase money TO oc pad IN
cash the halaace in three equal nstsmenfs, payable ~
one two, and years from saehe deferred psy'en,s
be by deed the property and oy me
bonds IN. or purchasers with approved secu-
rity For further particulars inquire nj ihc law Once o.
the, subscriber s, opposite west wing o. ths Liiy
lfals. EDW- SWANN.f
te r,. ,,. ,s,h is not fr sale will take place
,, :. 49,. = -, ar law Nov l9--cptawt29D
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Nj ing and Day School f5r young ladies' and 9Th
Washington cityTbe course OF instruction ia this
institution viii be thorough and extensive, and viii, as
heretofore be conducted by the Principal, with the aid Of
valuable and experienced teachers Vefy superior advan-
agcs offered the boarcrs acquiring practical
snosledge OF the French language, i thai OF the fam
iy The musical department Il under tue charge OF able
md accomplished professors Css- ~, ltaan and lain
Till be opened for i, not otherwise connected
With the - --.iS hu"ies n.y. taif
-~.Iool.
The charges for beard and nition IN al branches OF Eng
sh and Frcneh 500 FOR the scholastic year, payable
quarterly ia advance
For references and particulars catalogue, which can
DC obtained at the seminary.
sept 3o--cp2rn
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,rnn REvvARD--ELLEN ANN SiEWAhI
N ItWJ dark muiat,o gr rs years ODD about nys Ices
r inc hes high, with thick lips, decay ed black sssn' sn
n oIended the laws disappeared from the hocss o. nsr
about the 22d Of DC ober last fiity dc'sAn WIN 10
4, ,he District OF Columbia and ono hundrsd
dollars IL ''Se" ou' - " JOHN DEwDNEY,
| ~, a.oat Constable
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x.vv pu,v,Tg BOARDING HOUSE,

Corner Of l5tL sirccf and New foFk ereie 'edF HF'
STATE Department
AIRS BRYANT having taken and furnished this new
Vi building for the accommodation Of Ooafdetsi 'espe'
fniy soicits a share Of their patronage
Gentlemen with their wives, or WIN hmhief can al
he accommodated. Board without lodging can be hal
,lesi,s1 Oct. I5-law6w
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rurRxIsyfED HOUSE WATTED.-Wanted for
the nexr Congress, convenient and cosnios
ably dwelling house containing Al least -four good
bed rooms 80
ocalss between 2 and 18th streets, and very lar
from tss avenue preierred. -
Apply by po,e, addressed box 1s2, City Poet Office
Dec 2-3e
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The following is the vote in detail !:

For Mfr, Winthyop-Messrs.s Abbott John Quincy Ad-
ans Green Adams Ashmun Barringer, Barrow, Belcher.
Candy Chapman Ciingman, Coamer, Conger, Cranston,
Crisfeld Crowell. Crozer, Dickey Dixon Donpel Duer
Daniel Duncan, Gamet Duncan, Dunn, Eckert Edwards
Floumoy Freddy, Fulton, Gayle Gentry, Goggin, Gott
Gregory, GsnneH Hale, N. X. Hail. j. G. Hampton, Moses
Hampton, Haskell Henry, Hlliard, Holey F. B. Holmes,
Joseph n, IngersoI Irwin, Kellogg d. p King w. + Law
reuce Lincoln Mcivaine. Marsh Marvin Morehead Mul-
lin, Nelson, Mes Newail, Outlaw Pendleton Pollock Pres
ton, Putnam, Reynolds Julius Rockwell, John A. Rock
wei. Roman. Rose Root Rumsey John, Schenck shep-
herd, Sheriff. ingerland. Caleb B. Smith, Truman SIN
Stephens Andrew Stewart, Stohm, Sylvester Tailnadge
Thompson, Toombs Van Dyke, vinton, Warren White
Wilson.
For Mr. Boyd-Messrs. Atkinson, Bayly Eedinger
Black Bocock, c. Brown Burt. Chase r. l.. Clark How
ell Cobb, Cummins, Daniel Dickinson, Faran Featerson
Fries, French, Green. W. p. Hail. Hara son Harnanson
Harris Hill lnge, Charles J. Ingersol, verson, Jackson
kennon Lahm Sidney Lawrence, Lampkn, sfneiay, Nc
Clernand, Mckay, McLane, Mann, Miller Morris, Morse
Murphy, Petrie Peuit, Peyton, Phelps Rheu Rchaison
Rchey, Robinson Rockhi Sims Robert Smith, Stanton
For 1r. observation-disclosures. Bingham, Caihcart, Capp
franklin Clark, Collins, Edsal, Hammons, Henley Isaac
Peck, sawyer, Smart Starkweaiher, Charles e. Seuaf
Thnrston Wentworth Williams, Wiley Winiot
For Mr. McCiernand-Messrs. Bown, Brodhead, La
See, LETTER. Ligon Meade Simpson. James Thompson.
For Mr. Mchay-Messrs. Beale, w. X. w. Cobb G.. S.
Houston. A. Johnson, venabe.
For Mr. M1phy--Mr Birds.l.
For Mr. c. J. Tngusoli-Mr. w. G. Brown
For Mr Gaines-Mr. J. w. Jones
For Mr. j. n IngersoR--Mr. Levin.
For Mr.. Jenkins-Mr McCleIand.
For Mr. Hsdson--Mr. Pslirey.
For Mr.. Gayie-Mr T.. w TompkMs.
For Mr. Wifson-Messrs Tuck and Gidtngs.
E2ooSp RsLLor.
I'm, a.. R,I.
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The following the votes given for Speaker Of the
House OF Representatives Monday, December g. lss7
FIRST BALLOT.
On the first ballot the whole number OF votes given
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-11-11

s<uRnME GIeeu5 casks rstmals No II for sai1
- rs PRAoRS fAt.I.I.#
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- RESH Raisns and Lemons Just received II lat as
\ NJ r. RatsIhs. boxes fFe-i EeHaHS, aud for safe
Haas al 70 =, Monroe street.
hts PENN.
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FOR Al n

y IT valuable Housc and Lot iu Last Wheenss aH
centre street. lu the occupancy 81 NJ l. lt4f
e Its III be- said on ltofai 10th HfIre sud
of psY ment For particular. enquire OF ut John
-lsb Wcs, Liberty. OF l. Jscab E-q Wnrraue.
JOHN ENGt.f~H
N TIL bot Gt. ~
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\ LARGE assortment Of Aipacas yer, low STA f,Iu.
ses siiA buttons and dress fringe Of every variety
A fa.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-11-11

- IN plain aud fancy eoofs DRESSES a Iafze lark
Of French and English GInghams and prints III every
quality, Just opened al cat.
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stttfiC sptbgs dihereut sizes mauatscthfeiny \
49, RICHARDSON 4 60. seAtranted Superior.
- DICK ~ Market ~ar.
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JAS. u. veltf. b.. hI,IsfltLn- VAirtH e. Hf-
no eCtfI. Bt-SlTTEID 4 EUf. Na9fasa.. y ra1Hz7
Az and Cu.4itats.iuH Merchants ~ lsi iatrtt =
m t.lut.L. =
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-10-02

fend it. Also, Captain Dunn, Of the Sd Indi-
ana Regiment, and Lieut.. Peck, (now Captain, }
who, during the action in the mountain nobly
cheered and encouraged the men in defending
their position against such tremendous odds.
Also to Lieuts. Rose, Alexander and Moore, OF
my own immediate command, who, during
the whole engagement by their noble bravery
and GOODNESS. maintained the character OF
good and efficient officers.
And, in conclusion, / would say that the Of
fcers and men under every circumstance seem
ed to be actuated alone by desire to bear gal.
lantly aloft and save from any disgrace the
STARS AND STRIPES of our glorious Union.
Yours Respectfully,
JOHN OSBORN, Captain.
Co. C. I'd Reg't. Indiana Vols.
To Brig. Gen. LANE.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-10-02

THIRTIETH CoNGREss.-The N. Y Journal
of Commerce says: The election Of four Demo-
Gratis to ELL the vacancies in the Congressional
delegation from Maine, makes the total number
of Representatives elected to this date 2l2, viz:
lie Whigsand 100 Democrats. Sixteen mem
bers remain to be elected, viz in Ohio, l in
Michigan, 6 in Maryland, in Louisiana, and
in Mississippi Should these sixteen mem
bers be of the same politics as their predeces-
sors in the last Congress, the full House would
compromise lis Wings, (including Levin, Ma
tive, of Philadelphia, } and l l3 Democrats.
OF the 26 States which have already chosen
their delegations, IL have chosen majority o
Democrats, IL majority of Wings, and 3 arr
tied, the delegations being equally divided
Two Of the three remaining States will mos
probably elect majority of Democrats, Will,
the third (Maryland) may be tie, or possibly
may elect majority of Wings. When tn
election of President devolves upon the Hous
the votes are given by States; Arkansas AM
Delaware with their one member each havin
the same voice as New York and Pennsylvania
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-10-02

An IRON MAN-SNGULAR PETRIFAcTIoY.-
On Saturday last, gentleman brought into
Portsmouth, from the Bloom Furnace, Scioto
county, part of an iron man, found in the ore
bed The part we saw was the foot and part
of the leg. Having been converted into iron
by gradual process, the minutest divisions,
as between the toes, &c, were not visible; but
the general outline of the foot and ankle was
palpable. The spreading across the toes--the
general outline of the toes-the heel-ankle,
&c, were perfectly plain. We were told that
the head and arms were still more perfect
There could not be the least doubt of its having
been man. Nor is there much doubt of the
manner in which it came into this condition.
The body must originally have been petrified
in lime; but of this there remains now only
the outside incrustation, which will crumble
off. What was the man, is now iron. Bv
some natural process the iron must have grown
out of the lime, and here is a theme for geolo-
gists. How did this change take place? II
we are right, and the facts seem to leave nc
room for doubt, this iron man would afford one
of the most beautiful subjects for geological
| lecture. The iron ore in which it is found is
called the calcareous formation. The process.
of its formation would be an instructive study
Cincinnati ChrOn.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-10-02

REVOLUTIONARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Har-
rison, the father of William Henry, Gate Pres
ident,) was delegate to the Continental Con-
gress in l774-'5-'6. II was between him and
John Hancock that the amicable contention
took place respecting the Presidency Of the
Congress. Payton Randolph and Benjamin
Harrison were brothers-in-law, and upon the
decease of the former, who was first President
of Congress, il was the wish Of the Southern
members that Mr.. Harrison should be selected
to fill the chair vacated by the death of his rel
alive. He was fully informed of the various
sectional prejudices existing at that momen-
tous crisis, and exerted all his influence in ia
vor of his friendly rival John Hancock. He
reasoned with his colleagues upon the impor-
lance of conciliating the northern feeling, and
succeeded in obtaining for the Massachusetts,
member unanimous vote.
VAIN, in his Biography of IKE Signers of the
Declaration of Independence, says of Mr.. Han
cock:
"With modesty not unnatural to his years,
and consciousness Of the difficulty he mightex-
perience in filling station Of such high impor-
lance and responsibility, he hesitated to take
the seat. Mr.. Harrison was standing beside
him; and with the ready good humor that he
loved a joke, even in sthe Senate House, he
seized the modest candidate in his athletic
arms and placed him in the Presidential chair,
and then turning tosome Of the members around,
exclaimed: I'VE will show mother Britain how
little we care former by makinga Massachusetts,
man our President, whom she has excluded
from pardon by public proclamation Nd
tional Latelligencer.
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To Brig. Gen. LANE.

O-The Nav York Express, of Saturday
says:
Wall street, during the past week, has been
a scene of unu sual interest The steamers
news was of the most acceptable kind, partic-
ularly to all those who had RENTED bills OF
Prime, Ward, & Co., who were interested in
bills of their Endorsement. Previous to the re-
ceipt of this news il was not believed by any
one that the paper would be protected; but,
on the contrary, that it would all be returned
under protest. The result will shield large
class of buyers who had made remittances, and
who expected to be losers. The result of these
bills will have an important influence on the
bill market, and will prevent the remittence Of
nearly or quite half million Of dollars in ster-
ling. 1t is now stated with confidence, thai
the house referred to, have ample funds in En-
gland to meet all the bills that have gone for
ward, and that large surplus will ultimately
be received back from London. This state Of
things, while it will relieve the English credi
tor from any loss, will diminish the dividend:
to the American creditors, for is is not expec
ted that there are sufficient assets TO pay all
the indebtness of the house.
Several failures have taken place during the
past week, but with the exception of one
which was occasioned by the fall of Harlem
railroad, they have been of small magnitude
The failure of Bartlett has brought to light for
geries to large amount. Upwards ofS50, 00(
in notes, are floating in the streets, principal,
in the hands of individuals
| The money market is rather easier than i
has been. The offerings at banks are uncom
monty light. At some of the largest banks il
the street, the amount offered, on regular dis
count days, has been less than $4,000.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-10-02
THE FOURTH INDIANA REGIMENT.

We haye been kindly favored, says the Louis
yille Courier, by friend, with sight of let
ter from an officer in this regiment, dated Mouth
of Rio Grande, Sept. Sd. The whole regiment
had at that time arrived there on their way to
Vera Cruz. The following extract from the letter
shows that an unpleasant difficulty exists in the
regiment:
"There is at present considerable exciteme mt
in camp concerning the Muster Roll. 1t is re-
auiredthat when the soldier receives his pay he
affixes his name TO a muster Roll, which de-
clares that he volunteered for during the war;
without reference toone, five or any other num-
Der of years. This regiment declares and
swears it enters the service ON no such condi-
ton, and therefore will not subscribe to it. On
the other hand, the pay epartmentdeclares that
unless they do subscribe their names to sucn
muster roll they shall draw no pay. The answer
of the volunteers go to HI with your payr'
There are about one hundred and
fifty in this regiment unfit for duty
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-10-02

The WASHINGTON MONUMENT.-Since the
appointment of the Hon. Elisha Whittlesey,
of Ohio, as the general agent of the Washing
ton Monument Association, new interest in
its success has been manifested in the different
States in which agents have been appointed.
We earnestly hope that this great national
work, begun so many years ago, and which has
been suspended so long, may now, under new
auspices, progress rapidly to completion. The
design of the monument is full of grandeur
The Boston Atlas, in noticing it, says that il
embraces the idea of grand circular colonaded
building. $50 feet in diameter, and 100 feet
high; from which springs an obelisk shaft, 20
feet at the base, and 500 feet high, making a
total elevation of 600 feet.
This vast rotunda, forming the grand base OF
the monument is surrounded oy 30 columns
of massive proportions, being IL feet in diane
ter and As feet high, elevated upon lofty base
of stylobate, of 20 feet elevation and 300 feet
square, surmounted by an entablature 20 feet
high, and crowned by massive balustrade, Is
feet in height
In the centre of the monument is placed the
/ tomb of Washington, to receive his remains
should they be removed thither, the descent tc
which is by broad flight Of steps, lighted by
the same light which illumines his statue
When this monument shall be completed, il
will doubtless be the most imposing and mag
nificent structure of the kind erected in modern
times. The monument will be worthy of him
in whose honor it is to be "a ised The virtue.
of the most illustrious man that the world ha.
seen will be worthily commemorated BY the
most magnificent monument ever erected BY
grateful hearts and hands.-LouiSUiHe Jour-
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THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS.

The following extract from letter contain
ed in that most excellent paper, the New York
Commercial Advertiser, expresses the soundest
and most sensible views on the important sub
ject of the education of the young women, the
future mothers Of the Republic. We have al
ways thought that our system of female educa-
ton in this country was very deft ctive, in the
entire neglect of the physical exercise, devel-
opment and improvement of the pupils.
No one who has been abroad can fail to no.
tice the physical feebleness Of American wo-
men in the higher classes, in comparison with
the women of England or the continent. With
equal intellect, sprightliness and health in
childhood and early youth, and with more OF
beauty, at the very time when the health should
be most finn, the intellect brightest and beauty
in the ascendant, as he has seen it in otherlan1s
the observer remarks the American woman to
have failed. An intelligent physician said
the other day, that ''every fourth woman kept
her good health till she was forty; every four
hundredth woman her good looks" Without
insisting upon the truth of so broad an asser-
ton, the fact is universally admitted that Am
erlcan women, become prematurely old. AL
lowing all that is said about the influence Of
climate, diet, dress, early cares, &C., in pro-
ducing this, there is still much wanting-much
that is unsolved, in bringing about so univer-
sal and disastrous result. | believe this will
be found to be injudicious early education and
in this almost alone. The childhood of En-
glish and French women is spent in play
Their glrlhood in physical and mental exercise
combined, the former always taking the pre-
cedence, and always insisted upon, even if il
be to the entire neglect of the other.
The English girl spends more than one-hal
of her waking hours in physical amusements
that is, in amusements which tend to develop
and invigorate, and ripen the bodily powers
She rides, walks, drives, rows upon the water
runs, dances, play, swings, jumps the rope
throws the ball, hurls the quot, draws the bow
keeps up the shuttlecock, and all this without
having it forever impressed uponher mind thai
she Is thereby wasting her time. She doe:
this every day, until it becomes habit, which
she will follow up through life. Her frame
as necessary consequence, is larger, her mus
cular system better developed, her nervous sys
tenn in subordination to the physical, he
strength more enduring, and the whole tone o
her mind healthier.
She may not know as much at the age of sew
enteen as docs the American girl; as genera
thing she does not, but the growth of her intel
lect has been stimulated by no dollhouse cul
ture, and though maturity comes later, it will
last proportionably longer. Eight hours eacl
day of mental application, for girls between tn
ages of ten and nineteen years or ten hour
each day, as is required at the school of which
| have spoken with two hours for meals, on
for religious duties and the remainder for sleep
ing and physical exercise, are enough to breal
down the strongest constitution.
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The SCIENCE OF DUNNING.-"I say Jacques,
this dunning is easily reduced to science and
art. A bootmaker desired me to collect bill
of twenty dollars against clergyman. the Rev.
Mr.. Truesdell; you know him jacques A man
of talent-great talent, great virtue-particular
friend of mine! Went TO see him-couidn't pay.
Called the next day on his pretty wife-fne wo-
man, finest eye in New York, got on the tender
side of her-she promised to make the hus-
band pay; called the next day; wouldn't see
Inc. Well, went TO church early-like going
to church: Truesdell was to preach, got a seat
in the first pew, right straight in front of the
pulpit. Sat quiet through prayers, till Trues-
dell got up in the pulpit to preach; then didn't
leap forward and rest my elbows on the front
of the pew, and hold my chin up with both
hands, and didn't fix my eyes upon him. New.
er stirred them once-looked right straight into
the very middle of his forehead, like the mag
natizers do. Nopreaching that day. No preach
ing at all; tried to doit but kept my eye on him
and he did not know what he was driving at
Everybody said it was the shortes sermon they'd
ever heard. People went away went, ant
thanked him for such good sermon. Didn'
he look pale and red? but he answered as quiet
as lamb; then ! asked him''in whisper, what
time he would see me tomorrow. Nine o.
clock says he, and away went. Called this
morning, just as the clock was striking nine;
came to the door himself looked doleful
as though he was going to read the burial ser
vice. put the bill into his hand, he put the
money into mine, put his other on my shoulder
God bless you my son. says ne. 'Amenr CRIED
l. Great country this, fine preachers--fint
preachers"
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A NAMELEss ANGEL.-For upwards of a
year past, strange lady has been in the habit
of making periodical visit to the Tombs and
Aims House. for the purpose of hunting up, and
providing employment for the more unfortun-
ate women of these institutions. The Com
missioner informs us that she has accomplish
ed much good and it is singular fact, that he
has never yet been able to ascertain her name
She is middle-aged lady, evidently of good
family. We caught glimpse of her counter
ance this morning, and were deeply impressed
with its Christian-like loneliness.
N. Y. Express.
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RUMORS-ANOTHER BATTLE-CITY OF
MEXICO IN POSSESSION OF GENERAL
SCOTT-SANTA ANNA WOUNDED
Paroles KILLED-GREAT Loss IN KILL

hhLDA~o t<ooS IN AAlLL-
ED AND WOUNDED ON BOTH SIDES.
The following rumor of another great Battle
was received in our city this morning, through
Mr.. Burnett, citizen of this place, who came
passenger on the Northern Light. He says
the news was brought to New Orleans on last
Sa turday, 25th ult, at 5 o'clock, P. M, and
that he left the city about two hours after
wards. Mr.. B. had an extra-published in
New Orleans, giving the particulars of the bat
tie, but unfortunately it was taken from his
state-room, before the boat got to this CITY,
The next steamer up will bring us full &C
count Of this battle. The bombardment of the
city commenced On the 18th and continued for
three days; on the 28th the American Army
took possession of the Mexican Capitol. The
loss on the side Of the Americans is supposed
to be l4,00, that of the Mexicans four to one
or 5000. Santa Anna is said to be wounded
in the shoulder-Gen. Paroles killed.
Should the above rumor prove true, our
readers shall have the particulars, as soon as
possible after their receipt, in an Ertra.
Tri-weekly journal. (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1847-188?, 1847-10-02

NORTH CAROLINA GoLD.-Constant devel-
opments of the richness Of the mines of North
Carolina are occurring. We learn that the
Hon. E. Deberry had at Troy, week before
last, near lbs. of gold in pieces, five of which
weighed 81 lbs s o. 81 .dwt. The largest weigh
ed lb. IL or. This was all found lately neal
Island Creek, in Montgomery county, on the
lands of Mr.. Deberry and Duncan McRae.-
Last year, near the same place, the same per
son found several large pieces. Greensboro
! Pat.