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The CLERK having announced that quorum

The CLERK having announced that quorum
of members was present
On motion Of Mr. BOYD, the House proceeded TO
the election of a Speaker by piua vote.
Messrs. billiard Of Alabama, STRONG of
Pennsylvania, MILLER of Ohio, and DUER of
New York, were appointed tellers
Having taken seats at the desk, the Clerk called
the roll in alphabetical order, and responses were
given, follows:
For HOWELL COBB
Messrs. Albertson, Ashe, Averett, Bay, Bayly,
Beale, Bingham, Bssell, Bocock, Bowdon Bow
lin Boyd, Brown, Buel, Burt, Cable of Ohio, Cald-
cock, Daniel, Dmmick, Disney Dunham Ed
mundson, Ewing, Featherston, Fitch, Fuller, Ger
ry, Gilmore, German, Green, Hack ett, Hail. Ham
ilton, Hammond, Haralson, Harlan, IIarmanson,
Harris oil tennessee, Harris of Alabama, Harris of
Illinois, Hibbard, Hoagland, Holaday, Howard,
lnge, Johnson of Tennessee, Johnson of Arkansas
Jones, kaufman, La Sere, Letter, Ltlefeld, Mann
OF Pennsylvania. Mason, McClernand, Mcdonald,
MchIullin, Mcqueen, Melville, Meade, Miller
Milson, Morris, Morse, Odds, Orr, Parker, Peas
lee, Phelps, Potter, Powell, Richardson, Robbins
r., Robinson, Ross, Savage, Sawtelle, Seldom,
Stanton OF Tennessee, Stanton of Kentucky, Stet-
son, Strong, Sweetzer, Thomas, Thompson Of Mis-
sssippi, Thompson of Pennsylvania Thompson
of Iowa, Venable, Walden, Waldo, Wallace, Wei
born, Wentworth, Whittlesey, Wildrick Wood
Young-l03.
For ROBERT C. WINTHROP
Messrs. Alexander, Anderson, Andrews, Ash
nun, Baker, Bennett, Bokce, Bowie, Brock,
Briggs, Brooks, Burrows, Butler of Pennsyl
vania, Butler of Connecticut, Caldwell of North
Carolina Calvin, Casey, Chandler, Clark, Cling
man, Cole, Conger, Conrad, Corwin, Deberry,
Dickey, Dixon, Duer, Duncan, Evans of Mary
land, Evans of Ohio, Fowler, Freedley, Goodenow,
Gott, Could Grnnell Holloway, Hampton, Hay,
Raymond, Hcbard, Henry, Houston. Hunter. Jack
son. johnson of Kentucky, Kerr, King of Massa-
chusetts, King of Rhode Island, King Of New Jer
sey, King of New York, Levin Mann Of Massachu
sets. Marshall, Mattison, McGaughcy, McKis-
sock. Mclean of Kentucky, Meacham, Moore,
Morehead, Nelson, Mes, Newell, Ogle Otis, Out
Risley, Rockwell, Rose, Rumsey, jr., Sackett,
Schcnck, .Schermerhorn, Schoolcraf, Sylvester,
Spalding, Sprague, Stanly Stevens of Pennsylya
MIA, Taylor, Thompson of Kentucky, Thurman,
Underhill, Van Dyke, Vinton, Watkins, White,
Williams, and Wilson-96.
For DAVID WILMOT-M essrs Allen Booth,
Durkee, Giddings, Howe, King of New York,
Root, and Tuck-S.
For MEREDITH p. GENTRY essrs. Cabell,
billiard, Morton, Owen, Stephens of Georgia, and
Toombs--6.
For HORACE MANN-Messrs. Campbell and
Crowell-2.
For DAVID T. DISNEY-Mr Doty.
For JAMES L. ORR-Mr. Isaac +. Holmes
For C. f. CLEVELAND-Mr. Peck.
For JOSEPH nj. ROOT-Mr Wlmot
For JAMES A. SEDDON-Mr. Joseph A. Wood
ward
For JAMES THOMPSON-M Cleveland.
Nlessrs. Cobb and Winthrop did not vote.l
Mr.. billiard, from the tellers, announced the
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NEW IMPORTATION OF CHINA AND
~ EARTIIENNNARE.-T PIRSEIL would


IN EARTIIENWARE.-T. PURSELL would
inform his friends and the public generally that he
has just imported, per ships Columbus and York
shire, from Liverpool direct, rs crates and hogs
heads Of the above articles, from the best manufsc
tories in England, and of the most approved pat
terms, shapes, &c.
Also, from our own manufactures, cut, plain,
and pressed
Glass of almost every description
Solar or lard Lamps, Girandoles
Ivory handled and other Knives and Forks, in
sets or otherwise
Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets Lamps, Spittoons
Casters, Plated and Albata Table and Tea Spoons,
Forks, Butter Knives
Cake Baskets, Hall Lamps. Walters, &c.
A fine assortment Of Common Goods for retail
ing, not surpassed any where
First quality Stoneware at factory prices, Pipes
in boxes.
All of which will be- sold, wholesale and retail as
low the very lowest. He invites his friends and
the public generally 10 give him a call, and
inc his stock and prices at his Store and Ware
house, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania ave
nuc, Washington. THOMAS PURSELL.
-STThlmif
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cARIrsI.s SALOON.

SOIREE DANSANTE.-In consequence Of
- Engagements made with signor Bcnedetti, of
the Italian Opera, for the occupancy of the Saloon
honor TO inform the ladies and gentlemen of the
city and vicinity that the next fashionable Source
will be held at the Saloon on Wednesday evening
9Th instant
Carusi's Dancing Academy is still open for the
reception of pupils. The most fashionable dances
are taught, such as introduced in the most Sc
lect circles.
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FANCY DRY GOODS.

WIN. p. P0UDER, Pennsylvania avenue, (up-
w stairs,) next door 10 Clagctt 4 Co, will
have open and ready for examination on Monday
next, December Sd, an extensive assortment OF
Fancy Dry Goods; embracing Dress Silks, Party
Dresses, Iaces, Embroideries Mernos, Cashmercs,
Nousn de LANES, Grape Shawls, Caps, Flowers,
and Ribbons.
Also, Velvet Cloaks, Mantilas, and Sacks; with
a great variety of other goods in their line.
Nov 2S-btdh
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McCLINTOCK YOUNG,
Attorney and Counsellor Mt Law.

coffee at his residence, +, between 18th and
18th strects,)
HAVING resigned the Office of Chief Clerk OF
IL the Treasury Department, which he has held
for the last sixteen years has resumed the practice
of his profession.
lie will devote his principal attention TO the
prosecution of claims before Congress the several
Departments. and commissioners ON Foreign In
IDENTITIES.
To ensure early sttcssion TO claims against the
War, Navy, Home, and Post Office Departments
including business with the Patent Office, he has
made arrangements with the most efficient agents
in Washington 20 assist him, by which business OF
any nature connected with the Government, con-
fded to him, will be certain to be acted on in the
most prompt manner
References. - Hon. n. u. fancy, Chief Justice OF
the United States, and gentlemen who have been
heads of Departments members of either House Of
Congress since the year 1898. Nov. l3-dlmif
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LATEST FROM THE RIVER PLATrE.-Thc bark
Francis Partridge, Capt Broughton arrived ut this
port ON the I'd instant from Buenos Ayrcs, whence
she sailed ON the sth October Captain u. states
that when he sailed IT supposed that the forces
about 10 be sent by the Buenos Ayrean government
against Paraguay would amount TO not less than
1000 men--the preparations considerably
advanced, and the expedition expected TO leave
soon.
The market at Buenos Ayrcs was gluttod with
every article, and prices had fallen 10 leave
heavy loss all imports. Flour selling at g,
Spanish, on board
Lumber had arrived in great quantities, and
prices would only nett about $40 per thousand
feet.
Hides were extremely scarce and difficult 10 OBJ
tain, costing on board cents per Id.
The drought had been very severe, though for
the last two weeks considerable rain had fallen
still at the south there muc suffering, and cat
tie had become wild on account ii.
The Br bark Alpha, which arrived at Bucnos
Ayres ON the lst October, reported having spoken,
on the 10th September, in lat 30 l2S, long. 37o 30
w, ship Louis Philippe, Capt. Bcnthall, Of md from
baltimore, bound 10 San Francisco, out sixty days
Capt Benthal reported all well ON board his ship.
Baltimore american.
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MANSION HOUSE, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
lVl tween l4th and 10Th streets, Washington,
ID. C.-This large and commodious Hotel has re-
Gently been fitted up in elegant style, and is
open for the reception ofvisiters. Permanent and
transient boarders will be received upon the most
accommodating terms.
To this Hotel restaurant is attached, where the
public will be supplied with all the delicaces Of the
season the market affords. The bar contains the
choicest liquors Nov IO-eo4wcp
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The London Times, speaking of the coal beds Of
England, says 60 The exhaustion of our coal beds
would be the final and utter catastrophe of our
greatness, and that England would Immediately
sink into third rate power. IL il TO coal that
owe every thing which is great in our position and
history Our coal fields arc the rude foundation Of
this fair Cornthian pile and England is indebted
to them Egypt to her Nile, Athens to her Schools
and Rome 10 her policy and arms"
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ADAMS a. cos WESTERN EXPRESS.
s ss)s5ys s$ssg So! s ~ s5

WE RESPECTFULLY inform the public that we
w have commenced running our regular FIX
presses 10 Cumberland, Pittsburg, Wheeling, Gin
cinnat, Louisville, and ST. Louis. Our Express
ing in Cumberland same evening, and thence by
Express wagon line to Pittsburg.
Our arrangements are of the most complete cha
racter, and we hope by transacting business
promptly and reasonable TERMS to merit as great
a share Of public favor as has been extended IL
the Eastern end of the Line
Our Wagons will call for and deliver goods in
tended for us free of additional charge
W. $. WoopsIDE,
HowARD KENNEDY, p:
G. w. CAss, (iioPiie'o's'
SANFORD & SHOEMAKER,
Office l62 Baltimore street.
4" Al Light street, Baltimore.
60 so Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
&c 10 Wall street, New York.
60 Court street, Boston.
Nov. 20-eodflm
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HAMLET
On Wednesday evening, December 5, ls49
FOR RENT,

FURNISHED ROOMS, "a comfortable as any in
II the city, elgibly located on the north side of
y street. between 10Th and 18th, and second door
from 18th. If desired the whole house, containing
twelve rooms, will be rented ON the most reason
able terms Apply to Mrs X. M Magruder, on
the premises Dec. i-tf
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BALTIMoRE. Decen

BALTIMORE, December s, 1919
Old winter has commenced in good earnest, and
given disagrecable foretaste of what is to come.
Yesterday were treated to villanous COM
pound of rain, hail, snow, and seet, that rendered
door locomotion exceedingly difficult and UNI
pleasant. To-day il has rained necessarily, but now
gives faint ''promise of goodly day to morrow"
The bloody villain Price, who has been sentenced
to fourteen years and six months imprisonment in
the State Penitentiary (too light punishment for
his numerous crimes,) arrived here this morning,
and has been introduced to his future quarters in that
building. He takes his first lesson in weaving to-
morrow.
The politicians, of course, on the gus pive TO
learn the result of the election for Speaker. Up TO
this hour only have the vote ON the first ballot,
which is too unsatisfactory 10 indicate with any GER
tainty who will prove the successful candidate
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ID ICH VIsITEs and Mantillas of the latest Pa
IL rsian styles. This day received, per express,
an invoice offfty eros de Rhine, Armure, and wa
tered silk Vistes and Mantillas of entirely new and
elegant styles, TO which invite the attention OF
the ladies of the District.
Nov. 2l-3Wif p Ill HOOE & co.
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&. q. LOOMS.
LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS

II WOULD respectfully inform my old customers
Il and the public in general, that ann now receiv-
ing my fall supply OF Stoves and Crates, which ]
am determined 20 sell cheap for cash. have in
my assortment of cnameled Crates many new pat
terms from those Of last fall-Stoyes Of all kinds,
sizes and patterns Of the latest styles for wood
coal and "a il will coat nothing, please call and
get my prices before purchasing elsewhere, as I
will make il object 10 the purchaser. have the
exclusive sale of the Baltimore American Alright
Cooking Stoves, and will warrant them tho most
superior Cooking Stove now in use for economy
and durability. I will also warrant them 10 give
general satisfaction, take them back and refund
the money 10 the purchaser.
have also on hand large supply of Hardware
and Cutlery, and great variety Of house furnish
ing articles &. WOODWARD,
Pennsylvania av., between 10th and lth SITS.
Sept. I7--eodf
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A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

WE have to-day received, per express, large
wv supply Of Ladies' White and Black Satin
and Kid Slippers Cater Boots, and Embroidered
Sandals. Also Gum Overshoes--various patterns;
amongst which will be found the celebrated New
York ''Gossamer," very light and beautiful arti-
Gle Ladies' Gum Boots.
For gentlemen--Dress and Water proof Boots,
Congress Boots, and Patent leather Shoes, G unl-
elastic Overshoes; and generally large stock Of
heavy goods, suitable for the season, and such as
usually kept in the most extensive establish
ments. All of which are offered, at wholesale or
retail, at moderate prices
Dec. 4-eod1w A. COYLE & SON
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THE REPUBL
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
WiiIard,s Hotel,

WiIIard's Hotel,
Corner of PsnnsyIoania Avenue and l4h street.
II J Thornton, Ala G w Arniss, Va
I G Clarke, Pens'a, Fla 4 Hodge, NY
M Clarke, Richmond r Pcarsall, Ny
Clarke, do sH Whitney, lady and
DR. b Riopney, Paris child, NO
w Winselow, Ga Il Fontain and servant
James Hunter, Va NO
f Someryillc, Phila DIR Andre, Phila
Browns Hotel,
Pennsylvania Auenue, dei,oeen 6h and Tn streets.
Briscoe, Baltimore Dan Boyd, jr, Phila
w s Shepherd no Hon k Underwood, KY
ASGaines, Lexin'n, Va w Pickering, Alton, Ill
Capt + Bandity, st. HTyler, Minnesota
Thomas, w. Indies ii II Pue, Md
: Il Forsyth. Ohio IN Clarke Richmond
Hon w ii Bissell and L p Hunter, Va
daughter Ill
National Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsylvania Aoenue and oh street
w l. Shepherd, Ga Capt L Boyle, Md
Ellison, jr, Va John Wills, Bait
A Atocha, N Y Capt Lewis, NO
Col nj Buchanan, Bait l. M Mutt, Fauquier, Va
Hon John p Hale, NH VIC Mutt, Alexandria
Horace Greeley, SN Carvalho Bait
j + McJilton Bait MED Arcvedo Bait
10 C. Allen, Tenn Cooper, Washington
It Shallcross, Va
Corner Of Pennsylvania Aosnue and Sd street.
J p Hughes, Bait b h Searcy, Va
J j Hull do II Battner, Havana
Hon nj ] Welborn and A Ellison, ir, Va
servant, Ga Jas A Iiovcy, Conn
Hon p Powell, Va VIM Schall, York, Pa
w w Watkins, Ala Jos Drth, do
S S Griscom Petcrsb.Va George Wolf, Columbia
Hugh Hughes, Bait Hon Whitcomb, Ind
Gilbert Pryor, Phila John Clark, Ga
Irving Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsylvania 1renue and l2u street.
Hon II J Daniel NC SIR Harris, Charleston
Hon w Hebard, Vt X G Halsted, NO
Hon ii l. Turney, Tenn w G Grandre, Panama
Hon w Upham, VT Il Parker, Va
Hon l. Peck, do DIR Rudenstein, N
Mrs. Peck, do Lit Col Magruder, U S A
f Devlin, N Y Mr. Robinson, Bait
Mrs. Devlin, N Y Andrews, Boston
w II Harris Charleston II s Andrews, do
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MIR. WISE,
MIX. WISE,
The Celebrated Hair-Restorer,

I S now in this city. and respectfully informs the
Il citizens of Washington, Georgetown, and Alex
andria, that he will be prepared to operate for bald
ness, should sufficient number be made up, upon
all who may require his aid, on Tuesday next, the
18th instant. Mr.. WIsE's remedy and success il
well known that he deems it unnecessary to pub
lish the numerous certificates of his success.
Mr.. w. may be found at Browns hotel.
Dec. 4-d7tif*
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~ owning lots in this cemetery are informed that
they have them handsomely improved with
shrubbery, &c, and kept always in perfect order
by the undersigned, who invites persons examine
some that have already come under his hands. He
can always be found at the dwelling house attached
60 the cemetery. JOHN 0'NEAL.
9g.-bts
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The Washington (Arkansas) Telegraph Of the l4th
ultimo says, that the emigration TO Texas through
that place Is now greater than ever. For tho pre-
vious two weeks the number Of persons passing
through averages over n hundred day. Texas viii
III up at that rate, and be ready for division
into smaller States.
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IRVING HOTEL. WASHINGTON,

Corner Of Pennsylvania aUenue and l2h street.
GENTLEMEN and families who may patronise
u this Hotel will find it in excellent order. It's
situation is of the best in The city, and the es
adjustment in all its appointments Is well calcu-
lated 10 ensure the comfort Of its guests
J. THOMAS,
Late Of the Howard Hotel, New York
Nov l1-cO3w
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New HAMPsHRE.-A Wing State Convention for
nomination of Governor, and for transaction of other
business, has been called, TO be holden at Concord
on the I'd day of January next State Convcn-
ton Of farmers and mechanics, TO organize State
Agricultural Society for the promotion Of agricul
ture, horticulture mechanism and the arts has also
been called, by individual gentlemen from differ
cnt parts Of the State, to meet at Manchester the
10Th instant
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IT =. EXPLORING EXPEDITION-GEO-
". LOGY.-Geology ofthc Exploring Expedi-
ton, by Dana Large quarto volume, with folio
atlas of plates, just received for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Nov 2S booksellers, near 9th st.
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" very beautiful assortment Of Paris Goods
will be found at the above store, comprising the toll
lowing
Kid Gloves Cladcs' and genrs) every size and
color
Elegant Paris Ribbons, suitable for sashcs, neck
ribbons and trimmings
Lace and French worked Capes, Collars and
Cuffs
Line French Flowers
Embroidered half long and short Mitts
Dress Trimmings in great variety.
very elegant assortment of Evening Fans, in
every style, together with innunerablc articles for
ladies' use, To which they are respectfully invited
TO give attention.
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec. l--3tf
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Mrs. STONE has very pleasant rooms to let,
lVl with or without board. Gentlemen wishing
good situation near the Capitol, desirable neigh
borhood, and an agreeable home, will do well TO
call Immediately on Missouri avenue, between Sd
and a. streets, next door to Hon. Mr.. Holmes and
Senator Badger. Dec. 4-6t
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yxTANTED TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT.--A convenient house,
wv located in n 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
1877, at the post office, will receive immediate at
tention. Aug. 2s-n
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NEW AND ELEGANT SILKS, SIIAWLS,
IN <Gc.-In addition to former stock we have
Just received from New York and Philadelphia
full and complete assortment of the newest and
most fashionable Dress Goods of the season, among
which name
% pieces rich changeabe Satin de Chimes,
of every color some entirely new shades
ID pieces new styles figured Satin de Chimes
30 do extra rich Brocade Satin de Chimes, of
very recent Importation and not to be
found elsewhere i'll the District
80 pieces rich figured Changeable Silks
10 do rich watered Irish Poplins
do black Turc Satins
IL do small checked Silks, low priced
do heavy black Gros de Rhnes
30 do colored Marcelines, of every shade
SO do new styles Cashmere d'Ecosse
10 do Satin Damask Panama
25 do styles Moussene de Lame
80 do Lupin's best French Merinos, every
shade
Is do high-colored and low priced Mousse
lines de Lame
10 do rich Silk Velvets, of all colors
do yardw do do
Together with many other new and beautiful
Dress Materials too numerous to mention in adj
vertisement, but which we shall be pleased to show
to those who may favor with call
In SHAWLS, SC, we name
$50 l6-4 Scotch long Shawls, of entirely new
designs and very cheap
rs "a Scotch square Shawls
% 1874 rich real Cashmere long Shawls, also
very cheap
Is 81 real Cashmere square Shaws
Is l2l Hungarian Plaid Scarf
Also daily expected large lot of French Cloaks,
Vistes, Mantillas, Sc, of which notice will be
given soon received.
Nov. 6-iwff p. H. HOoE & co.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

AT twelve O'Clock, m, THOMAS j. CAMPBELL, esq,
the clerk of the House, requested gentlemen to be
seated; and in accordance with usage and the TWEEN
ty third rule of the previous House, he proceeded to
call the members by States, beginning with that OF
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W exquisite representation Of the hero of Buena
Vista surrounded by the members Of his Cabinet,
can be obtained at Brady's Daguerrean rooms,
wholesale or retail Pennsylvania avenue, between
a. and 9th streets. liberal discount to the trade.
Nov 2-eodlmif
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DEEBE's NEW YORK HATS day
ID received, further supply of Hats from w II.
Beebe & Co., New York City. STEVENS'S
Great Hat and Gentlemen's Quitting Establish
ment, No. / Browns Hotel.
Nov 23-6teoif
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SAVE TIME AND MONEY.

Two neutrality-suspicious. receiving at the
Il subscribers General House furnishing Ware
rooms, opposite Centre Market extensive assert
ment OF useful and ornamental housekeeping arti
cles, such
Plated Casters, Candlestcks, Shutters and Trays,
Walters and Baskets, Spoon Forks, &c.
French and lronstone China Dinner, Tea and
Toilet ware, Cut and pressed Glass ware
Bronzed-i iron Fender, Hat Racks, Shovel and
longs, Andirons, Umbrella Stands, Spittoons,
Fire Standards, &c.
Britannia ware, Coffee pots, Tea-pots, Sugars
Creams Casters, Tea Urns, &c.
Looking Glasses, Mantle Pier, and Toilet.
Block Tin Goods, Covered Dishes of all sizes,
Coffee higgins, Coffee and Tea Urns, Egg
boilers, Chafng Dishes, Oyster Tureens, &c.
Solar Lamps and Girandoles, embracing all the
latest patterns, Solar Chandeliers and Hall
Lamps Stair Rods.
Gothic Tea Trays and Walters, Table Cutlery.
Painted and common Tin Goods, Family Hard
ware
Baskets and Brushes Kitchen requisites Of almost
every description, which, with my former stock,
render my assortment complete.
Housekeepers and those about furnishing are in
vited to call and examine articles and prices they
will find an extensive assortment from which To
make selections, at prices lower than ever before
offered, and as low as they can be purchased south
of New York. &. w. BOTELER,
Nov. 6 eodif4w Opposite Centre Market.
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John MARTIN returns his thanks To the cti-
- zens of Washington for the encouragement ex-
tended to the late firm of Martin & Wright and
takes this opportunity to INFORM them thai he has
associated with him his son in the Auction and
Commission business, by whom il viii hereafter be
conducted under the name of Martin 4 Co
PROMPT attention will be given to all business
entrusted 10 them; and they hope, by strict atten-
ton TO business, to merit and receive a liberal
share. ibfN MARTIN co.
Sept ~, lsia. Sept, ~ diff
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THIRTY FIRST CONaR Ess.
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE .

MONDAY, December 5, lS49.
AT II O'clock the Hon. WILLARD FILLMORE,
Vice President, called the Senate TO order, and the
Rev Henry sIIcER offered an appropriate prayer.
The following Senators were in attendance