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WING RATIFICATION MEETING in
WASHINGTON CITY.

On Monday night The Wings of the melropo'
lis held a grand ratification meeting in front OF
the City Hall in Washington. Thousands were
in attendance. Bands OF music, bonires, and
the big-gun orators of The party, enlivened the
scene. The chief speakers were Thompson OF
Indiana Criaenden, Morehead, Haskell and
Caleb B. Smith. Mr.. Cril,enden-lhe would-oe
Magnus Apollo of General Taylors Admins
tration tina, is TO be (D-spoke at some iens'n'
and quite oracularly. Whilst courteous towards
General cass, as friend informs u.s. he set no
bounds upon his laudations of Taylor. The Be-
major thought tina, Old lack was to DC every
thing to The country, (and, doubtless, John j.
criaenden every thing to Old zackl bis re-
marks were generally loudly cheered' But "oe"
he declared thai General Taylor would remove
no man from office for opinions SAKE Inc au-
diepce were silent. That bacon did no! suit 'he'f
tastes! ,-u-,
The famous Haskell Of Tennessee followed
Cri,epden with The speech which ne mace .. 'ne
ratification meeting in Philadelphia last FRIDAY
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Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun


The steamer Washington has arrived al New
Orleans, with dales from Vera Cruz TO The Isl
Among The passengers was Major Graham, OF
the army bearer OF dispatches to The Y. 3. Gov
ernmeni and he is said TO have With him The rall-
dcaion OF The treaty with Mexico.
Ger. persiter F. Smith arrived al Vera Cruz
trom the interior on The 3ls,, and Immediately
entered upon his duties as municipal governor of
The place. He i. busily engaged in preparing
means Of transportation for our troops.
Many American soldiers discharged We pre-
sume) are volunteering for Yncalan, and have
been encouraged by passports and Otherwise 10
leave Tor that country.
It is confidently reported that The Mexican Go,
vernment has determined 10 send 10 Switzerland
for 900 men, to be incorporated into their army
The steamers news was received in New ol-
leans on the 9th inst, and has unsettled the mar
ket.
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nighl-not re-hash, but the speech, totidem ver-
6ts, with all lis wild e1travagances, its reckless
assertions, and its poinlless wit. General Tay.
lor might we'll ask TO be saved from such
friends!
The meeting passed off harmoniousy although
there was many down-cast couutenance among
the friends OF Harry OF the West.
Alas poor Yorick!
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VOLUME XLV.-NUMBER l3.

lz'ng certain funds heretofore appronriated FIR
the construction of the Mississippi and Alabama
railroad, 10 DC used for the Completion of thar
road between Jackson and Brandon. was na,s.
eo-and message was received from the Pre-
siaeht, communicating the correspondence be.
tween Mr.. Rush and the new French Govern.
ment, called for by resolution of the Senate
adopted week before last. Five thousand comics
OF the latter were ordered to be printed for IN.
use of the Senate.
| Aud then the Senate resumed the considera
ion OF the Indian appropriation BILL the question
being on the amendment making an allowance
OF $50 80 per head 10 the North Carolina Chero.
KEGS remaining in tina, State, which amendment
was pending, il will be perceived, when The Sen.
ale adjourned on Saturday week.
debate ensued, in which Mr.. Aheron oppo-
sed the amendment and Mr. Bell supported il.
when owing 10 The thin attendance Of Senators,
me oil and amendments were Informally passed
over.
And then The Senate, on motion, went into
Executive session. Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Daniel Wallace, member from S. Carolina.
IN place Of smes A. Black, deceased, was quail.
Mr.. Wentworth moved suspension ot>,b.
rules, 10 enable him 10 introduce a resolution ma.
king The several River and Harbour Bills Of the
House the special order OF he day Immediately
after the Oregon bill is disposed OF. The motion
was nesaIived BY decided majority.
Mr.. Ashmun moved a suspension of the rules,
10 enat!e him 10 introduce joint resolution pro-
vding :or an adjournment OF the presen, session
OF Congress on Tuesday The 18th July. The
yeas and nays were ordered, and the rules so
suspended; yeas ll9, navs 10. The resolution
was then adopted and sent 10 The Senate Tor con-
currence.
resolution was passed, directing the reno
val Of Crutchet's great lamp from the shaft an
the dome Of the capital, and sent 10 the Senate
for concurrence.
The Naval Appropriation bill was then taken
up in committee OF the whole Messrs. peu Of
Indiana and Sidney Lawrence OF New York, ad.
dressed The committee at !engl!i-lhe former con-
tending hal Congress has complete jurisdiction
over The territories, and foil power 10 regulate or
prohibit slavery therein, bu; that the porer is one
Thing, and The eIercise Of il anolher-as TO The ex.
pediency OF SO exercising This power he said no.
thing.
Mr.. Lawrences speech was in favor OF the doc
trines OF the Wlmo Pfoviso.
Mr.. Petils remarks were chiefly directed to
an examination Of and reply to The position as.
sumed BY MIR. Rhett several days since.
Al the conclusion OF Mr.. Lawrence's remarks,
the committee proceeded 10 vote on The several
amendments. A debate Of an interesting and rather
amusing character took place on an amendment
proposing 10 pay Prot. Espy $4,000 for melero-
logical observations, al the conclusion Of which
the committee rose and The House adjourned
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An error OF The types made US represent the
Wing ofiice-seekers in Harrison's administra.
lion as "bloo5y" minded; which was far from
our intention. We mean, 10 say that their "appe.
tiles for spoils were as strong as the horse eeh for
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MARRIED.

Married, on the 9Th inst, BY the Rev. Mr.; Nc
Nv, Mani Mr.. EDWARD A. j. CLoproH, o.! Rich
s goud, 10 Miss ANN WAaiso L.rAsE' Of Essex
county.
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TROUBLE in THE WING CAMP |

The Wings have been exutins over our dis.
sensions in New York. Laughing is catching"
the old proverb runs. Now for our turn. If
the Democracy Of that great State are not alto.
ge,her harmonious, the Wing thunder which al
ready comes booming over the land, shows that
more portentous storm is brewing in the Wing
camp. The New York Herald OF Tuesday last
contains the proceedings OF an Enthusiastic
Clay meeting at the Broadway House" on Mon.
DAY night last, Mathew L. Davis, Esq, In the
Char. IA. an early stage Of The meeting, (says
the Hefald,) SO great was the crowd, more than
two thousand persons having assembled, that
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DIED,
On Monday, a, the residence Of NE n ). b, A -,
INIT Al half pas. SP. NJ. Mrs. LUCY aiaoiss0:'
aIa, in her sd year.
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tuE, Cement, Calcined Plaster, dHc.ILlme cement
ealclned plaster, lime for manure, ana puois saiu,
= no. had nj The lime kins of the subscriber near me
Sd states Observatory either in large or small quaint
Is lelni' o"'N' '' WIN. EASILY.
very. -, ,o., I,I, ~ ,s,s
srs. In compliance win your iequesi ldfnssn oeow
t of sorne trials with the lime purchased OF you, and
two other lois as to he quantity oil paste they pro-
|lce on being sIaked III, s1Lo,,,,s,o, ii,,
ne &, bushels oflime paste TO the barrel. -
s,a Three barrels OF Potomac lime (bought OF William
~, averaged 81 bushels of paste per barrel
s,3 -Four barrels Of Potomac lime bought OF another
'n,, averaged Al bushels of paste per barrel.
eiab Two barrels Of Potomac lime, (Easbys,) being
40 aked and converted into paste afterwards,
yea 81 bushels of paste per barrel
sivs,S Two barrels OF Potomac lime, (Easby's,) wet
for converted into paste at once averaged u bush
1bs spas,e" referred to rather sitter than common
ar in every instance requiring water before being
nj yed with the sand
Very respectfully sir, your obedient servant,
wy FREDERICK A. SMITH, Capt. Eng.
Cant WILLIAM EASILY, Washington
April l-wiw
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of uhife flannel.

One third of each width and color to be delivered at each
Of the navyyads heeinbefore named The coors TO be fast
The flannel be made wholly of wool, and that of good
quality to be twed have even sevages on both edges
and weigh less than three ourths OF the
square foot.
Samples Of the quality may be on application to the
commandments of the yards named
The flannel to be subjected to such chemical other
and inspection the bureau authorize drec
be delivered Gree fchages to the United Sates) by the
Bonds, with approved sureties in half the esti-
mated of contract will be required to be entered
into within days after being notified OF acceptance
bid and ten per centum in addition will be withheld
from the amount OF each payment as collateral security
the due and faithful performance of the which
pleed
Proposals be sealed and endorsed, Proposals for fur
nishing flannel to the navy"
To be published three times week in the Union and
National lnteigencer Washington Republican and Argus,
and Sun, Baltimore Pennsylvania and Public Ledger,
Philadelphia; Journal of Commerce and Evening Post
New York Morning Post anu Courier, boston ana En-
quirer Richmond Va.
March 25-3 taw to list May
Extract from Congress approved August TO- 1876
sro And be further enacted That. from and after the pas
of the Navy under the provso to the general
forty three shall be accompaned by guaranty signed by
responsible to the effect that he or hey UNI
obligation such time may be prescribed
by of the Navy with good and sufficient nreies to
es. accompanied by such guaranty IT. acceptance
and notification the bidder he or
Secretary the good and sufficient urees for fur
Contract With some other person or furnishing the
supplies and shall forthwith the difference between the
which he may have furnishing the supplies
period the proposal to be charged against said bid
may Immediately recovered by the United States for the
Navy Department in action OF debt against either all
irS Editors papers who have published this nd
vcrtlsement will notice alteration. April
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BEAUTIFUL BOOTS.
(on,fOrt. YcgNMce, and Durability combined.

JTAVING returned with lasts, materials and the
fashions will, in few days, be prepared TO exhibit
10 my samples and pattem-boots Tor the
present spring which will excel any heretofore known Tor
beauty and utility of style.
d !alng in none but my work-having extensive
and beautiful always ready for exhibition and
salehavng number OF the most ingenious workmen the
world can produce with abundant stock OF French.
English and American materials, purchased only for
CASH. produce boots and shoes good and as cheap
as any other house in the country.
Particular attention given to the patent Congress boots,
well every other improvement new and beautiful In
the line
Lasts made to fit the feet, and fits warranted.
Motto Small profits, quick sales and cash at the coun-
1ENni
Aprl I5-law6 9Th street. near the Gen. Post Office.
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Agency for Claims mt Washington.
l s>hfS DIE SELDING Notorv public Conva

u
sna ana General Agent, No H. Todds Buildings, Pennsyl
Washington, d. Co. offers his services for
y OF claims before Congress any of the execu-
are rtmens, or before any boart commissioners at
VI may be appointed for the adjustment of spolatons
wbe,hg private claims and rents procuring pensions,
revolution or any other services bounty lands for
ouues or those arising under contracts treaties or
pei buying and selling real estate, &c.
attention paid to the settlement of accounts OF
t oihcers who may find it announcement to give
eier personal attendance D.
r,ra my oeen commissioned notary public, he is pre-
ea 70 furnish iegazed copies of any document or other
Sbar uras , may De required
c,ais5 S oe moderate and regulated by the amount
T, anu .ne extent of service required
,enton. f'' VIII receive immediate at
ne mas the honor to refer to the NAVY Department and
ne several bureaus connected with il co,rntralo 70, nj az
@ onces OF te treasury Department and the senio,
apaih ana Pursers IN the navy ais to Dr. Iobn H.
sepa pc T Barnard Henry ESQ., Philadelphia; Rev
ne' H. Ellsworth, fayee, Indiana; Thomas M pi,,
Ps PENSACOLA Florida; Hon. c. b. Penrose Iancas,nr
~ Judge I. Hartley Crawford, Washington. W. a -
n eRsq New York; Collins Lee, esq, Baltimore, Md;
N.w uheardon esq., Norfolk Va; Professor Goodrdge
raven, Conn; Judson, esq, New Orleans: Hon
- o'' N"shVme, Tenn. May l6-ly
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IN IN itattor established and conducted by the Sisfer Of
Charity, chiefly for the relief Of the insane
is ted n

IN IN tatton established and conducted by the Sisters Of
Charity chiefly for the relief Of the insane.
THIS institution is beautifully situated commanding
l. emnence within view OF the city OF Baltimore, and
advd ntages that render particularly desirable as
residence TOR those afflicted with mental disorders The
house and adjoining grounds command extensive and very
interesting views OF highly cultivated aud agreeable
country us apartments spacious, loty and wen VEN
lated, and are furnished in style that Will bear copar-
son with our most respectable hotels IL IS abundanly
supplied with the finest water and It's bath
unsurpassed by any other similar establishment IN the
country The patients of this institution received and
attended by Sisters of Charity and visited once
more daily by the physician Although 1t Is behind no
other asylum in the possession of all the necessary and
modern Improvements relieving the nsane II yet pre-
the character and appearance OF domestic reffed
rather than place for the seclusion and confinement oil
dangerous and ncurabe has been the studlou
of its founders it with everything apperain
ing ordinary home, in which the patient at all times
when the nature Of the will admit will be surrounded
by all the comforts and advantages OF cheerful ana doms
tic sociefy Accordingly the greatest Is taken, not
merely discard far practicable every form OF per
onai restraint but from the observation OF the
inmates everything that tend to iraie or distress their
within and without doors studlously supplied
and sn the open air IN the carriage or on loo Is
carefully enjoned.
Over the female department the Sisters themselves have
the immediate charge; whilst in the male department are
provided faithful and competent male attendants who have
and whom the Sisters maintain the srictest supervs
This institution possesses accommodations Tor the re-
cepton Of hundred and fifty patients The terms
SIS SO week the patient require or his friends
desire accommodations and additional attention, het
will be charged accordingly For further information app
ply the Sister Superior OF the institution, or to Dr. m
H. Stokes, the physician.
haa
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Horatio N. Steel,
Us.
John Holohan, and
Montgomery County Court,
MARCH TERM.

John T Holohan.
TIME object OF this suit is sale OF certain real
in Montgomer y county, which was, on the TWEEN
tyseventh day Of January, eighteen hundred ana iory,
purchased by the defendant John Hoiohan, as agent OF
John T. Holohan, from the complainant Horauo N Steel,
for the original purchase money The bill states that on
about day of January, eighteen hun
his bond conveyance for certain real estate which is
particularly described in the bill and its accompanying
hibs unto the said John Hoohan, agent of the said
John r. Hoohan and for the OF four hundred and
fifty dollars one hundred dollars Of which said paid
by the said John oohan, agent aforesaid hand
and that the said John Hoohan gave, agent aiore
said his single bill for the balance of the purchase money
ayable by nsalments OF equal amounts in and
three years. with interest from date that possession OF the
said premises given up by the said complainant to the
said John Hooan agent aforesaid and that part
of the balance OF the purchase money has been paid, either
by the principal agent. although the deferred payments
have all become due The bill further alleges fraud, and
alleges that the said John Holohan not the agent oil
John T Hoohan, and that John I. Holohnn was minor
and under the age of twenyone and that the sa
John Holohan nsovent and not resident oil Maryland
and tina, the said is still charged with and liable 10
be sold Tor the payment OF the purchase money mere
upon adiudged ordered that the complainant by caus
ING copy of this order to Inserted some ne wspaper
published Washington city in the District OF Columbia
four successive weeks before the tenth day oil May next
give notice TO the absent defendant OF the OBJECT ana
substance OF this bill, and them to appear IN his
court i'm person solicitor or before te enth day
of September ne the premises and show cause
if anv thew have why decree ought not TO pass as
prayed - . MIL ~. D"'" BIN
March 23, Is4s-Aprii 2-iawaw
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TUCKER & DANIEL,

Successors 10 Tucker g. Son,) Merchant Tailors,
RtG leave TO call the attention OF members of Congress,
- strangers, and their customers generally, general
and carefully selected OF spring and
goods, which they have just opened their bshment
three doors east of Browns Hotel.
They viii name part superior cashmere, cloth, cash
merets, drap d'ete, and other materials, for coats
Single mled cassmees, linen drills duck, &C. for pants
Light Silks cashmeres, and marseilles for vests
Also, understands, drawers gloves cravats &c. suitable
10 the season.
They propose furnish articles of clothing at as cheap
rates as The articles could be bought at in this any
other city April 4-3aw3w
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| Navy AGENTs OFFICE,
Washington, April 10, 1913.
SNEALED proposals. Will be received this ofhce

- until o'clock the 10th OF May ensuing for supply
ing all the fresh and vegetables that may be required
from time time, during the fiscal year commencing
the day of July next and ending the 3Oh Of June,
l9t9 for the OF the in ordinary at the navy yard in
this city, and such others may be the station in
sells during said period OF time the proposals the
price pound for the meats and per brshel dozen Tor
the may beg for the vegetables Proposals will also
be received the time for supplying the two naval
hospitals the station with such supplies they may
oure the time. schedule OF the will be
furnished upon application this office. The offers to be
endorsed Golfers for fresh and vegetables and
sOhers Tor su ppying val hospitals No offer win be
considered unless is panied by guarantee, signed
by two responsible persons known be such by the
dersgned Zen per will be reserved from all pay
ments until the contract is completed.
AID IL VIM b. SCOTT, Navy Agent.
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TINE subscriber Invites all those in want of rich and beau
ttu articles in his line call his old established
where they will be find something please
them, antquariaus in particular.
His stock OF watches the choicest kind those
recommended from the mandatory of Joseph Johnson
25 Church street. Liverpool together with many OF
ike celebrity.
The jewey consists of London and Paris manufacture
web as home fashion and fancy All articles In his
line, which are very numerous, will be sold New York,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore prices,
Dec "a ROBERT KEYWORTH
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IorTA PERCHA.-Ths article, in its natural state Is
- puIa applicable to great variety of purposes for
oh ahe ndia-rubber, glass hemp, cotton, and most
me hpious substances have hitherto been applied; and,
reh prepared with sulphur in the of
iouha 70 make better flexible substance for many pur-
poses than vulcanzed rubber The advertiser, having
oHg engaged IN experiments testing its properties
u uses mas Obtained supply of the ateria and
o permanent arrangements to import ii in its unmanu
acufed state for sale The scientific and curious who de-
o iie article Tor experiment, will be supplied upon APP
caoh 10 the subscriber who has this time the only
10y ioI SAFE IN the United States Having been the first
ouuce the manufactured article 10 the American public
subscriber mas made greater variety applications
ia is 10 De found nj any other establishment Among
e goods now on hand, and for sale in quantities suit
snoes dressing bands fiat and round; cloth and Sheet
wi picture frames, book binding wallets, portfolio,
ot peds, cushions, billiard tables, soles and
Too's ana shoes. OF these, large supply
a. Oloeis from any part OF the country, enclosing
HpYAg to the bottoms Of boots and shoes Cloth for table,
paho and stand covers Floor CLOTH flexible tubes,
80 spnts buckets, NALL bags, water bags, porman
us, satchels, nc. Harness and all the appuenances
uPoh horses as equipment Lining for ladies' hats,
substitute Tor oiled silk in ladies' dresses tobacco wallets
NC. &c oN' ~ ~ ~ ff
substitute for patent leather, applicable all the pur-
49, io winch the glazed goods used, is being pre-
t N aiIer method discovered by the advertiser.
us present time, and be, whereby the public
cba prevented from enjoying the free of Gua Per-
n,,nnpT oui laws do not allow patents tor monopoly OF
In b products, nor for applications not involving novelty
mbh process and the ordinary process OF making India
found just adapted 10 Gn'ta Pecha Every arti-
winch is now made Of India rubber will be furnished to
from Gntta Percha which is, really and properly
species of rubber by HORACE M DAY
manufacturer OF India-rubber and Gutla Percha,
Fab 80, % Cortlandt street, New York
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N the education of young ladies, in the city of Wash
ington, on the second Monday in May next
The course of study will be calculated to develop and
strengthen the faculties of the mind, and render the
pupil familiar with every branch of solid and accomplished
learning, 49,, -, -
For information regard qualifications, &c, Miss G..
the distinguished gentlemen whose names Will be
furnished by the Rev Mr. Curley, chaplain OF the House
of Re representatives..
And from him may also be obtained prospectus, giving,
in DETAIL the conditions OF Abundance and catalogue OF
studies. - -
Early applications requested, either to the Rev. Mr.
Curey, Washington to MISS CARROLL care OF her
father, Hon Thomas King Carroll, Baltimore. Md
April l4-3tawdp lawcpu
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A CARD.

u EMOVAL-The subscriber informs his customers and
IL the public that he has removed the south SIDE OF me
avenue between 10th and llh Streets directly opposite
Overs auction store where he will remain Tor short time,
and continue to sell off his stock, consisting Oh
Meda7ons miniature cases. pencil cases, and gold pens
Stnds Guard and vest chains, gold and silver watches.
Nc, at cost prices
u has also a good assortment of silver table, tea and
dessert spoons sugar tongs, salt spoons forks butter
knives and will manufacture anything to order IN his
line, ohmOEL nH " 10,
Anr, 1--eodlw Gold and Silversmith.
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THE New York Cheap Lace store, un~er s
nvenus-I have taken the recently occuP,ed vy wi
Roby and have opened splendid a,sor,meh h 80 ns
Who Viii cali need 90 away without being saasnef "co
New York Cheap Lace Store is me fhsnRes' paRKER
try. y IT.. 7 n .I-U.
April 4-3t E H