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FACTS ABOUT IRoN o. vRGfNIA.-There are a
few facts connected with this subject which may be
new 10 some people both in Virginia and out Of IT,
who seem TO think that Rothing good can como out
Of this old Commonwealth
Joseph II. Anderson, Esq, the intelligent and
ontcrprsing proprietor Of the Tredegar Iron Works
OF TIM city, hss been casting (32 lbs lor
the United States navy FOR many years, and has
had gun burst ia proof during he last seven years
This shows incontestbly the superior quality of
Virginia iron. one Of the many mineral treasures
with which the prolific soil of Virginia teens.
We will now add another fact worth noticing
and remembering The Virginia railroad iron
made in this city has been tested at the osablshed
English standard Of strength, and did not break al
doubt, Gs pressure and ioeight o the Ehgi,sA stand
ard OF course light Virginia rail would stand
as great pressure, and be az cheap az a heavy
English rail. The English rails do not last 80
longi and when they worn out, will not com
mand az much by 26 or 30 pee cent. as the iron
made in Virginia.
fhesc iacts will surprise many persons, but they
susceptible OF the fullest proof, and should
arouse proud aud stern resolution to deyeOpe the
wonderful resources Vf this great Common wealth.
TO keep its trade at home, aud 10 make II take it's
proper place among the foremost States OF Ameri-
ca. .-RichqOnd RspisHicGn
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ONLY ONE SURE ROAD TO WEALrH.-Says TIE
Nei1 Yorker, Notwithstanding the great influx
gold from California, we still hear the old COM
plaint at times of the scarcity of money. Mankind
arc dissatisfied race of beings, and delight i'll
grumbling, and among all their lamentations,
none Is more frequent, and at the same time
founded, as this. Money is deficient; it is
tices to exchange for it that needed. IL a man
has qtid pro quo 10 offer, II s seldom that any diff
hcuty occurs In getting cash for it. Let money be
as abundant AS II may, very little ever finds its
way unworked for into the recesses Of the poor
mans pocket. 1t is just like any other species of
| property, and can only be had by those who have
the means 10 pay for it. II has nothing give
for coat, he cannot get it except by way Of GIFT
charity, even if the market is gutted with coats
and just with gold. silver, and every thing else
The fact is, money will never become plentiful in
the way that some people imagine, for no matter
how many millions may he siited from the sands
of the Sacramento, or dug from the rocky sides of
the Sierra Nevada, their possessors will not part
with them except for value received, and such as
unable To offer that must needs go without
Then let hear more of this twaddle,
money scarce IL money is scarce with you, il
is because you have no industry, no labor, pro-
perty to give in exchange for IT, and you cannot
peci 10 get II for nothing. Go to work diligently,
and practice upon the maxim of Poor Richard,
that "a penny saved Is penny made" and our
word for il, you will soon cease to. complain thai
moneys scarce"
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Prospectus OF
THE NsTIT UTION

II ne,o Daily Paper to be published ~ Wds''-
ingtOn City, ID. q.
yINHE UNDERSIGNED will shortly publish at the
Il seat Of the National Government u new daily
paper, as the organ Of the great UNION PARTY OF
the United States.
from the passions of mankind, always tend to fatal
examinations; but il is the prerogative OF an en-
lightened public will to control them, and make
them subseryient to wise and patriotic issues Such
elements are fearfully at work in the United
States, tending avowedly to revolution which
every patriot would dcplore the greatest calaIn-
ity that could possibly befal this country. The ef
forts of the UNION PARTY alone avert that
lanity--the united efforts of those who, nobly
inquishing personal and old party considerations,
are determined to stand shoulder to shoulder for
"Lib1ty and the Union, and toreusr, one and
insepdrGble.'
The fires of American patriotism require to be
rekindled in the hearts of too many OF our coun-
trymen Evil influences from abroad have found
their way amongst them, and smothered the
flames which ought never to subsde in American
bosoms. In section of the country an Igni5-
fatuus has been held up light to better pros
perity; in another, the moral sentiment has been
stimulated to monomania with the design OF ef-
fecting collision between the North and the South
and a dissolution of the American Union Even
now the missionaries of ruin, seeming blood from
afar lowering, like vultures, in the hope OF a
conflict
Itis high time therefore, for patriotic Americans
for men of both the old partesto throw aside their
old traInmels and divisions, and to unite IN one
greater party, for the salvation Of the country. 1t
Is high time that they should wake from their false
security, and look their real danger i'll the face; TO
reassert their true American character, and resolve
with an energy to bc relaxed that no foreign
or domestic foe shall stay the OF their coun-
try's glorious destiny.
1t will be the earnest purpose OF "IHE CoNsTITu-
TIoN' faithfully TO represent the sentiments OF the
Union party. Ii will recognise no man as a Wing
or as a Democrat but every one as a friend or a
foe to the Union, the Constitution, and the laws;
and it will advocate those and only those
which the Union party will sanction.
With these principles and motives, "THE CoNsTi-
TUITION" will take the field, "thrice armed IN the
cause of our common country-fully confident OF
success and of the liberal support of enlightened
and still independent people.
The first number will be published as soon as the
necessary mechanical arrangements shall be com
pleted.
TERMs-Ten dollars year in advance. Letters
addressed to the publishers must be post paid
Irl-weekly paper. ''.s'.''''' . w w
Weekly . ................-..... w
Postmasters throughout the United States are
hereby constituted agents.
ROBERT FARNHAM * co.
WAsHISGToN City, d. c., November i2, 1850
Nov l3-du
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LIFE ASSURANCE.
National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society
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STREET. NEW YORK.

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STREET, NEW YORK.
CAPITAL f5OO, 900 sterling, So, 800 ,OO0.
u (Empo,oered by Aet Of Pdrliam1f,) I'd Pic-
ROYAL ASSENT, 9th July 1898. "a Savings Bank
for the Widow and the Orphan" T. Lamie Muir
ray, George street, Hanover Square, ChoirmdnY
the Court Of Directors, London.
UNITED STATES Board OF LOCAL DIE EcToRs.
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Samuel $ Rowland, Samuel Nj Fox, William Yah
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man, Henry Tiffany, DIR. J. H. McCulloch
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for The United States nd h. ". a Colonies.
Pamphlets containing herates OF premium, pros
pectus, examples, names of gents medical exam
ners &c, can be had free of charge on application
at7l Wall street, and of agents
Part of the capital is permanently invested in the
United States in the names of three OF the local d-
rectors as understandable always 20 the assured
in of disputed claims (should any such arise)
or otherwise.
Thirty days arc allowed, after each payment OF
Premium becomes due, without forfeiture OF policy.
The United States Local Board meet every We'd
nesday, at their Office in Wall street. where all
business connected with the Socicy's operations In
America is transacted-afOrding thereby every
possible advantage Of promptness and attention to
parties in Of leave to travel oans, settlement
&c.
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fercnt Local Boards and gcncies.
i All communications to be addressed 20
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June D
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BY C.. w. BOTELER, AuotiUneer.
L AL L lE VAL liar f PEAL. pkQPERIA

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL PROPERTY
~ BY virtue OF deed Of trust from Richard u.
Briscoe TO the subscribers, dated on the 22d, and
recorded on the oath day of February, lS49, IN
Liber l. A. S. No. 3 foiios 3O4 to 80, Que of the
land records of Washington county, in the District
of Columbia, shall offer for sale at public auc
tion TO the highest bidder therefor, all that part OF
lot No g. in square 1872 being and lying in the city
of Washin gton and contained within the following
metes and bounds-that is to say beginning for
the same at the northeast OF said lot at the
intersection of 9Th street west with Louisiana ave-
nae, and running thence south with the line OF 9th
street west 64 feet ii inches; thence westerly par
alle with Canal street los feet inches, or 70 the
east line of lot No. g thence northwestwardly
with the dividing line of lot No. 8, in said square,
to the avenue, "a feet 10 inches thence with the
line of Louisiana avenue l23 feet inches 10 9Th
street and the place of beginning containing
5,033s square feet
This property is in an improved and central
part of the city. There il eight three story
brick stores, with granite fronts and slate roofs.
Sale TO be made on the premises on TUESDAY, ,
7th January next, at O'Clock, p. M. One fourth
of the purchase money 10 be paid In hand-the
residue in three equal payments, IN SIX, nine, and
twelve months with interest from date, to be Sc
cured to the satisfaction of the trustees.
On the full payment of the purchase money and
interest, valid deed, conveying to the purchaser
or purchasers all title and estate vested in the
trustees, will be executed
Should the terms of sale not be complied with in
three days from the day of SALE the trustees rcserv.
the right to sell the property at auction on such
credit they may think t, at the risk and cost OF
the defaulting purchaser or purchasers, after one
weeks notice by advertisement In some Washing
ton newspaper. All conveyancing to be at the cost
| of the purchaser or purchasers.
sSS. sSSr sSs : ! Y F,SaSSs ,S1SS HHFSsAn rra.'ss'
C. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
NJ A. da
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CUARP's RIFLE. with the exclusive right Of
- applying DR.. Maynard's Primer" manuiac-
turcd and sold by the subscribers.
These guns surpass all other fire-arm heretofore
invented for facility Of loading and unloading,
(Which can be done in an instantly cleaning, and
accuracy Of shooting. They loaded at the
brcech with surprising rapidly, and are primcd a.
il were by magic. Fifty primers are placed near
the cone," and further attention thereto IL ne
cesssry until they have all been used They are
safer than any other kind of guns, an accident
would not possibly occur. Address, (post-paid)
NIPPEs & BUTTERFlELD,
Frankford Road, near Oxford st., Phia., Pa.
J. w. BADEN X BRoTHER, Agents, Hardware
Merchants, Pennsylvania avenue, near 9TH street,
Washing gton, ID. G. Nov SO-2m
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T H E Il EP i B Lie
MEMORIAL

MEMORIAL
Of The Members Of the Uashington City Bar for a
Reform IN the Judiciary Of the District Of Cohini-
10 the honorable the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States in Congress
sembled.
The subject Of judiciary reform has for many
years past occupied, and still occupies, great
share of the public attention in this District. The
people have petitionod to your honorable bodies on
this subject; and "Dill TO reorganze the courts IN
the District of Columbia" is now before the Judicia
ry Committee OF the Senate AT the late municipal
election held in the city of Washington, the popu-
lar vote taken on the reform question, and the
returns show that the people arealmos unanimously
in favor of it. Under these circumstances, the un-
dersigned members OF the bar OF the District OF
Columbia, deem It proper for them to express their
views the subject. We beg leave respectfully
to represent to your honorable bodies that we
heartily concur in the popular opinion that judi
ciary reform is essentially necessary TO the pros
perity Of this District that present System Id
antq quated, cumbersome, and dilatory; that tis the
most e expensive system in the United States and ID
besides radically defective in its theory We have
carefully examined the bill to reorganze the courts
now before the Judiciary Committee OF the Senate,
and beg leave to say that in the main 1T meets with
appreciation; and VIC recommend Congress to
pass the same, with some amendments, herewith
submitted part OF this memorial. we feel
assured that the bill amended will meet the
public expectation, aIu fully accomplish the I'M
portant object To be effected; and, believing 1t TO
District cannot too earnestly recommend 1t
to the consideration Of your honorable bodies for
adoption. And we will ever pray, &c,
JOHNSON HELEN,
ROBERT J. BRENT,
HENRY MAY, (of the Criminal
Court)
ROBT OULD,
JNO. A. LINTON,
w. Is. WEBB,
BEN. f GREEN,
HUGH CAPERTON,
JOHN w. MckIM,
X. II. LASKEY,
j. l.. SMITH,
JOHN DECKER, Jr.
JOHN &. PARKER,
JOHN +. ENNIS,
THOS. j. SEhlMES,
OLIVE Err PHELPS, Jr
RICHARD III. CLARKE,
WALTER ID. DAVIDGE,
LOUIS WATKINS,
EDWIN &. MORGAN,
/ J. Ii q. McCUTCHEN,
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Tag TRAGEDY OF MAHoMAep.--The American
prize tragedy, "Mahomned,' - was brought out last
evening at the American theatre, Mr.. Neaiic az
sumng the part of the Arabian prophet A goody
number OF spectators were present, and among
them pleased TO many adies. The
play was remarkably well received. The opinion
enter rtained by Northern critics that Mr.. Miles,
play more poem than drama, and would
not prove an effective acting piece, happy
10 say, has proved erroneous True, its beauties
Of etyle and language have not been overrated.
Mr.. Miles's verse ID meodious, vigorous and often
telling. 1t abounds in fclicitous lines and exquisite
imagery 1t Is elegant, often ianciful, often indi-
cative of imaginative powers of the highest range,
and is governed by the dictates of pure taste.
The character Of the ambitious, courageous, en-
thusiastic but cunning prophet Is skilfully drawn
eated
The play was listened to throughout with marked
atten ton and frequent applause. Mr.. Neahe was
called at the close and enthusiastically re-
ceived. lie returned his thanks and those Of the
author.-N. o. Picayune, 18Th.
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JENNY LIND OPERA GLASSES FROM
THE OPTICAL INSTITUTE IN MUNICH
AND VIENNA, GERMANY.

rTNHE PROPRIETORS of the above named lnsti-
i tute have, for the convenience of their numer-
Gus customers in the United States established
branch in the city of New York. The superior
quality of the Munich Glasses acknowledged
and used in most every University in Germany,
and more than Mousand have been sold during
Jenny Lind's Concerts in New York and Phladel-
phia.
An extensive variety of Telescopes, Optical In
struments, Eye Glasses, and Spectacles on hand,
and Glasses set in frames to order.
Mr. II. Becke, of the firm of Waldstein & Co,
N. Y, will attend personally upon all such wish
their eyes carefully examined and glasses adapted;
through which method in connexion with the best
kind Of Minseus Glasses, the eye will be conserved
and ameorated.
Dyer NcGure have been appointed Agents
for the City of Washington and have Just received
full assortment of the abovenamed articles, to
which they respectfully invite the attention OF the
public.
Mr.. Beckel will remain in the city for few days,
and will give special attention TO such as may re-
qure hIs services.
DYER & MEG UlRE,
Dec H-dtt corner 10th st. * Penn. avenue.
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MISS Il. II. SCOTT.


Music Lessons Plano and 0Uttar
A PPLICAT1ON TO be made at Mics MARY r.
"A BRONAUGHS, next door to the Hon mr
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and "
streets, WAsMNeToN. ID. G. After the experience
Miss ScoTT has had in teaching in Seminarios,
both South and West, she is confident shc Will
give satisfaction to those who favor her with their
patronage.
She has also made arrangements to give Lessons
on the Piano at Temperance Hall, on street
Terms moderate. Sept OIL
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NEw Invention PRiNTINo.-The New York
Sun notices invention for the manufacture
OF printing types which has been but partially
tested thus far
The operation of improvement is follows.
A SCI 81 steel punches made, corresponding
with the aphabetic letters, figures and points
in use, which when struck on copper, leave
raissd impression, Instead OF lntaglio, or sunken-
being exactly the reverse OF the present mode.
Now, for instance, by striking the punch s, upon
a smooth piece OF copper, and then L, and then N,
the word SU n Is produced upon the copper plate in
relief. or raised, and impressions may be printed
thercfrom.
thickness, and as wide, will say, of
columns and as long, is prepared with its
surfaces perfectly polished and fiat. II is intro
duced into a machine having series of keys,
swering to the alphabet, arranged somewhat like
a piano. The machinist of the instrument is
arranged, that by pressing of these keys, n
letter OF the alphabet is produced, in relief, from
the copper plate; and another key being pressed
another letter is produced adjoining the frat letter
and true line with it, and on, until line of
letter extending the breadth of the copper
plate has been made. The machine is 80 arranged,
that as fast line of letters is made, the cop
per plate is moved notch and another line fol-
lows, struck by the keys letter by letter. before,
duced or until the sheet OF copper is, it were,
converted into stereotype plate, ready for print
ing.
Another advantage of this invention is that
much Of cumbersome machinery for printing can
be done away with, for the copper stereotype
sions taken theretrom at a very rapid rate, with
but little expense more full description of this
invention cannot be made public until the foreign
patents are secured thorough test of one of the
machines will be made it can be per
fcctcd when the prominent editors and printers
will be invited to be present.
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Among the manuscripts saved from the pillage of
the JrsUit's College, at Quebec, were those of tho
''Jcsnt Relations" from 1912 Ia 1919; and there
has lately been found among them a full account
Of Father Narquotte's discovery of the Mississippi
river, and his voyages. II is much fuller than
Thcvenots publication in 1851, which
doubtedly taken from these manuscripts. An au-
tograph journal of Father Marquette has also been
found, with chart Of the Mississippi drawn by
him. much more full and accurate than Theve
not's - Boston Post.
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PRICES OF TYPE.

And larger sizes at equally low prices
Fancy letter of every description, Combination
Borders, Flower Cuts, and Ornaments in great va
riety
Wood Letter of every description, from 2 TO rs
lines Plea, at manufacturers' prices.
Smith, Washington, and Power Presses, of the
following sizes and prices, viz:
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NY PERSON who may desire TO send boy
"A 20 an excellent Boarding School a few hours'
rid, from wasbing gtoD, may hear OF an opportunity
of doing 90 on very favorable terms by calling m
treet third door west Of 18th street, the south
side, or by addressing w +. (post- -peid) through
a., p, 6fNce Nov 30-lm
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GEORGE M. BIBB, Councillor at Law,
OFFERS his professionalservicesi in the Supreme
" Court Of the United States the Circuit and Or
phan's courts for tho District of Columbia, claims
before the Courtof fCommissionersundero our treaty
with Mexico, aud in claims upon the Treasury
Office corner Of and 9th streets opposite west end
Of Patent Office squares entrance from cast side of
9th street sept. ls-t
EoRPORhTIoN sTOCK-wsntedb by
~ Sept 25-u CHDHB StHENCk.
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by DYER ~ MCGUIRE, Auctioneers.
NANCY SALE FOR THE HOLYDAYs.

IANCF SALE FOR THE HOLYDAYS.-
IL We have received invoice of rich Bon Bo-
Mere and other Fancy Boxes, Baskets, &c, direct
from Paris via New York. Also, invoice OF
English Jewelry, (sent out as samples,) consist
ing Of
Brooches, Bracelets, Glove Bands Lockets
Earrings and Drops. Flower Cups, Studs and
Buttons
Guard, vest, and fob Chains, Gold Pencils and
Pens
Finger Rings, &c, together with 800 gross fancy
silk and pearl Buttons, being entirely patterns.
The boxes are represented rs very superior, sur
passing in elegance any former importation. Many
additions expected, making the sale not only
attractive, but aording, in all probability, the only
opportunity of procuring suitable holyday presents
at auction.
Sale to commence at / O'Clock on Monday
ing, December %, in our Saloon, (second floor, }
corner Of 10th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Terms cash DYER Il MEG UIRE,
Dec I'D Auctioneers.
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49, FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
IL PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EYANs &
WATSON, No. 80 Dock street, opposite
~ the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keybole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in use. They also continue 70 make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices
We, the undersigned, were present, on the llth
day of September, when Messrs Evans & Watson
tested of their Saamander Fire Proof Chests, at
which time they umcd five cords of wood over IT,,
commencing at 9 A. NJ. and continuing until y.
M, making five hours intense heat, amounting TO
a white heat The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it was opened in our pre-
sencc and all the books and papers were taken out,
having been preserved entire. The above. named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans Wat
son, 20 Dock street.
THOs HANsELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l. DAVIS, III n. Sd street.
Mes,rs. Evans o. Watson
GrNTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents Of the chest alluded TO in the above certificate
were exposed to view, tako pleasure in adding my
mark Of hre was apparent ON any OF them
Respectfully, $. V. MERRICK.
PHrLADELPHIA, Sept. 10, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June Il, lS49.
Messrs Epans y Watson, Phiiadelehia
GENTLKMgN We have much pleasure IN recon-
mendng your Fire proof Chests 10 the notice Of the
public the we purchased from you having
savcd books and contents effectualy, after un-
dergoing a very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block Of buildings Arch
street wharf ON the schuylkil, on the 9th Of June
ls4g Yours, very respectfully,
RUSSELL x oGILLINS.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, Of all sizes and
patterns, made 20 order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- proof
Doors for Banks and Stores, Patent Slate lined Re
fngerstors, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters. Nov JO-dom
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"0ld age ia coming upon me rapidly" ss the
urchin said when he stealing apples from an
old mans garden, and saw the owner coming,
, COW hide in hand South Boston tidsefe.
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am III favor
ofa thorough re-
form in the judi
ciary, and espc.
cially that the
judges be elect
ed by the peo-
pie, and for n
term Of years.