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- The Baltimore american has the fol-
lowing interesting minute Of Mr.. O'Rielley's
doings. We should like to know where is
Mr.. 4. 0. G. Smiths Bull

Mn. U'RIELtEY has issued circular in which he
states bis determination TO extend the magnetic tee
graph 10 the Pacific soon as Congress shall give
him aid. Mr.. Sanford J Smith Ia Immediately 10
irayerse the route TO Fort Leavenworth to arrange
with the citizens Of the various towns which may
desire TO DO included on the Geographic line to tho
Missouri frontier--to be completed this summer
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BOOKS OF THE OPERA WITH ENGLlSE
WORDS can be Obtained at The BOX Office at % cents
TUESDAY-First appearance Of
Signorina AmaIia Patti.

ns- Dress Circle al Third Tier 50 cents.
Doors open at o'clock. Performance 10 begin al
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ON MONDAY EVENING, May 20,
win be performed, Ross,nis Celebrated Comic Opera
IL BARBIERE DI SIYIGLIA
with New Dresses and Appointments and put the Stage
in the most uroner manner,

Leader and Conductor of the Orchestra Slgnor LIETT
Chorus Master Sgror TORIANl; Prompier, Signor PoZ.
ZESI; Stage Manager, signor coEMANS; Costumer,
Spnpr III NARICH tsf.
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NOTICE.

IlTAS COMMITTED TO THE JAIL OF WASHINGTON
w COUNTY, D. c., on the 10th Of May, 1870, as run.
Ito Is OF dark color with whiskers under his chin,
about 30 years old, feet GA inches high, has the
side Of the fore finger Of his len hand; had when
mted dark cloth frock cont, hrck bomhazne vest,
striped cassinct pantaoons and r cap lie says be Is
free and born In this city He says he has been absent
from this city 10 OF 10 years. and that before he len here
he was known by Samuel Redeem. James Eelln, and
Richard Butt aud In Richmond, Va, by James Evans
ESD and Mr.. ID w Garter, clerk 10 the Bank ofvrgnla
and has pass purportnrto be from him. stating that he
The owner or owners any, OF the above described nc.
gro man, hereby requested 10 como forward, prove
him, aud take him away
ITTTI TIios A. HAWKE, for
may i9d&wtf r. WALLACE, Marshal, n. q.
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BrA. GREEN. .axcttoneer.

INTENSIVE SALE OF PERFUMERY-FRENCH
T. Extracts. Fancy and Cologne Bottles China Vases,
Travelling Cases, Rosewood and Ebony nlaid Boxes,
Knives and Forks &C., at AuctionOn Monday. the TIN
instant shall SELL my auction room, Con Hall,
Browns HOTEL 81 o'clock p m, extensive and beau
ul of the above named goods enumerate in
part, vizi
French extracts and perfumery, superior article
French soap, transparent and imitation fruit
Scent bags, &c., fancy cologne and toilet bottles and
China
Beautiful rosewood and ebony travelling and dressing
cases, nc.
Ivory and buck handle knives and forks
Carvers and forks and steel
Finely finished trays walters, &c.
Fine guitars and accordeons
Also. 900 fine Havana cigars which will be sold in lots
to suit purchasers
With great variety Of o.her articles, which deem
unnecessary enumerate. Terms cash.
The ladies and gentlemen of the District particularly
invited the SALE they will find it worthy OF their
tention, and please be punctual to the time.
A GREEN, Auctioneer
N. B. Will be added to the sale, fine large French
plate Psyche glass, and six plush and hair covered arm
rocking chairs. May 5-2t
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For tho Union.
To the Hon. he Secretary of the Treasury:

To the Hon. The Secretary of the Treasury:
SIR: The character brought by you into the public
service, is guaranty that the liberty OF the citizen
athough officer of the government is secure, so long
attention and fidelity govern and control his official
and private affairs; and that officer, wing democrat,
will be removed superseded unless such officer has
been the of bringing the official patronage of the
government into conflict with the freedom OF elections;
and consequently violated the trust reposed in him.
The citizens Of this town. without distinction ofparty,
with the exception OF few utras) want no change
better officers for the situations OF postmaster col
ector be found within our midst They faithful,
polite, obgng and attentve and TO sustain these views,
circular was addressed to our principal merchants espe
cially OF one house, who has paid ninety five cents in
every dollar collected at the house. (and gallant
wings they too) and their opinion, doubt not will
confirm what IS now said, that no change Is required, de-
sired, wanted.
1t is rumored here that wings advocate change.
know OF no Taylor ,shig that does. and certainly no
man who has held office himself under Jackson, Van
Buren, and Polk, Sixteen years) be ungratefu Il
almost would say base) to advocate this odous doc
ne-that having themselves enjoyed the treasury pap
less than four years the same privilege; and that too,
within short period after the wings have obtained
power.
only shown their coos since the battle has been fought
and won. and go tor this odous doctrine
In the memorable naval conhc, on lake Erie. the gal.
LIANT Perry shifted his flag, but it to enable him to
sustain efectualy his countrys honor He did So
Is this the with these eonpsrts? is it more
like The camp-iolower who stands aoof during the bat
tie. and when victory is proclaimed, falls to and robs
alike the living and the Dead whether they be friend or
foe?
May be permitted TO suggest that little or atten-
ton should be paid to the representations of partsans
nothing except from personal knowledge of the 1oorth
and moral standing of the individuals and much less to
recommendations from residents, however high their
political standing or influence may be, and who may
choose, from opportunities, TO recommend themselves
through another, one they know nothing of except as
partisan or sycophant.
GEORGETOWN, May 4, 1s49.
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enjoy the favor Of the American people; and box the old
sJ1 about as Little King Pepin did the Lion of ARIES
The parasite drains vitality from the majestic oak the
.,rtng fish absorbs the fluids OF the monster whale,
G ieech exbausis the arteries Of behemoh the vampire
sas the red LIES blood from man. and the sneakng
se perces the heart of the great eagle in his lofty
M,r Why, then. should the administration permit
bsse creatures approach its awful presence 10 pull its
Iris too short now for respectable tail) to haunt its
Iobbies like the frogs in the kneadng roughs of Pha
ooh 10 cry like the daughters of the horse leech "Gve!
I've or like the Scotch parson. peas peas when there
30 M meas and but sma' bit OF pork 2"
aTbs wicked flee when no man pursueth" is declara
ion oI HOLY Writ which we know to be true and the pres
w, administration knows il to be true Also if knows
nv,bng out of SCOTS Tactics and the Life of Hamilton
II therefore, il is going to Try to be good again and to
lam fair. no matter What rumps shall expect TO
s again The list of daily appointments in the columns of
H. National Wing; and for information only, We shall
l.. neased TO see the Of the ind,Ududis remored,
o3 The alleged causes for the Such course will
asso the list under control, and prevent abuses in this
new OF Inc HEitOiC A1E
pS. five have been deceived. however, in Gene raj
Taylors intentions and the old scalping knife and oma
bs,k are TO be again buried in democratic brains, we
hal consider this article in parentheses, and begin the
~ar.dance where we left of last with pair OF tor.
mentors '.HEROlC AGE"
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THE UNION.
Dc Row. Com no rc,.I Rsy,,yv

We perceive that this periodical which has been pub
lshed for several years in New Orleans, and which has
gained considerable reputation throughout the Union,
though temporarily suspended. is be resumed again in
July next The editor ] D. B. De Bow, esq. who is
professor OF political economy statistics, and commerce
in the University Of Louisiana, is making extensive
engagements Tor the Improvement and regular issue of the
work II surely deserves wide patronage throughout
the republic and especially all the southern and west
States, whose interests especially advocates, and
whose extensive statistics regularly embodes. The
work be at the bookstore of f. Taylor of this
city, who has been appointed agent Full sets for three
Years can be had on order
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From the New Orleans Delta, April Q
Important from Mexico.

From the New Orleans Delta, April ~.
Important from Mexico.
We are indebted TO friend for the following extract
from letter received by him yesterday, dated
"MATAMoRAs, April 20, ls49.
"Paredes iskickng up the devil at present The pro-
nuncados nsugens) took San Luis Potosi on the nth
instant and have marched Queretaro The troops sent
from here to put down the revolt have in ia
OF Paredes. and joined the revoutionsts
they crossed the mountains"
Our previous advces from Mexico represented that
formidable instruction had broken out in the vicinity of
San Luis and that large body of troops had been sent
by the government to put down the insurgents 1t
is difficult to obtain from Mexican exchanges a sat-
sactoy account Of any of the of the people,
as they exaggerate the successes of the government
forces and deprecate the operations of those hostile
the present administration. II the above intelligence be
correct, may expec the unfortunate republic OF Mex
be plunged into the horrors of anarchy if not
civil war
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are both under the nominal head In the city, though
in their respective management tho island they
nrely independent of each other.
The Virginia election has given the fsderaIists here
ague They uembc in their Shoes lest In the yet
elect to Congress they may lose still further Any
OF money demanded will he from this city by the
capitalists into doubtful districts Of Indiana and Kentucky
Ia van however Mr. Giddings and his tribe hold the
oaiahce oil power even matters stand. Measures
d positions ON the Of the administration, which will
PoP'''e em, WIN force tho southern fede rass take
prompt and firm stand against the President We shall
have rich time OF 1t in Washington winter. W.
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, May SIS.

BALTIMORE, May 6-5 p. m.
The ,ceafe.-AIors emigrans arriued Ti,nmia!
co"aea--Ca"adia~ I"ieihge"ee'-Demoeratic saiuts.-
Tie markets. &c.
We had another scorchng hot day. but has been
cooled oil since dinner by heavy of rain inerm.
ged with small specimens of thunder and lightning
The ship Scopia, Capt Mskely, arrived here yesterday
from Liverpool bringing 2l5 Irish emigan,s-m the
total number arrived here during the week. of German and
Irish emixranis. S9I. The railroad the West
crowded wth them.
its session in this city morning the
Cathedral, when that immense building will b crowded
OVERLOOKING sermon will DO delivered by ths Archbishop
OF 81. Louis
last evening" caused by the Storm nohing further had
hand relative tho progress Of affairs in Canada
despatch however has u. 10 hand which
quiet prevailed O'Clock last evening and that petit
the Queen in circulation throughout prov
ince for the recall of Lord Egn Should the home govern
sanction the indemnity BILL of which there IL
much doubt, another grand will take Pacc-one that
cannot be SO easily queled
The telegraph informs that the democrats of Now
York firing grand salute of one hundred guns At
to-day from the Battery in honor Of tho victory of the
democracy Of Virginia.
The MAnxKrs.-In the Baltimore market to-day, there
sales of 100 bbs Howard street -four AT - 62i No
sales City Mills Susquehanna. small lot common red
wheat brought l08 None in market of any
quence. Sales very limited At IS cents for yell
low and 81 cents for white Very little in market Sales
oats at 26 % Sales whskey q in bbs and
% cents In hhds.
AT New York this morning the stock market quiet,
and prices Of government securities have receded about
per Sales small Fancy stocks were also depressed
The money market easy Exchange on London quiet
Flour " rather dull. Small sales Of common western
brands at 81 62 81 81 and Genesee 3S 81 80 76
Corn meal and rye -four unchanged Wheat stead al
1903 for red and l25 cents for Genesee Corn
scarce Sales of mixed at So cents. and yellow 90 81
cents Southern SO cent?. Rye 50 cents
Provisions without any quotable change; dealers
sonew hat hrmer. Mess pork $40 rs prime do 80 25
La I'd 81 a 81 cents In bbls. Groceries unchanged.
Cotton very quiet and disposition operate until the
letter mail received.
Whiskey % 22A cents in bbs.
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Ertract Of a letter, dated
New YoRK. Nav %


The result of the Virginia election bears out all have
told the citizens OF New York about the standard of po
tcal excellence in the Old Dominion. and proves her
be the pilot who may be relied desert the ship
bearing cargo OF more value to mankind the world over
than carried by any other the ship of Christianity
mean that of JelIersonian republican progress God
bless her feel since this election two inches taller, five
years younger and for the with federalism
which is to come of within the next three years. The
party democrats here, who really democrats
heart, have long since turned the backs of their hands
upon Taylor federalism Their eyes opened Nine
ic principles for Mr. Van Burens fortunes in the lest
election already again with in heart Their object
was to prevent the extension OF the in which the in
stution of slavery affected the black give
this fair contiacnt 10 the virtual slavery of the white
race, by claiming white labor to the car OF capital
twelvemonth. hope and trust will see them all back
with us Bear and forbear, i. my motto with them. Ii
will bring ato the democratic fold all likely to be of
senal service principles and will US surely rid us
of the claims Of the untrustworhy crazed to be of U.S.
All confirmed "snacs" belong of right to the federal
ists who, TRUST will have them under their ban
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TOHN NJ. McCALLA, late second Auditor Of the
u Treasury offers his in the Of claims
the government before Congress- the departments
in settlement OF military accounts and agency bust
generally. He will also PRACTISE law ia the District
courts.
Letters addressed him business should be postpaid
HIS office il the of 9Th and Louisiana avenue,
opposite the Telegraph office.
WASHINGTON Cry, April 26-eo6mif
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Inc Rhode Island legislature nei'at Newport on Tue,
nay when tue new governor H. b. Anthony and Iicuten
ant governor, T. Whippe, were sworn in also ,h
general and treasurer For secretary of state there b
been no choice The whole governor in the State
was s,6l5-Anthony's majority l,5a7. In firing .au,e
Mt Edred representative, was struck OH the throat by
the wadding, and bed freely. -
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From the Richmond Enquirer Of yesterday.
Virginia Election.
Nothing farther from the Kanawha district. Not re.
turn yesterday.

STATE SENATE.
We have heard OF the election of the following mem.
bers of the Senate this spring.
Richmond city, Scr c. Stanard, (whig)
Patrick, &c.-Crawford Turner, (whig)
Mecklenburg, &c Tucker Darlington, (dem)
Charlotte, &c.-W H. Dennis, (dem)
Rockingham, &C. +. Deneale, (dem.)
Berkeley, &c.--M. s. Grantham (dem) by about 1877
Westmoreland, &c-Joseph Harvey (whig)-whig
gain.
Lewis, &c.-Malhew Edmison, (dem)
Russell, &c-Fron last accounts, George Cowan,
dem has the best chance of success over Col Rich.
mond (dem. } of Lee.
The next Senate will stand-Democats 81 wings / l.
no Majority
lin the House there will be from Is to II majorityl
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10y telegraph to the New York Tribune
One Week Later from Hayi.

BOSTON, Thursday, May 3--S, p. m.
The Sienus has arrived this port from Cape Hayten
with dates to the Goth of April week later Than pre-
vfous accounts The President was carrying everything
fought Asena, in which the Dominicans were com
pletely routed, with loss of 800 10 400 The Hay
ITEMS lost 100 men. and large quantities Of provisions
5 900 stands of captured by the Haytiens
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New Line Of Telegraph.
North american T,lsgraph Compa

North american Telegraph Company.
ITO THE PUBLlC.-Thc public spectfnly informed
that the first section Extending from Baltimore TO
Washngton,) of the line of Electro Chemical Tee-
graph has been completed, and that the company
prepared transmit with despatch messages and from
Baltimore and Washington by telegraph
Due notice will be given when the line is completed to
Philadelphia and New York. The offices located as
follows:
Office in Baltimore, Carroll Hall, of Baltimore and
Calvert streets.
Office in Washington. Odeon Building, corner of Penn
syvania avenue and Four and half street.
HENRY ]. ROGERS,
General Superintendent of North American Telegraph
Company. Mayt-6t
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Celebration Landing Of Maryland PAlgrias.

CeieDrauou OF LshuAnB OF tho mary1ah0
INE Committee of Arrangements of the Philodemic So
cety of Georgetown College have the honor to inform
the citizens of Washington, Georgetown and the vicinity,
that the splendid steamer fillmore has been chartered BY
the society for excursion the 18th of May next to the
site of tho ancient Of st Marys, for the purpose Of
celebrating the landing of the pilgrim fathers of Maryland
An Grafton will be delivered on the occasion by Il Col
Inns Lee esq OF Baltimore and the Rev. DIR Charles Con-
stantne Pse, of New York, will oihcian chaplain
The Baltimore will leave the Georgetown wharf at 3, and
Washington at p m, Monday the l4th instant, and
will return Wedne sday ut noon.
Ample accommodations will be prepared Tor limited
nun Der of gentlemen and ladies. Applications for tickets
be made possible to the Committee OF Ar.
rangements The price ticket for the entire trip will
be x5 Applications in Georgetown TO be made to Hugh
Caperton, esq la Washington 20 ichard IL Clarke,
on 9th, between and streets De- James E. Morgan,
7h street, and John Carroll Bent Of A and
G. APP Z3-dtd
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Rv e. 6. r g. r. DYER, .asscttemsers.
MATCH BAY HORSES AND CARRIAGE AT AUG
ll TIONOn Friday, the 18th instant, At O'Clock, p
m we shall sell in of auction the very
pero match bay horses together with the family carriage
harness, &c belonging to Commodore Morgan.
Also, 5 dozen Chamberiin, burgundy
Is do LATTE and Larose Caret
do Sauteme
Terms cash E. g. d G. F. DYER.
Nav food Nds
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"snce writing the above, Gen. Barrow has declined in
the following card:
"A CARD There appears be little prospect OF
adopting plan by which the wings may have but one
candidate for Congress in this district believe that dis
ensons and divisions would inevitably arise in RACKS
from the continuance, for month"; OF the present
othngs and most probably result in the election OF
democrat from of the wing districts in the Union
have determined therefore, to withdraw from the can
identified with the whg party in feeling and principle,
and desiring ardently the of the noblc and
honest old chief whom labored faithfully to elect
the presidency retire without regret and with the proud
that have eneavored discharge my d.
ties in Congress the best of my ability, and, far
have been able ascertain that have succeeded in doing
to the satisfaction of the wings of the district
'WASHlNGTON BARROW.
"NAsHvtLLE, April IS, l5i9"
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LIBRARY Wan DEPARTMENT, May 4, 1919.
A IL persons who AZ In their possession any
"A books documents belonging the Library of the
War Department (Which have been in their possession
longer than monh) hereby requested to return them
to the department without further delay.
BY order,
May5-6t CHARLES LANMAN, Librarian.
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Rv A. GREEN, .aMcssomeer.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON 7rH STREET, BE-
Y tween and N streets, at auction On "Wednesday,
the instant shall SELL in front of the premises, Oh
O'Clock, m part of lot No. 49, in No 424 fronting
80 feet 7h street, running back IS feet to alley,
tanning BIOS square feet The above described property s
Immediately fronting and of the old house square,
and handsomely located
Tems One-half cash balance in six and twelve months,
for notes bearing interest. A. GREEN,
May 6-3tSTW Auctioneer.
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NE bows SOUTHERN REvlEW.-Pa bished at
IL New Orleans monthly numbers tor five dollars year
who will have the work regularly forwarded any post
office in the United States.
Nav
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r1yENING mUsnMENTs,-Ju.t reo.lv.d .t s,.-

V1vENING AMUSEMENTs.-Just received AZ sta-
T. TONERS Hall number of interesting and instructive
games among which we enumerate the following:
Comic conversation cards
Cheerful Chtchat
The Menagere, or game of beasts
The poor old soldier and his dog
The Pictorc password
Game of the States, who'll be President
Game of Heroes
Conversations on Paley's theology
Philosophical enigmas
The sacred Orace-a religious pasme
The Caude History
Urania, an astronomical game
Besides many other entertaining games for sale by
VIM FISCHER,
Mays Stationer' Hall