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BALTIMORE, Nov. l2-5 p m.
Cold Heather.7he Birch rialA Fairtar institstiom.-
The markets, re- @,H

BALr1MoRK, Nov. I2-5 p. m.
cold Heather.-7Ae Birch tyialA Fairtar instStio~-
The markets. re. 3,@'
Winter appears to be setting in with good earnest.
Coaks and in reuisition, and the frost in the
morning stands thick and strong W
The jury in the of Birch conspiracy defuud
the Mechanics Bank, still locked up and there
be prospect of their agreeing They have now been
sixty hours and be discharged before 10 O'Clock
tomorrow morning, the court has adjourned
An effort is being made here, by named Slack, 10
collect funds for the establishment of religious collegiate
institute in Fairfax county, Virginia, similar to that once
attempted be established in the old Bank Of Columbia
at Georgetown He il making collections from our cin-
zens and the institution alluded will doubtless 60 into
operation simultaneously with the Georgetown Institute
No doubt of it-not the least. a.E 20
THE MARkKrs-In the Baltimore market, this morning,
about 400 barrels Howard street flour sold ut 70 Sl
which about the settled price Tho market however is
unsettled and the receipts Of flour to fair extent
Small sales of City Mills made to-day at IS 81. Rye
-four is nominal at - 81 49, and corn meal at 30 2AA
3 g. Sales of wheat making at l18 22 cents for good
prime reds and 120 l24 for white. Sales of old white
making at IS So cents and yellow do 81 10
Sales of 90 to 81 bushel
condition Nearly all the old arriving is injured
less by the fly, and varies in price, according to its
condition Rye is scarce and in request with sales at %
80 per bushcl Sales making of at IS 10
cents for good to prime
At New York. this morning. the -four market was less
tive Sales of Genesee at IS Is oswego, 80 lsl 30 Is
Howard -four, choice brands is held 80 co. Corn
meal, 81 25 a SO 25, to quality and brand.
There is good inquiry for good samples of wheat hut
poor much called o sales OF prime Genesee white
at lao and 5000 bushels mixed at 1877 cents The
orders buy have in many instances been counter
manded and the article is dull III for mixed, and
70 for round yeowsales moderate and market dull
Oats held 46 cents. Rye is in fair request 90
cents. ra
Whskey % cents in barrels.
The demand for pork is better and prices firm.
Rice Al Al per pound The cotton market is quiet
AorO
cent per pound the steamers arrival Buyers ars
shy. aE5s4.4
AT Philadelphia, this morning, -four had declined and
sales of 1900 barrels made at 49, -four So rs,
and corn meal SO 37a The supply of grain is SMALL and
prices unchanged from yesterday Whiskey held Mt 2Sa
29t cents per gallon Cotton dull and sales very small.
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Communicated.


The entertainment Of the Europeans at Odd-Feiows
Hail. last evening, marked by peculiarly strong aTac
TONS expected, announcement OF Mr. fianuys
temperance among the band greatly added to the size OF
assembase welcomed him back to his old position The
flute quinette instantly raised ears considerably heav-
onward and Handys solo this delightful instru
nen most ra purousy encored altogether completed
the lofty flight neither did his banjo contribute in the least
TO the descent fancy We cannot but rank for in
toxicatng the SOUL ether and Ole Bulls
fiddle MI r. J. H. Handy's flute and banjo The entire
audience times seemed lost in the transport occasoned
by his extraordinary performances II prophet may not
find honor his country Mr. Handy clearly evidences
Dame Fortunes favorte The other performers were
ceen usual except that friend Hodgson was still morc
We they will favor with their entertainments
another week Since the addition of Mr.. Handy,
they certainly worth double the price Of admission Let
every remember that night will according
to present announcement, be their last. y
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We learn that the official dispatches of Gen. Scott up
to the 18th OF September have been received this evening
by the Secretary of War They very volumnous.
They appear to be the official reports of Gen Scott of the
several actions which have taken place. with the sub
reports 1t is impossible to give anything from them for
the 'Union" to-night.
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Another Curiosity In Miniature.

We have had the honor of visit this evening, from
Major General Hancock, dwarf from North Carolina.
He is two inches higher than his celebrated contrere
Tom Thumb, but weighs two pounds less. He is TWEEN
tythree years DID, and about ten years Older than Gen
eral Thumb-well formed, agreeable in manners, and
smart and prompt in his He dances the Polka
and other fashionable dances. The Major General has
been exhibited in New York and Philadelphia to full
houses and will make his debut in this city on Monday
or Tuesday next
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LAND SLIDE CLEvELAND.-We learn from the Cleve
land Herald about half Of the high lake bank
the foot Of Erie street in that city, slid oil in the lake
the night of the LIST inst, carrying down crushing
atoms an untenaned dwelng-house The land has sunk
about thirty feet nearly perpendculay, and the break
extends some twenty rods The government site for the
hospital considerably encroached upon by the
ide and thought that unless Congress makes APP
preparation take up the springs, grade and otherwise
protect the property the massive stone foundations OF the
hospital will yet be piled along the beach.
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The legislature have completed the election of the three
judges of the supreme court. Messrs. w. B. Turey
(dem was reelected for the western district; N Gray
(whg) was elected for the middle district and Robert
J. Mckinney (whig) elected judge OF the supreme
court for East Tennessee.
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COMBUSTION WAsHINaroN.-The New York
Tribune in reference the late passage of the Washing
ton, says: eight days out great alarm felt
the spontaneous combustion of the Goals slowed
under the boilers, which only got under after the ut
exerton for nearly nine hours, and by delugng the
bunker with the water from three pumps kept constantly
at work" The passengers publish card highly comp
mentary the commander.
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Some uneasiness has recently been felt about the i'll
ness of Gov James Mcdowell member of the House Of
Representatives of the United States We hap
py to state that letter has this day been received from
him, dated the sth inst from Lexington, Va, in which
he says that he had so far recovered be able he
hoped to leave home for Washington the 18th (next
Monday
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TRoors VERA CRuz.-The 3D. regiment Tennessee
volunteers mastering about $50 men, left last evening Tor
Vera Cruz-our companies, under command of Colonel
Cheatham, ship Ferax; three companies on barque
Letrobe, under command of Lieut.. Col. Whitfield and
three companies the barque Texidor under command
Of Maj. Soloman Capt Lules company of mounted
volunteers numbering 80 men, and Capt Kennealy's
company of Ohio infantry, also left yesterday, the
Gen. Butler, for Vera CruzN. o. Deita Nor. 8
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VITAsHINGTON Union school.--The subscriber would
w respectfully inform the citizens Of Washington that
he will open the above school in the school house on
street, opposite the Wesley Chapel Monday the 18th
inst He is graduate of large and feurishng institution
in New York. He has also had the honor OF nsucting
several in the Poughkecpsie Collegiate School of the
State during the past summer The English branches
will comprise duties of the school, Terms to suit the
times All necessary information concerning the school
be obtained by calling the subscriber The patron
age OF the public is respectfully solicited He would
the following genemen from most of whom he has
received testimonials.
CHAs BARTLETT A. M, Principal of Poughkeepsie Cole
gate School, N. Y.
w RUeeI.Es, A. NJ, Columbian College.
Hon. VIM. L.. MARCY, Secretary of War
p b. KEY esq, U. s. District Attorney.
Rev. H. SLIcER. i
Nov 12-cod3t~ X. II. PATCHIN.
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What with the conduct of the British in Wash
ingon is the conduct Of the Americans in Mexico! The
former burned all public buildings and archives. The
latter forbidden even to quarter in the public buildings
of Mexico touch book, record, paper, piece
of furniture, in them and the order is obeycd the letter
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More unpledged non accumulation.
The last New York Mirror publishes the following
correspondence between the president OF the Democratic
Republican Rough and Ready Club OF New York and
General Zachary Taylor The Mirror says " II will be
SEEM have continually stated that the old hero
will not suffer himself to be the candidate of either of the
present political parties and in this letter. the latest one
received on the subject, he is positive than in any
heretofore written by him.
Justice 10 the gentlemen composing the Democratic
Republican Rough and Ready Club or at least TO its
president the only one of them with whom we are ac-
quaed requires us to say that the Club of which he
was the head organized in the belief by them that
'enera Taylor was unwaverng democrat of the old
school, and as such would in the event of his consenng
become candidate of the democratic party serve to
ule 'hem more than any candidate spoken of in that
party Inc result shows that the Old Hero will not con-
sent 10 De used by either party We are informed that
inc Po'ca organization of the Club will be dissolved
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, Roueu AND READY Crur
~. <,,, New York, July 20, 1917
SIR. Accompanying send the proceed;prs or , rroo,
g OF he republican electors Of the CITY of New
OF nominating yon as candidate for the ORE sdenc
II the spirit of the resolutions your approval peos
am very respectfully, yo ,, obedient servant,
VIM q. WOOD President
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF oocup,rtoN
Camp near Monterey, Sept 23 1917
4 nave me nonOr 10 acknowledge the recent of
eue Oh July 10th, enclosing to me the proceedings of
meeting held by the democratic republican electors Of Nav
dency. ny i VIC Presr
IN return, most respectfully and cordially tender to the
yhuAens composing the meeting my deep obligations for
have adopted. ''''''0''' 'ies
In regard to the Specification of my approval of the spiri,
" e resolutions, have respectfully TO say that biz
bo e sPult AMI intention of the course which havt
to eTn advisable to adop do feel myself at liberty
any political party ''' "'''ie Oh p'eoge 70
n
"' "Nan', z. TAYLOR,
WV n W. Major General U. s. Army.
President Dem Rep. Meeting
y TIE 'i';' :. Ssv YSyss, Esw Yo,s cry
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NEW MIILINERY.--Mrs. j. B. HILLS south side
avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets
will open winter millinery Saturday, November 18TH
The ladies requested to make early CALL hatering
herself that from her experience, and the
hand she cannot fail TO please. fs.s ~. ST.
N. b. Has received handsome assortment of pumes,
terms. Nov. ll--3tif
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REMAINS OF ALEX BARRow.-We learn from the Louis
lana Chronicle that the of the Hon. Alexander Bar
reached Bayou Sara on Tuesday week from Washing
city. The last obseques in memory of the amented
deed took place the Both u residence Colonel
David Barrow, where his remains deposited in the
ami LIZ cemetery.
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MRS II. TUCKER, MilIner, takes this method of in
wi forming the ladies of the city of Washington that she
has commenced the millinery business, in all its branches,
Eighth street, few doors north Of the avenues house
will be distinguished by the sign of the Goiden Bonnet
Mrs T. hopes by strict attention and puncfuaity TO bust
obtan share of public patronage, as she has OBJ
tanned the services OF of the accomplished banda
the business from Baltimore, TO conduct her esabsh-
ment lt.f 4r so eNI.
NJ B. Mrs T has returned from the north, and has
opened her winter millinery She would respectfully invite
the ladies OF the District and strangers call and examine
the same the sign the Golden Bonnet 9th street. lew
doors north Of the avenue, Nov. Ut
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We obligingy informed by the mail agent from
Richmond that Mr. Riddle has arrived this evening, as
express, with dispatches for the government. Report
says the de spatches are from Puebla
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INCEST of Virginia Reportcrs.-Tae's Analytical
IL Dgesed Index OF the Reported Cases OF the court OF APP
peals and general of Virginia, from washington to
second Grattan inclusive with repertorum oil the cases
doubly and systematically arranged-by Benjamin Tate
counsellor at law volumes Just published and this day
receivrd for sale bv +. TAYLOR.
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rJyO THE LADIES Mrs. s. PARKER would inform
the ladies of Washington and its vicinity, that she will
return from north about the 10Th of this month with
choice selection fancy goods which time she expects
TO receive few cases of French hats coieurs, &C., &c
Due notice will be given when they are received
Nov S-6tid
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VOLCANIC ERuPTIoN.-The Mountain Eagle states that
great excitement and prevails present among the
inhabitants of Walker and Dae countess Georgia Produced
oy burning volcano, which said to have burst out
from the high peaks OF the Lookout mountain, at place
called the "Nanows," the 10Th ut Some of the in
habtants is stated had removed the neighbohood
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THE UNION.


BILE vioeace plunged his spear into his body and slew him
almost Instantly.
The Mexicans lost hundred men and three pieces
OF artillery The latter thrown into guley IN the
OF the town by the vctors who after the Achievements
OF their obect--the dispersion OF the enemy, for which
they We're despatched Huamanta the place.
and directed their towards Pinal, the Puebla
there meeting with General Lane the combined Amer-
can force continued its march upon Puebla.
Into this city (Which in state of insurrection) ii
entered In patoons delivering at every step constant and
well directed fire of musketry which ceased until the
eteated and order restored in every quarter
General Rea, of whom have heard much of late,
fled with 400 guerlas towards Alixco General Santa
Anna was, by the last accounts Tehuacan de las Ora
nadas having been deserted by all his followers except
about 200.
w. c. Tobey, the famous ''John of York; OF the Phil
adepha papers, practical printer, and of the most
pquant writers OF the country, has published paper
the city OF Mexico, called 1.-The North American"
Our correspondent writing at later date than the 25h
u gives the following account of the death of Captain
Walker: " The death of Captain Walker is fully
6rmed by later arrival 1t is stated that he shot
by cannon ball from masked battery, about II miles
from the main road, at point some l6 leagues from
Pueba. The ball also killed Captain Loyal, OF the
Georgia mounted company, and eleven men are also re-
ported to have been killed in the same action.
We have large mass of most interesting letters from
correspondents in different parts of Mexico, which
will appear in paper of tomorrow Among other in
teresting matter, have the official report of the la
mened Capt S. H. Walker, of the very first affair be-
tween his company and large band of guerllas at La
Hoya.
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1.-The ship Lord Ashburton, which left Liverpool on the
18th OF September arrived at Crosse ISLE below Quebec,
on Thursday having lost her passage hundred and
rsn OF her passengers by fever and dysene with large
NUMBER stlll the siok list.
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NEW PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE,
Corner of 18th street and Nep York apenue near the
State Department.
MRS BRYANT having taken and furnished this new
wi building for the accommodation OF boarders respect
fully solicn share of their patronage 49,
Gentlemen with their wives with families, can also
be accommodated Board without lodging can be had II
desired Oct 15-law6w
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yXTANTED, youth from ~ To 10 years OF age, u
wv good education and unexcepdonabe character to
attend in the stationery store Of VIM, FISCHER,
Nov. u-3saw3w
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died on the 10th ult, Of wounds received in ssorming

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Patriotic BANK OF WASHINGTON. March 2. 1877.
rTNIIE President Board or Trustees OF this In

i sution have been induced by various considerations
connect with this bank saving institution, upon the
useful and plan adopted in the northern cities,
where these OF the greatest importance,
pecaly the aboring classes of communities for the
keeping and accumulation of their earnings which,
without safe depository apt to be squandered or 9TH
erwise lost
The following are the which depositcs will be
received:
First. All remaining dcposiie twelve months and
over shall be entitled to interest at the rate OF per cent
per all remaining six months and over, but
less than Twelve months at the rate OF 81 per cent an
shall be entitled the of per per
mum the be calculated by calendar months and
be allowed fractional parts OF month
Second No less than five dollars shall be received
dcpose.
Third No sum over hundred dollars shall be with
drawn time without days previous notice,
which may be dispensed with at the option OF the board
shall any sum less Than five dollars be Withdrawn UNI
less as interest deposes, to close account.
Fourth The depostes and payments shall be regularly
entered the books of the bank, and every person deposit
ing money shall be furnished with duplicate OF his or her
account which every depose payment shall be regu
larry entered as soop made.
Fifth A cashbook and ledger shall be kept at the bank,
in which the eposes OF money and payments shall be inn
mediaely entered.
deposition shall be liberty designate the person per
sons to whom in the of his her dear the money
shall be paid if otherwise disposed of by will.
Scuenh. The money thus deposited will be invested in
safe and unreasonable securities
BY order OF the Board Of Trustees
G.. c. GRAMMER, President
March S-2nw6w
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April 23-Iy
Agency for Claims at washington.

CHARLES DE sELDING, Notary Public, Conveyuncer,
~ and General Agent No. II, Todds Buildings Pennsy.
vania avenue Washington d. c. offers his services for the
prosecution OF claims before Congress of the
tive departments, before any board of commissioners
may be appointed for the adjustment of spoaons,
collecting private claims and rents procuring pensions,
whether revolution any other service; bounty lands for
return duties those arising under contracts treaties,
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &c.
Particular attention paid TO the settlement of accounts Of
discussing officers who may find nconvenient give
their personal attendance
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-
pared to furnish legazed copies OF any document other
paper that may be required
Charges will be moderate and regulated by the
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid will receive immediate
tention.
He has the honor refer TO the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with il, conptoers and
ditor offices of the Treasury Department. and the senior
captains and in the navy and also TO Dr. John Ho
mans, Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia Rev
Septmus Tustin. chaplain of the Senate Washington Hon
Henry L. Ellsworth, Fayee, Indiana; Thomas NJ Blount,
esq, Pensacola, Floda Hon. c. b. Penrose Lancaster,
Pa; Judge II. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM. Ag-
new esq, New York. Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore Md;
New Haven, Conn; NJ Judson esq, New Orleans Hon.
E. H. Foster, Nashville, Tenn
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TIME undersigned have associated for the purpose OF trans
acting business general agents. in the city oil wash
ington, d. O., under the firm and style OF RICHARD o.
COKE 81 co.
They viii attend the purchase and sale OF real estate
generally in all part of the United States;
To the fomlaton of companies here in Europe Tor
the purchase disposal of lands all parts of The United
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government of the
United States for lands money before the executive de-
partnents Congress;
To the obtaining remission of fines, penalties and forfeit
ures for alleged violation of the other laws;
To the settlement of with the State Treasury,
War, Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before boards
missoners existing or hereafter to be provided.
Long experience, and extensive practical knowledge OF
business qualify the undersigned perform any OF the
foregoing descriptions of business which may be conhded
to their care. An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of the government and
members OF either house of Congress, renders particular
references unnecessary.
Letters of inquiry merely will be answered free of charge
but in all communications addressed firm
be post paid
Charges will be reasonable.
Office Twelfth street, between f and streets.
RICHARD $ COXE,
ROGER @. WEIGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTISS
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
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n. J. II. PIPER, homeopathic Physician. ha,
CHUBB X sCHENCK.
Stock aud Exchange Brokers. Washington, ID. C.

Stock and Erchange Brokers, Washington, ID. O.,
(Otice opposite the Treasury Department.
CHECKS and drafts payable in any of the principal cities,
" bought, sold, and collected.
Orders for the purchase sale of stocks execuied
promptly, the favorable Notes and drafts
payable Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, col
leced and RENTED for promptly charge of quarter
per Particular attention given claims against the
government
REFERENCEs:
Messrs Corcoran 4 Riggs; Hon John Mason, secre-
tary of the Navy; VIM. Selden, esq., Treas. u. s.; j..
w McCulloh, esq, LIST. Comp Treasury, Washington.
Mossrs. w Clark, & Cos IIobrook, Brothers, Boston
hessrs. f. w. Clark, Dodge CO.. Greenways, Henry
Smith Wocou & Slade p H. Schenck, esq; j. X, 81.
John, esq New York. Messrs. E. w. Clark IL Co.. Harris
q CO.; Ludlow, Beebee IL Co.; Price Newn ~ Co
Mercer Brothers Co.. Philadelphia Messrs Alex. Brown
Sons sam Harris Sons G. z. Jamson, esq, cashier
Robert Mlckle ESQ., cashiers Josiah Lee, esq; lsaac Nun
Roe esq, Bano re p hess5s Duyai Y PURCELL ThOs B.
Richmond. w. NJ, Martin, esq. Charleston. Messrs.
Whitaker Il Sampson, Mobile, Messrs. Martin Co.. New
Orleans. Messrs l.. w. Clark a. Brothers, St Louis
Messrs: Ellis 4 Morton, Cncnnati. Messrs J. P. Curtis
Il Co, Louisville Messrs WarIick, Martin & Co., Pitts
burg Hon r. c. Schenck of Ohio.
Feb N-3aw3w