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Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13

RIcr TIE HuDsos RIVER RAILRoaD.-The workmen
the road above Anhonys Nose have been in state Of
disorder for days, for higher wages On
Saturday evening" at ten O'clock the powder magazine
Rockwel about mile above the Nose, blown up with
terrible destruction. The magazine contained about six
thousand pounds Of powder stood barn, and
surrounded by eight shantcs. The explosion level
led every thing to the ground, killing American teamser
and Irish woman and wounding several others Several
horses and cattle killed Windows were broken by the
explosion two miles from the magazine It is altogether
sbomnabe affair The following account Of the explo
sion is copied frem the Peekskill paper
TERnInIE ExPIosroS.--On Saturday night last, about
ten O'clock awakened by terrible noise shsnty
containing about hundred and sxyve kegs of POWDER
the thirty secon Of the Hudson River Railway,
about mile below West Point fred IL is believed by
ncendsry and the whole building and several others it
blown to atoms.
We have gentleman who visited the spot the next
day. He says it presented frightfu picture One man,
Mr. Stephen Garrison, killed; seven eight others
seriously injured Is believed beyond the hope
recovery and numbers in some respects hurt
Two horses, one OK, and COW were killed.
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POLITICS IN VIRGINIA.
rnoa rHr ArrxasDnrA oAzrrrr.

FROM THE ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE.
Defeated as the Wings have been in Virginia this
spring, under most adverse circumstances, we have,
nevertheless before been so fully satisfied of
the rmness, consistency, devotion, and strength of
the party in the Old Dominion. Practically, in the
Legislature, they will be no worse of next winter
than they were last Last winter the Locofocos
had majority joint ballot. At the next session
that majority will be increased. But there is a
gallant minority, who will ably contest every inch
of ground, where party politics are concerned.
Throughout the State, however, we see the Whig
people, in the face Of certain defeat, noby main
tanning their cause by their votes, and giving evil
dence that the Presidential election they will exert
themselves to range the State then on the Vine
side, even though they have now failed to elect a
Whig Legislature. The popular vote this spring
almost in every county has been SMALL The Wing
strength has not been polled. In some districts we
lose three or four delegates by majority against
u.s. all told, of some forty or fifty votes Let the
Wings in Virginia, then, be Of good heart. and cheer
up. "Never say de-" Close ranks, Join hands,
unite steadily Courage, gallant Wings! We have
seen darker days. Brighter may be in store for
us. Letus do our d,ay, and vIcToRr is not beyond
our reach. Perseverance and determination may
accomplish more than many now suppose psssible.
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Fas est alb hosfe doceri.-Let us learn wisdom
from the example Of our adversaries. The follow.
ing hints are copied from the New York Demo
cratic) Evening Post Of the day before yesterday:
"CASDrDATEs TIE PREsIDEscr.--We have a COM
muncaon from distant State earnestly recommending rs
candidate for President Richard Rush. present minister to
France.
"Another communication from another quarter brings US
sketch Of Levi Woodbury. written with view Of recon-
mendng him candidate
"The Wilksbae Farmer, published in Luzerne county,
Pennsylvania containing article proposing, with much
carnesnes Mr. Van Buren candidate the consdera
ton Of the National Convention, has been sent us with
ntimaion that might perhaps copy the article The Far
mer, perceive has put the Of Mr. Van Burcn at the
head Of its columns
Another correspondent has article written for
convenience in the editorial syle which are seems
expected adopt and publish recommending Mr. Cass the
candidate who sure to carry the votes Of the greatest
Der Of States
"We cannot at present publish either Of these articles.
The Baltimore Convention hand where the gues-
ton who is to be merit candidate ,oW be decided and
the time which s to eapse before lis decision short that
we thought proper enter upon this discussion In
the newspapers Il would be impossible for the abest advo
Of the claims Of either of these gentlemen produce any
impression upon public opinion which could in the least affect
the decision Of the Convention"
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THE wHIG NATIONAL CONVENTION.

Ample arrangements have already been made by
the Wings of Philadelphia for the accommodation
of the Wing National Convention, which is to
assemble in that city on the 7th Of June. The
Upper Saloon of the Chinese Museum has been
engaged for the Convention, and the Ratification
Meeting will be held in Independence Square.
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The boiler Of Hills machine shop, in Laurel street. Pha
adephis exploded Tuesday morning. throwing the whole
neghbohood into CONSERVATION. The walls Of the building
were thrown down the force Of explosion and the contents
OF the furnace beneath scattered in every direction setting FIRE
the adjoining house, which wasburnt the ground By
O miracle no hives were lost
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The Washington Penn) Press states that on Thursday
morning the citizens the neghborhood OF the residence Of
Mr. Charles Greer on Rich Hills, were aroused from their
sumbe by the appearance Of fire. and on reaching the spot
found the residence Of Mr. Greer wrapped in flames and the
bodies Of Mr. and Mrs. Greer stretched upon their bed and
been murdered in their bed by demon in human form in
order to possess himself Of Mr. Gs money and that after
committing the robbery to cover the vany had fire
10 the house.
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Letters from YucArAS to the 18th Of April state
that the Indians have elected King, under the
name Of 7atuiriu, which was the name Of their
King Chief before the conquest Of the Spaniards.
He was crowned in the famous ruins Of Chchen
liza on the 9th Of April.
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The old bugbear Of British interference" is
once more brought into requistion in the Yucatan
business. In the debate in the Senate on Monday
Mr.. CALHOUN contended that there was not the
slightest probability that England would interfere
or take possession Of Yucatan. He was ready 10
take the responsibility Of this declaration. He had
examined the correspondence which had been re-
ferred to, and there was nothing in it to warrant
such conclusion.--.9ier. Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13

FLoRIDA.-The Wing District Convention for
West Florida has nominated Gen. THos. BRowN
for Governor, E. c. CABELL, Esq. for Congress,
and Gen. JACKSON MORTON for Elector. B. S.
HAwLEr, Esq. was appointed Delegate to the Wing
National Convention. Resolutions were passed
complimentary to Mr.. CLAY and Gen. TAYLOR, but
expressing no preference for either.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13

CONNECTICUT SENAToRs.-From the New York
papers we learn that caucus Of the Whig members
OF the Connecticut Legislature have agreed upon
RocER 8. BALDWIN and TRUMAN SMITH as their
candidates for the United States Senate. As the
Wings have majority in both branches Of the
Legislature, the nomination is equivalent to an elec-
lion. Mr.. BALDWIN is now Senator in Congress
by appointment Of the Governor, and Mr.. SMITH is
Representative in Congress from Litchfed and
Fairfield counties.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13

The Legislature Of Michigan has passed act prohibiting
Of any bank note other evidence Of debt issued BY any
banking institution In foreign country or province The
sct is Intended to apply TO Canada bank notes. which
circulate largely in Michigan.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13

The New Orleans "Delta" Of the 4ih instant
states that Mr.. TRIsT has left that city on visit to
his brother, living in the interior Of Louisiana, and
from thence is to proceed to the. residence Of his
family, in Albemare county, Virginia; after which
il is Mr.. TRIsr's intention to prepare an Address
to the people Of the United States, in which he will
define his course in Mexico.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13

L.neE thousand and thirty. eight inn
migrant passengers arrived Boston on Friday last from
rous countries in Europe. The vessels from Ireland had
much sickness on board and many Of the passengers had
be taken Immediately TO the hospital On board the Dutch
ships the passengers were in good health
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13

EAALr waKAr--A specimen Of new wheat was left At
the Office Of the Montgomery Als Journal on the 18th Of
April fully ripe, to be harvested that week. ,he weather
favorable.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13

INV WAr.--At the editorial head Of the Knoxville
Tenn Standard of the lth Instant we find the following
way Of telling mans death
Died, Saturday evening last, within twenty minutes sf
ter the reception Of the contents Of pistol fred by Thomas
d. Hunay, Captain Henry b. Newman, citizen Of this
place, and in full vgor Of manhood.
The st. Johns (New Bunswick) Times, Of the s7sh ult
mo, says
parcel OF young man n this city, not remsrkeble for
the quantity OF brains which they possess, are sgIatng
among certain class Of citizens for annexation TO the United
States"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13

After passing of thanks to the Officers Of the Con-
venton the body adjourned die with three cheers for the
g Nominee Of the Wing National Conrention.r
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General Agency at Washington.


ITTHIRTY-THREE years xpcrience a clerk In
the principal accounting offices OF the Treasury Odd
Auditor) has qualified the subscriber undertake
era agency business the of the federal
and the of any business with the public depart
ment, before Congress. An intimate acquaintance with
all of business in the several departments and bu
reaus knowledge of the laws and the principles estab
sed by decisions the executive departments in relation
almost every subject connected with public accounts and
transactions, with which he has become familiar from long
facilities which, perhaps few Others possess His attention
will be directed the prosecution OF claims OF every char
acer embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States Individual States, whether Tor lands money
pensions of all kinds Communication for half pay and boun-
ties claims growing Of contracts with the United
lands OF duties remission OF hnes or orteures,
under the other laws the ution oil claims
arising of transactions connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before board OF commissioners,
hereafter to be formed the sale or purchase OF real
estate, and generally the transaction OF any and every
description of business which the services OF
may be required.
The subscriber is extensively known in the city of Wash
ing the civil officers of the government TO many officers
both OF the army and we'll as to members OF Con-
gress whom general reference Is made The following
gentlemen selected whom, if necessary particular
reference is requested, to wit:
JAMES w. MCCULLoH, First Comptroller OF the treasury
ALBION X. PARIS, Second do do.
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Gen TuoMAs S. JEsuP, Quart Master General U. S. A.
Gen ROGER JONES' Adjutant General
Gen NATHAN TowsoN, PnYmaster General
Col JOSEPH g. TorrEN Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN ALERT, Chief of Typographical Engineers.
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank
JAMES THOMPSON, esq Chief Clerk Third AUDITORS Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office on 18th street, opposite NJ E. corner Euers Ho'ei
June 9-ly
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Posr OYYloE DEPARTMENT.

Posr oFYloE DEPARTMENT
PROPOSALS for carrying the mail of the United sas.
from the lst day OF January, 1919, to the 30h day Of
,SU he oes Of the Posi- oa p b.
@sn IN the ely Of wa.hnE,Gp hy u e.. q The 9Th Of
onts and In the tms herein .pssisd v1 'A'
No. 4.o2 From Racine. Wisconsin, by Fountain, I've.
EsSen G p1svan bsrsu FaISeid and Ems1sd Gs ios
TO GAINESVILLE, rs miles and back three times week
Leave Racine every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday At
Arrive a, Janesville same days by IL p
Leave GAINESVILLE every Tuesday, Thursday, and saur.
Arrive at Racine same days by Ppm.
Extract from the act Of c0.s, Of Of March, 1885,
"And be further enacted That II shall be the duty Of
the Postmaster General in all future lettings Of contracts for
case 10 the lowest bidder rendering sufficient guarantees for
faithful performance without other reference To the mode
bs Sus essv ertaisiy and security Of aeS tanpeo
ZION shall any contractor hereafter be requed to
OUT take valuation the stock vehicles Of
any previous contractor for the same route"
Bidders are requested state in their proposals the mode
by which they intend 70 convey the maj. If the size and
require it, the contracts will be made for two four.
horse s &c M 10 bid s snd IN mat
of conveyance But if coaches not Tor the
mails will be assigned to the bid that propose
the cheapest mode Of transportation
F3,t-Of bid wh'rs che~ss ro~, ndversemsnt con.
tempsatsd by the bidder.
az Tor We No the case may be-, there write the name or
in full of there state the residence residencesl
hereby propose carry the mail on No. from
To as often as the ad vertisement requires, in tina
lime stated Ia the schedules and by the following mode Of
ance, wits lhere state how IT is TO DO oOnvsye
for the annual sum of y "
Dated
Second-Of guarantee to accompany each bid.
sThe undersigned (here insert the Of lhs guaan.
tor or guaranors) guarantees that (herc the
bidder of bidders the may be) II his Tor
their bid for carrying the mail from
be accepted by the Postmaster General .ha into
an obligation prior the OF January next, with good
and sufficient sueties perform the service pIoposed"
G.. JOHNSON.
Oct 5--Iaw4w ESQ l.H# HI+.H
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TINE Rod and the Gun, two TreatIses OH Angling
and Shooting by the author of the 'Oakeish Shooting
Codes" volume, Edinburgh. many engravings
The Horse and the Hound, their and treatment (;
Horsemanshp and Horse-deaing, by "Nimrod; vol.
ume, Edinburgh, many engravings
Lieut. Col. Hawker Guns and Shooting, American
lied edition. (rom the ninth London) by William I. Por-
ter. of the Spirit OF the Times volume, engravngs
Jonsons Shooters Preceptor in the choice and
ment OF Dogs, Fowng pieces, and Game volume, Lon
don. engravinys
The Shooters Hand Book volume, Edingburg, en-
cravings
The Sporman's Library, by John Mills; volume, en-
cravings, Edinburgh
Chapman the Rifle volume, New York
The American Shooters Manuel volume, Phadel ,hia.
Nutalis Land Birds, volume Nuttails Water Birds,
| volume
The Handbook, of Angling; volume, London, many
eDgravings
Lawrence the Horse, volume Youau on tho Horse,
SINNERS edition. Lebeauds Principles of Horemanship
Equitaon Mitaire, par Dupont, Paris
Hansard's Book of Archery, London
The Pests of the Farm by Richardson, volume London
Mason's Farrier and many others
The British and American Stud Book
SINNERS American Sporting Magazine in 3 volumes,
copy only, (second-hand)
the abJve many of which are just imported from England
by f. TAYLOR.
Sept d
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washington University OF Baltimore.
Medical UxpdrsmfMk.

1,aE annual session for 1852 viii commence on the
last MoapAY in October next, with Introductory leo
lures.
The daily lectures thereafter viii be delivered in the ell
egant and commodious buildings which have been erected
for the Medical Department Lombard street. law doors
of Hanover street For medical school. arranged
upon the ample scale, they comprise every requisite
for the purposes OF instruction - =,
The very extensive buildings Broadway near Balti.
street, otore used by this faculty. will be retained
for hospital purposes and for the delivery OF clinical lee
The is entirely new, and In the obsetrlcsl de,
pament is surpassed by any other III The United
States.
lf Medical FacuLy.
John c. 8. MomuH, NJ d., Professor of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
EDWARD FOREMAN, M. D., Professor Of Chemistry and
Pharmacy. -.
WILLIAM T. LEONARD NJ. d., Professor of Anatomy and
Physiology. .
WILLIAM H. Stokes, NJ. D., Professor of Institutes oil
Medicine Medical prudence, and Mental Diseases,
GEORGE MoCooK NJ. b. Professor of Institutes and Pras-
GKoRsk 3. M. RoDrnrs M D., Professor Of Obstetrics
and Diseases of Women and Children.
THoMAs E. BosD A. NJ, NJ. D., Professor of Therapeu-
tics, Matera Medica, and Hygiene
WAKEMAE BKYARLY, M, D., Demonstrator OF Anatomy.
Tickets $l6 each-D pioma $20-Demonstraiof $40
:" - Z. FOREMAN, Dean.
Sept H--eolNoy.
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1DREESS RAILWAY PRACTICE, collection
Id working plans and practical details OF Construction LIST
and I'd series, volumes quarto.
Woods Practical Treatise on Railroad and Locomotives,
volume.
Traite Praque DIES Chemns de Fer, par Menard, vol
Brussels.
Tredgold on Railroads and Carriages.
Wishaws Analysis OF Railways. Badnall on Railways
Railways, their construction and management, by Lee
Pambour on Locomotives Gordon on Locomotives.
Masonry and Stone Cutting, by Nicholson.
Guide 10 Railway Masonry by Nicholson.
Shaw's Operative Masonry.
Vca Clements Paisley Clements. lotion on Mortars
HaskcPs Engineers Guide in Boring.
Engineers and Contractors Pocket Book for lSiS
McNelPs Tables lor Excavations and Entertainments.
Bashiortb's Calculations of Earthwork.
Sibley and Ruthertord's Earthwork Tables.
Guide to Measuring and Valung OF Artltcers' Works.
Kely's Earthwork Tables Hau and Hoskng Bridges.
Gwilt on Arches. Bland on Piers and Buttresses
Buck Oblique Bridges Hart on Ob!ilue Arches.
Imported from London by +. TAYLOR, together with
many other valuable works the class OF subjects
June 7.
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Agency for Claims Mt Washington.
CHARLES DE SELDIN<s Notary Public Co,v

n Dn Notary Public, ConveyanCer,
~ and General Agent No III, Todds Buildings Peun-y
vanIa avenue. Washington d. c. oilers his for
prosecution oil claims before Congress OF the
tive departments, before any boar of commissioners
are or may be appointed for the adjustment spoatons
collecting private claims and rents procuring pensions,
whether revolution amy other service; bounty lands oI
return duties or 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 it mconvenien give
their personal attendance.
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-
pared to furnish egazed copies OF any document ohe
paper that may be required
Charges Will be moderate and regulated by the
claimed and the extent of service required.
Communications (post paid viii receive immediate
tention.
He has the honor refer to the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with it, comprocrs and an
dors offices OF the Treasury Department. aud the senior
captains and pursers IN the and also to Dr. John Ho.
Boston; Barnard Henry, esq, Philadelphia; Rev
Sepumns nstin chaplain OF the Senate Wash!ngon Hon
Henry l.. Ellsworth, Fayeue Indiana; Thomas N Bioupt
esq, pensacola, Florida Hon, c. b. Penrose Lancaster
Ps,; Judge T. Hartley Crawford, Washington; VIM Az.
new, ESQ., New York; r. Collins Lee ESQ., Baltimore Md;
H. - Reardon, esq, Norfolk Va Professor Goodrdge
New Haven, Conn NJ. Judson, esq., New Orleans; Hon
a. II, roster, NASHVILLE, lem. May Icy
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Notice Creditors OF the late Republic OF Texas
TN accordance with of the legislature of he State Of
Texas to provide for the debt of the late
republic of Texas" approved 10th March, 1913, notice is
money against the late republic of Texas present the
same the auditor and comptroller OF public accounts on
before the second Monday in November ls4S or they
will be postponed. -,
The provisions of the aforesaid act require tho auditor
and comptroller jointly, to receipt under their seals OF Of
flee, for all claims presented setting forth the par value
thereof the time the accrued the date and amount
thereof; distinguishing between the different classes OF
claims in the following First the audited or as
ceained claims, such stock bonds, treasury notes. mill
ary scrip, any other audited claim Sec
ond all claims with sufficient evidences and vouchers to
authorize them audit under the late republic of Texas
Third such claims sufficiently authenticated by
vouchers. ......fsI
And 1t Is further made the duty of the auditor and comp
troller jointly report the legislature tor final adjust
men the whole amount and character of the public debt
asceraned according the provisions OF the said act The
be subject the revision, amendment and ratification
of the legislature. JOHN M. SWlSHEK, Auditor
JAMES b. SHAW, Comptroller
Austin, Texas, May 10, lSiS. June 10 wom
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
lytskfngscn u. G..

rTNHE annual course Of lectures will commence the
first Monday in November, and continue until the LIST
ofAprI.
FACULTY.
THOMAS MILLER, M. D., Professor of Anatomy
JOHN NJ Thomas M. D., Professor OF Physiology and
Medical Jurisprudence
WILLIAM p JOHNSTON, NJ D., Professor of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women aud Children.
CHARLES q. PAGE, NJ d. and LEONARD ID. GALE, M D.,
Professors of Chemistry
JOSHUA RILEY, nj. D., Professor of Matera Medica and
Therapeutics.
JOHN FREDERICK MAY, M: d., Professor OF Surgery:
GRAFTON TYLER, M. d. Professor OF Pathology and Prac-
tice of Medicine.
K. KING SToNE, M. D. Adjunct Professor Of Anatomy.
JOHNSON ELIOT M. D., Demonstrator OF Anatomy.
Clinical lectures twice week, with operations. Gases
will be selected from the inrmary ard public dspensary
Arrangements have been made for the reception in
Urinary of much greater number OF patients than hereto
tofore
Fee for full course oflectures sos
Demonstrators ticket III
Good board DO procured from 81 90 to So per
week.
VIM p. JOHNSTON, M. d, Dean,
Seventh, between l. and streets
Sept. 5-2awtstNov.
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NEW MUsEC.-Just received at the old-e.tablished
store first door OF 18th street, the following new
music which will be sold onehird less thanhe regular
price, making il only cents a page ~, r,
/ want Il bean; music by w. j. IeD,cI.
in the lonely grove linger; by r L White.
Oh home of my boyhood; by s. BricEer.
The silver moon by b. s Burdte.
Voices from the spirit land; by Metcalt tn
The merry-hearted soldier; by Tuner.
Prepare ye, nymphs Tor three vu.ces.
With hawk aud hound for Iourv
In this old chair my father sat.
Mourir pour la patrie by White.
The four questions; by f. s. Nascon
The merry Provence lass by j M Deems
The Boat Horns by Gen. Vim. o. Butter
The Old Gray Church by Tenpysoil.
Come back, Seben negro Cavatina.
Homage Waltz; by Sab,tzky.
Waltzes fro the Crd<aders by Cose.
Wire Bridge Gallop; by Gnngel.
Seven Sisters, set OF Poikas by Dister
Fleurs DIES Bots, Polka by Hunter
British Grenaders March.
The Ratification Quickstep OF Gen. Taylor,
Gen Scouts entry into Mexico.
Irish National Quckstep; by White.
French Republican March by White.
Rossgnols Quckstep.
Convention Quickstep. ar
Missouri Volunteers Quckstep.
Sappho Quiokstep; by Glynn
Flagg's Quicksep; by Richardson.
Rose of Ailandaie Quickstep.
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