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LOCAL MATTE RS.

PREsnNTATIoS or BIBLE.-The Bible presenta-
ton by the ladies of Washington 10 Eagle Tent No.
299, independent Order Of Rechabites, which was
postponed from last week account of the inclem-
ency of the weather, took place on Monday evening
at the Navy Yard Baptist church. The Mount
Vernon Tent, with numerous other members of the
Order assembled at their hall on street at an early
hour, and accompanied with a band Of music,
marched 10 the place Of meeting which, upon their
arrival, was crowded with numerous auditory of
ladies and gentlemen. The proceedings were opened
with an appropriate prayer, aud ode, written for
the occasion, was sung by the members of the Or
der After which Mrs. Denison came forward,
and, in chaste and beautiful address, presented
ON behalf OF the ladies magnihcenuy bound volume
Of the Holy Scriptures TO Eagle Tent, az incen
tive and guide for them in the paths of temperance
and righteousness The Bible received on be-
half Of the Tent by the Rev Mr.. Denison, who
acquitted himself in a manner eloquent aud inter
esting An address was then delivered by the Rev.
Mr.. Bradford, acting pastor Of the Church, who
very instructivcy depicted the magnitude Of tile
evils Of intempersnce, and urged upon females
especially the duty Of encouraging, by all the
means in their power, the great principle of Total
Abstinence, ~ upon them fell in great measure
all the evils Of intemperance The meeting closed
with benediction by the same gentleman.
The Howard Division Of the Sons Of Temperance
attended the meeting in full regaa,
This the largest temperance meeting ever
held in the Sixth Ward numbers had 10 go away,
unable 70 obtain admission; and we trust that bcne
fetal effects will result thercfrorn.
THE Cry HALL.--The contractors for finishing the
exterior of the City Hall, Mcssrs. Berry and Mohun,
(under and by virtue of act of the last Congress-
are prosecuting the work with vigor, and the mas
sive stone pillars the front Of the west wing
nearly up. The plastering of the exterior with
durable cement is also progressing; and the build
ing, when completed, will present handsome ap-
pearance and relieve and act off that part of the
city wonderfully. by the way, the roofs of this
building require some attention from the proper
authorities, during the late heavy rains they
leaked very badly.
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In ITO, the King of Portugal issued an edict, by
which widows above fifty years of age forbid
den to marry. because" says the edict, "expe-
rience has shown that women of that age usually
marry young men of no property, who dissipate
the fortunes which such marriages put them in pos
session of, TO the prejudice OF the children and
other near relations Of their wives''
The laws against popery brutal in the olden
times. In the year 100, the assembly passed a
law to hang every Popish priest who should come
voluntarily into New York. Think of that in these
times
The Hartford Coiuant relates good story of a
voter in the western part of New York, who was
hailed and his politics required ''Well," said he,
81 amt nothing. ! used TO be liberty man till
the Free-Soil party came up; and then joined
that party; now that's bust up, and amt nothing
Il seldom happens that any thing particularly
beneficial TO doctors is made public. We inform
them with pleasure that the late banker, NJ de
Remmer, at Hamburg, has left 100 900 francs 10 be
given TO any person who shall discover a remedy
for the cholera. The Academy Of Medicine, at
Paris, is to decide upon the remedy.
ABBY HuTcMNsoS-Dtatt oas-is recovering from
her sickness very rapidly, says the Boston Bee hav-
ing gained in weight three pounds during the past
week She has hired t,renty one days without taking
particle of food-swallowed nothing, during that
time, with the exception Of cold ,odfv!
The French have discovered in Africa race OF
Difh tails. large number Of animals of this
description 10 be found in city. No need OF
going TO Africa To find them.
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1--WE know Of no fact, says the Hartford Cotu-
ant, Z" that proves 80 strongly that the Wings,
party, have taken the correct national ground re-
specting slavery, the hostility manifested by
those who entertain ultra views on both extremes.
At the south, the Wings, as a body, are daily
attacked by the adhcrents Of Calhoun AZ being hos
tile 10 the principles Of the peculiar institution,
being ia favor Of the Wilmot proyiso, as being
against the farther extension Of slavery and the in
crease of the slave power At the north, the Whigs
as party, are assailed as pro-slavery men because
they do not choose to make opposition to the exten-
sion of slavery the only single principle Of action T;
and those who consider themselves as anti slavery
men, in the strictest Of the term will attach
the Wings, organize themselves into a separate
party, and, If all these fail unite with the Locofo-
cos in order TO annihilate the Wings. On this sub
ject the Wings have acted with uniform consist
ency. Why has not this consistency satisfied the
leaders Of the third partyl Simply because the
Wings have considered that there were other prin-
ciples Of equal importance to be discussed and con
tended for and other measures Of equal value 10 the
nation 10 be aimed at. Simply BECAUSE the Wings
in favor of object of more importance 10 the
welfare Of the human race than any abstract opin-
ions upon sayery can bc--the preservation Of this
glorious Union, the dissolution Of which is sought
for by the extremes Of fanaticism, whether al the
north the south. Simply and evidently because
10 break down the Wing party is now the only
principle which that third party profess by their
conduct, ~ be worth contest"
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The Van Buren, (Ark.) Inteiiigenou says that a
delegation of seminoles from that frontier, under
the charge OF agent has been ordered to Florida
for the purpose, it is said, Of aiding in forming
treaty TO remove the Florida Indians TO the West.
The following appeared an advertisement in
one Of the New York daily journals, and isquite an
original in its way:
"a situation is wanted by well-educated, al
present vet single, man, who is a good draughts
man, and perfectly acquainted with the art of lay
ing on gardens, as well as hot house buildings"
There is considerable food, says the Times, for re-
Election in the above paragraph; but would sim.
ply inquire whether the cart Of laying hot house
buildings" differs materially from that Of sleeping
on the benches in the Battery
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HEAVY SEzUsE-FALsE ISvoIcE.-The collector
Of the port made seizure yesterday ofover $40 O0O
worth Of dry goods imported into this city by the
British ship Gossypium, under false invoices. The
evidence elected by the appraisers who viewed the
goods revealed few Of the beauties Of the 'sad
loren SYSTEM" and was well calculated 10 make
honest men open their eyes. Some sixty packages
were taken in one of which found true In
voice, which showed very plainly that an attempt
had been made TO pass the goods at underval-
uation of about thirty fire per cent. How often acts
like this have been repeated under the past admins
trstion IL is impossible 10 say, but feel safe in
asserting, that with the present collector they have
received a most efectual quictus.-N o. Bulletin,
Sent 90
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Iconographic Encyclopedia Of Science Literature and
Art; systematically arranged by G. Heck, 10Th fve
h'sdrsd .isei ensva0'ngs by the most distinguished
tied by spEsoEa +. BARD, A. M, M. ID. New
York: Rudolph Garrigue, Publisher.
The first number of an elegantly printed work
bearing the above title has been sent us by the pub
Usher. II is designed, we learn from the pros
pectus TO embrace all the branches of human
knowledge which can be illustrated by pictorial
representations, and will be published in twenty
five monthly portfolios, each containing twenty en-
cravings and eighty pages of letter-press. Our
readers will see from this description that an ex-
tensve range of subjects comes within the scope Of
the design, including Mathematics, Natural and
Medical Sciences, Geography, Ethnology, Military
and Naval Sciences, Architecture, Mythology, the
Fine Arts and Technology, with all their respective
subdivisions. From such examination as we
have been able To give of the number before US,
which treats principally of the higher branches of
mathematics, are justified in saying that it is a
work of very great value, containing vast amount
of information, skilfully arranged and set forth in
clear and forcible style. The engravings which
accompany it are of the highest order. Altogether
it will form, when completed one of the SPLEEN
did works of the kind that have ever issued from
the American press. II is afforded at the exceed
ingly low price of one dollar each part, and ought
to find place in every library.
Institutes of Theology. By the late THOMAS CHAL-
MERs, ID. ID. New York: Harper and Brothers.
We have received the first volume Of this book
being the seventh volume of Chalmers Posthumous
works, now in course of publication The high
place which the author held among the theologi-
cal writers of the day is sufficient warrant that
any production which he has left TO the world will
richly repay perusal We cannot doubt that it will
subserve the cause of truth and devotion II may
be had of Messrs. Taylor and Maury.
The Little Savage. BY Captain MARRYATT. New
York: Harper and Brothers.
This is one of the best books of its class that we
have met with for a long time. Captain Marryatts
rare powers of story telling appear here almost to
as much advantage in his celebrated sea novels.
Messrs. Taylor and Maury have it for sale.
The Bankers Magazine and Statistical Register.
We have just received the October number of this
well known periodical. II is filled with interesting
and well written articles upon financial and com
mercial subjects.
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Miss FILLMORE, a daughter of the Vice President
Of the United States, recently received appoint
ment teacher in one of the public schools of Buff
falo, and is now acting in that capacity. How
striking illustration Of the simplicity Of Re-
publican institutions Miss Fillmore received her
education at the State Normal school.
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The small quantity of language that man car
do business with is really surprising. letter
of Spanish and yet, with even them, he managed
in less than a week 10 quarrel with his wash wo-
man, stick his landlord, and run away with an
hciress To effect the latter, he says il was only
necessary 20 use six" fall into my arms my love,
and abe fell in
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Correspondence.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 9-5 D.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 9-5 p. m.
The annual report of the President of the Bati-
more and Ohio Railroad appears in the Patriot to-
day. II is an able document, and sets forth clear
ly and concisely the affairs of the company and
condition of the road The opinion is confidently
expressed that the road can be completed to the
Ohio within two years This is contamination
devoutly to be wished
The Fair of the Maryland Institute continues to
attract large audiences day and night Two OF
Morse's Magnetic Telegraph instruments were
placed in the hall yesterday. wire was extended
from one end of the saloon to the other, and thus
messages were sent back and forwards. Mr.. Rooms,
Mr.. Menzies and Mr.. Head, among the best ope-
rators in the country, were exhibiting the wonders
of the instruments and mode Of operations. They
attracted much attention.
The Agricultural Fair promises to be the best of
its kind ever held in the State.
The and beautiful steampshp Republic ar
rived here about IL O'Clock last night her first
return trip from Charleston. She made the time
from city TO city in sixty hours Her machinery
works admirably.
The Pennsylvania election comes off to- day. The
Wings have not made much exertion, and may
probably lose some. hope TO have returns from
considerable portion Of the State night by tee-
graph, and will hasten to apprise you at the earliest
moment
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LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINsI

I WOULD respectfully inform my old customers
L and the public in general, that am now receiv-
ing my fall supply Of Stoves and Crates, which ]
am determined to sell cheap for cash. have in
my assortment of enameled Crates many new pat
terms from those of last fal-Stoyes of all kinds,
sizes and patterns, of the latest styles, for wood or
coal; and it will cost nothing, please call and
get my prices before purchasing elsewhere, as !
will make it object to the purchaser. have the
exclusive sale of the Baltimore American Air tight
Cooking Stoves, and will warrant them the most
superior Cooking Stove in use for economy
and durability. l will also warrant them to give
general satisfaction, or take them back and refund
the money to the purchaser.
have also on hand large supply of Hardware
and Cutlery, and great variety of house furnish
ing articles. c. WOODWARD,
Pennsylvania av., between 10th and II tn SITS.
Sent I7-eodtf
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The second regiment of English life guards Is
likely to become one of the most remarkable in the
service Since the extraordinary marriage Of Mr..
Hcald with Lola Monies, an officer of the corps, pos
sessng fs,O 900 year, off with the 'lady fair"
of brother officer, who had been her protector for
months and, having settled on the fair but aithess
one no less a sum than 81 500 per annum, married
her nj Brighton.
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nISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.-
IL The partnership heretofore existing between
John Martin and E. s. Wright, in the name of Mar
by mutual consent
Those persons having claims against the firm
will please present them to Martin & Co. for pay
ment; and those indebted to said firm re-
quested to call and settle possible, the
business of the late firm must be closed.
MARTIN WRIGHT.
Sept. /, lS49. Sept. l3-du
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The Western corn crop fully makes up for the
deficiency in the wheat crop. The Cincinnati Ga
zete says the yield of Indian in that State is
abundant 1t has been estimated that the valley OF
Paint Creek, within the space of twenty-five miles
from the mouth of that stream, has produced nearly
two millions of bushels of maize. Similar accounts,
both to the quantity and quality of the corn crop
reach us from all the rich valleys of the West.
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DEspATcH FROM GENERAL TwIGGs.-The official
report of General Twiggs, published to-day, was
forwarded by Captain Fisher by express to Gov
srnor Moseley, accompanied by an interesting let
ter of date Herewith, from that gallant off
Ger, which regret that we have not room TO pub
iish.-F7Orida Sentinel, I'd inst
Headquarters, WESTERN DIVISION
TAMPA BAY, FLA, Sept. %, lS49.
Sir: | have the honor to inform you that the
18th instant had an interview with the chiefs OF
the Florida Indians at Charlotte's harbor. They
disclaim for the nation all disposition unfrendly to
the whites-say the recent outrages were unknown
to the nation, and were perpetrated by few out
laws, who deserved punishment, and who will be
surrendered to our justice time in the course
Of the coming month
Under these circumstances, entertain the hope
that security and confidence will be secured to
the citizens.
] am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient ser
want, ID. f. TWIGGS.
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIONs.
HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS,
OuAprruM sTru,s OpricP

QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE, t
Washington, Oct. 8, IS49
SEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
- this office until 10 O'Clock A. m. Monday,
the 18th day of November next for furnishing ra-
tons to the United States Marines at the following
stations for the year 1850 viz
Portsmouth,, New Hampshire.
Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York.
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Gosport near Norfolk, Virginia
Pensacola Florida; and
Washington, District of Columbia.
Each ration to consist of one pound and quarter
of fresh beef, three quarters of pound of mess
pork eighteen ounces of bread made Of superfine
flour, superfne -four at the option of the Gov
ernment; and at the rate of six pounds of good
coffee, twelve pounds of the best New Orleans a.
gar, light quarts Of the best white beans, four
quarts Of vinegar, two quarts of SALT four pounds
good hard brown soap, and one and half pounds
Of good hard dipped tallow candles to each ration.
The beef required shall be delivered on the order
of the commanding officer of each station, either in
bulk by the single ration, and shall consist Of
the best and most choice pieces of the carcass the
pork to be No. prime mess pork, and the groce-
res of the best quality of the kinds named subject
to inspection. No bid will be entertained at this
office unless accompanied by bond for two hun
dred dollars with two sureties for the execution OF
the contract, if awarded; the suficiency Of the
sureties must be certified by official person
To be endorsed Proposals for Rations for is5O"
AUG. A. NICHOLSON,
Quartermaster Marine Corps.
Oct. l0-3tawtd
The Union, Washington the American, Senti-
mel, and Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; the Ports
mouth Gazette, New Hampshire; the Boston Post
and Boston Times Boston the New York Herald
New York Evening Post, New York Courier and
Enquirer, and New York Sun; the Baltimore Daily
Advertiser, Baltimore Republican, and Baltimore
Sun; the Forfolk Beacon, Norfolk Herald the
Richmond Enquirer and Richmond Wing; the
Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria, Virginia; and
the Pensacola Gazette, will give the above three
insertions each per week, and send the account
accompanied by printed copy of the advertise
ment, to this Office for payment.
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DEAD-DRUSK.-W learn from Mackinac that
the twenty Indians reported to have been found
the beach that place dead of cholera, got up
the next day and went about their business. When
discovered they were only dead-drunk
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SENTENCE FOR KILLING BRoTHER.-At the
Worcester criminal court, Marshal Flagg, of Boyls
ton, who, while intoxicated, killed his brother for
taking away his rum jug, was sentenced TO six
years in the State prison.
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ITO THE LOVERS OF THE BEST HA-
Il vANA CIGARs.-T. BAST1ANELL1 4 Co,
under Browns Hotel have received on consign.
ment, directly from Havana, 5000 Cigars, Of the
most select brands, manufactured i'm Cuba
Amongst them We have only 10000 OF the celc-
bratcd Fanny Elssler brand. They are 20 be sold
in boxes or bundles, for cash only. We earnestly
request good judges of real fine Cigars 10 try them
as nothing has been imported for long time equal
30 them.
Oct. g-eoif
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The Newburyport Union states that the Govern
ment has refunded the money, with interest, which
was raised by the ladies Of that town for the relief
of the volunteers under General Cushing. The
ladies intend 10 create fund out Of the money
for the relief Of the poor and destitute Of their
fnpn
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NEW NovELs.-Tbe Salamsnder, A Naval
IN Romance. BY Eugene Sue.
Therese Dunoyer. by Eugene Sue.
st. James's, or The Court Of Queen Anne BY
w. ii. Ainsworth
The Braves Daughter, or The Tory Of Carolina.
A Romance Of the American Revolution. BY Au-
gustine J. H. Dugannc.
Just received by TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Oct. 9 Booksellers near 9th street
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The gale last Saturday night did great deal Of
damage to the shipping in the harbor of n York. as
well as to several public buildings and private prop
erty. A number of persons were more or less in
jured by the falling of the awnings, rafters, &c
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HEsRY b. srASTos, the Abotionst, has been
nominated by the Locofooos Of the 25th Senate dis
trict, composed Of Seneca, Tompkins, and Wayne
COUNTIES, in the State Of New York.
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A CARD.
MIss GENEvIEvE G. FAIRFIELD. teacher O

MISS GENEVIEYE G.. FAIRFIELD, teacher Of
lVl LANDSCAPE On PAISTIse, continues To give
lessons at her residence on sth street in the rear of
the Patent Office, doors from c.
In England, and ON the Continent generally, the
Art Vt Painting in Oil Colors is considered indspcn
sably requisite completion TO every young
lsdy's education The old idea that peculiar tai
ent for the Art is necessary having become quite
obsolete, moderate share of perseverance and as
sduty alone IL requisite To produce, in short space
of time, agreeable and satisfactory results.
TEaMs.-Quarter of twenty four lessons sl2
Half payable in advance.
REFERENCEs
Charles X. King, esq, Artist John ysnderlyn.
esq, Artist; Hon. James Thompson, NJ. C.; Hon.
Alfred Iverson, M c.; Hon. James Buchanan, Sec
rotary of STATE; Hon. Thomas Corwin, u. =. Sens-
tor; Rev. William Matthews
Aug 22-u-
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Barnburner in New York gave as reason
why he should not go with the " coalition that he
opposed to the 'trafic in human flesh" He
could see no difference between the sale of white
men and negroes
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MuRDER.-Chas. Stevens, of Castine, Maine, in a
paroxysm of insanity recently cut the throat of his
youngest child and then attempted to cut his own,
but prevented from effectng his purpose fully
The child is dead but the man, it is thought, will
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Not single case of cholera has occurred among
the Jews Of London. This IL attributed 10 their
conformity 10 many sanitary regulations Of their
own law,
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November l2th the day of the general election
has been fixed for the next trial to elect Represen.
ttive in the fourth Congressional district of Massa
chllsetts
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A GLOSSARY Of Words and Phrases usually re-
"A garded peculiar 10 the United States, by
J. r. Bartlett.
lated from the reek, with copious notes of Thomas
Hobbies | VOL, London.
Aphorisms and Rehections-A Miscellany OF
Thought and Opinion, by VIM. Benton Clulow. l
vol, London. TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct Book Hers near 9th street
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FOR NORFOLK.
Sept. 20 JAMES MITCHELL, Captain

GEORGE M. BIBB, Counsellor at Law,
OFFERS his professional services in the Supreme
~ Court of the United States, the Circuit and Or
phan's courts for the District of Columbia claims
with Mexico, and in claims upon the Treasury.
Office of and 9Th streets, opposite west end
of Patent Office square; entrance from east side OF
9th street. Sept. l9--f