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Naval.

PADDLES VERSUS ScREws-THE BAsILIsK AND Nj
GER STEAM SLooPs.-These vessels put TO sea from
Davenport Wednesday morning, but the Basi-
sk returned Ia the Sound in the night, and the Nj
ger ON Thursday morning, and both sailed for
Portsmouth at 800 p. m, arrived atSpithead early
yesterday morning, and went into harbor at eleven
O'Clock. The trial between these vessels is not yet
concludcd; for the principal feature has not yet
been tested--viz: the trial against strong head
wind and heavy sca--the fine weather they have
hitherto had afording no opportunity for such a
trial. Both vessels steam remarkably well, but
generally the paddle vessel under steam alone has
had slight advantage in speed, about half knot
per hour, over the screw, especially when drawing
a light draft; when deepin the water the advantage
is not much. On the other hand, under canvass,
and in ordinary circumstances, the screw beats her
opponent nearly knot per hour. Both vessels are,
we understand, fine wholesome ships, and steam
and sail remarkably WE'LL London paper, dug 4.
To this may be added the following from the
Times Of the sth ult. Another extraordinary feat
in steam navigation has been performed by the
Egyptian frigate (scrcw) Sharkie, the passage
from Falmouth 10 Lisbon. From the statement Of
the parties board, il appears that the frigate
beat the Peninsula and Oriental Steam Company =
fine and fast packet Hindostan, having come up
with her off the Tagus, and passed across her bows
10 enter the river The Hindostan left Southamp-
ton on the 10th ult, and the Shwks left Falmouth
ON the 2lst at M, and arrived at Lisbon at noon
ON the oath, having made the passage I'm little more
than three days This is the result of perfect ma
chincry and experience in navigation.
Messrs. Miller and Ravenhill have earned some
thing worth showing by their workmanship in this
steamer. We only regret, ON behalf of the naval
service Of this country, that the Sharke is not under
the British ensign instead Of the Crescent
TsE FaASKLIN EXPEDITION Every one will be
concerned 10 hear that despatch has arrived al
the admiralty from Sir John Richardson, without
any news of Sir John Franklin. The expedition
has traverscd the coast from the Mackenzie and
Coppermine rivers; but the Esquimaux all de-
clarcd that no white men had made their appear
ance Unfortunately the ice set i'm unusually
strong, and prevented the expedition from proceed
ing beyond Icy Cove, 10 the north of Cape Kendall
lust as il was on the point Of exploring most inte-
resting region. Thus, for the present, all hope If
cot off Of discovering the lost voyagcrs. Our only
consolation l. in the gain 10 science, for the search
for Captain Franklin has brought 20 light many in.
teresting facts respecting the inhosptable regions
of Arctic America London paper, dug II.
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAN,, r1CI1rx
OF PHYSIC.

SESSION or $3.50
rTNHE LECTURES viii commenceon MONDAY
March, ensuing.
Chemistry and Pharmacy-wILLlAaE T.. A. AKsx.
Surgery-NATHAS r. SnrTp
Therapeutics, Materis Medica and nygiene--sAs
UEL CHEw, M. ID.
anatomy and Physioogy-JosE ROSY, NJ. D.
iheory and Practice of Medicine WILLIAM Pow
Err, M. ID.
Midwifery and Diseases Of Women and Childron--
RICHARD VI, TRoMAs, M ID.
Lecturer on Pathology and Demonstration of Ansto-
my-GEoRaE W. MILrENBEReER.
Instruction IN Clinical Medicine and Clinical
Surgery every day at the Baltimore Inhrmarv.
opposite the Medical College, The rooms for prsc.
teal anatomy will be opened October lat, under
the charge of the demonstrators. Fees for the en-.
tire course $40. Comfortable board may he OBJ
tanned in The vicinity OF the Medical College for
50 so 20 ss 80 per week.
WILLIAM r. A, AIKEN,
Aug l5-2swtNi Desn VI the Faculty,
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FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

Robbery IN the Post Office, Washington, ID. C.
ON the fifteenth day of July last. (Sunday,) or
" the morning following, our entire mail was
stolen from our box in the Post Office in this city
The letters received usual, and placed in
our box upon the distribution of the mail; after
which they were taken out of the box by one Of the
Post Office clerks, who charged us with the post
ages due, tica them into parcel, and replaced
them preparatory 10 delivery. Merit morning they
mere gone II was ut clear that bold and dar-
ing robbery had been committed within the walls
of the Post Office, and under the very eyes of those
employed there. BY special request we rcfraincd
from taking any active part in discovering the per-
petrators of the robbery, leaving the whole matter
in the hands of the Post Office Department
month has elapsed, and the Department is yet with
ont any clue 10 the robbery. We, therefore give
10 the public the following list of the contents Of the
letters as far as ascerancd, and offer n reward Of
Fire Hundred Dollars for the detection Of the thief
and recovery of the money, or a proportonate part
thereof for the amount recovered:
In letter from Mctcalfe, Spcer Co., dated
Baltimore, July lIth, $50
Virginia bank notes. all sizes ......... & 500
District Columbia small notes. ...... Il2
In letter from Purvis Cover, same date
District Columbia bank notes. ........ IS
Check Tbos Parker ON G.. II. Parker 40
Draft j. n. c. Mudd, Jourdan W.
Maury, of this place. dated July 18th,
lS49, at four months ............... l25
In letter from Drexel Co, Philadel.
phia, July l4th, ls49
Virginia, District Columbia, and Wheel
ing bank notes. -. ................ 542
In letter from Thos. l.. Bocock, Apo.
matox, Va, Land Warrant No. ff,l62, is
sued to Robert A. Richardson, dated 9TH
February, iS49. ...,................ 100 acres.
There were other letters, but, so far we know,
they contained nothing OF value.
Aug 24-eoim r. w. LATHAM & Co.
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ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND BALL,
AZ Piney Point. Thursday, September g.

rINHE Anniversary Dinner and Ball, which were
i postponed from the 10th of August, will take
place ON Thursday next, September g. The pro-
prietors have made arrangements 10 accommodate
a large number of persons.
mammoth green turtle will be slaughtered for
the OCCASION and every luxury of the season will be
served, including shecpshead fish, crabs. oysters,
&c. &c.
the Point, leaving Washington on Wednesday
morning, September 5, at 9 O'clock, a. IN. Return
ing, viii leave the Point on Friday morning early
Passage and fair, including the dinner and ball,
and board at the Point, S.
HARDWOOD KELLER,
Sept 3-d3t Proprictors
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COALt COALi COALt

rU,HE undersigned announces TO his friends and
j the citizens of Washington generally, that he
has established himself in the Coal Trade, on Penn
svlvania avenue, between 18th and 18th streets
south side, First Ward, where he is receiving
and intends at all times to keep, very large sup
ply of Coal from the most approved mines; amongst
which may be found the Butler, Pine Grove, white
Ash,) spohn Vein, (Red Ash,) and Cumberland
All of which has been selected with great care.
Families and others wishing to be supplied would
do well to call early, they be supplied much
lower from the vessels, which will be discharging
during the present month. Prices moderate and
measure good. WILLIAM r. DOVE.
Aup 22-codl milf
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u,HIs DAY RECEIvED-

THIS DAY RECEIVED
Il 10 pieces Brussels Carpcting, at 81 IS
10 pieces very handsome 3-ply, cheap
10 do super Ingram, some new patterns
10 do medium do all wool from 50 TO o. cts.
10 do cotton and wool, and cotton, Is to Scots
% do twillcd and plain Venetian, ~, cts. 10 81.
10 do Straw Mating, all widths, for less than
cost
10 do "a floor Oicloths, new designs
Also, large stock of linen and cotton Shceting
Table Linen, DaInask Cloths, Napkins. Towels,
and TOwclling
All of which We pledge ourselves 10 offer on the
most accommodating terms.
VERIFY & BROTHER
Sept. l-cOdlw Between 18th and sth streets
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JAMES OTIS SARGENT,
Attorney at Law,

FoupTgENTH STREET, OPPOSITE wILLARD's HOTEL
MILL attend 10 the prosecution of Claims be.
wv fore the Board Of Mexican Commissioners,
Claims against the United States and 10 the trans
action Of business with the various Departments
June 2s-iftf
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During the present week the magnetic telegraph
will be extended to Norfolk, Virginia. The wires
are considerable distance beyond Smithfeld, and
will soon reach Petersburg where they will connect
with the main line north and south
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The REy cAsE-MURDER WILL ouT.-The law
yers of the Spanish consul, and their official paper,
the Crescent, during the course of the examination
before Justice Bright and Commissioner Cohen, at
tached great importance to the circumstance that,
during the passage of the Mary Ellen down the
river, and whilst the boat of the pilot along
side, Rey never made the least movement towards
efectng his escape. The reader will recolect that
one MIR. Robinson was passengero ON board the Mary
Ellen, not regular passenger, for his name on
the list of crew. The object of his voyage to Havana
was wrapped in mystery. for he dined in the cabin,
never reached the city of Havana, and came back
in the Mary Ellen. We informed that Robin
son is police officer of the second municipality,
and noted for his activity Rey says in his letter to
Mr.. Campbell that he was arrested on forged or
der of the recorder of the second municipality.
Put that and that together, and Rey's silence and
tameness whilst on board the Mary Ellen are clear
ly explained An order from the recorder was ex-
hibited to him. which turned out TO be a forgery.
Robinson, police officer under the said recorder,
was sort of passenger in the same vessel. We
impeach ones conduct in this particular part of
the dark transaction. Ii must be admitted, how
ever, that there very curious coincidence of
circumstances to deter Rey from attempting his
escape.-Neio Orleans Courier.
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BIT OF RoMAScE.-The following story is re-
lated, in of Mr.. Kendalls letters, to the Plea
ytrne:
A strange statement is afoat in the gossiping
circes-it is that beautiful English widow of great
wealth is dying of love for Blanqu, the famous
spirator Before he got himself Gagged up for the
affair of the 18th of May, Blanqui used TO preside
over debating club held in the Conservatore. To
this club the lady went; and the gaunt looks wild
energy, and Understandable fascination which the
man exercises all who approach him, went
straight 10 the unoccupicd heart Of the English
woman. She became regular attendant at the
club, in the hope Of attracting the attention of the
arch consprator. But Blanqui noticed her not
bright eyes had charm for him. To excite his
interest she sent him boquet, and another and
another; but the conspirator threw them away with
"A contemptuous Z" pshaw ~ and never even condo
sccndcd 10 inquire from whom they came. With
woman's usual pervcrsty, the more she si GIFTED
the more she became smitten; and with woman's
usual ingenuity she at length after many efforts,
succeeded, without any apparent violation of deco
rum, in getting introduced 10 Blanqui, and even
in persuading him 10 appear at her table though
he would not accept any thing else than a lump of
bread few lettuce leaves, and glass of water
his only food. The man is thorough Spartan.
And when at last he replaced in the dungeon in
which he has passed many years of his fife, she
paid him every attention that she possibly could.
During his trial at Bourges, she was there and,
| now that he is cooped up again for many years 20
come, she is his principal correspondent, and even,
IL Is said, entcrtains hopes OF becoming his wife.
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Republication Of The British Rerioes The London
Quarterly Revie,c, No. CLXIH, July, ls49. New
York; Leonard Scott Go. Taylor and Maury,
agents
This is a rich number, and will be read with
pleasure, notwithstanding the estimate placed ON
the literary and poetical pretensions Of the author
of the Pleasures Of Memory and Gertrude of Wyo-
ming. Besides the article Campbell, Il contains
one on the researches Of Hcrschel, strange and
interesting article ON Chess, article on Baronia
and Ecclcsiastca, Architecture IN Scotland, a re-
view of the existing Marriage Law and OF the pro-
posed reforms, of Sir Charles LyelPs late book on
the United States, an article on Austroltaly, and
review Of French Democracy, the book Of NJ
Guizot being the theme. The number Is most in
teresting.
Retribufion Novel, by Lady Of Washington.
Taylor h Maury.
This is a tale Of domestic life, and will, we doubt
not, find readers. Some who have read il say that
approximates in interest to Jane Eyre.
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Public ScHooLs.-The public schools were re-
opened yesterday morning throughout the city, and
the attendance of pupils was unusually large. A
growing interest is manifested in their welfare by
all classes of oitsens. who each contribute to their
support; and it is to be hoped that at distant day
high school may be established, where those who
distinguish themselves under the present system
may have an opportunity of acquiring the higher
branches of education.
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NORRIS l.. HALLowELL 81 co.

W. FSff
A RE now receiving and offer for sale handsome
IA assortment Of new Silk and Fancy Goods for
their firm
FOR CASH IN EUROPE,
and with especial reference to the wants of western
and southern buyers
July 12-d& wif3m
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PINEY PoINT ANNIvERsARY.-The anniversary Of
the establishment of this delightful bathing place
will be celebrated at the Point on Thursday the
9th instant by dinner, ball. &c. The steamer
Oceola will leave the city on Wednesday morning
for the Point, and will return on Friday. As the
season will shortly close, we anticipate large
attendance of our citizens, especially when the
pense of the trip is considered (only $50 and the
inducements which held out by the spirited pro-
prietors in the way Of sea-turtle, sheepshead, oys
ters &C.. to say nothing of the glorious sea bathing
to be enjoyed at the Point.
Notwithstanding the backwardness Of the season,
which did not commence at the Pavilion until late
in July, learn that the Point has been attended
by an unusually large number of visitors this
mer; and we trust that the proprietors have been
repaid for their excrtions to please.
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TuoMAs,s FRUIT cULTURrsT.

CONTAINING directions for raising young
~ Trees in the Nursery, and for the manage
ment of the Orchard and Fruit Garden. BY J
Thomas TAYLOR & MAURY,
Aug % Booksellers, near Ninth street.
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IAMIN BLAKE MINOR. Attorney at

- LAW, will attend promptly TO any business in
cases in the Appellate and Federal Courts,) and
the adjacent counties, and in the town of Peters
burg.
0J- Office No. 3, Law Buildings, Richmond.
Virginia.
Aug. eff
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INI MING, with extracts from his Correspondence
and Manuscripts, vols, with portrait.
The Works of William E. Claiming, ID. D.,
with an introduction, 8 vols, complete.
TAYLOR a MAURY,
June ~ booksellers near 9th VI.
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oSE or THE PRrNTERs.-Thcre is a good practi-
cal printer, by the name of James Evans, who lives
at Batavia, Ohio, who educated himself at dis
tinguished literary institution in New Hampshire
is practical farmer, has taught schools of various
grades in New England, travelled through most Of
The States Of the Union, taught "high school" in
Ohio, Seminary" in Kentucky, AN academy
in Illinois, and one in Missouri; who has been
superintendent Of common schools. and school
examiner, president Of a college of teachers, and
of a literary institution; who offered prize
Of so for the best method of teaching the branches
usually taught in high school, and Of S25 for
those taught in a common school; who has acted in
the capacity of editor Of three different newspapers
and more less in the capacity Of constable sheriff.
county treasurer, recorder, auctioneer, merchant,
wholesale pedlar, and postmaster ut three different
places; who Is practical surveyor, engineer, map
maker; also, a regular member Of the BAR notary
public, &c, &c; and he works at the printing
business or less nearly every day. He is about
thirty years of age, and in easy circumstances His
father died very poor, when he young, and his
mother supported the family for several years by
hard labor He has made himself what he is.
Cincinnati Commercial
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A CARD.

M ISIS GENEVIEVE g.. FAIRFIELD, teacher Of
I'l LANDSCAPE Oh PAINTING, continues TO give
lessons at her residence sth street. in the rear of
the Patent Office, doors from c.
In England, and ON the Continent generally, the
Art OF Painting in Oil CoLors is considered ndispen
SADLY requisite as a completion to every young
lady's education The old idea that peculiar tat
ent for the Art is necessary having become quite
obsolete moderate share of perseverance and as
siduity alone is requisite TO produce in short space
of time, agreeable and satisfactory results.
TERMs.-Quarter of twenty four lessons. Sl2
Half payable in advance.
REFERENCES:
Charles b. King, esq, Artist; John vanderiyn,
esq, Artists Hon. James Thompson, M. c.; Hon
Alfred Iverson, NJ c.; Hon. James Buchanan, Sec
rotary of State; Hon. Thomas Corwin o. s. Sena
tor; Rev William Matthews.
Aug 22-tf
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HArs.-Stevens has introduced a handsome fall
hat, made by the celebrated Bccbe of New York,
which is Of very beautiful style and finish.
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r ET,rERs from the Allegheny
FASHION FOR GENTLEMEN's HATsii
Amfntnn 1910.

CTEvENS will this day introduce w H. Bccbe
- K Co.'s New York; Fall Fashion for Gentle
mems Hats.
Sales Room No L. Browns Hotel.
Anr Stiff
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MATHEW A,

INATHER MATHEW.-An admirable daguer-
IL reotype likeness of the Rev. Father, taken by
Brady, in New York, can be at his rooms on
Pennsylvania avenue. Also one Of General Taylor
and his Cabinet, the late President, and the late
Mrs. Madison.
Aug l6-oodlmif
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NEW books JUST RECEIyEn

NEW BOOKS JUST RECEIVED
" History of the National Constituent Assem-
bly, of France from May Is4s, by j. F. Corkran.
ESQ.,
NO oil History OF Pendennis, his Fortunes and
Misfortunes, by w. M. Thackeray, author of Van
ity Fair, &c
TAYLOR & MAURY.
Aug. Is Booksellers, near 9th al
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END or THE SUMNER HOLIDAYS.

END or THE SUMNER HOLIDAYS.
Parties beginning 10 return in crowds from
their ruralzingj and the city is fast filling up again
II is worthy of note, that, in consequence Of the
cholera, Boston pleasure seekers and health-scek-
crs instead of venturng to Niagara, Trenton Falls,
or Lake George, have confined their travelling al
most exclusively 20 New England the present sea-
son. The lakes OF Maine and New Hampshire, the
White mountains and the hills OF Berkshire, have
attracted an unwonted number of visiters. Many
Of small country taverns have been filled to
overlooking, much To the astonishment Of the wor
thy hosts. The increased railroad facilities have
of course assisted greatly in this augmentation Of
travel. The effect has been TO make us better ac-
quainted with our immediate neghborhood, and 10
convince many Of the fact that they might go fur
thcr and fare worse.
THE POLITICAL NOTE oF PREPARATIONS.
Our three political parties have issued calls for
the nominating conventions for the approaching
State elections The Wings will doubtless adhere
To the present incumbents. The Free Sellers will
probably run Stephen G. Phillips, Of Salem, for
their candidate. The Jocofocos will perhaps bring
forward a coalition in the choice of
Senators is talked of, between the two latter par
tics, in counties where the Wings are likely not 10
have a decided majority.
THE HILLS or BERKsHIRE.
Among the visitors at Lcnox, in the western part
of this State, is exPresident Tyler. His presence
does not seem to excite much attention. Mrs.
Fanny Kemble Butler has established herself at
Lenox, where shc is about to build cottage in the
neighborhood ola romantic lake. DR.. Holmes, our
humorous poet has country-s seat in the neighbor-
hood. Few regions Of country combine the advRn-
tsges of saubrity and picturcsqueness to greater
extent than this
RECEPTION TINE PRESIDENT.
Both our State and city authorities have made
liberal arrangements for the reception of President
TAvLoR. There will be grand military display
ON the occasion; and, should the weather prove
favorable there will probably be such concourse
from all parts OF New England has not been wit
messed here before. " s astonishing how much
4 good the Jocofocos are doing the General by their
| gracelcss attacks. The people regard them with
no other sentiment than Indignation; and few Of
the Locofoco presses in New England venture to in
dulge in that style Of coarse vituperstion and SLAM
der in which the Union has won such unenviable
distinction.
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WANTED TO RENT.-A convenient house,
w located in central position, with not less
than eight rooms, besides the kitchen. II would
be taken for a term of years. A line left in box
1917, at the post office, will receive immediate at
lention. Aug. OFF
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NEW NAVAL TEXT BOOK

NEW NAVAL TEXT BOOK" NAurIcAL
~ ROUTINE AND STowAGE, WITH RULES IN NAvI-
CATION" practical treatise of great use to ship
ping merchants, sailors, &C., by two officers of the
United States Navy. Adopted for the Use of the
Navy by the Department.
For sale i'm Washington by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Aug. ~ Booksellers, near 9th street.
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GENERAL HOUsE-FURNIsHING DRY
GOODS NNAREROOM.

GOODS NAkEHOOm.
HLAGGETT & DODSON would most respect
~ fully inform all housckeepers, and thosc intend
ing to keep house, that they have refittcd and pre-
pared their warcroom for the reception of n much
more extensive assortment of goods in the above
line than has ever been hitherto seen in this city.
&. 4 ID. will be absent for few days for the pur
pose of making their purchases, and would respect
fully desire all who may be in want of the prettes,
best, and most extensive assortment To choose from,
to wait their return. They will have in store
superb Tapestry Velvet, Tapestry Brussels, and
Brussels.
Thrcc-pl Superfne Ingram, low priced do.
Damask twillcd and plain Venetian Carpcting
Together with every thing pretty and good which
may be needed in their line.
Aug. 25-4t2w2awif
7 ETTERs from the Allegheny Noun
i A tsins, by Chas Lanman. ! neat l2mo vol,
Just received by Taylor Maury, Bookseller, near
9th street Also
IRVING'S GOLDSMITH, Uniform EDITIoN.
IRYING'S CRAYON READER.
HOW'S PRACTICAL ELOCUT1ONIST AND
SPEAKER.
Aug. %
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II EAUTlFuL BIBLES and Prayer Books of
- every variety
hymn Books Of the different denominations
For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY,S
Aug. 20 Bookstore. near 9th st