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Baltimore Patriot Office,

u ~ TUESDAY, August, 10, p. m.
FLouR--There is a good inquiry for new -four
but the supply is very small. We noted sales yes
terday morning of4oO bbls., fresh ground from new
wheat, at S. s74, and subsequently 800 do more a,
SEA- sale of 800 bbs susquehanna was made at
S5.624. There was sale this morning Of 200 bbls
fresh ground Howard street from new wheat at So,
which price holders generally contend for; small sales
also of fresh old -four at S577; it is dull, however
at this price. A small sale Of Pennsylvania rye -four
at Sd.371 462a. City Mills is held at S6a6.cs.
GRAIN-The receipts of all kinds of Grain are
comparatively light. There were sales yesterday to
n considerabl- extent of good t@prime red wheat
(new) at ll5al25 cts, and of white do at la5a l 80
cts, showing advance Of about 10 Cts, per bushtI
since Saturday. A sale this mo ming of 1900 bush.
old Pa. red from store 1873 cts, and sales also Of
cool to prime Maryland new eds al l5a &c cents
There is fair demand for milling purposes. In
Corn there is nothing doing White aud yellow is
nomnally worth 6sa roc; oats 35a3sc.. rye 6sa70c
BEEF CArrLE-There were offered at the scales
on Monday 900 head Of beeves all Of which were
sod at prices ranging from 50 40 to 50 so per 100
lbs. on the hoof, being equal to 81 s0aS6 rs nett
and averaging about So s5 per 100 lbs. gross. The
above prices show slightinprovement. There is a
fair demand
Hoss.--suPply moderate, demand fair, with sales
at So 25as6 so per 100 lis.
Pnovis1oSs,--We have no change TO note in
prices There is fair demand for PORK, but The
sales are limited We quote Mess at Sl6aSl6 so,
and Prime Sl3asl425. A small sale of prime at
Sl4 cash. Mess Beef sl4aSl5, and No. Sl3a
sl3 SO; Prime $lOaSl0 SO. A moderate demand
for Bacon; Shoulders 73a7scts to and Sic, as to
quality. Sides 94aal, o. and l0c Lard in good
demand and l0t refused for considerable quantity
in kegs. We quote kegs l03alO2 and bbls. 9a95c.
Whisky is selling at 25a26c per gallon in hhds
anl 'bbls.
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK
BOARD.
TUESDAY, August lO.-S30O Baltimore 6's 1890,
1913.
5000 do 6's, 1890, l0la
a 8 shares Bank Of Baltimore, ssa
25 do Mechanics Bank, 1874
United States 6's 1867 closed at LOT asked, LOG
bid.
Maryland 6's at 500 asked, sol bid. Baltimore
6's Of 1890 at 1918 asked, 1919 bid. Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad shares 47s asked, 46i bid.
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For the National WHICH,

Mr.. Editor: am really astonished at the
gulhbiity OF the +" Baltimore Sun" in admit
ting the silly and absurd letters Of (" x" into
its columns daily. Does that paper calculate
on the ignorance Of its readers or does it sup
pose that there are no persons here who have
better opportunity Of l,arning the true state
Of things in Mexico, than its saurkraut CORE
spondent2 The gist Of the mailer Is, that the
whole game is carried on Tor The purpose Of
stock jobbing, and Of specializing upon the six
per cent. Government securities. Ikno,o, sir,
that the President Of the United States, and his
Private Secretary, expressed, last Tuesday,
fears for General SCOTS safety, under circum,
stances which leave no doubt Of their sincerity.
cannot detail all they said at the time, on the
subject; but what il was may be gathered from
placing no credit on KS rhapsodies They
would not have talked SO. if something were
not in il. ARIEL.
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A. M. Il 0 F F A R,
SURGEON DENTIST,

IL Penn Avenue, east side. A. M. H. performs
all operations in the line Of his profe sion, such al
plugging cleaning and inserting artificial teeth, from
one TO full set--aso full sets made with artificia
gums. Having had great experiences in his line Of
business for many yeats in the city of Philadelphia
he pledges himself tina, he shall not be surpassed fol
beauty or durability, and having very great facie,
for such work. it will be done much lower than eve
done in this city.
From four 10 five o'clock each day devoied to thu
attention Of chdrens teeth, to regulate their prope
positions, for which there will be charge for ad
vice, but only for actual operation.
aug 2-tf
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WAVERLY HOUSE.

HNHE Subscriber would inform his friends and
Il the public generally, that he has opened q
RESTA IRA Mt and HOTEL Of the above name
on Sixth street, few doors south Of Penn. Avenue
where he will be happy to entertain THIN in man
ner that he hopes will be satisfactory. His BAR
win be furnished with liquors Of the best and most
approved brands, and the Eating Der artment will
always contain every delicacy in season. He hopes
to receive PARTON OF the patronage Of his friends
while he enlesvors to cater for the public tasie.
aug 4--tf l.. II. BEVAN,
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WASHINGTON, August IL, l847.


THE QUESTION OF PEAcE.-We reproduce
the following letter OF The Editors of the Span,
sh paper in New Orleans for the purpose o
illustrating the question: of peace. The opin
ions of La Patria have been so far sustained
II remains TO see whether the Mexicans ca,
eper be forced into a peace even by the occupa
ton OF the Capital.
New ORLEANS, July l7lh, l647.
Editor Of the COURIER:
Sir We see that one of your correspond
ents at Vera Cruz, from Capt Duperu''s com.
pany, offers bel of 500 against rs. that The
Mexican Government will make a treaty fol
peace before the 9th Of Angus, next. .,@
We are willing to take up the bet, and will
deposit our SIS as soon as any person will
deposit the 500 into the hands Of appropriate
individuals. We consequently bet that the
Mexican Government aeiu not conclude peace
Dith the Government Of tie United States on 0,
before Tive 9Th Of August, nor that the war will
be terminated unless the Mexicans are forced
to it by being conquered at the Capital by
Gen. Scott. @s,
If you are authorized TO receive the bet, we
are ready 10 do as we promise. n.s.. ;.
Very respectfully your ob't. servants,
ALEMAN s, GOMEZ, ..
E.rra Editors OF La Patria
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The Fincastle Democrat mentions an ARRAY
which occurred at Blacksburg, Montgomery
county, on the 24tb ultimo between some mem
bers Of a circus company, and citizens of Mont.
gomery, in which one of the showmen woun-
ded young man, it is feared MORALLY. The
only provocaijon is said 10 have been, that the
young man kicked dog belonging to the cir.
Gus which was annoying him.
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TRUE HONOR.

The following account OF an incident which
occurred at Paris. some years ago, is Interest,"
ing. In France, it is well known that, among
" men Of honor" the principle is established,
that nothing but death can expale blow, and
but very few men have manifested moral cour-
age sufficient TO break through the absurd and
sangunary system
" Captain Douglass, a gallant Scotch officer.
playing at lrick track with very intimate
friend. in coffee house in Paris, amidst IA
circle of French officers who were looking on,
some dispute arose about the cast of the dice
upon which Douglass said, in gay, thought
less manner, oh, what story = There was
an instant murmur among the by-standers /;
and his antagonist feeling the afiront as il the
lie had been given him, in the violence Of his
passion, snalched up the tables and hit Dou
glass blow on the head, The moment he
had done it, the idea Of his imprudence, and
its probable consequences 10 himself and his
friend, rushed upon his mind he satslupifed
with shame and remorse, his eyes riveled on
the ground, regardless Of what the others re-
sentiment might prompt him to act
Douglass, after a short pause, turned around
10 the spectators "You think, j" said he, That
| am ready TO cut the throat of that unfortunate
young man; but know al this moment, he
feels anguish thousand times more keen than
any sword could inhict. will embrace him
lhus-and try to reconcile him 10 himself but
l will cut the throat Of that man among you
who shall dare To breathe a syllable against my
honor" 'a IT, s-"
bravo! Bravo!" cried an old Chevalier de
ST. Louis, who stood Immediately behind him.
The sentiment OF France overcame its habit !;
and "Bravo! Bravop' echoed from every
corner of the room. Every heart felt the mag
nanimity Of Douglass nor is there man of
principle that reads this anecdoe, that will not
readily allow that it requires infinitely less
courage to fght-than not TO fight duel"
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FLATTERY.-Soon after DR.. Johnson issued
his celebrated Rasselas." a literary society Of
ladies' appointed some of their number 4 com
mlt,ee to wait on him and express their appro
balion Of his work. They accordingly waited
on him, and one Of their number addressed
him in long speech Of fulsome praise. He
calmly sat waiting the conclusion OF the speech
and then, turning to the committee, expressed
his acknowledgment by saying "Fiddle-de
dee, my dears!" -
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Second Mississippi Regiment Reuben
Davis has formally resigned the command of
this gallant regiment. Ill health and the cor
dition of his private affairs have compelled
him to this course. II is confidently asserted
by Z" those who know" that Captain Charles
Clark will be elected TO fill The vacancy.
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Mr.. EpIToR: Allow me 10 call the atlen
ton Of the public through your widely circu.
lated journal to Clements Boarding House, on
south side Indiana avenue between 81 and A
streets. 1t is in The spacious building lately
occupied by the I'd Auditor Of the Treasury
Mr.. McCalIa. For position, heallhtulness,
comfort and elegance, it is one of The most
desirable stopping places in the city !.
am an old conner aud goer to and from
Washington, and speak advisedly. As hos
less, Mrs. c. is universally esteemed, and Mr.
c. is HOST in himself. IL this should fall I'M
der the eye Of any visiler to this city and he
should be induced 10 make Clements his abode
while here, my word for it he will sustain my
testimony in favor Of this excellent house.
Yours respectfully,
s..y " AN OLD TRAVELLER.
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Indiana Our readers, says the Louisville
Journal Of the 9th instant, will see from the
following letter that there is no doubt of the
election of Judge Embree, the Wing candidate
for Congress, over Robert Dale Owen
EcasriHe Journal Office, August q.
Gcntlcmcn--I give you below the result OF
our Congressional election in all the counties
but Que. (Dubois) which will probably give
OweN 50 majority, in the first district Of Ind.
ana. They are not official bur believe they
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az Com. John II. Auick arrived in this city a
few days ago from his service in the Gulf of Mexico
The active and intrepid conduct Of this gallant Off
in the trying scenes at the attack on Vera Cruz
has added much to his well-earned reputation. MAT.
Integenccr
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We learn by letter from Lynchburg, SAYS
the Richmond Wing of the 10Th instant, thai
John Whitehead, Esq. was on Friday las,
elected Teller, and George w. Turner, Book.
keeper, IN the Branch Bank Of Virginia, in tha,
town, to supply the vacancies occasioned BY
the removal from their Offices of William B
Averett and James B Green.
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IMPRoMPTU.
On seeing pointing Of Park Fountain, W r.,
executed by g. L. Ciough, artist, AUBURN.
By ELLEN.

Bright fountain, cannot refrain,
To bind thee in my mnsing strain;
And pour the fitness of my heart ~,
Where sparkling waters smiling start
Out from thy'clear transparent fold,
With sunset tints like shining gold;
Though but canvass fading sheet,
Thou'rt Nature perfect and complete.
sit with fond enraptured eye,
Spell-bound in shades that round thee lie
With velvet grass beneath my feet,
And flowers strown with silk unique,
Till gently from my dripping hair
i brush the cold spray gathering there
lovely charn-blest be the hand
That light and shade can thus command
Rich fountain, let my spirit ring
Fond welcome to the wealth you bring
From crystal stores, and perfumed air,
And flowing music everywhere
Within thy realm, till every cord
Linked to the soul is sweetly stirred,
And fondly vibrates round its shrine,
The painters art-diyine, divine. =.
Pure fount, the cadence Of thy tone
Steals softly through rainbow zone, .
Diffusing round a witching spell as
Each being who delights to tell
Kind thoughts beside thy sacred spot
Perchanee, to never be forgot, +.
And oh what joy must thrill his heart, Off,.
= Who nature thus preserves by Art. H.
AUBuRN August A IS47 .- .'..
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Railroad Letting. We learn from the Wells
vile Patriot that the Pitsburg and Cleveland
Railroad Company have let IS sections of |
mile each, commencing at Wesvile and run
ming westward on The location, at $50 200 be
low the Engineers estimate.
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nTI. o. r. M.-The officers and members Of
Powha,an Tribe, No. l, Independent order Of Red
Men are requested to meet at their hall Franklin n.
gine House) on l4th street, this "Wednesday eve.
ming, at o'clock, as business Of importance which
requires their attendance will be laid before the Tribe
g. A. CLARKE,
July ll--lt Sachem.
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Government stocks nre falling in New York.

We are grntifed, says the Baltimore American
10 learn that Mr.. Robert L. Hast of the late Bal.
tmore Battalion, has been appointed Second Lieut.,
of the Cd Regiment of the U. S. Dragons, from
July 81, lS47.
DR.. Robert T. Spence, of Maryland, has been ap-
pointed Assistant Surgeon of the oh Regiment u,
s. Infantry, from July 90, ls47.
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Knight Of G,cyane. Reader, do you wish
to enjoy good tale, a rich and ceaselessly in.
teres,ing story7 Go to Brooke s. Shillington's
and buy the Knight Of Gwynne. It's Charley
Lever all over-Charles O'Malley in another
sphere Of life. Oh, but il is a geml
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New YoRK. August 6 p M.-The Flour
market continues very inactive to day, and the
quotations are rather heavy. Genessee Flour
is held at ST. The entire sales TO day do moi
exceed 5000 barrels, pnncipally Western brands
at>$5 rs a IS S7a. %..'
There has been good demand for Wheat,
and the article is firm with tendency 10 adj.
vance. The sales Of The day, however, amount
10 only about 10, 1000 bushels, principally prime
reds, at l2O 1913 cents per bushel
The price OF corn is improving with the de.
mand, and about ~, 600 bushels mixed sold 10
day al 50 a 70 cents per bushel. @-..
The cotton market is very frm-the sales TO
day amount to about 5000 bales al full prices.
Baltimore american. ''.
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A destructive fire occurred in New Orleans
on the I'd instant. Property to the amount Of
5000, in the suburbs, was destroyed.
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7 Ell E G R APP h G,

RICHMOND, August IL. 10 M.
The Southern Mail has failed beyond Mont
gomery. No additional election news from
North Carolina.
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A Fine Thoughf.-A correspondent, of the

A Fine ThougM.-A correspondent, Of the
Harbnger thus finely expresses a fine idea:
"There is nothing that delight in more than
to float upon the rocking sea waves, and listen
whilst the ocean sings the deep quiet OF its bass
into my SOUL have ever felt that mans great.
est thoughts and noblest purposes come to hin,
by the seaside. What an audience chamber
does man stand in, when by night, he watches
upon the shore of the voiceful sea, the Upper
Deep. crowded with shoals Of stars, utter with
tongue of awful silence, the mystery Of lie
within his ear"
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The new Battalion for chas,ising the Indians
Of the Plains was rapidly increasing at las,
dates. They talk Of Capt. ST. vrain as its chief
officer. It. Chouieau who served under Capt.
Weightman Of this city is raising an artillery
company.
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TO HOUSE BUILDERS AND
CARPENTERS.

AM now aud shall at all times be prepared to
Il cover Roofs of Houses at reduced prices, with
Loaded Tin, French Zinc, or Galvanized Iron.
Samples o. which may be seen at my store.
have also, constantly on hand, good assert.
ment OF buildiHg materials, cheap for cash.
NC. WOODWARD,
Penn. Avenue, between 10Th and ! lth streets
aug ll--G
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PEKIN
TEA COM PANY

IS g. II Fulton Street, .NeD York.
-" The Tea mentioned in this Catalogue, are
done up in quarter pound half pound and one pound
packages--the first or inside wrapper is lead the
second wrapper is water proof paper, and the third
or outside wrapper is Of Chinese rice paper. The
Company sell none but good teas, done up in this
superior all Of them grown in the lux
urous districts in China. Country dealers may
select small quantity Of each kind they like,
and have them parked in one chest. These teas also
come in five pound Chinese packages, called qua,-
toons, very convenient fancful and portable
shape
Persons in any part of the United States or
Canada, order any Of the teas in this Catalogue
by letter, in quantities to suit their wishes We
pack them in Chinese boxes and deliver them TO
the Forwarding Merchant Tree from charge for pack
ing in carriage. The money should always accom-
pany the order. t.t.
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A vote was taken on the steamboat Della
ware, on the % instant, in Lake Poncharlran,
for the Presidency, and old Zach was unani-
mously elected ...
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UT The Grand Lodge |, o o. F. has elected Mr..
John sessford, Of Washington Lodge, representative
to the Grand Lodge of the United s ates, to supply
the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. Boards
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i ING MUSICAL LlBRARY.-MRs, Gan.
REr AsDEasos intends opening the above named
Musical Library as SOON as sufficient number Of
subscribers shall have been obtained to justify the
carrying lhs came into effect II has been approved
by many, as it will afford All opportunity to the 10.
vers Of music of awaiting themselves Of whit music
they may want, for its use only. at a small expense
The Library will be furnished with The standard and
new mu.ic comprising opsia music, songs duets
values, SC.
For terms, apply at my Music and Stationery
S.ere, where the Library will be established
Penn avenue between ! th and i2lh SITS.
august 5--uaw4w-
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MIR. CRUTCHErT's LANTERN.

The great pole, which is 10 sustain the gas
lantern one hundred feet above the dome of
the Capitol, is 10 be sent up 10 lis place one
day this week. We fear the consequences to
the dome, and to all concerned. The idea of
Mr. Crutcheu is certainly grand one; bur.
SO was that Of Archimides, when he said he
could move the globe with the power of the
lever Archimides had no resting place for his
fulcrum, and Mr.. CruIchett is even worse of
for he is going to erect his lantern-supporter
upon base not only incapable of sustaining
Il, but OF being made 10 sustain il, in our view
OF the subject
The ribs Of the dome, into which the iron
rods forming the step for the foot of the pole
are inserted, are four by twelve inch tim,
bers, and, originally, placed at such dis
lance as only 10 sustain the copper roofing.
There is. nothing 10 prevent the weight oil
the pole and the lantern from dragging the
timbers inwardly, even if there should be
no vibration of the structure above But il is
not denied that there will be vibration. What
will be the effect of The least vibration Surely
the loosening and dislodgment Of the plasering
Of the dome-if nothing more. But there will
be more. The loosening Of the copper roofing
will follow, and if these things ensue, we see
nothing to hinder the displacement of the dome
and the falling in Of the whole structure.
But, says the engineer, the stay rods Of iron
from the top and the middle of The pole will be
inserted into the coping of the stone dome, and
they will prevent the vibration to such an ex-
tent as not to produce the evils pointed out
We dissent from this view of the subject and
hold that the least vibration, no matter how
light, will send down the plaslering Of the dome
and open The copper roofing. II this should be
the case the iron stays will have no effect what
ever in preventing the catastrophe which we
think must follow ,.. 5..@.s
However, admitting that none ofthese things
can take place, we are by no means satisfied
that the iron stays are sufficient to prevent the
structure being blown over in high gale, or a
wind storm. The iron stays will be of great
length, and cannot be OF sufficient thickness
" duoiu d RESISTANCE on the leeWaTu size OF the
pole equal TO the traclile force iron, the winds
wind. Unless this be the case, the displace-
ment Of the coping of the stone dome must in.
eyaby follow, and over will go the whole
structure--dome and ALL
Such are our views Of this thing, but we do
not oppose them TO the Judgment of the Engi.
neer. We throw them out for what they are
worth. 1t will rejoice US to find ourselves mis-
taken, for if Mr.. Crutchet can sustain his lam
tern at the height he proposes, half of our city
will be lighted with the brilliancy of almost
sun light He has our best wishes for his sue
cess. but we must be permitted. TO tell him thai
we doubt, utterly doubt the prac,icablity of his
scheme. II will be well for him, and well for
that pride Of our countryside dome of the
Captol-that both his design and the dome are
not involved in one common ruin.
The Washington correspondent of The New
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The Illinois Constitution Making Conven.
ton have resolved 10 break up on the 25th in
stant,--if they can finish the business con6ded
to them!
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A MAIL ron CAL,roRNIA. The ship Isabella
Briggs, will sail from Philadelphia for California on
the 2Olh instant Letters and parcels intended f,'
the California regiment, and the Pacific squadron
are made up at the foreign letter Office Pbiladelphis
Exchange, and will be despatched as above.
Bait, American.
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Ell Penon, at which point General Scott is said to
have met the Mexicans is an extinct volcano eigh,
miles from the city Of Mexico. The road passes be-
tween it and the Great Lake of Mexico .',..
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The editor of the Washington Union accuses
the Wings of changing 'front.'" IT'S great
pity, says Prentice, that he himself cannot
" change 'front.'" for he has now got the most
brazen front" the world ever looked at. ~