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leave TO withdraw their paper, from the Clerks office and
that their peton with the panying papers be refer
red 70 The Committee on Revolutionary Claims.
Mr. Bolts introduced the following resolution which
lies over one day under the rule
RssoUed That the Secretary of War be directed fur
nlsh TO his House full and complete statement OF the
amount OF stores arms munitions OF and other prop
ordnance and other departments that have been sold du
ng he existence and since the termination of the war
win Mexieo together with the Of the purchasers
and those who conducted the sales the amount Of money
realized 10y such sales, and the disposition that has been
made OF tue same.
Mr.; LAIlM, in pursuance of previous notice, intro
ducad "A bill giving the clerks Of paymasterS IN the
army mileage for travel performed in the discharge OF
heir oihclal duties during the late war with MeNicoi
Whch was read twice, and referred TO the Committee on
Military Affairs
Mr.. HARMANSON, in pursuance of notice, introduced
"a blIl authorizing new selections OF lands IN lieu OF
worthless school sections, or sections OF inferior quail
ty and for other purposes . which read twice. and
referred TO the Committee on Public Lands.
On motion OF Mr. MORRIS,
Resolvd That the papers the application Of Joseph
referred to the Committee Pensions.
On motion Of Mr.. DICKINSON,
Rssotred, That the Committee the Judiciary be in
rucsed TO inquire into the expedency of amending the
laws providing for the naturalization Of foreigners
horze the Gle Ks of the proper administer the
the seals OF said courts during the vacation of
On motion OF Mr.. La SERE,
Resolved, That the Committee Military Affairs be in
ructed 10 inquire into the condition of the und appro-
prated the "a OF March, ls47 for the relief of sick and
States and into the proprieiy and expedency of nsug
the hos ptal erected New Oheans in llrlherance
the object Of said appropriation, asylum for disabled
soldiers who have been may be discharged from the
military service and OF applying any unexPended balance
Of the aforementioned appropriation 10 the maintenance
OF the proposed asylum.
On motion of Mr. ROBERT SMITH,
Rssolued, That the Committee Military Affairs be in
sIucted inquire into the expedency Of giving three
months extra pay all m ssioned officers must
clans, and privates OF the late with Mexico who have
received or entitled to bounty land.
On motion OF Mr. WENTWORTH,
Resoiuea. That the Committee Commerce inquire
the eXpedency Of erecting suitable building for
house, government warehouse, and United States
room, in the city OF Chicago.
Mr. McCLERNAND moved the following resolution
Rsorcd, That the present traffic in the public lands
should cease and that they should be disposed of
pants and cultivators at such price will merely in
demny the cost OF their purchase, cement and sale
Mr. Nee, moved the previous question; which was
not seconded
Mr. RICHARD w. THOMPSON moved that the reso-
luton be laid the table which was carried, By yeas
and nays--yeas lOi, nays 81.
On motion of Mr.. STEPHENS,
The House adjourned
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no.sE OF REPnEsEsTAVIvEs.

ihe Clerk having read the journal
n Ahothet member appeared and took his seat viz Mr.
hossRT l. boss, from the State OF New York
MT OKEGORf gave notice of a motion for leave r.
Congress nus Vi ue ssssiohs OF
Mr.. BRIDGES gave notice of a motto, for ,o,r, :,
iToduce oint resolution to consrue the several ,c a.
congress heretofore passed for the relief of
airy soasrs 80 as 70 embrace teasers and other person.
revolutionary army Nff''' io' "''
Mt WICK gave notice OF motion for leave to intro
dnce bill of the following title "A Bill for the relic
OF Stoughton A. Fletcher" NV ''ii'
Mr.. ALEX. EVANS presented the memorial ador,o,
AT meeting of the messengers bearing the votes Ia
President and Vice President OF the United States from
the several States to the city OF Washington in rela 1r
70 the reduction of their mileage which was read snt
laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. LUMPKIN, leave was granted II
withdraw the papers IN the OF the claim OF VIM Y
Howell. w. II. Underwood and the legal representa-
lives OF Samuel Rockwell
Mr.. FEATHERSToN gave notice Of s.rnohon 10 in
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PATENT AGENCY.

d H. WATSON, attorney and solicitor of Patents, Wash
ington d. e., prepares specifications and drawings,
and solic letters patent for Inventions this country
and IN Europe, and ransacs with prompness and for
moderate fee, all business belonging 10 his profession.
comprehensive experience practical mechanic
bes him readily understand the of invention
from rough drawing and description which, being sent
TO him by letter. the inventor be informed whether mis-
discovery be p2enabe, and how proceed 10 obtain
patent without the expense and trouble OF coming per-
to Washington
residence the Patent Office, where he can at all
times have models drawings, records and other
sources of information that do exist elsewhere enables
him to draw specifications that will secure the rights OF
one inventor without infringing those OF Others and 10 fur
nsh full and reliable information all questions submitted
to him relating patents
Models be sent with entire safety through the Ex-
press
For evidence of his potency and integrity he would
respectfully refer to all those for whom he has transacted
business.
Letters must be postpaid.
Once on street, opposite the Patent Office.
Dec. 2-eodims
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Cheuncey Warmer,

FoU doors rsst Of Broon's Ir1idH Queen Hotel Todd's
Biding bsf,CseH aud 7ts streets Penns yiuaria
nae. Washington, ID q.
WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE, WATCH
w REPAIRING, &c, &c.-Chronometer duplex, e-
yer lepne repeating musical and other watches repair
ed AL broken defective OF watches restored with
pieces in workman-like manner
Fine watches; Copper Bsesly, johnson. aud other
makers finest quality small watches ladies' size (perfec-
ton in mechanism untng eased, long seconds and in
dePendentsecond watches-latestsye Fine watches got
70 orderany style OF casing, quality OF movement and
desired Gold guard, fob, and chains. Gold PEN
ellis with pens gold and silver pencils Browns premium
gold pens
Rings breaspins, bracelets gold and silver thrnbes,
silver ware, and fancy articles. Some attention paid to
demands for METEOROLOGICAL theological and philosophical
instruments Dec 2l-3,ifs
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Ho FOR CALIFORNIA We hardly need 10 chronicle
the terrible prevalence of the California fever, but until
very recently did not know that its effects were 50
dreadful 10 deprive Of all We have
heard instance, however, which would 90 to show
that those thus attacked exhibit very strange symptoms
gres, having passengers engaged being all for which
the vessel could possibly furnish accommodations On
going into the stream preparatory to sailing, the Captain
politely invited them to 20 shore This they one and
all refused to do at the time rendering the amount
of the passage money, and stating that they came on
Uofpa 70 90 10 1haTes ana 10 ney wona So
not choose TO do that and they expressed themselves
perfectly ready 10 sleep anywhere and anyhow, he
scented that they should remain and they their
way 10 California We call this very bad symptom OF
the disease Neuc York Commsreial Dsesmbsr %.
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THE GoLD.-The New York Tribune thus de-
scribes another route through Mexico which attention
has been drawn:
"Anohe route to the gold region is via Vera Cruz, city
Of Mexico and Acapulco the Pacific The passage
Vera Cruz is $50 made in about eighteen days. From
Vera Cruz via Mexico the transit occupies about days
at cost Of SO The portion of the journey between the
city OF Mexico and Acapulco is performed on horseback.
From Acapulco, where the American mail steamers
STOP excepting the first the passage is Sl25 and the
distance about thousand miles. The cost therefore,
by this would be $780, and the time pied about
forty days if the passage from New York Vera Cruz
made in steamer, the time would be reduced to thr
ty thiry-two lys Another STILL and which
presents some advantages from the city of Mexico
TO mazauan, on the Pacific, via Guadaaxara The
from the lastnamed place would be made horseback,
and the Whole journey from Vera Cruz Aazaan per
formed in about twenty days. at cost OF about SIPS
When at Mazatan the traveller Is 1000 miles north OF
Panama The cost Of passage by the mail steamers from
Mazaan 10 San Francisco Is SO. Mazatlan is place
of large business and there almost always yes
sells there by which passage could be obtained up the
coast The by this San Francisco would be
S275, and occupied about forty five days. la
companies of twelve Americans there would be
danger OF robbery in Yelling either OF the above named
routes"
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TLECTIsICAL Psychology,

I'LECTIsiCAL Psychology.-Dr. WILLIAMS Of Y. G
Il assisted by the celebrated DR. Hut, late OF Philade
phia woad respectfully announce the ladies and gentle
men Of Washington that he is delivering course OF
five successive lectures, with series Of the
ing and sublime experiments witnessed in this any
other country. Illustrative only OF physical but of psy
geological elecro-magnetism Those who desTous
spending their evenings IN new atmosphere, viii have
Their combined efforts both TO interest and them.
The experiments will be adapted To the capacity of all,
both regards the physical and psychological develop
ment of the great science of electricity
The lectures commenced at Temperance Hall Tues
day evening" 18Th instant, u O'clock and will continue
every evening during the week No postponeneni be-
OF the incemeney of the weather For further par
IculaTs programme.
Dec. 2l-3tf
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THE Proprietor de Ia VILE de Paris Tespee
thanks his friends and the very
hben patronage extended to him during the past year,
and announces that he has completed his winter
gcmenrs, and prepared furnish parties balls &c.
wiki everything in his line shortest notice ia the
best poSs Bile manner.
During the past year he has given his particular attention
10 the manufacturing OF every variety of French Cpufec
onay, which he thinks will with any offered for
sale Ia This city, both regards quality and variety style
lie has constantly on hand every variety OF preserves
consisting ia part OF the following:
IN bottles dramatically seaedPne apples peaches april
COTS raspberres, straw berries pears paradise apples
10 cents bottle.
Ia PrserU-Paradise apple, pear, strawberry, rapber
~, lime, ounce apricot, peach pine apple, p
per To.
Vegetable Preserves in eGrsters Dramatically seaiedruf
es, asparagus, and mushroom 81 80 green peas
800 bottles tomato sauce, at . cents per bottle.
500 jars currln Jelly different sizes
Fruit glasse at 90 per 10.
Persons desiring anything in the confectionery line will
viii find much to their advantage cali a La Vile de
Paris" c, GAUTIER,
Corner Penn and / th street.
n B. VIII be open for inspection on Monday the 18th
instant, my annual importation of fancy boxes, bon bon
Mere, NC. C.G
Dec 5--3raw3wif
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THE LARGEST assortment OF ChiIdren's Books.
suitable for presents, in this city, is at J. SHILLING
TONS, Odeon Building, oil ia street and Pcnnsyl
Vania avenue.
Colored toy books Of all kinds, size, and price
Story books of every description, plain aud illustrated.
Fairy tales in plain, fancy, and extra bindings.
Pictorial editions of the lives OF Washington Jackson
Marion, Penn, Franklin, &c, &c.
Pictorial newspapers, filled with Christmas stories and
pictures
Also large collection of ANIMALS and illustrated books
in cloth, morocco, calf antique and carved bindings
Episcopal prayer books IN blue and crimson velvet
rocco, and carved bindings
J. SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, cor. A st. and Penn. v.
Dec 2l--3tfs
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we give below the aggregate vote in each State Tor
PRESIDENT as far the official returns have been
eeived. Wisconsin, Texas and Florida, the only
States not included Their aggregate vote wall diminish
General Taylors plurality General Cas- which thus
Tar IS o5s-makins no allowance for South Carolina,
(Which chooses electors by the legislature and which
was all bat unanimous for General Cass) Their vote
will also increase General Tayos minority OF the popu-
lar vote, which is thus far ,93l
The aggregate vote for President exclusive OF the four
States named, Is 2,sl3 62j-whch exceeds the entire
vote of all The SIaies I'm lsll by q lll
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Dec 2l--3t
DniAg Mammoth Chri.tp,ss cnke.-Wi

DHiHts Mammoth Christmas Cakc.-Will be exposed
for sale, 37k per pound. Saturday. the 23d
inst, at 81 Ia piHe de Pdris," a MAMMOTH FRUIT
CAKE, weighing loo pounds containing, besides
usual irnlt Sc trte gold rings, valued ST. 81 so and
So EACH TO which the purchaser will be entitled should
purchase the portion Of the cake containing all of
them.
Also pound and fruit cakes, from 81 SIS ach together
with every variety of cake, pastry NC.
On hand, choice selection OF fancy boxes bonbonneres
&c. OF my own importation Cali and look at them.
c. GAUTIER,
Dec 2l-3t
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THE public respectfully informed that A c. Hngue-
nin manufacturer of watches, clocks, and chronome-
ters from Switzerland has large assortment OF superior
French English and Swiss fine watches for sale the
adjustment of ]. Monandon Pennsylvania avenue be
tween 18th and 18Th streets where all kinds OF watches
clocks, and chronometers repaired.
Nov. 22-dimii~
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Rich Fancy Goods.

Rich Fancy Goods.
WILL be opened this day. Parkers Fancy Store Ia.
w dies writing desks OF wood, inaid with pearl
PAPER msche ladies' writing-desks.
Ladies writing desk and work bsx beautiful article.
(ieniemen's dressing cases.
Ladies' work boxes
Gard cases, ewelry stands.
Toilet glasses, odor boxes.
Wax dolls, boxes OF fancy no;e-paper.
Ladies' portfolios &c,, &c.
Dec. 2u-3t (Globe)
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A CARD Mrs. BEMAN begs leave most respectfully to
n inform members OF Congress and gentlemen OF Wash
lngton generally that in accordance with her
nent she has again arrived in from New York for
the taking orders shirts be by
ure aud executed her Shirt Establishment l29 Nassau
street, New York She received large number of orders
when she here last spring and will refer 10 those who
then honored her with their Gentlemen who do
shirts Immediately may call on her now and have
their aken and then send their orders her
New York any ne and from any part of the country,
al pleasure She may be with her ates styles and
OF shirts and collars from II o'clock the
United States Hotel, Penns ylvania avenue.
N h. Mrs Beman will remain in town but week,
say till Friday the I'D instant.
Dec 2J-f
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no THE FASHIONABEES.-Wigs and Toupets, or
L Scaps together with general assortment OF hair TO
decorate tue head, all OF Quss inmitabe iactue
and direct from his factory 400 Broadway, New York,
now offered TO the inspection of all in need of that
beaunfer OF the person, al auction store private
Ladies' and gentlemen will mud all that they may desire
that line
EDWARD c. x G. F. DYER,
Dec H-3tf Auction and Commission Merchants
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THE public hereby informed from and after bi.
date the steamer Baltimore Captain Rogers, will stou
at Marbury's wharf, instead of Chapmsns Landing a.
heretofore. G. MATTINGIY hgan,
Dec II 80
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la consequence OF the applications Tor chances
the subscriber is ind need make up another drawing
tue articles Grated below, which viii take place
the numbers all taken Ii will require 40
chances at 50 per chance payable before the drawing
lakes place
The ladies' and gentlemen respectfully invited call
the of ROBERT KEY WORTH.
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STEVENS, No Browns Hoei, has this day received
- further supply OF Hats from Beebe aud Costsr, New
York Also, very large supply OF silk, gngham, and cot
ton Umbrellas. Dealing largely in Umbrellas, am
6ed to sell at from 10 % cent less than usual prices
The trade, as usual, supplied al low prices.
Stevens's great hat, cap and genlenens outfing
NO. Browns Hotel. Dec lO-6Ieolf
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A CAKD.-Mrs, BEMAN most respectfully informs
"A beers of Congress and gentlemen OF Washington that
she proposes visit that ci'y about Thursday The
lith inst. and remain there weekday from the 18th
the 2ist Decemberfo the purpose receiving orders
shirts, be by and executed, a
OCCASION her Shirt Establishment, l29 Nassau street.
New York. She viii have vita her assortment OF
terms and all the latest Paris and New York Styles which
VIII be open for inspection of all who may be in OF
shirts during the coming This paper will give due
notice of her arrival, and of the hotel where she may be
found. [intel Dec TT
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INLIGIULE Office Rooms to let.-The in the
IL building at the OF and 18th west,
occupied by NJ ST @ Clarke, ESQ., and by Chas w. Paro,
esq, viii be for Ihe These
eigiby situated for Office banking purposes One
OF them has fife-proot vault. For terms, apply
Dec 6-f RID. SMITH Cashier,
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A LIST of the most delicate, Fragrant, and fashionable
"A extracts just opening at Parkers Fancy aud PerumeY
Store
Fieurs Ashland Jassa mine Espag Bouquet de Car
olne, Grranium Roses, Jockey Club, Heotrope, Mgno
nete, Magnoiia, Rough and Ready Mile Feurs, West
Eld, Jenny Lad, Violet, Lilac, MUSK, Rose.
Dec. 2b-3t ICilobe
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" The Opal, souvenir for 1919, edited by Mrs Hale.
The Book OF Pearls, garland of prose poetry and art
for 1919.
The Offering of Beauty, a present for 1919
The Lady's Annual, souvenir OF irendship and re-
me mbance, for 1859.
Friendships Offering, Christmas year. and birth
day present, for 1919.
The Ruby, token for 1919
Christmas Roses, years gin for 1919.
The Juvenile Scrap Book, for loI9
The Nursery Animal, for 1879
and Others the limits of an advertise.
ment, all richly bound and profasey illustrated recently
received. and for sale al the most moderate prices 10y
Dec "a FRANCk TAYLOR
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khNCf ARTiCLEs--The subscriber has. as usual,
great variety OF fancy aad useful articles, suitable o'
presents made OF gold, silver, peail she'll and ivory. Also
every hrtcie IN the stationery line pero qualify Per
sons before purchasing would do well to call at
Hail. where articles will be sold very low.
Dec % w FISCHER
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A DRUG store, eligibiy Situated, aud doing ali er'
"A tenslve and profitable business "a offered Tor sale
rare chance IS now presented 10 realize small capital
most ample support For terms, &c., address -Gaien
(post paid,) Washington City, ID. q. Dec 20-i5'
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BANK OF METROPOLIS, Dec II, lSis
WIS BANK VIII not be open q Monday. the 25th

Instant, Christmas day. An notes due al this bank %
mat day, must be attended Saturday the I'D
1 he Board oil Trustees viii on FRIDAY aiernncr,
the zd instant to act upon any which may oti
for discount.
Dec 2i-d3uf
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Orders Tor tickets aud shares and cate. OF ickages
in the above splendid lotteries will the prompt
attention. and official account OF each drawing
nediatey after all who from Address
J. 81 G. MAURY,
Agents for J w. Maury 81 Co. managers,
Dec q Alexandria. Virginia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-09

IRIsH EMGRASr SociETy.-The seventh annual
meeting of this Society took place last evening at -
Spruce street-Gregory Dillon. ESQ., President in the
the chair The officers for the ensuing year were re-
ported. Mr. Dillon continues as President and Chas
Sweeny. Esq and Herman b. Daily Esq appointed
the former Corresponding and the latter Recording Sc
cretaries The object of the society being stated viz
to aid the Irish mmigrantthe names of the executive
officers for the ensuing year. announced. After
the receipt Of subscriptions and the disposal Of
some routine business. the meeting adjourned.
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On Friday the 14th Of April by the Rev. T.. NJ John
son, MARTIN w. NoRRIs. to Miss ELIzABEEH +. PRiN-
GLE fourth daughter Of the late James Pripgle, of
Brooklyn, l.. l.
On the eth inst, at Hudson by the Rev. Mr.. Oar
ling CHARLES II. Loan, Esq, of this city, to Miss
FRANCES c. FRARv Of the former place.
On Saturday, tho 9th inst, at New Durham, N j., by
the Rev. Mr.. Burkhardt, Doctor PHISrAs MuSpy, OF
Brighton, Mich, to Miss DELLA, daughter Of STEELE
Manning, of the former place.
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Markets.

ALBANY, May sth.-lt will be two or three days yet
before we can send the receipts at tide water by
telegraph The first boat only passed Utica Satur-
day last In the meantime the stock of pure Genesee
and other good brands of Flour nearly exhausted
and held firm at So IS; sales of 1000 bills this State
made. to arrive by the first boat from Buffalo at
SO 37h. Rye was held firm at TIC. For Oats 4sc was
ckaI
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PHILADELPHIA, May so, 7. M.
The United States brig Boxer arrived this afternoon
from Monrova, Coast Of Africa. after absence of
two years and half, during which time she has not
lost single man either by sickness casualty. The
Boxer left at Monrovia, the 22d Of March, the
jamestown and Porpoise, the crews and officers of
which were all well.
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On Monday afternoon, at haif-past o'clock, Mrs.
FRAScEs NJ, widow Of Alexander Denniston, aged 81
years.
Her relatives and friends are invited to attend her
funeral Tuesday at ~ clock, from AZ Dey street
Her remains will be taken to Orange county for inter-
mcnt.
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Though II IL fearful to think that man must kill man
TO gain liberty. yet IL Is our duty to call TO them:
Fight on fight until you have gained the victory
Give TO the emperor what belongs tothe emperor-ann
hation.
The proceedings of the day closed without the slight
est difficulty disorder having occurred; aud the
thousands Of persons assembled, quietly retired.
IT K LE GRAPHIC INTELLIGENC Il.
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Encrgyt invgorates whole system permanently
To those who have lost their muscular energy by the effects OF
"lence Of The pasons and brabi On general physical pros
traon Of the system assitude Of ambition faint
ing sensations decay and decline fastening towards
that fatal disease Consumption be entirely restored by the
II this pleasant remedy This Sarsapara Is far superior to
invgorang Cordial as II and nvigortc the system
gives activity the limbs and strength the muscular system
extraordinary degree Principal Office III Fulton street.