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En- II. III. DYER. .4uckfOnecr.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SLAVES, BUGGlEs Ii.
IL QUORS Nc, AT AUCTION.--On Friday the 2Sh
instant a, 10 o'clock, mi, shall SELL by order Of the
pbans court the personal effects O the late Patrick Moran
at his late residence the of 9th and streets
bracing very general of good rntue some
fine liquors, &c. Among the furniture
Cane seat and other chairs, bar-room chairs
Mahogany and extension dining tables
Window curtains, Venetian blinds, mante orna.
ments
A number of engravings some very fine
Dinner and tea ware glassware, casters, &c.
Parlor and chamber carpets
10 high and French post bedsteads
IL good feather beds, mattresses, and bedding
Bureaus washstands, toilet sets, nc.
With many other Articles and lot of kitchen re
quisites
Cooking stove, bar stove, and bar room fixture
Also, part of pipe Holland gin, half pipe brandy
Barrels whiskey wine, NC.
lot of good cigars, &c.
good top buggy, and one without top.
At o'clock precisely shall sell two servants old
(the hosler) and woman, very good cook washer
ironer.
Terms of sale; All sums of and under $2j cash owe
$685. credit OF 60 and 80 days, for approved endorsed
notes, bearing interest r.. w. DYER,
Jan. lS-eodNds Auctioneer.
The house for Inquire of Gregory Ennis Over
Connolly.
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X EmoVAL.-JOHN FOY respectfully announces to
~ members OF Congress and strangers visiting the rue.
tropos, that his heretofore kept in The basement
the CAPITOL are removed outside of the building, to the
waite house near the south gate of the pto where his
old and all will find The same viands fesh
fowls &c and his former establishment found degen
Grated
The house will be opened Wednesday mo ming next
when he will be glad to the smiling countenances OF
all his friends.
Jan. 10
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For three night. only a, c.ru.,,. saloon

THE ceebraed ETHIOPIAN SERENAOERs Mess,
l. Grrmon, Sianwood, Harrington, Pel. White =.
Howard, have been -traiued by mum ,pplies,
20 remain for thee nights more. (Moniay, Tuesday ~
Wednesday, since m ~ return frou Etnpa where m.
had he distinguished honor Of appearing before her M
jesty Queen Victoria, IA X. IA Prince Albert, tie ror
iamiy, the nobility, aud grnty OF England, Se.
Under the direction of M J. A, Dumbollon.
GJAdmssion rs cents Doors open al concert 10 con
mence AT "a O'Clock
Jan. Is
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Ry X. ". DYER, .a,scttoneer.

GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &c, AT AUCTION.-By
NJ virtue of deed of trust, duly executed by Richard
M Beall the subscriber, will be sold public auction,
on Wednesday, the 18th instant, III O'clock M, tho
store occupied by Mr. Beal, Pennsylvania avenue
south side, between Al and streets, his stock of
ceres liquors. &c. ali of which of the very best kind
and laid ia expressly for family use among which will be
found
Brown, loaf, and lump sugars
Java, Laguayra, and Rio coffee
Gunpowder, imperial, young hyson, and other teas
Spices OF all kinds, brown and fancy soaps
Sperm and mould candles molasses oil
Brandy of various kinds, whiskcy, rum, gin, wine,
&c
With variety of other articles in the grocery line in all
large and excellent assortment
Also scales and weights, stand casks and other fixtures
Terms of sale: All sums of and under $25 cash over
$685. credit of two and four months, approved endorsed
notes.
STANISLAUS MURRAY, Trustee.
Jan. I'D r. W. DYER, Auctioneer.
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Wednesday, Jan. 10, Is4S.
THE Modern British Essaylsts and Reviewer

TIME Modern British EssnyIsts Reviewer
Recently published, each in volume cavo, good
editions, for sale at moderate prices, by +. TAYLOR,
The Miscellaneous Works of Sir James Msckntosh the
Miscellaneous Essays Oft Noon Tafou d. sceaneous
Essays of Francis Lord Jeffrey Macaniey's Miscelane
five volumes in ones the Mscelanes of the Rev Sydney
smith; the Miscellaneous Writings of Professor Wilson;
Caryles Critical Miscellaneous Essays Ason's Miscea-
MES, one volume, and a edition.
" Were we asked by any able to read, matter
whether rich poor, melancholy merry, out OF
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money to the best advantage would advise uncsa-
tngy the purchase of the Modern British Essayists They
contain, beyond any series know, information oncs
the most valuable and the various"
~. Y. Evsning Mirror.
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'INHE public IS respectfully informed, that in conse'
quence OF the subscriber having to leave the city 10
visit an afflicted child at distance, necessarily com.
neled 10 postpone the sales advertised take place
tuesday tue 18th, and Wednesday, the 10Th instant oil
tine French embroidered cloaks and plated waters,
French clocks, Nc, until his return, whe The public will
be duly notified. A. GREEN,
Jan I7-2t Auciiopeer.
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CEILING a Reduced PrIees.-ln cons,.oneno. :,
~ the advance of season, the subscribers have de
mined TO sell oil their stock OF fancy and pie good
without regard 10 preparatory for the spring trr
now afforded which rarely occurs largo stock com
pres full and general of the most eep,rt
fancy well the useful and necessary articles
In the fancy line they name
800 yards of really elegant silks Of the latest styles
300 do of super quality silks, last STYLE eha
100 do Of low priced Silks 10 be sold for what hsp
will bring
200 do of super Cashmere de Ecosse, at reduced
prices
$50 do of rous,eline de laine and Cashn,eres loy
priced
2embroidered Thbet cloaks, very rich
do black silk ysites handsomely trimmed
elegant long real Cashmere shawls
IL do square do do
8 do long plaid (all woody do
20 Turkerri and plaid do do
Is embroidered muslin dresses for evening
10 pieces embroidered Swiss musns for evening a,
- "
Also lace capes, worked capes, and collars
Embroidered, REVERE tucked hemsliched and borleed
handkerchief
English silk, silk worsted and cotton hosiery of every
desert prion '
Gloves and mits, thread laces and edging together with
variety OF other fancy goods which win at ali times a
lord pleasure to show to those who may favorus with
call. '
In house furnishing goods, we name
great variety OF fine and low-prced carpetng io,
oI.coyhs 80 w
Blankets, white quilts, cheneille and tufted rugs
Linen and cotton sheetng, damask tableciolhs md nan
kns, towellings, Irish linens, table and piano covers
NC. ''
to all OF which invite the attention of the public n
great inducements will BIO offered TO those wiz hing pur
chase. p. H. HOOE az ca
Jan. 1S-3wf W.
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- superior 5 ,uih Down sheep, fatted by Cot Fan
Mccormick, of Clark county. Va, has been purchased
Mr. Charles NJ ler OF ts place, and are adys
that on ,t,rday morning they be supplied VIII
"A superior article, in the mutton line, his stall in n,
market. | have never such mutton, and Mr. ME-
says that during his whole butcher he bs
never met with parallel to H. Gali then, AT Killers s
opportunity then offered luxuriae in this delciou, S
ticle.
u an. IS--td A LANDLORD
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GOLD Watches Rich Jeyvelry at less than cost,
~ and ordered 10 be sold without regard priceWe
VIII offer, for few days only, splendid of rich
Iewery such is usually found this markell and
not to be eqnaed by any in this city. We will all
the above goods be OF the best quality Persons wishing
bargains will do well call and examine for themselves,
as ordered by the close the sales in few
days. SHANKS & WALL,
Pennsylvania avenue between 9th and 10th streets.
lar
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NEW AND BEAUrIFUL.-Tho " Ladies' Furnish
IN ing store" between ~ and 9th streets, Pennsy
vania avenue, has Just received supply OF the following
articles Very rich HEAD DRESSES, embracing severa
tasteful and entirely patterns;
BgRTuAs, CUFFS, and UNDER SLEEVES with many olhe
choice and seasonable articles.
Jan I3-eod3t- MARY ALICE MURRAY agent.
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By Mr.. MILLER

Received That the Commissioner of Pensions be request
ed 20 deliver the Clerk this House the papers file in
hs Office relating tho application Of Sarah Durham for
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rrABLE DAMAsKs, NAPKINS, sxc.-In .,ore-

TABLE DAMAsEAS, NAPKINS, tSc.--In store
Il 100 damask table cloths, from 10 10 to 1924
Also damssk napkins, from 81 dozen mp
~ pieces diapers and dnmask do very cheap
All kinds of toweiings, &c.
These goods will be offered at reduced prices by
Jan. 6-6tif d, CLAGETT " co,
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COMETHIsG very elegant for Ladies.-Wl DO
~ opened, at Mrs s P.kers, Thursday, the 18th lns
al 10 O'Clock, H. new arrival OF rich and beanuu'
goods for the evenngsusbe for balls parties wedding
&c. s. PARKER'S
Fan " and Perfumery Store,
Pennsylvania avenue between Al and 9th streets
Jan l7-6t
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IN *. W. DYER, .suctsomeer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
/ REAL ESTATE In virtue of the power il ~! me In,
vested certain deed OF dated March TO- lSA3 and
recorded in OF the land records OF Washington county,
District of Columbia, in Lbcr W. B., No lO0 and BY
quest of those interested shall proceed TO sell a. PaoS
expressed the following described lots pieces: or parcels
ground and premises situate, lying and being in the
CITY of Washington in the District Aforesaid, 10 wit.
One. half of lot No g. in square 49, ginning on north
street, the distance OF Is feet from the southeast corner
Of said lot running thence west Is feet thence north ~
right angles with street 30 feet thence in line parallel
with Vermont the northwest corner OF said o
thence 81 feet thence parallel with the west line OF
said lot until 1t intersecs line drawn que norm rom mo
place beginning the distance oil % feet from street
noh thence south 50 feet the place OF being
one-taf said LOT No g. and containing 2s92l feet Of
ground. - -, .ec .
the said city Of ashingon, fronting southwark New
York avenue and bounded by The following lines viz' BY
division between said lot No and lot No g. in the said
square, running eastward along the said avenue on lh
front boundary of lot No. in the said square ~ teet
inches northward by line at right angles to tue
said New York avenue and cquidsant at every point from
and western boundary lines OF said lot NO. IN
the said square No 2S6 the northern boundary
line said mentioned lot thence westward along said
last mentioned boundary line Of lot No aforesaid ~ e
Ii inch thence southwark the place of beginning lo
feet 6 inches. -,
The above sale will take place Monday. the 10Th dsy
of March next at o'clock, P. m, commencing on 'no
premises of lot No. 3, in square 2l9.
Terms of sale One-thrd of the purchase money to be
paid in the day after the sale, the balance In two
equal payments of and two years, to be secured o
satisfactory endorsed notes, bearing interest from DAY Of
sale Upon pliance with the terms of sae deed VIII
given, and deed Of trust taken to secure the deferred
pay mens the of the purchasers, and possession
given OF the premises. -.
The trustee reserves to himself the right of reseing
or all the premises named if the terms of sale are not
conn Piled WITH tho risk OF the purchaser purchasers
such time and place, and upon such terms, as he may
| see fit .,,o>, ,ct
ROBT. w. DYER,
| Aun
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Nv a. GREEN. .sscsso~e<r.

GROCERIES AND FURNITURE AT AUCTION
VI On "Wednesday the I'D instant, shall sell al the
and residence of Mr. Pancost, north street. Capitol
fill, the north Capitol gate, in the rear OF Mr. Dow
sons buildings 10 O'Clock, good lot OF groceries and
furniture. We enunlerate in part
nLeral and young Tyson tea
Coffee, sugar, spices, candies, preserves
Almonds, raisins, soap, candles
Molasses, vinegar, starch, blue
Tobacco, cigars, snuff
Cotton yarn, crockery stone and earthen ware
Scales weights, store fixtures, &c.
With many other articles in the grocery line, and 10,
OF nails
Also al O'Clock shall sell lot of furniture, such as
lounge, chairs, bedsteads, stoves, Ne.
Terms, All of and under $50, cash over $40
credit OF and Jour months for satisfactorily endorsed
notes bearing interest A. GREEN,
March l9-STW Aueoneer.
p s. The store and house for rent Apply on the
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OPENING FOR AN EDITOR.-For SALE a ic
~ newspaper establishment eligby located at the CAPT
tai Of one OF the western States enjoying liberal pnPe
location is healthy the State thor oughly democratic
with its local postion-wel established The proprietor,
Of private nature, being desiron, OF retrng
will dispose of said establishment the most reasonable
terms Inquire the Office Of the Washington Union.
Fob 4-d6w
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DATAPsCO FEMALE INSTITUTE, Elli.ott's NH

DATAPSCO FEMALE INSTITUTE, ElliCott's Mills,
L Maryland-The ensuing Of this institution, after
a, private examination of one week, will
Thursday, the 9th of April without vacation, and
inue weeks, till the I'd of August; after which
there will be vacation OF eight weeks
The following school year will commence the 4h
Wednesday in September and continue without
rty-our weeks Pupils from the Cities from sickly dis
trcts, and others who may wish remain in the insu-
ton during vacation, will be provided for that their time
may be pleasantly and proftaby employed. The rate Of
charge will remain heretofore. A few vacancies will
occur in April The annual commencement" after publ
lie examination of week, will take place the I'd OF
August. Feb. l9-twt6A
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RICHARD p. RoBINsoN-A MIsrAKE.-Th paragraph pub
shed in our columns yesterday-and we notice il is pub
lshed in the northern papers, oo-about the supposed
death of Richard Z. Robinson unpeasanty connected
with infamous murder Of Ellen Jewe years ago, in
New York city, embodcs entire mistake Robinson is
only still living but is in most hourshin9 circum-
stances are this morning. credby informed by per-
who know him we'll He is clerk of the circuit court
Of Nacogdoches county Texas where he resides Soon ai-
Robinson acquitted Of the murder Of poor Ellen
Jeweu, he left New York city, and emigrated to Texas
He fought the battle Of San Jacnto and was afterwards
with General Rusk, in the Cherokee campaign Du-
ring the latter he wounded in the right arm which he
has lost the of but he writes beautiful
hand with his left and expeditiousy His now
Richard Paxnee He nigh forty years Of age and has
accumulated comfortable fortune Mr. Parmlec, some
years since, married interesting young lady of Texas
respectable family and has several children He
takes considerable interest in political affairs, and is
Houston man'olen canvassing the county in times OF
political excitement His somewhat reserved,
taciturn, and naughty; but from information he is
well liked by his neghbors He does not particularly shun
conversation the shocking topic which has given such
nooriey his He of course, himself inno
jury has declared him. Whatever may be the
fact that point, is undeniabe that Mr. p by his
KY prudence, courage and respectable connexions has
raised himself substantial position in the world For
part glad hear only that he living blu
is doing wel--N. o. Crescent
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A CARD-The attention OF the public especially

CARD.-The attention or the public Is respectfully
n the sale of valuable property advertised
be sold under deed Monday the 10th inst,
O'Clock, p. m viz; Halt of lot No g. in square No 2l9
brick house, fronting morrill, and adjoining the
late residence CIV w Corcoran ESQ half OF LOT No A.
square No 26 fronting New York avenue, between
18th and 18th Streets and is improved by twostory frame
house.
Gentlemen wishing purchase will do well TO attend
this SALE the property be sold For further par
ticulas advertisement signed Pearson trustee.
ROBT. w. DYER,
March IT. Auctioneer.
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WELSH SAYIKGs.--Three things that never become
msty-,he money of the benevolent, the shoes Of the
butchers horse, and woman's tongue Three things not
easily done-to aay thirst with fire, dry with
please all in everything that done Three things that
are as good bestbrown bread in famine, well
in thirst and gray in cold Three things good
their betterdirty water ex,inguish the fire, ugly
wife to blind man, and wooden sword coward Three
warnings from the grave-thou knowest what was, thou
sees what am, remember what thou art to be- Three
things of short continuancea ladys love, chip fire. and
brooks flood Three things that ought to be from
homethe cat, the chimney, and the housewife Three
essentials a false stoy-tellera good memory, bold
face and fools for audience Three things in the
peacockthe sarb of angel the walk of thief and the
voice of the devil Three things is unwse to boast Of
the flavor of ale the beauty thy wife, and the of
thy purse Three miseries of mans house--a smoky
chimney, a dripping roof and scoldng wife.
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The DELAWARE pEAcu cRor--We gather the following
facts from Mr. Burke's repor, from the Patent Office;
The peach crop of Delaware the most important peach
raising State 900 bakes-vaue $120 900 In Is days,
4672 bushels straw berries sold New York54 in one
day 600 baskets equal S bushels weighing 70
were brought in day the Erie railroad. Whole
number of bushels sold in New York, equal COZ 6aO
being an increase Of 22 900, n per last year
value AK, 900 in a season! Cincinnati is, next to New
York The great strawberry United States The
grape vine ourishes beautifully in Cincinnati, but !,
would appear that Texas is the wine country OF the
the best wine. from France Germany but from
the western part oil Texas.
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trying hour by firm Christian faith and devout submission
the Divine will In writing friend tho day before his
ieah, he sad with hopes of earthly fame distinction
have done. seek those better things which the hum
blest voary may aspire" He had evidently withdrawn
his thoughts from he compositions factions, and debates
of mankind contemplate the higher OF that
immortal existence upon which ne has entered
Mr. Speaker. in the community where our iamened cot
league had dwelt long, the intelligence OF his death WIN
be received with the deepest sorrow Universally oeoveo
while living his loss will be universally mourned whilst
the memory of his manly graces and virtues wil be ondy
cherished by all who knew him!
dare trust myself speak OF the domestic circle
which is made desoate and the haowed ties which are
sundered by this affective dispensaiion Would that
might i'm part consolation the bereaved family by the
preston of afectionae sympathy and coincidence
Nav they be sustained and comiorted by the protecting
power OF that Supreme Being whose merciiu promise il is
to be the widows friend and "iather to the fatheess"
In conclusion, Mr.. Speaker offer the following resolu-
tons:
Resolved That this House has heard with deep sensib
ty the Of the death of the Hon. John NJ Ho
ley. a member from the State of New York.
Reoued That tho House tenders the relatives of the
deceased the expression OF sympathy this affecting
event and, testimony OF respect for the memory
the deceased, the members and officers of the House will
go into mourning, by wearing Grape the left arm fo
thirty days
Rssoiped, That u further mark of respect the mem
DRY of the deceased, this House do now adjourn.
And then, accordingly, the House adjourned till Mon
day.
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ENGLISH rAxATIoN.-The English government is about to
propose of expenditures and, Of course in
crease the already enormous amount of taxation The
levied upon the people, in one form another,
more less direct is in round numbers 400 100000 dol
lars OF this amount about three is raised
by customs and excise duties stamps lands, &c
900 obtained by local axation such poorraes,
church rates. &c and 900 by the
1.-THE rentcharge including the whole OF the
church and the universities not derived from fees In this
way, il is calculated, the government appropriaes oneh
munityhat is every individual pays, in support
tho extravaganza of the government twenty dollars
every hundred which his labor produces. No wonder an
Engshmans idea of the United States land free from
taxes
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The Victoria (Texas) Advocate, in notice of the sail
lakes of Nueces county, says:
or the excellence of the salt itself curing
meat ourselves bear witness, having lately used it
with the most satisfactory results So efficient is it for this
purpose that the Of sapetre auxiliary is entirely
dispensed with Indeed, confess surprise that the
whole of western Texas supplied with this ndisPen
sable necessary, from the above referred to- since
information leads believe that these lakes furnish
it in almost inexhaustbe quantities. We have no doub',
however, that enterprise will very bring these
lakes into notice, and that they will not only open up
branch of industrial employment to citizens, but
become a source of wealth to the State.
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nv N. GREEN, .a,scttOneer.

HV a. GREESV, J4NctdOWefT.
NEW TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT AT
IN AUCTION.-On Monday, the 18th instant shall sell,
on the premises O'Clock, p m, part OF lot No. in
square No 26 fronting 10 feet on street morrill, and
ming back to Mnssachus avenue, with the improve
menls; which good and substantial built frame house
nearly new dollhouse &C. The above described prop
erty nearly in front of the residence Of Mr. L. Coman
between 18th and l4th streets.
Terms: $3.50 cash. balance in SIX twelve, and eighteen
months for bearing interest deed gwen, and deed
Of trus, taken title unquesonable.
March l6-3t A. GhEEN, Anct
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BY order Of the Orphans' Court.

DOCKS, BOOKS, .BOOKS!-On "Wednesday evening
land continue each succeeding evening until all d
Of the valuable and extensive private library Of Henrys
Fox esq deceased late her Britannia Majestys minister
70 the United States Ia will be found and valuable
books every department Of Literature, many of which
ogues Of the books are now ready for distribution ard the
books themselves will be ready for inspection one week
nror IN the sale MT INV room "a door from Al west
Penn syvania Sale to commence each evening al
w M. MORRISON,
Msych 6-8awtsifNdts Auctonocr.
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10 TTIE FAsHIONABLES,

TO THE FASHIONABLES.
VXIIGS, TOUPETS, BRAIDS, AND CURLS-The
w subscriber, having arrived is prepared
all requiring his artistic services in the way of
mental head OF hair As his stay is limited he will be
pleased receive the immediate calls of all who may
quire his en- beishing touch in the way of moderate
luxuriant head of hair.
Apply his Egan Sons store, Pennsyva-
MIA avenue, where he will at all times be found during his
stay. THOMAS QUIRK,
March 14-3tif OF 400 Broadway, New York.
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WILL remain for n short time longer In Washing
w ton the exhibition OF Powers statue of the " GREEK
SLAVE' in the large saloon of the "Odeon, corner o.
Pennsylvania avenue and AZ street.
Open from O'clock a. m until 10 o'clock, p. m.
Admittance Is cents Pamphlets l2A cents.
March l3-6td