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lie would ye, sc thai Santa Ana would d,


lie wonid vel s,e thai Santa Ana would do
Z 2 RIGHT thing T
But what have Mr.. Polls friends said oi
he matter? One ofthem. a judge in Alabama,
appointed by Mr. Polk shaking his head, said
Santa Ana fooled Mr. Polk, and he would have
f'oled him om Of the t,ro millions. IL Congress,
,ad made the apPopriafionn Another. Gov.
aaron Y. Brown. OF Tennessp, tells the people
a his speeches. in aluding 10 that aci on ,ht
arr Of Mr.. Polk, pcinung Significantly 10 HI,
iead, .fhe error qcas here. !"
But al last Mr. Polk has been convinced
'.at Santa Ana deceived him, and hence III.
declaration TO that purporl 10 General Scots
celebrated proclamation TO the Mexicans.
Bnl what says Santa Ana himself upon this
'uhjeci2 In his despatch TO the Minister OF
War. from Jalapa, dated May 18th. this para
graph occurs:
"But in the midst Of the maeyolence, (enco-
noJ which General Scott shows he has agains
ne, he does me two much honor when he
says, that they had been deceived as 10 my real
Intentions and that, ON account of this. .nisiake
his Government permitted me 10 pass to my
country Indeed, most Excellent Sir, the II.
States was deceived when they dreamed thar
I was capable OF belrayng my country. Before
this should happen. would prefer 10 be con.
sunled by fire, and my ashes scattered, that
MOI single atsm be left"
After this, il is fair to presume that Mr..
Polk will moi, in his next annual message to
Congress, exuilingly repeat the exclamation in
his list that il is yet 10 be seen whether il was
not wise stroke Of policy 10 send Santa Ana
and his suite Of Mexican Generals back into
Mexicol
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PATENT OFFICE.

A very spirited and artist-like view Of
the new Pdtent Office, taken from point
near the corner OF 7th and F streets, accom-
panied by vertical section, and horizontal
plan OF the centre building, as planned and
designed by William P. Elliot, Esq, archi-
tect and solicitor of patents, formerly Of
the Patent office, and late surveyor of the
city Of Washington,) and drawn on stone
by A. De Vandricourt, a very distinguished
artist from Italy, has just appeared from the
excellent li,hographic establishment Of Mr..
c.. B. Graham, Of this city, and is on sale
at our print shops.
The view represents Grecian front, Of
varegated free-stone, in perspective, up
wards OF 400 feet long, two stories high
embraced within the order, crowned by an
entablature Of at least IL feet high, and this
by plain coping; the whole standing Of
an elevated rustic basement of l2 feet high,
entirely above ground. The main entrance,
which is in the centre, opposite 9Th street,
is embellished by porlico 100 feet front,
by depth of SO feet, supported by 16 flu
ted Grecian doric columns, each Is feet in
circumference, arranged in two parallel
rows, approached by flight of granite
steps. This portico leads TO the vestibule,
wherein are arranged some fine models Of
steam engines and printing presses, opening
on the west TO the principal model-room.
and on the east to 10 feet passage, having
arranged on either side the various rooms
for the Commissioner, Examiners, Clerks
Librarian, Craftsman, Sc, and also, by
two descending flights Of marble steps to
the grand Exhibition Room, in which are
arranged many beautiful specimens Of Anne
rican fabrics, the identical clothes and sw ord
worn by General Washington the printing
press at which Benjamin franklin WORKED
while in Londoa the original draft Of the
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Declaration Of Indepeodenc4 and various


Declaration Of Independence, and various
other valuable cnriosities. @ -
Thevestibule also conducts by two curv-
ed flights oil descending Steps TO the base
ment story, which is arranged in similar
manner to the principal story for various
classes of unpatented models, SIC. The
building, when finished, will form rec
tangular block, 4l0 by 800 feet, having
bold projections and convenient entrances
near the several angles, with all open rec
tangnlar court in the centre of the block 10
admit light and air, having continuous
passage around and in the centre OF the four
sides, extending about 1000 feet in length
the rooms on either side being formed and
arranged to suit the future wants OF the de-
partment. Notwithstanding the great mag
nitnde Of this building, it is already much
crowded The wings will have to be added
in the course of year or two, unless the
National and Smithsonian Institute give up
the large hall for the exhibition Of the mod
els, which is now in part temporarily occu-
pied by the curiosities under the charge oi
these institutions.
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LEOYD'S
ROUGH AND READY
SAND SOAP,
TABLETS,

FOR CLEANSING, WHITENING, AND
BEAUTIFYING THE HANDS.
TT LLOYD has ingeniously succeeded in in
IL, venting Compound of such delightful
nature as to render the hardest and toughest skin soft
fair, and delicately white.
Ladies Riding, Gardening or Painting, and Gem
tlemcn Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Cricketing,
Rowing, &C., or any amusement or exertion preju-
dicia TO the hands, will find the improved ROUGH
AND READY WASH BALLS and TABLETS
pleasingy efcacious in removing all hardness, stain,
redness, and all other cuaneous Disagreement; pre-
venting and rendering the skin soft fair and pliabe.
From the nice combination Of Balsamic ingredi-
ents introduced into the composition, they form a
fine Creamy La,her, with the hardest OF Sea Water.
which renders them very desirable for Salt Water
Baths. They produce the most softening and re-
freshing sensation, and will be found excellent
substitute for the Flesh Brush.
They are highly recommended to Captains of
Ships, Merchants, and all who trade with fereign
countries, they will retain their virtue in any CHI
lnats. For sale by CHAS. STOTT.
Drug q Apoth,, corner Of 7fh 4 Pa. az.
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Headquarters Arn4yef Occupation,

Il
SIR: Your letter Of the 4th utimo, in
relation to the remains and effects of your
much lamented son, Captain George Lin
coin, has safely reached me. beg leave
10 offer my heartfelt sympa,hies with you in
the death Of this accomplished gentleman.
In his fall, you have been bereaved of son
OF whom you might be most Justly proud,
while the army has lost one Of its most
gallant soldiers. 1t is hoped, however,
that your deep grief will be assnaged in
some degree in the proud reflection that he
fell nobIy on the field of battle, while gal
lan,ly discharging the duties Of his profess
sion.
learn upon enquiry, that the body Of
yonr son was carefully removed from the
field Immediately after his death, and that
il was. decenlly inferred by itself. Its iden-
,ity is, therefore, matter Of certainty. His
effects are understood to have been collect
ed with due care, and are now under the
direction Of General Wool
shall take an early occasion to convey
your wishes on this subject to that officer,
with the request that he will be kind
enough to put the remains and effects, care
fully prepared for transportation, in route
for New York or Boston, by the first safe
opportunity, and that he give you, at the
same time, due notice thereof
| am, sir, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
z. TAYLOR,
Major Gen. U. s. A.
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a GARD.

# N. BECK would take this method Of notifying
j 1. his friends and public generally that he has re-
moved his house Furnishing Store from Pennsyl-
vania avenue to street north opposite Rev. o. b.
Browns one square west Of the General Post Office.
Having larger house and lower rent can and
,oU seR any and all kinds of Housed Furnishing
Goods cheaper than at any time heretofore. will
try 10 prove this to any in want Of goods that
will give me call
N. B. Rooms for rent, furnished or unfurnisheJ.
april 2I-:}m
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CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAM,
COMA WAIVED e., r.,

Mrs. M. A. CAMPBELL would respectfully
lu inform the ladies' and gentlemen Of Washing
ton, and visters to the metropolis that she has ta-
ken the house formerly occupied by Mi. Barnes, on
Pennsy lvania avenue, between I'd and Sd streets,
west Of the Depot, where she will at all times be
prepared to wait upon those who may give her their
patronage.
Ladies and gentlemen visiting the Capitol grounds
will find this establishment convenient and plea
SAINT resort while no expense or pains will be
spared to make the Ice Cream and Soda Water se-
cond to none in the city.
All the luxures usually found in confectionery
constantly kept. Call and see.
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1JrThe Washington correspondent Of the New
York Express says he is determined TO unmask
Locofocoh m however difficult. the task may be-" II
there is any difficulty in getting is mask of, says
Prentice perhaps The shortest cut would be to take
lis head off.
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GJThe Washington Union thinks that the Mexi-
aie very obstinate mt to give up after many
defeats. Well says Prentice, the Union had better
advise the Loaoioco party in this country to give up'
as many defeats AS the Mexicans
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REGULAR MAIL LINE
BETWEEN BOSTON. AND NJ YORK,
BY the fast and splendid steamers Rhode Island and
Orgm.
GJTHour Of leaving New York changed TO D. m.
THE steamers lthode Island. Capt. Potter and
i Oregon, Capt. Thaysr, will run throughout the
season. in connection with the Stanington and Pro-
vidence and Boston and Providence railroads. leav-
ing New York daily, Sundays excepted, from pier
No. l, North River. at o'clock D. M, or upon the
arrival Of the mail train from Boston.
These steamers are unsurpassed in speed splen-
dor and comfort having each of them 60 large COM
modioIs private state rooms and berths for 500 per-
sons, besides large private for families, and
parors.
These steamers ore officered by the most expert
enced men, and will shorten the passage between
New York and Boston from one and half to two
hours, thereby arriving in ample time for ali tie
lines from Boston, north and esst.
The Orseon will leave New York Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
Leave stonington Monday, "Wednesday and Fri
day.
The Rhode Island will leave New York Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
Leave Stonington Tuesday, Thursday and Sstur-
day.
NB.-Passengers on the arrival Of the steamers
at Stonington proceed Immediately in the splendid
railroad cars to Providence and Boston without any
delay; and baggage master accompanies each
train through to Boston, to take charge of the bag
gage.
For passage, berhs, state rooms, freight appli-
cation may be made to the agents the wharf, and
at the Office No. 10 Battery place, New York.
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OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

OCEAN SIEAM NAVlGAYlON CO.
U. s. Mail Lineto Co,ces and Southampton and
Bremen.
-kSh The splendid new steamship WASHING
S4s442ak TON, r75O tons burthen. Frederic Hewitt
commander, will start from New York on the LIST Of
June next, carrying the U. g. Mail.
She will touch at Cowes and Southampton to land
passengers and freight, and deliver the mails for
England, France, and Belgium, and will then pro-
coed TO Bremerhaven. Returning, will leave Bre-
merhaven The 25,h Of June.
The Washington is built in the strongest manner,
with view TO being converted into ship Of war,
and subject at any time to inspection by officers ap
pointed by the President, both during and after con-
struc,ion.
She has two engines Of 1000 horse power each,
and accommodations for l4O first class, and Al se-
cond class passengers.
Passage from New York to Southampton or to
Bremen, first class 1870; second class, $50.
Passage from Bremen and Southampton to New
York, first class, $50; second class, $50.
She will carry about 800 tons freight, which will
be charged according to the nature Of the goods Of.
fering All letters must pass through the Post Office
Parcels, for which bills Of ladng will be signed, will
be charged S5 each.
For Freight or Passage apply at the Office Of the
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, AZ William ct.
corner Of Wall street, New York.
Il. MILLs, General Agent.
Agents at Southampton, DAY, CnosKEr, & Ross.
do at Bremen, CA HEInEKES g. Go.
do at Havre, WILLIAM IsELIS.
The second Steamer of this line is in due course
Of construction, and will be in readiness in the ensu-
ing fall. may l4-tf
T There are in Georgia so associations 1000
churches, and 10000 members Of the Baptist church
The increase in the last year was A 500.
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GTThe Washington Union believes that "many Of
the Wings, who are for Gen. Taylor, will abandon
him for Gen Scott" The editor Of the Washington
Union is fool Dies he think that il is in his mas
ters power, says Prentice, now upon another oc-
casion tos,np old Rough and Ready of his veterans
and transfer them to Gen. Scott banner
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Col. DoniPhan will, We have no doubt, be the
Whig candidate for the next Governor Of Missouri
He will regenerate that State for lie will be to Mis-.
souri, what old Zach is to the on-unbeatable. .-
Hnzza for Buena Vista and Sacramento
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The Ohio people are just waking up to the impor-
tance Of Railways, and they are now cutting up their
beautiful state with these glorious roads. Success
to them, till every "every mountain shall be brought
low and every valley lifted up" for the iron pathway
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owe are informed, says Prentice, that the editor
Of the Democrat recently talked Of joining the army
in Mexico, hut that he has since given il up. We
presume he gave itup as soon he found, from the
backing out of his masters that the Mexican chur-
ches were not to be robbed
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u One of John I'yIeI's boys recently received
from the Administration the appointment Of captain
under the ten regiment law. He wfnt 10 Old Point
10 organize company. but very soon resigned and
disappeared. Probably he found says Prentice, that
nobody would serve under him
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I5On the 9th inst. the cabin Of new steam
boat lying at the Cincinnati wharf was blown off il
a gale AMI three persons badly injursd.
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The following appears in Scotch paper

The following appears in Scotch paper:
A6sfinence-"A gentleman, addicted to intemper-
ance, will be received boarder in genteel fam
lily, in the country, where efforts successful in the
reformation Of others, will be used for his"
If every friend Of the cause would do this intem-
perance would disappear like the morning dew before
a July sun.
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The steamboat Red Wing exploded her boilers at
Rock Island, in the Mississippi, on the ls, instant
Nobody killed. but many scaded
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The Guernsey (Ohio) Times, republishes
another Of the Taylor Songs written expressly
Tor the National Whig . Come Band Togeth-
er''-and omits 10 give us credit for it.
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'Love your enemies" said a preacher to an II
dian. "Me does love EN-" Which enemies do 20
love most :" 'The ire-water !" answered the Indiar
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nR. G.. A. Van Zandt's Health Restora-
live Pills is medicine which not only cures
but prevents disease, capable Of great results, and
equally calculated TO be safely used for apparently
small ones. We all know how dreadful and dan
gerous seated bilious disorder ia, and we are also
well aware Of The seeming insignifcance Of lis first
warnings or incipiency. The individual suffering
from slight pains in his chest, back, or stomach or
from occasional nausea dull headache extreme ner-
vousness, seepessness, trifing prevarcation Of ap
petite, and other dsagreeable vsitatons SO COMMON
ly and foolishly looked upon as unimporiant may
not know that these symptoms, treated SO contempt
tuously, the consequences of diseased state of
the liver, which if not remedied, will lead either 10
speedy death long train of nnbearable ills which
are known by the following names Hypochondria,
mania, dizziness, slow fevers, epilepsy, asthma,
dropsy, rheumatism, chlorasis convulsions, nausea,
nervousness, crapms, gou peursy, jaundice, rrita-
biIiiy and violence, dyspepsia Mysteries scurvy foul
stomach, dry coughs, glanduar affections colds, lin
gering sore throats, various disorganzations of the
great intestine, structures and spasmoaic complaints
internally erupons, shorlness Of breath, heartburn,
neuralgia vital Inflammation, hatulence, gastric fe-
vers, &c.
Sometimes, too, there ensues an irregular action
Of the heart. Take these pills and suffer no more.
WYATT g. KETCHUM,
l2l Fulton ST., N. Y. General Agents; and sold
by CHARLES STOTT,
april 24-Gmo.
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Mr.. Vatielnarc, the Book Exchange man.
and Ven,riloquisr, has come. He will be lio-
nized by the Americans again to a complete
surfei, A more thorough charlatan than this
Alexander Va,temare cannot be found.
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I~ Cypress ,ress in Mnhlenburg county, KY
grow 80 fet round and 10 feet without a linb N,
BILE growth that!
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The Harrisburg Argus, q staunch Demo
cratic Polk paper, has broken the chans and
come over to the Wings. 1t hoists the univer
sal flag Of Zachary Taylor. Stop that hall, Mr..
Richie Close the gates
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The money coined in the U. States since we
have been the United States amounts TO $l22,-
100000 only!
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A lady Of Alabama, says the New Orleans
Delta, has applied to one of the officers Of the
Army in New Orleans, for permission 10 en-
list in the army during the war She is Sc
cond Joan Of Arc. Let her 60. by all means.
The national whig., 1847-06-14

There are Ga physicians, 100 druggists, 3
midwives, and 4 dentists in the Eastern Dis
trict Of Louisiana.
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GADSBY'S SALOON,

Corner Of Penn. .Apenue and Sd street, nm
der Gddsby's Hotel
3ROugh and Ready @Buena vista,'' and
'.CerrO GOrd0" Juleps.
THIS establishment is now open for the reception
Of visiters, under the supervision Of Mr.. ]. A.
Berry, who is prepared to serve up in the most re-
cershe style every description of beverages to tickle
the appetite and please the tastes Of The fasd
Gus. @
They who are disposed TO give il call will be
sure to come again, where they can have all the
fashionable beverages prepared 10 order;" such
Rough and Ready, Buena Vista, and Cero Gordo
Juleps Palo Alto Sangaree. Oseai Punch Alvara
do Cobbers, and California Smashes, &c. &c.
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Gov, LEVI LINCOLN,
Worcester, Mass.

The daughter Of G. Taylor. Of Upper Mari
boro' Md, was burnt TO death las, week. Sh'
was just Ia years old
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The Boston papers say thai if Mr.. Polk will
persis, in visiting their city, where he knows
he is not welcome, they will never lose their
self respect even in The presence OF an unwel-
come guest
The national whig., 1847-06-14

A SLAYER has been sent into New York BY
our African Squadron. What's the use Of il ?
The parties will be found guilty and then par
doned BY our mercifn Executive.
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The Charlottesville, Qa.) Press, thinks that the
National Wing cannot fail to meet the appreciation OF
Wing people. He regards it as the best specimen Of
the paper kind which has been established at w ash.
ington
The national whig., 1847-06-14

The villain who stole Miss Fox from her pa
rents in New York has been caught and til,
child restored to her parents.
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Mayo
A CARD.

M lSS ANNA M. BECK would respectfully in
INl form the Lanes of Washington that she il now
red with her Spring Stock to execute oil orders
in Millinery or Mantua Making with neatness and
despatch. Residence f street, opposite Rev. O. b.
Browns. april 2l-3m
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naints, Oils, and Paint Brushes, &c.
The subscriber has just received large ant
fresh supply Of PAINTS. OILS, &C.. part Of which
are named below. They are guaranteed to be pur'
and good, and from the best manufactures. AL
persons wanting such articles would find it 10 thei
advantage to call. as am determined to sell lowe
than similar articles can be got at any other plac'
in this city.
$50 kegs White Lead
100 lbs. Chrome Green
100 lbs. Chrome Yellow
20 lbs Chrome Red
100 lbs. Pure Verdegrs
800 lbs. Red Lead and Litharge
100 lis. Imperial Green
500 lbs. Venetian Red and Sp Brown in oil
SOC lbs. Yellew Ochre in oil
100 lbs. Paris Green, dry
SO lbs do. do. in oil
A large assortment Of Paint and U7ite Wasl
Brushes.
400 lbs. Lamp Black, dry and in oil
10 lbs. Sp Whiting
l0D0 lbs Putty
200 Boxes of Window Glass, all sizes
bbls. Linseed Oil
bbls. Copal and Japan Varnish
bbls. Sp. Turpentine
! cask bleached Lamp Oil, at rs cts pr. gall
Also, PURE PINE OIL, received fresh from tn,
mandatory every week
CHARLES STOTT, corner 7lh stree
april 27--6mo and Penn. Av.
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j. STOUVENEL 81 CO.,
No. % Gold street and No. 3 John street,
near Brodd,cav,

IN G w ~ OPk,
MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALE and
NA RETAIL DEALERS in
CHINA, GLASS, AND LAMPS,
for oil and lard sa
Gas Fixtures Of every description, Solar and I
Gas Lamps, Chandeliers, Brackets, Girandoles,
Candelabras, &c.
Private houses, churches, and hotels, fitted up
with Gas, at great reduction in price, and all
articles warranted
complete assortment of the richest cut, press
ed, and plain Glass constantly on hand
All the above articles made to order, and all
kinds Of Glassware matched to any pattern.
Lamps altered and repaired a4
Goods loaned to parties. |
Oil at wholesale and retail .is. aa
New style Of Hall Lamps and Lanterns.
may l3---r
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Lieutenant Barbour and his command Of 33
men who were taken prisoners by Urea on
the Oath Of February last, are slill unheard OF.
The national whig., 1847-06-14

gy-Emory g. Henry College, near Abingdon, Va.
is in very fourishing condition.
The national whig., 1847-06-14

The Sentinel. spirited journal just estab-
'ished in Ogdensburg, N. Y, goes it hot and
heavy for old Zach.
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An American Galegnanl's Messengers is adj
vised 10 be established in Paris. Who will
will support il? Not Englishmen. Americans
there are not enough.
The national whig., 1847-06-14

Mr.. Anderson, OF the Tredegar Iron Works
al Richmond, intends hereafter to employ ne
gro labor entirely.
The national whig., 1847-06-14

An ocean steamship, built at Cincinnati
will start for Liverpool from New Orleans il
October next.
The national whig., 1847-06-14

Gen. Coombs Of KY, has recently recovered
a fee Of $4,000 from the Northern Bank Of
that State, for services in the Lewis fraud.
The national whig., 1847-06-14

Capt r.. Webster, son OF Old Dan, both
Mexican Wings according TO the Union, is on
lrip 10 the North on furlough.
The national whig., 1847-06-14

"A fire in Baltimore on Saturday consumed
an edge-tool factory valued al $4,000
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The colonis,s have rescued 300 miles Of the
coast Of Africa from slavery. II they will ne
yer do more than this, their work will tower
above the trihing Of the atolitionists even az
the pyramid Of thousand centuries above The
drifting and worthless sands Of the desert.
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PEOPLES LINE OF STEAM
BOATS FOR ALBANY.

From the foot Of Courtlandt street, New York.
~ s O'Clock, p. Landing at intermediate
places.
d Hn- The steamboat Rochester, Capt A.
Hitchcock, will leave on Monday,
"Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday az
ternoons, at o'clock. g-0
The steamboat Columbia, Capt. w. w. Tup-
per, will leave on Tuesday, Thursday, and sa,ur.
day afternoons, at s o'clock.
All persons are forbid trusting any Of the
boats Of this Line without written order from the
captains or agents. M
FOR passage or freight apply on board the boats,
or to r. Y. Shnltz, at the Office on the wharf
may l9 IL
SCHOOL BOOKS OF ALL KINDS
DOR sale at the f
e FOUNTAIN BOOKSTORE,
near the Railroad Depot.
may l8--tf
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The Alabamians intend to bring down their
fine coal Of the Warrior river so as to be able
to supply the new line Of English and New
Orleans steamships.