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Opening OF the National Hotel.

The National Hotel under its new adminisra-
ton. was thrown open to the public on Thursday
evening last, on which occasion the proprietors,
Messrs Calvert & Co., aided by Mr.. Willard, the
accomplished manager, gave most sumPtuous
and elegant entertainment To about three hundred
of their fellow citizens The viands were not only
of the most superior quality, but, in spite OF the
great crowd assembled, were most abundant, and
were served up in style worthy of the most refined
taste; the wines, in the greatest variety, were par
tculary rich and rare. There were two tables,
running the entire length of the spacious dining
hall of the hotel at one of which Mr.. Calvert pre-
sided. and at the other the Mayor of the city
Among the guests were many Of our most dstin-
suished citizens, including large delegation from
Georgetown. After the substantial business
of the evening was concluded, the hum of laugh
ing and talking voices was partially quelled, and
the party proceeded to make speeches and drink
anpropriate toasts. Speeches were delivered by
the Hon. l. f. Holmes, John Marbury, esq.,, the
Mayor, and other gentlemen, which were all most
heartily applauded
Toasts were given from the Chair and by others,
wishing every prosperity to MIR. Calvert and his
accomplished associates, and the utmost success to
the National Hotel.
Mr.. Calvert grave The City Of Washington
Nav IL excel all other cities in the world, as hes
founder did all other men,"
The city of Georgetown was toasted, and with a
view of calling out Mr.. Holmes, Of the chivalric
State of South Carolina whereupon there followed
an eloquent and amusing address from the honor
able gentleman. Among other things, he said, in
reference to a remark from one OF the speakers,
that SO long as the National Hotel continued to fur
sish such dinners the present, there was no pos
,.;ble danger of the dissolution of the Union
Mr.. Willard and his lady were also toasted in
handsome style; and the whole affair, which con-
,,luded at the reasonable hour of nine O'Clock
nassed off to the enjoyment and entire satisfaction
sf all present.
By those who competent to give an opinion
.,n such matters it is thought the National Hote
never gave token of more prosperous career thar
rat the present time. The numerous changes anc
.mnroyements that have been made in the arrange
ment of the building have already been described
tn our columns; and we can only add that they
were on Thursday evening last noted and comPh
,nented in the warmest terms. No expense seems
10 have been spared, and we look upon the estab
Dishsnent as afording truly superb stopping plac'
for the many strangers who are expecting to spent
Abe approaching winter at the seat of government
National Inteiligencer.
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La Repue olu Noupeau Mondes. Published by Rege
Va. pa
Fidelity HollOrcd.

Itmay be remembered that some months
ago, we announced the presentation Of a
rich gold watch, by the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company, to the youthful son OF DIR.
Dekay, in grateful acknowledgment of the
fidelity with which he stood to his post,
on board the steamship California, when
all on board, except Captain Forbes and
himself, were seduced from the ship by
the allurements of goldseeking. We
mentioned at the time, that the company
had resolved to bestow a corresponding
mark of their regard upon Captain Forbes;
a resolution which has recently been car
ried into effect, as appears by the follow
ing correspondence ~ T. Com. .7dD.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CoMPANy,}
New YoRK, July 25, lS49.
CAPT G. FoRBEs-DEAR Sir: have great plea
sure in communicating to you, by direction of the
board of directors of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company, their high appreciation of your services
commander OF their pioneer steamship "Callfor-
nia'' her voyage hence TO the port Of San Fran
CISCO not only on account of your skill and sea
manship while in command, but especially of your
subsequent efficiency and fidelity TO the interests
of the company until her arrival back to ''Pan-
anna"
To be faithful important trusts seems to be but
right and to be expected of an honorable man; and
it is now intended by the steamship company, IN
making this acknowledgement, to bear their testl-
mony TO your high character as such. am di
rected by the company TO request your acceptance
the accompanying purse and pieces OF plate, adding
this to their sincere wishes for your future prosper
ity and happiness in which also personally mos
cordially join.
Very respectfully, your friend
VIM. Ii. ASPINWALL, President.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA.


SAcKvILLE, Nov. 4-p. m.
The Hibernia left Liz crpool on the Goth ult. On
Monday cotton had advanced from one-eighth TO
one fourth pence current rates by the Europa.
The Manchester cotton market on Tuesday was
firm, which caused increased confidence in Liver
pool, when another rise took place at half pence
advance over previous Saturdays sales. The
weeks sales ending on Friday reached one hun.
dred and ninety one thousand two hundred and
nine bales, of which spectators took sixty five
thousand six hundred and twenty; exporters eleven
hundred and seventy; spinners sixty four thousand
eight hundred. Stock ON hand, four hundred and
thirty seven thousand, against five hundred and
thirty light thousand last year. Committees quo
tations-fair Upland and Mobile, six and three
eighths and six and five eighths.
Quotations about per Europa. Yellow corn,
twenty seven shillings and sixpence to twenty
eight shillings. White twenty eight shillings six
pence 10 twenty nine sbings sixpence. Ameri-
can cured provisions healthy; trade improved
Lower qualities of bacon decidedly improved. Pork
steady at previous rates.
No definite news from Turkey 1t is the genera
impression in the best-informed circles that Russia
viii not make war account of Turkeys refusa
to deliver the Hungarian refugees; they still al
Widen. Benz, Dcmbinski, and several others hac
embraced Islamism, and joined the Turkish army
M. Theirs, in the French assembly, on Roman at
fairs, is decidedly conservative. The political news
is said to be uniinportant.
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LOOK our ron BARcAINst

WOULD respectfully inform my old customers
Il and the public in general that am now receiy-
ing my fall supply of Stoves and Crates, which I
am determined 10 sell cheap for cash have i'm
my assortment of enameled Crates many new pat
terms from those Of last fal-stoves Of all kinds.
sizes and patterns, Of the latest styles for wood or
coal and as IL will cost nothing, please call and
get my prices before purchasing elsewhere, as
will make II an object 10 the purchaser have the
exclusive sale of the Baltimore American tight
Cooking Stoves, and will warrant them the most
superior Cooking Stove in for economy
and durability. ] will also warrant them 10 give
general satisfaction, or take them back and refund
the money to the purchaser.
have also ON hand large supply Of Hardware
and Cu.icry and great variety of house furnish
ing articles. &. WOODWARD,
Pennsylvania av., between i0th and 18th sta.
Sent I7-eodtf
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The CALCIUM LIGHT, noticed in the Philadelphia
Ledger last week which Professor Grant has been
adapting to the locomotives on the Philadelphia and
Camden and Amboy railroads, by direction Of the
President, Mr. Edwin Stevens, has proved efficient
beyond the expectations originally entertained of
its capacity for illuminating the track in front of
the engine while in motion
Professor Grant, the inventor, came over the
road with this light from Bordentown to Amboy.
on Friday night, the first extended expert
mental trip. II tarew beautiful column Of light
| on the track, illuminating it brilliantly one hall
mile in advance of the engine, and burned steadily
for upwards of four hours without requiring adjust
ment. Such a light this would have prevented
the accident which resulted in the death of Engi
neer Seely on the New Haven road. This light j,
represented to be cheaper than other lights in pro-
portion to the amount used.-N. Y. Sun.
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STOVES, CRATES STOVES, CRATES, SC.

STOVES, CRATES STOVES, CRATES, SC.
AM NOW RECEIVING in addition to my
Il former stock the largest and most beautiful col
lection of Stoves and Crates that has ever been Of
fered for sale in this market Among them are to
be found an entire new pattern Of Hot Air III y
Stoves for heating halls stores and the ncy story
above. Also new pattern Radiator s.oye or omen
| CRATE for burning Cumberland coal
Please call at c. Woodward's Hardware and
Stove Store, and examine my collection of stoves,
&C. C.. WOODWARD
Between 10th and llth sts., Pa av
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BY EDw. U. * G, ". DYER, Aret,oneers
<tOVERNMENT SALES OF SPLENDID

BY EDw. y. ~ G, ". DYER, Aretioneers.
GOVERNMENT SALES OF SPLENDID
VI satin Curtains, Gilt Cornices, Brussels
Carpets, Painted Floor Cloths, Chandeliers,
&c, from the Presidents Mansion; also, superior
new Cabinet Furniture, Pianos, &c.-On Wedncs-
day morning, November It'll, at 10 O'Clock, on the
second floor Of our Auction Rooms, we shall SELL
Several suits Of splendid India Satin Damask
Poult de Sole, Cashmeret, French needlework, and
Chintz Window Curtains
Several superior Brussels and Imperial Carpets
About 500 square yards painted Floor Cloths
A large lot Of Gilt Cornices and Curtain Trim
mings
Three rich heavy Glass Chandeliers
Mahogany Cabinet, French Mirrors, and large
Manglc
At the same time and place we shall sell an cx-
tensiye assortment of rosewood, black walnut, ma
hogapy, maple, and oak Furniture, Of modern
style, and made in the best manner, VIZ;
Rosewood and mahogany tete- a-tcte Sofas, COW
cred with velvet plush and figured moreen
Mahogany aud black walnut Sofas, various pat
terms covered with velvet, hair cloth, and noreen
Black walnut, mahogany, and painted Ward
robes
Black walnut, marble-top Dressing Bureaus
Do do Pier Table and Washstands
Do do Dining and Breakfast Tables
Mahogany, consular, and plain front Bureaus
Card Fables, marbie'top, centre and Sofa Tables,
various patterns
Mahogany spring seat, plush, and hsir-coyered
Mahogany spring seat, plush, aud hair-coyered
Rockers
Black walnut, maple, and oak cane-seat Chairs
DO do do do do Rockers
Office Arm Chairs, Childrens Chairs and Rockers
Black walnut, mahogany, and cherry French
Bedsteads
Black walnut, mahogany, and cherry Rout Tables
Gih-framed Mirrors
Mahogany framed chamber and toilet Glasses
China, tea, and coffee Sets
Table cutlery, Tea Trays, Toilet Sets, &c.
At O'Clock, one superior Rosenkrantz Piano
Do do do r. Gilbert Co. do
DO do do Grand do
Terms $50 and under, cash; over $50 credit
Of two and four months, for notes satisfactorily en-.
dorsed bearing interest with the exception Of those
sold by order Of Government, which will be cash
on delivery.
B.-The above articles will be sold without
reserve, TO make room for our fall catalogue sale o.
magnificent. Platina, Bohemian Terra Gotta. Ricl
Glass Ware, Chinese Goods, Sc; notice OF which
viii be given in a few days
EDW'D G.. Il G.. r. DYER,
Nov 6-3t Auctioneers,
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The editor of the St.. Louis Republican has been
shown sample of rice grown in the vicinity OF that
city II was raised without irrigation OF the land
and the experiment, though made on small scale,
has convinced the cultiyator that rice may be made
as valuable crop to the grain grower OF that re-
,,ion "a MANY others which are now cultivated.
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WASHINGTON NATIONAL MoNUMENT.-Thsg great
structure, intended to commemorate nations
gratitude and which will stand through future
ages as an evidence of the intelligence the enter
PRISE and patriotism of the present period, is, we
learn, in successful progress of erection in Wash
ington. Mr.. A. F. Wilcox, who has been for some
time employed rs agent of the monumcntin New
Hampshire, is in this city, authorized to solicit
and receive contributions from the citizens of Bos
ton. We are pleased to hear that the design is
generally popular among all classes of Americans.
The idea of erecting monument to the memory of
Washington, by the voluntary contributions of the
people, is grand one, and will meet response in
every true American bosom. II will show to the
world and to posterity that the present age, en-
crossed though it be with political strife and ambi
tious enterprise, not unmindful of the great
vices of Washington, and of the honor due TO his
memory.
1t must be the loftiest of monuments, because
Washington was the greatest Of men. A small
fraction from the income of the rich, and the labor
of the working man, thrown together into com
mon fund, will carry and complete the sublime
structure. II is being built entirely upon the basis
of voluntary offerings, and such commends it
self To the national pride of every American No
patriot ever look upon it when completed with
out feeling of honorable pride and qualification,
that his offering-his dollar his hundred dollars
had aided its erection. We trust Mr.. Wilcox will
be successful in his endeavors to raise subscriptions
in this vicinity Boston Journal, Oct. 81.
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CARD,

John MARTIN returns his thanks TO the citi
- gene Of Washington foe the Encouragement ex.
eruen 70 the late hrm oil r,artin q Wright, and
a em'eV WIN I'M his son in the Auction and
N''n'Wss'"'' ,,snezs by whom II viii hereafter be
0'''''' .,cted under the name of Martin & Co
Prompt attention will be given to all business
entrusted 10 them and they hope by strict stten,
~. JOHN MARTIN co
Sept. II, 1919 sept Ho9
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A History of Coloniz cation the Western Coast Of
africa BY ARCHIBALD ALE ,.1.S,i ~ Sc
ond eoition. rh ila, ' "
MI - o 49, ,ha,,,,ht of African colo,;va-
81. y 81 ,,,,;netelv doing awov with
'oi' as 49, I, ;,.,i :; IA
no oAs a,,,.,.oa ? ~.
ne'oiei,. =, ~ -.
pose Hiany u ~ pN9':., ~ -, e
= 80, =, a., da'ai c,,,
diton of free blacksin the midst OF a white popua
ton. To remedy this latter evil, and thus to re-
move one serious obstacle To emancipation, the plan
of colonization was devised; and although opposed
from the outset both by anti slavery fanatics and
pro- slavery fanatics il has been steadily and
cessfully carried out
This book gives complete account of the origin,
progress and present position of this and
interesting movement The history of the British
colony at Sierra Leone, of the formation of the
American Colonization Society of the settlement of
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CIRCULAR.

VNHE UNDERSIGNED proposes TO publish a
i lolitiqAl Weekly paper iii the German Ian
quay ia the City Of Washingion, in support Of the
prindlRles by which the Administration OF Gene
raj 16{sIo came into power, and being desirous TO
obtain he aid and co operation Of the Wing party
he would respectfully state the reasons which, IN
his estimation, make il desirable and necessary
that such paper should be established at the seat
of Government.
l. The number of those who use the German Ian
uage as their medium of intercourse is upwards OF
Three MiIIions, and this number is constantly IN
creasing BY immigration.
2 The name of Democrats being the appellation
of the liberal or popular party of Germany, to
which all the immigrants before their emigration
belonged they do, of course, range themselves with
the party bearing that appellation in this country
soon as they arc able to exercise the elective
franchise; and the more so, as the country teens
with Democratic papers in the German language,
whose particular object and anxiety it is to use this
Interpretation to the best advantage.
3. Although there are a few Wing papers in the
country, they bear principally local character,
and relying for their support more on local patron
age than on their subscription lists, they do gene
rally stand fall with the success or defeat of the
Wing party in their particular section.
4. The Germans, however, being an intelligent
and reading people, accessible to sound argu-
ment, and a paper conducted with uprightness, and
speaking the plain truth, will be able, by degrees,
To overcomo prejudices, correct errors and misap-
prehensions, and by its own direct influence, az
well as by ia influence upon the local Wing pa
peers, now in existence, will, it is hoped, produce
the desired erect and gain the rejecting and think
ing, that is the influential, portion of the rman
citizens, TO the Wing ranks.
5. The undersigned is well aware that he has
many and serious obstacles to overcome but rely
ing upon the power of truth and the cooperation
OF the Wing party, on account OF the Intrinsic
merits of his enterprise does not fear to be carged
with entertaining too sanguine hopes, if h ntici-
pates satisfactory result.
~ FREDERICK sCHM DIT.
REooMMENDATIoN.--The Wing State Central
Committee of Massachusetts,, being satisfied that a
| German newspaper, to be published at Washing
| ton, proposed by Mr.. FREDERICK SCHMIDT, will
be of great importance and benefit to the Wing
party and the country, cheerfuly and earnestly
| recommend to the Wings every where to subscribe
| for such paper. GEORGE MOREY,
EZRA LINCOLN, Chairman.
Secretary.
BosToN, October 20, lS49
TERMs.-THE SPECTATOR AT THE PoToMAc APP
pears every Thursday. The terms are TWO DOL
LARS AND FIFTY CENTS, payable in advance.
No subscription taken for less than year No
paper sent to subscriber before pa yment is made
nor for longer time than the payment entities to-
Advertisements must be prepaid, and inserted
| at the usual prices. All communications must be
| postpaid Address: Frederick Schmidt, Wash
ington, d. C.. Nov. 3-tf
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MR.. r. r.. Liable has the honor to announce
1'l "a the citizens OF Washington and George
day, November Ia, at his residence, on Pennsyl.
vania avenue, opposite Wizards Hotel.
Days Of tuition. Washington Tuesdays, Thurs
days, and Saturdays; Georgetown-Mondays and
Fridays. Sept 29-MWFtf
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EDITORs OF PAPERS, who exchange wi
w IHe PLalLoL The I oa,a and The I.a,.sL u.

LNDITORs OF PAPERS, who exchange with
II The Plough, the Loom, and the A,rii will
please cause their papers to be addressed to the
agricultural Advertiser, Philadelphia" The
Plough, the Loom, and the Anvil being the only
agricultural paper in the Union for which, under
the law, postage is exacted on papers received in
nient amount, forcing the editor 10 publish the
agricultural Advertiser" also, or to refuse the
courtesy of exchanging with many papers valua-
bic in their way, but Of no use to the undersigned
except for their kindly notices and recommenda-
seen but one exception, in which, while declining
to exchange, abuse has been substituted for argu-
ment, and obloquy cast upon this journal and its
editor in return for invariably civil speech and
conduct. J. s. SKINNER.
Nov 2-eod4t
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The TELEGRAPH QUEsTioN.-The long pending
case between the propretors of Morse's Telegraph
Patent and Mr.. O'Relly has been decided in favor
of the former, far the called CO.
lumbar, or Barnes and looks instrument. The
injunction forbidding the of that instrument ID
confirmed Mr.. O'Reilly has taken appeal from
the decision. This, however, does not practically
effect any thing against Mr. O'Reilly, as he has
put the Balm instrument upon the line in Tennessee
and Kentucky, and for this instrument patent
exists under the decision of the chief justice of the
circuit and district court in the District Of Coum-
bia, to whom, by law of Congress, the power is
given to decide in cases of disagreement between
the commission of the patents and the patentees.
As Balm instrument is in use, there will be in
terruption of the lines used by Mr.. O'Reilly.
Exchange.
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIONs.
HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS,

HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS,
QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE, !
Washington, Oct. 8, lS49,
CEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
- this office until 10 O'Clock a. m. on 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
hour, or superine -four at the option of the Gov
eminent; and at the rate of six pounds of good
Coffee twelve pounds Of the best New Orleans SUI
gar, eight quarts Of the best white beans four
quarts OF vinegar two quarts Of SALT four pounds Of
good hard brown soap, and one and half pounds
of good hard dipped talow candles to each hundred
| rations.
The beef required shall be delivered ON the order
OF the commanding officer of each station either in
bulk or 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-
ries Of the best quality of the kinds named subject
to inspection. No bid will be entertained at this
office unless accompanied by a bond for two hun
dred dollars, with two suretes for the execution of
the contract, If awarded; the suffciency of the
suretes must be certified by some official person
To be endorsed Proposals for Rations for is6O''
AUG. A. NICHOLSON,
Quartermaster Marine Corps
Oct l0-3tawtd
The Union, Washington the American, Senti-
| mel, and Pennsyl vanian, Philadelphia; the Ports
mouth Gazette, New Hampshire; he Boston Post
and Boston Times, Boston the ess~s York Herald,
New York Evening Post, New York Courier and
Enquirer, and New York g,un the Baltimore Daily
Advertiser, baltimore Republican and Baltimore
Sun the Noriob Beacon, Norfolk Herald; the
Richmond Enquirer and Richmond Wing; the
Ale xandr.a Gazette, Alexandria, Virginia; and
the Pensacola Gazette, will give the above three
assertions each per week, and send the account
accompanied by one printed copy of the advertise
ment, to this office for payment.