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Through tickets NORFOLK Portsmouth,, Old Point
Comfort, &c., via. Richmond and Fort WalthalI.
Whole fare S5 30 OnlU.
NEW DAILY ExPHEss LINE
- - El R

Trough by Mnil Train from Washington, Via Alex
burg, Virginia. rg.ss sa
THE undersigned having made the necessary arrange
ments with the Steamboat and Railroad Companies be-
tween the above named places, prepared under
the name and style of ROGERS, DARRACOTT IL AL
Lem to receve every description of light goods and for
warn the same Gas above staed) reasonable terms
We trust, by giving personal attention to the bust
meet with encouragement and friends
hat nothing shall be wanting part to afford satsac
All light articles such parcels and packages, which
be consigned will be delivered Tree oil
age; and merchandise other articles, which may be
the freight train
J. w. ROGERS, Master Steamer Powhatan
B. F. iDARRACOTT, Train captain, r. +. IL P. r. r..
WILLIAM il. ALLEN, Depot agent, do
Richmond, Va, May l. IS37--Mny l-dr
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Notice to Mariners.


CoLLEcroR's OFFICE, Key West
June 26, 1877.
THE floating lights at Cary's Fort Reef and the North
l. west Pass Key West, will be Withdrawn from thei;
stations for repairs before the fourth day of July
and they will be replaced about the fifteenth day Of August
miles, marks the station of the northwest light.
s. II. MALLORY
July 22-lm Collector.
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- THE late residence of Mr. Annteld Prince street,
I'M in Alexandria The house brick, built of the best
materials handsomely finished and well-aanged for
fort and convenience; contains fifteen most OF them
large and airy and has wide hall through the centre
Ouhoses brick, also covered with metal consisting, in
range of wood and washoses, cisten above ground
bathing and two dressing rooms. On the oPposne
wing, fine greenhouse; and in the rear BRICK wosory
double house Tor servants. -
The oer-gardens extend from Patrick to Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive
Ii is considered by many, the handsoInest and most de-
sirable residence in the District
pication to - WIN. u NUII,
Sept. 25-n AT the treasury department
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DLACK Lace shawIs.-we have just received ~ black
ID lace shaws, assorted. prices.
April 2-3M D. CLAGETT % co.
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DRUFF,s Map OF the ",

IORUFF'S Map OF the Valley OF McxicO.-A and
ID map the valley of Mexico and the surround
ing mountains including map of the route between Vera
Cruz, Avaratlo, and Puebla drawn by j. Godsborough
B, is this day received for sale Satoners Hail. Penn
sylvania avenue doors of 18th street. Price IS
VIM. FISCHER
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CIRCULAR

To officers Of the United States army commanding at
Merioon ports IN the possession of The Unaed States
forces. FtHa f
0,HE President has directed modification of the duty
levied ON books imported into Mexican ports In the
session Of the forces OF the United States The duty
after viii be twenty per cent adj vaorem upon books Of all
kinds in lieu OF the present duty. The modified duty viii
be levied upon all books delivered the importers
their agents, after the receipt of this order.
w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary OF War.
WAR DEPARTMENT, July 81, I6l7.
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AND FOR SALE.-I2O acres OF land fronting ON

IL Rockville turnpike, within mile Of the George
corporation line, and north Of land of Mr. John
Green embracing several beautiful sites for building, well
wooded and watered 1t will be sold together, divided
to suit purchasers
Also Is acres on the road being the meeting
lot and which will be divided il necessary into two parts
Also 80 OF excellent land adjoining Tennaly Town,
and Immediately north Mrs. Sycss farm, well watered
The above lands convenient to the markets OF
the city and Geogetown and in order to close the salo OF
them they will be disposed of very reduced prices, and
accommodating Appy either to Richard Smith,
or to Charles j. Nourse. fct. 3-Iawtt
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r IVES of Montsisne, Raselais, Roohcfoucauld, Mo-
4 ere La Fonainc, Pascal, Fenelon, Vorsire, Kous
sean, Mirabeau, Madam de Sevigne, Madame Roland
Madame de Stael, and other eminent French writers.
Written by Mrs Shelley and others, volumes, bound
price 81 % F. TAYLOR
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ITO MERCHANTS, EDITORS. Nc. So-Mor.s,x
tween Richmond Virginia, and all principal cities
noh mud east as far as Wheeling, vignia Pittsburg,
The mail from the south reaches Richmond about
vciock a. M and the same mail is not distributed in New
Boston about O'Clock the succeeding morning
n he other hand the mails that leave Boston during the
p. M, two days afterwards 20 - ''D'-' -"
message autographed FROM Richmond at o'clock in
Boston in few minutes is contents may be attended to.
ana an answer returned to kchmond in time be put into
hsreS s s sG q ToR shR sf paYg Of day.
and New York pays asd w Sc gained
Richmond on the one hand, and Philadelphia, Baltimore
To enable merchants and others avail themselves of
This GAIN i has been arranged that messages from New
Richmond shall BE- iopwarded wiho aslppn sa
tors viii make arrangements with their correspondents in
the eastern cities for payment delivery If paid
be forwarded for the party without prepayment
The charges upon message not exceeding ten words,
From Richmond to Washington 80 cents
g. S.? $'!s !; &:
twenty, double these rates; and up hundred
wordsany that number being chargeable
Southern editors will perceive that by having the news
sy H T ona Ng III H! aS s mail f. RGn
they may gain from New York, and v,rttaNy
one from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington.
Eastern editors will likewise perceive that by having tho
southern eegaphed from Richmond they may gain
t,co three days, according their respective Local
tions iEn ft ss rl.t va
Iii the interest of the telegraph companies serve tho
public promptly and mparaly; and they wifi not hesi-
discharge from their service who fails in
that duty, upon satisfactory evidence Of his default.
AMOS KENDALL, Agent &c.
WASHINGTON, July 2S, ls47-n
p. S. Since the foregoing published in the Union,
learn that the New York and Boston company decline the
arrangement Messages from the south for Boston cannot
be sent. therefore, without prepayment in Richmond.
teft A, X. N
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10 Sc fruit Doyeys
5 pieces danask table diapers
rs colored linen and cotton table covers
IS cloth table and piano
Is Hough's patent skirts
Also a complete assortment of mourning goods, such
bombazines apacas, mousselne de aines bereges gng
HAMS lawns cacoes love wells and handkerchief, grapes,
&c, &c.to all of which invite particular attention,
determined to offer great inducements
June I2- p II. HOOE 81 co.
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wv Heatley; in vols.--tte second volume this day
ceved sale by F. TAYLOR, for circulation Ito sub
scribers only from the WaverY Circulating Library.
June IL
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NEW GOODS.-This day received
IN pieces rich black gros de Rhne for vesettes man.
ties, &c
20 pieces rich black silk laces and fringes
20 g rich dress silks, newest styles
80 French mlsins and lawns
Is handsome gnghams
10 " linen lustres
Is {" super undressed Irish linens
s super pillow-case sheeting
8 :" linen sheeting, (full widtL)
&c furniture dimity, (striped and plain)
so !" toweng, from Ia cents up
IS !" satin daInask table cloths
Is dozen So napkins
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Rewaref

II c. BENZ Smith be not with pen on the bot
tom tie box all sugar-coaed' pills counterfeit
Principal office I79 Greenwich street, large brick block
New loTk. Price 70 cents box.
Maui
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NJ FOR RENT, large and convenient hree-sory
Em brick house, with back building all in complete
EV da with marble manels, and large double lot with
palo,n s,, ted Capitol Hi adjoining the residence
A. Dowson near the north Capitol gate Inquire of
j. II. PEPPER,
April 29-3awtiiI ror he heIs
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DEN.7sL SURGERY,

DEVIL SURGERY
BY q IL. Van PATrEN,, M. d.
Permanent office and residence next door to Todds Hat
Store, near Browash o'eL
Dec 3l-ly
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UER SIR: am sost out Of your Indan vegetable sugar
coated pills. and lind them selling last that think you
had bcuer send two gross immediately. TLey give
general satisfaction that people least twenty
mes Tor them; and generally known am agent io
them, would be very sorry to get out
Yours respectfully
SAML. MOORE " co
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-27

There In France 20 600 900 acres Of available land
an the popuation IN round numbers ~ years ago,
$4,000 900. comprising 900 0oO famies OF these ~ 600
900 belong TO $500 900 iames each possessing landed
property
The Utiea Go-en. says; Tuesday night was the
coolest night oil the season Thermometers In this city
ranged iron 10 deg to ~ deg below zero al A. N,
Wednesday. At Whitehall. says the Chronicle, the
thermometer on Wednesday morning Indicated "a deg
below zero.
At Quebec on the i6.h inst the thermometer was at
10 deg below zero, and IN some situations "a deg
Dn,rrsaHrD-Ay young lady named Pauline Johnson
attending schooi al lie Roy Cenosee co yteIiously
disappeared on the morning Of the SIN inst Sac started
Tor school rs usual, since which time she has not been
seen she was Is years Of are, and Of prepo.serg 81
pearance.-.9nas.
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EccLEsIAsTrcAL TRIAL On the opening OF tie
court this morning, after the reading of the pro-
ceedngs of yesterday and other unimportsnt bus
ness being transacted the arguments of counsel in the
case were commenced by Hugh Davey Evans, Esq on
the part Of the church. contendng for tbs conviction OF
the Rev accused. on all the charges made against him
No decision will be made in tho today a. the srTu.
ments OF the counsel will most probably occupy the
whole of tho days session Bali Pafriot F,b o5
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CENTRAL AMERICA The Diarlo dc Ia Mariana
Havana paper, Of the IN inst, states that advices
had been received In that city from the sncien, capital
Central America, TO the 9Th OF January
the report that wal had been declared against Mexico,
by the Republic OF Guatemala twill be recolec,ed by
readers that the Indcodr of Vera Cruz about the
end Of December last, announced that hosties were
about beakng out between the two countries This is
entirely incorrect. The Goesfa OF Guatemala dated 18th
November, contains n manifesto issued by the Pres
dent, Gen Don Rafael Csuera, in which, after at
log the disorders which had taken plce san saliva
dor he states that the Republic Of Guatemala was
spected from without her confines whilst obedience 10
The law mail ed the conduct OF her citizens within That
the most rigid economy should be prsctsed IN the expon
OF the government and that every thing possible
should be done toward amelorating her position.
Merchants, uadesmen, 8griculturis,s &c, &C,
exhorted to pursue their peaceful occupations while
the administration would watch tho safety Of ell
The d faculties at San Salvador arising from the sxpul
sion Of the Bishop Don J. J. Vierey, IN July last AID
the prescribed Msespin who is refugee IN II on
durus, have been accommodated Tho government 10
king Steps TO appcase the anger OF his Holiness the
Pope Tor summary banishing the Bishop packet line
has been estab between Amberes and the colony OF
Santo Tomas, by order Of the Belgian government The
merchants OF Guatemala are exhored by tue Presiisnt
10 with the Belg ian Consul 10 facilitate commu
ncaons between those points. The government still
remains at Mansgua. Senior sandovss time as Dictator
toonexpros There had been explorations un.
der,akon by the French government the sthmus Of
Panama, with view TO connect the oceans There
seems to be some hope OF It's being effected within few
vear
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AFFAIRS IN ALBANY.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDIN0SL
Senate.

ALbANf. Fob. %, lstf.
The debate OF the morning upon the motion 70
discharge Me CO mmee of Giisvs1ces from the further
consideration Of the petition Smith BouEt.
ton and other psrdoned sn,sut convicts the rights
of citizens. and to refer the TO the Committee on
the Judiciary No question taken
The Senate then took up the bill appointing commits
siohers TO codfy the laws. The bill debated ct
length, but no conclusions arrived at
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NEW YORK AND NEW HAVEN RAuRoAD.-A
corps OF engineers, under Mr.. Anderson, formerly
connected with the Western Railroad in Massschusstts,
are now in the city, locating the route Of this important
road Its junction with the Hartford road will be In the
vicinity OF the railroad bridge east Of tho city East
Rock The track will follow up the canal from the BASIN
and probably directly the towing path
the ST. Johns block and Dwights building Haven
Palladium
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Assembly.

ALBANY, Feb 70. ls47.
The Canal Bill taken mp, and under consider
alton the whole day to the hour Of adjournment
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BRusssIs, Wedne sday, January 10, IS47 !
ndemniicat on fer io0es occayoaef by he tre.fs of
the Dar Of the reroiutoH Notice
The Minister vi Finance, don to his advertise;
ment publish ed under date of the Oh the
persons entitled 10 odemn fcstion sdudged according
to tue law OF May ls42 that the psyn of the said
indemDihca.ons which should begin in February Is47
at the bureau Of transfer the public scot In the
meni Of Finaoce at Brussels may be ao made by the
directors Of the treasury ut Antwerp, Uhelt, Biuges
Lege, Hssseit, or Namur.
In consequence, the provisional titles issued by the
commission OF liquidation, may, IRON and after the
dat, Of Eel riary Ist7 be deposed duly invested with
signatures OF the persons entitled for acquia and
tue requisite legslizston with the directors Of the
treasury above mentioned TO be exchanged
for the dehn,ive titles at three Per cents which
lie delivered In virtue OF the law VI December "a 1876
On this deposie a receipt shall be delivered for the
vsional titles presented Tor payment. which shouli be
reproduced afterwards in order TO obtain the def a,iy
titles
In the provided for by the fourth article Of the
royal decree o. December ~ 1916 that Is TO say when
IN consequence OF the decesse cesson the proprietor
OF the claims are no longer the designated in the
provisional titles the persons Interested likewise TO
deposits documents proving those facts and others
Justification ef their tights
The Of the claims 10 attachment or
opposition, can only DO mado vt Brussels and by the
Department oil Finance In the bureau Of transfer Of
public debt J. MALON.
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DISTRESSING OCcURRKNcK Mr.. J. X. Ackland
was found dead yesterday morning about day
light, in the yard Of Psrkers Hotel Mr.. A. retired at
posed made the fatal leap from the attic window Of his
hotel height Of fortyfve fifty feet from the ground
in u state OF sleep somnambusm. His body was
dresdfully mapged and bruised especially the lett
side, his arm wrist and shoulder being broken An In
quest held, and a verdict rendered in accordance
with the facts stated.-NerLeLk Reacan. Ell "a.
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LIFE INsuRANcE-CAPTAIN RATHBoSE We do
not recoect that we have, for the Ia st six months
uttered word about life insurance. sccordng to our
wont. But the omission has been from any change
OF opinen touching the importance Of the duty the
part Of those who cannot AFFORD to die rather because
death Of friend and the discontinue TO others which
followed thereupon leads US to suggestions
with more success hope than TO him who promised
that he would about H. And have smother inc en-
tive in the statement that Captain Rathbope who was
los. on his passage TO Liverpool few weeks anc O.
maintained insurance OF $1,000 upon his lfe-s sum
not very large. indeed but which. with little other
property, may do much for those who der sndsnt
nay sum which In ITSELF may keep the wolf from the
door, and enable two, with Gsnteel economy TO
live comfortsbly.-Phia. y. S. Gazette, Fek. az.
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Bel @ UNI CLAiMs.-The Off cial article, of which
the folio wing is u translation, has recently been
communicated to the Deparm OF State by the charge
d'affdirs Of the United States at Brussels:--
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
60 LOsT-On Wednesday 2ath inst a small white
No. English Terrier Slut; has yellow spot over one
A4eye; answers to the name off, Venus" Any rer-
sou III ming her to 81 Liberty street stairs will receive
the above reward fe26 gsr
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CENTRE MARKET AGAINST THE WORD
EdT REEEI EFT REEL

GJIf The subscriber wishes TO inform his friends
& the public in general hat he will offer for sale on
49, saturday next the nth Instant FIVE superior cattle
county, tonneetcut1two more raised BY Mr. aenedi-h
Norh Salem West Chester county has prom
by our best judges TO be the best that has bees offered
sale IN New York for some Also splendid
mutton and veal sold at stalls No II and Centre Market
by b. LAWRENCE
rs 3,syc
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MILITARY PosTs ON THE ROUTE TO OREGoN-It is al
ready known that five companies OF volunteers have
been ordered to be raised in Missouri to be employed in
establishing military stations the route to Oregon,
provided by an act of the last Congress We learn that
the government has determined establish two stations
military possible first to be located near Grand Island
where the road to California encounters Platte river and
the second at Fort Laramie The government has
already given orders in connection with this movement
The battalion will be accompanied by an officer of the
corps of engineers and assistant quarlermaster OF the
regular army whose duties will be such as belong TO
their respective departments and they to have every
aid and assistance from the commanding officer There
are to be regular details from the troops of the command
for the labor surveys and reconnossances necessary
such posts The commanding officer is be held respon-
sbe Tor the early completion of the works. and will urge
upon the troops that it is their duty first to build and
then to garrison them Two medical ofcers-one from
the volunteer, and the other from the regular armywIl
accompany the command All necessary equipage is 10
be furnished by the assistant quartermaste and he will
be provided with funds pay the troops their per diem
working parties, under the law. His duties are accu-
raely defined He is required TO disb,irse, ALSO such
moneys may be appropriated for the posts The lands
upon which these sites to be erected be pur-
chased from the Indians, and to be extensive as the
appropriation will procure Ordnance and ordnance stores
will be furnished for the forts by the proper commanding
officers The battalion of volunteers will move as soon
they cali be got ready for the service.
Isl. Louis Republican.
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Rv *. ". DYER .4ucifoneer.

fNHANCERY SALE.--By virtue of decree of the cir
" cult OF the District of Columbia for the county
Washington, sitting Of ehaneey, made in the
cause OF Easter, Bro IL CO. VIM Ward al, shall
otter at auction in front OF the premises the 18th day
June instant at O'Clock, p m, all the half part OF
lot No H. IN square A. OF the city OF ashngton with the
improvements, including thcestory brick dwelling This
properly fronts @ feet the north side of Missouri street.
opposite the MALL and extends back III feet inches to
alley q feet wide and opening into Al street. and is well
worthy OF attention
The Of sale One fifth Of the purchase money to
be paid in hand and the residue in on equal successive
haliyearly payments, with interest from the day sale,
be secured by approved bonds and full pay
ment of the purchase and interest," and the sale
being ratified and confirmed by the court will execute
the purchaser his or her heirs and assigns, his, her.
their valid and sufficient deed in fee of the
with all the ttle estate, claim and demand therein,
in equity OF the parties 10 the said cause If the
of sale shall not be complied with in three days. reserve
the right resell the premises at auction for cash.
any of credit the risk and of the purchaser
in default, after less Than three days advertisement
any newspaper published in the city of Washington
The creditors of William G. Orme deceased, warn
cd exhibit their claims with the vouchers thereof the
above cause, before the third Monday in October
next. CLEMENT cox, Trustee
June 4-eodNds II. w. DYER, Auctioneer.
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Old Point Comfort Hotel, Virginia.

THIS splendid blslmen, from povements,
unsurpassed in the comfort and of It's
daons by any in the Unon will be opened for the recep-
ton of vsiters the LIST day of June. Situated on the
Chesapeake bay, in full view Of the ocean, healthy
any spot in the world and lying directly the great mail
route between the north and the SOUTH offers resting
place every nducement the traveller either search OF
health or pleasure with climate in early summer famed
for its refreshing breezes, be described more
delightful or heahyas the experience of all persons
living acquainted here will pove-than that enjoyed by
all in the latter part of August and the entire fall months
This, with the great facility of reaching herebeing distant
only few hours from of our large cities, with daily
mails both north and SOUTH and from eight twelve fine
amboats passing daily in every dreconniake it most
desirable location families and of business, WELL
disease drives away from their homes.
The bai-houses have been greatly enlarged and inn
proved fitted with hot baths, shower baths and private
baths and still afording ample for the expert
swimmer There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing.
The table viii be supplied with all the luxuries of the
and surrounding markets; the ceur and bar with the
best wines and liquors to be procured The orthe most
magnificent public work in the counyofers military pa
ades and the loveest walks; the bay, the finest fishing
and sailing, while for others there billiards. ten-pns
music, and dancing, with obligng and efficient agents in
each department We shall every exertion to make
Old Point in all respects the desirable waterngpace
in the county.
JAMES S. FRENCH.
May 20-lawcp Nat Intell