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the constitutional rights OF all the States are to be pro-
scrbed by southern President TO make for north
abolition wings II any TO be spared, they will
be trimmers and time who dare form and
press independent opinions. Such is the spectacle we
expect TO witness.
But Gen Taylor may disappoint US, and many OF his
professedy devoted and ardent admirers. He has
his destiny in his hands. He make himself be-
loved and respected by his countrymen he upset.
in civil OF four years. all the glory he has gained
in long life OF military service, and thus put end to
the line of "heroc" Presidents He stands now more in
need of the prompngs of his good genius than Buena
Vista We shall if the equal TO the CRISIS
Personally, If may dare to mix up our own feelings
with such high matters, have not the slightest
kind feeling towards the President elect His
calculated to win upon one but he is in so
position-a the habits of his life i'll at ease with
the great and fearful responsibilities of civil fe-he is
armed with so much power, with startling an amount
of official paronaee-he so diident of his own abl-
ities-so conscious of his want of experience in
such matters, that trembe for the course which
he is destined to pursue Feneon says that truth in the
of princes is the most precious and yet the scarcss
of all things; and it is the with all men
exalted stations and of exhorbant power. "Who will
hell the cat' Who will tell him the TRUTH stripped OF
all disguise and Invested of all the incense OF aiuaon
The panorama around the General is of ater
him into high opinion OF his consequence and OF
his own power. Such is It's tendency with all
We fear his nexpcrence We fear the effects of that
crowd of friends, of them necessarily atterers,
who will surround him for the next month. They
will ring in his exaggerated description of
the alleged prescription of the present adminstra-
ton Prudence will at least dictate to him to wait
for the truth-to beware of TOO early and too deep
committas-to how far these statements colored
or are true-and again to apply the tests of Thomas
Jeferson " Is public officer honest-is he capabe-is
he faithful TO the constitution p We have right to
advise Gen. Taylor. We have opposed his election.
We fear the of his administration may be such
as to compel us to oppose it, But discaim all fac
tious opposition. He might consider presumption in
us to pretend to advise him. Yet we do hesitate to
say boldly, that whilst it is the duty of every President
to listen to applications, it is equally his duty and his
interest decide nothing hastily, and to commit him
self to no man for Office until his mind has been ma
turey and perfectly made up, upon the best grounds
confer it on him.
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EJ- Ladies' inaugural EntertaIn mcnt-A Fair OF
really useful and beautiful fincy acles-accomp panied
with every variety of eircshments-w,l open Griday
81 M,ch be continued through Saturday and Monday
blowing, Pennsylvania avenue, nearly Opposite
Browns HOTEL in the lately occupied by Messrs
Jackson Hours of reception from III O'Clock m
The proceeds are to benefit the oldest church in
Washington, in which early Presidents and other pub
lie officers worshpped located for the convenience
OF the first settlers in city, and where then
posed would be the populous Of and although
for long period it occupied very important position
still occupies important one respects, yet the
sound OF the chuc-going bel has never been heard in
its neghbohood when occasionally its echoe.
have been waited thilher by the western breeze
To aid The vesrry in their efforts procure a bell and
organ the ladies OF the congregation have kindly for
ard and prepared with their hands the chief portion
OF the articles that viii be offered for sale. pom ench
which is the price marked, with reference value oil
The article, aud nothing will be expected of pnr
Both citizens and ustOr fhe e,y inpisd
uiihom rsgard party or Sect 10 attend Especially dc
they solicit the patronage oil their highly favored
bre hrrn and of those whose bowed the
altar Of " OLD CHRIST'S CHURCH, Navy YARD"
Mar
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Globe BOtel. New York,

This house has recently been reopened by Mr.. @. b.
Colver. who is well and favorably known, from his
late with the ST. CHARLES Hotel, New Oe ans
been cpenished with all the various nppuenances
the comfort OF the wayfaer, and is
OF the best hotels in the Union Though its former high
reputation has, during the last few years. suffered from the
sness and neglect of its the urbany
and assduity of Mr. Cover, assured, will fully re-
establish primitive standing and afford abundant secu-
ry all, who may make his house their stopping place,
that they will be well taken of and made comfortable
Tne character its renders it peculiarly
attractive ladies' The plan of the hoae is European
that is, meals are furnished the restdEant, private
rooms of the guests, as may be most agreeable The
charges moderate the vands and wines the best tue
New York market afford, and the unexcep-
tionabs We commend the Globe, under the management
of Mr. Colvcr the favor of friends who may be
pojng North.
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Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer is expected to arrive in
the United States minister plenipoenary from Great
Britain lie has recently married Lady Cowley, the
niece of the Duke of Wellingtonan author himself bu,
the brother of the celebrated author who has been
long KNOWN from his various productions, the people
of the United States The coming minister was late
minister to Spain, The London Times of the 9Th Febru-
airy has the following article upon his appointment
The Right Hon. Sir ii. l.. Bulwer K c. b., who lately
represented her Majesty in Spain, has been appointed
succeed SIR r. Pakenham British minister in the Uni
ted States Sir r. Pakenham, who has long been dipo-
matte servant Of the Crown will retire upon well-earned
pension 1t is understood that the differences with
which have led to suspension of diplomatic relations
in process OF amicable adjustment.
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We have just heard very curious anecdole from an
American who has recently returned from Liverpool He
obtained it from General Armstrong, who hal it imme-
datey from the gardener Of the Earl Of Darby himself
The Earl lives within about eight miles OF Liverpool.
He had just received dubious roots from California,
wrapped up in the dirt OF their native country and
mere matter OF curiosity, he directed the earth to be
washed for the purpose of seeing whether it contained
any particles of gold. His instructions were followed,
and the result neary.a handful OF gold dust and
shells from the washings of the earth.
We understand that the gold fever has not abated in
Eng land or on the continent Several vessels fit.
ting transport cmgrans to the fairy land and there
FIVE vessels detained at Bremen by the ice which
are destined to California.
General Persifor Smith has issued sort of veto ccu-
lar restrict the adventures of foreigners visiting Cali
ornia-not for settlement, but for gold.
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ayes IT, noes 81.
Mr.. MEADE (by oave) introduced a bill establish
United States branch mint California read twice, and
after debate, committed To the Committee Of the Whole
the Of the Union and made the special order for TO-
TEKRIroKIAL GOVERNMENT ron NEW MEXICO
On motion of Mr. CALEB b. SMITH, the House
solved itself into Committee Of the Whole the state Of
the Union Mr. CsANsros in the chair) and proceeded
moderation OF the bill (eporcd by Nag &. b. SMITH
from the Committee the Territories to establish terrific
rial government for New Mexico.
Mr. VINTON proposed to amend the bill al leave
the disputed question Of the boundary Of Texas
be adudcaed by the Supreme Court of the United States
this proposition debate between Messrs VIM
TON, GREELEY, BAYLY, TOOMBS, and SCHENCK,
with interruptions from Messrs. PETIT, DUNCAN,
WOODWARD KAUFMAN, and McCLERNAND af
Ter which the committee rose and
The House adjourned.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


BALTIMORE, February 2S-5 p m
York and Cumberland Rriiroad Mseting TRIP 70
Warrington -AyripaI Of the CrsseeM Cny.-Hsafh 81
Mr.. Ciay-1he Markets, Sc
Another meeting is TO be held this evening 10 pro-
the completion of the York and Cumberland railroad
which will form complete connexion OF our city WIN
Harrisburg and from thence the great West by the Cen
trail railroad. when com pleed The sum OF S3o,ooo has
air adv been subscribed aud about $1,000 will be
sufficient the accomplishment OF the enterprise
The Columbia is prepering 10 take large com
pany Washington Saturday, from the different land
ngs on the Potomac, witness the inauguration on Mon
day There will doubtless also be board from
this city as they make their home in her oapacious
cabins whilst in Washington.
despatch from Charleston the arrival of the
Isabel from Havana which that The
Crescent City, from Chagres arrived there the l7h
and was to have sailed for New York on the 18th. The
despatch however brings no Intelligence from the sthmu'
or the gold region
despatch from New Orleans, dated Friday last. an
the laying Of the of the house
The Hon Henry Clay present the occasion, and is
reported be in quite feeble health The company Of emf
grants for California, from New York. had arrived there in
good health and spirits.
The Rev Edward McColgan pastor OF ST. Peters church
in this city, lying dangerously i'll from ship f which
he contracted whilst attending unfortunate emgrans
Mr.. McCogan is highly esteemed in city by all de
nominations, and much interest felt for his recovery.
The MaRKers-In the Baltimore market this morning
-four dul with sales OF 200 barrels Howard street
81 BY. Little nothing doing in wheat, and quotations
entirely nominal. Sales of yellow at 80 81 cents.
and white 40 As Sales of . tote
II IA 80 cents.
Whiskey continues dull and without sales.
At New York this morning the market for stocks
firm of treasury 6s Ii0i hoy, and loan
Ii3 II3s exchange Oh London a per premium.
The flour market rather quet-sales OF 200 bbls.
So Sd a So 62t tor common western and So 63 S5 81
Genesee; southern do 50 A IS so meal 81 81;
and rye -four So 81.
Wheat in good Repositories Of 200 bushels Genesee
l35 and 900 do red lis is steady
of 900 bushels SIS 80 for mixed and yellow
Southern oats 81 Il 81 cents Rye 66 cents.
Mess pork $40 S74 Sli; prime 80 IS $40 Hams 7.
cents. Lard in bbls 81 cents per ID.
The market is msaes Of 400 bales at full prices
of Yesterday.
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Commodore Foxal Parker returned from Germany
by way of Liverpool in the Europa, and arrived in this
city on Sunday. He leaves this evening for Boston
He has been appointed to the command of the home
squadron--of eight vcssels-to relieve Commo-
dore Wilkinson, who is compelled by temporary indspo-
siton relnquish it lie expects to be at Norfolk by
the 10th March, to raise his flag the Rartan 1t is moi
probable that he will resign his commission in the Amer
lean navy or return to Germany, although he has been
offered the nmisson OF admiral in the squa Iron of the
Germanc Confederation, which is slowly increasing. Il
probable that any of The American navy officers will
for the present. attach themselves to the Germanic squad
ron Congress will scarcely, at this late period OF the
session, give their consent to any American officers
tering foreign service which the federal constitution
makes indispensable.
Commodore Parker pleased with his visit to Lon
don, Berlin, Frankfort, &C.; and very much struck
and delighted with the high respect in which the United
States are everywhere held abroad. Our country has
won her way the highest reputation. Nsvsr did she
stand high in Europe Every impartial observer seems
be impressed with the prosperhe enjoys and the
destiny to which she is rapidly ascending.
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The House of Representatives OF Pennsylvania have
rejected the bill authorizing the issue of small notes by
the banks, submitted by Mr. Ball. the wing State
The 80 yeas, SO nays-every democrat voting
against it, together with IL wings
bill for circulating small notes has passed the House
of Delegates of Virginia and is now before the Senate
where we hope it will again receive the coup de grace
Of all the days in the year, of all the years the
present century, should suppose this would be the
last TO issue these small bank shin pasters, when gold
is pouring out with such unexampled profusion from
the pIacers of California and when Congress is about
to authorize the coming of gold dollars by our minis
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NEW MUsIC.-Mrs. q. ANDERSON has this day re
IN ceiyed the following and popular musici
Gems of Donizetls Opera Linda III Chnnounx, by Boyer
The Revery, waltz, by o. w Warren.
The May Queen Polka, by I. ii. Vandenberg.
The Position Polka, by Strakosch
The Nightingale or Bird Polka, by L. Hime.
The Alerubre Polka, by ScherpL go
The Haunted Man and the Ghosts Bargain Quadrile, by
Mrs Macarren
Dombey & Son Quadrille, by Mrs Maclarren.
Tue Seiyl Driver Polka d'Hiver, by do. do.
The streamlets, by Strakosch.
liente words aud loving smiles, song, by Woodbury.
wander TO those hills each day, song, 10y Clover.
Blanche Alpen, song OF the Moravian singers.
Home, my dear mountain home, do do.
The Welcome nome, do do
Song OF the Drum, by Jenny Lind.
Adieu sweet companion, song by u. q. Harley.
Songs of the Chrsty and Campbell Minstrels
The Fairy's Festival, a ballad, by We,nore.
Between 18th and 18th streets, Penn. avenue.
Feb l5-lweo.
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Hy II. GREEN. .a..cstonecr.

10 CONnoisseurs, lnrdtQf, &C.
INTENSIVE SALE OF WINES, BRANDIES, &c;
IL ALSO, FRESH SICILY FRUIT, CIGARS, &c AT
AuCTION-On husday, the LIST of March, shall sell,
by catalogue, at auction room, Concert Hail. near
Browns ioel 10 o'clock, M excellent assortment,
comprising 200 superior old wine and brandy. We
enamerate in part
Old Bual Madeira, Amontiiad,, Manzanila, and Pale
Sherry;
Murdock's and Foresters Port, and other wines;
Cards brandy;
Also, n lot Of good cigars.
These wines have been shipped from New York and must
be sold wthou They prise part the stock
OF professional gentleman and described being
very superior.
l'nmed lately after the sale of wines, Xc will sell
100 boxes fine Sicily sweet oranges, in prime order
70 boxes lemons, with other fruit, shall be speslied
in catalogues.
The attention OF the citizens of Ale xandria Georgetown,
and Washington the honorable members OF Congress- and
others visiting The metropolis respectfully invited to the
sale, being the largest sae OF the kind attempted in
this city.
h,tter my self they will find worthy their attention
Terms cash. Catalogues will be ready for dsrlbu
on "Wednesday morning. A GREEN,
Feb 27--dif AuctiOneer.
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nREM q HOPKINS, late John NJ. Oren & Co.,

nREM Il HOPKINS, late John M Or@'n u Co., north
" west Market and Charles streets, Baltimore,
would inform merchants and merchant taiiors that they
have fitted up floors their tailoring and clothing
department. for the sale, 10y the piece, OF cloths, cast
vcsiing ailos trimmings, and all articles adapcd
TO the trade. The liberal patronage bestowed upon hen
their business has induced them TO
enlarge their warehouse enable them to meet their in
creased trade One OF the partners, who has had long
perence in business will devote his whole time 10 pur-
Sing goods and buyers may rely upon finding large
stock Whatever is most desirable oil European and
Anne ican manufacture that money can procure.
New cloth. rooms will he opened on the LIST of March
Entrance Charles street. Feb N-colm
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MIR COLLINS, the Irish Comedian and Vocalist, will
lfl have the OF giving his Irish Characteristic Mu
cu Entertainments the above hall Monday, the 18th
Of February, and every evening during the week. The
,ncf tainments will comprise of the most popular
sh Scotch, English, aud American songs. ntespersed
with Irish and anecdotes including his celebrated
" Liquor OF Le,' az Widow Mahony," slow Backed
Car +" Crooskeen Lawn""A Mans Man for a that,
Rory O'Moo and The national songs off, Hail Columbia"
:. The Star Spanged Banner" and "a little More Grape
Captain Bragg" composed and respectfully dedicated to
General Taylor by w. J Lemon.
Abundance 50 cents. For particulars see small bills
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NY a. GREEN, .s..ctto.ccr.

GALE OF A SPLENDID a ASSORTMENT OF CAMEL
- LA IAiONiOAS, For The INAUGURATION
DALLSOii Friday the "a instant halt rasr 70 o'clock
in TIE u,,tuus, shall ss Concert Hall choice seirc
ton OF Csvia Japonicas aIs Trees OF the Myrtle and
Seville Orange.
Those who wish bouquets for the balls the
table, presents for friends, will do well aucnd this
sale The Camellia is suitable for paor culture il
thrves best in the shade Term. cash Sale positive.
Feb I'd A. GREEN, Auctioneer
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(tOPP's PAVILION, located Louisiana avenue,
~ near eth street, adjoining the Telegraph Office. and d.
fecty in the Of Coleman's Hotel, Wsshgcn This
extensive establishment is urpassed in the Union.
ard and lodging Tor gentlemen.
Bowling Saloon and Pistol Gallery open during the day
and evening.
Bath-Hct, cod SALT vapor. shower, electromagnetic,
and sulphu r-fume baths always ready.
Restaurant where meals served up at all hours.
Feb Z-d2w
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National Inauguration Ball,
Without disfincttou of party,

For the benefit OF the Orphan A-yums of the city.
CUBSCT ERS and persons DESTROYS of procuring tic get,
- OF admission Informed that they Oh
application ,ho Messrs. lluds City Hotel irving no
tel Coemans Hotel and Gsdby's Hotel, the stores
OF w. Fucher, w +. Biyly, Taylor IL Many and Selby
Parker, PenDsy vana avenue.
Subscribers aud further informed that with
view the convenience OF pany tho nurnper oil
tickets to be disposed of has been limited
Feb 2l-diit5thMar INTEL
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GRAND VOCAL 4 INsTRUmENrAL oONCERT.
IT Cay.srs StI0on on TAaysd0y, .MaycA !, IsaQ.

1T (,ay~srs StI00H Thsvsd0v, March i, IsA0.
THE public is respectfully informed that the
(he eldest and tho youngest four years of nge)
viii be repeated the request OF great many ladies' and
gentlemen who present and desire lie repetition
PRosRAaME.-PARr l.
1. " lie Tremulo," executed by Emile the
piano . II. RoseIlen.
2. Quartete, "'Tis lesson you should heed"
sung by Emile. Virginia. Henry, and
3. Variations for iuie, piano accom- paniment,
executed b. julius knop Beethoven
4. Duetro; As il Ieli upon a day." by Emile
and Virginia :, = IL. Bishop.
Virginia, Henry, and Edward j. f. Schiesser
8. Madame Bshop's avorte, - On The banks of
the Guadalquiver," sung by Emile l.. La Venu.
PART II.
l. Solo, Lament of the Alpine Shepherd Boy,
sung by Virginia, piano accompaniment
by Emile F. II. Brown.
Norma, sung by Emile and Virginia Bellini
3. Casta Diva. Tor the piano aud flute Bellini.
A. al am The Bayadcre," the celebrated ambo-
rine song, sung by Em,l'e N. c. Bochsa.
5. Quarette, My Mother" sung by Emile,
Virginia, Henry, and Edward j f. Schissser.
g. "The schoornastern Henry schoolmas-
ter, his and brother pupils Hayden
PART ILL.,
l. Grand Chorus, 90 To the Mountains" from
the opera Amliic, sung by Emile, Vir-
ginia Henry and Edward Rookie
2. The vocal beauties oil Lucia di Lammermoor,
sung by Euie, aud Virginia Il. l.. White.
3. Cava TIM tom TIE opera Der freschutz, sung
in the German language by Emile G. M Won Weber
4 Variations for fiu,e--Thema, y" Hope told
hatlerng r,le"--pano accomp animent
by Julius knop and Emile Heinemein
5. Come DER the moonlit sea- : l. Devereaux
Stop dat knocking, by Emile, Virginia, Henry. and
Edward
Concert to commence precisely at "a O'Clock.
Tickets be had at the music sores and at tho door,
fifty cents each. Children half price.
Feb 27-3
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General Taylor has improved from The comparative re-
pose which he has enjoyed since his arrival in Washing
ton He receives crowd OF visitors every morning
Yesterday he accepted the invitation of the authorities
and citizens Of Georgetown, and was received with the
honors due to his position and to the man
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Mr. ]. WILLY from the Philharmonic Society, London,
pupil of the FAMOUS TIA LBERG, will preside at he
piano forte.
Mr. DIS TIN will perform his great original trumpet solo.
.THE SOLDIER TIRED performing the whole OF the
part ha celebrated Bavura DArne as performed
by him only
Mr. HENRY DISTIN will perform his Grand Sccna
an Aria, SAIL IS LOST" on his silver sax horn. uni
versay considered OF the greatest performances posi-
BILE. and
THE HUNTING ECHO DUErT, original compost
on producing most extraordinary effect and illusions Of
echo
Tickets OF admission 81.
Feb 2o--Il
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AMERICAN norEI New York. Feb. Fl, Is49
WILLIAM JACQUEL1N TAYLOR, formerly of Rich
w mond, Virginia. and late OF the Uoed &s'es Hotel.
in Washington and Rathbun's Hotel, in New York. takes
this method OF informing his friends that he
gagged at the American Hotel, Broadway, corner of
Barclay street, where will be happy them,
promising every attention his power their
in New York as agreeable possible.
Feb 27-d6cl I'm
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Supreme Court OF the United States.
WEDNESDAY, February 2S, 1910.

WEDNESDAY, February Is, ISIV
Cyrus Lawton, esq, Of New York, and William
Grandn esq of the District of Columbia admitted
attorneys and counsellor, of this court
No Al Samuel Veaze, appellant Us, Nathaniel L..
Williams ct a. The argument of this cause was contin-
ued by Mr.. Davies for the appellees
Adjourned till to morrow, IL o'clock
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90 MIR c. JAMES. Harrison street. Cincinnati. Ohio
general travelling for the western states assisted BY
n Smith j. T. Dent T. smith. Frederick Iiawsc John
w. Armstrong. jason Taylor, NJ Stevenson w. Ramsey, and
Perrin Locke.
e- Mr. ISRAEL y JAMES south Tenth street. Philade
ph our raj
States by X Whpplc, VIM H. Weld, % IL
Weld T. s. Waterman John Collins James Deerns
Albert c. wellington r. James, Charles L. Mustin and NJ
Taylor.
90 Mr. HENRY NJ LEWIS, Of Montgomery. Alabama is our
general travelling agent for Alabama and Tennessee assisted by
Mr. n b. Brett
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We understand that the Danish navy is strong, and
still increasing They have five line of battle ships in
commission, than 1000 guns, and about 10000
ahoata larger number OF than is employed
by the United States
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These distinguished artistes will give their first
GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT
IN Warrington, on the $40 March,
AT Caruss Saloon when will be presented prosramm,
the first order.
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OLYMPIC AND GYMNAsT;C FESTIVAL.

VTNIE citizens of Washington and its vicinity
i respectfully informed that the famous troupe Of
WILD ARABS!
dark sons the desert justly acknowledged the wonders
tue age listing of persons, whose astonishing at
h,v. raced crowded aud fences in New York. Phiiade
pa and Baltimore, will perform for positively three night;
only at polio Hall, Pennsyv avenue, Thursday Fri
d,y aud Saturday nights March LIST, ID, and 3D. 1910.
Price of admission only . cents.
Doors open ut 7 o'cock-to commence at half past 4.
nrrh1 l.