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pany, with whom, repeat, shall hold no contro-
versy. compelled me. by their publication in the
Republic, 10 say 80 much. ~
notice certain statements which being circu-
lated, ] understand, with view to my injury
These are, that am interested in the new Seas
light Company" and have already made a propo-
sition to them TO furnish the Government with gas
Whence such statements proceed know not; but
no matter whence, they are without foundation.
have no interest in any gas-light company, nor in
any other company whatever-nor IL II likely that
shall have hereafter. As 10 propositions being
made by me to the new company to supply the gas,
did not, until within a few days, know there was
such company in existence. But suppose had
made such proposition--would II be any way
censurable Az an officer of the Government, have
not the right, if in my judgment the public inte-
rest will be promoted, TO contract with whom
please The act which makes the appropriation
FOR lights before stated, expressly declares that
il shall be "erpeded under s direction Of the Com
missioner Of Public Bssiidings." Now, what ind-
vduai, what association Of individuals, claim
TO dictate to me what my action shall be In the pre-
misses am not responsible to such, nor do mean
to place myself under any such control. To con-
ciude, have made propositions TO- nor contracts
with, any one relative to gas and as declined
heretofore to make such contract with the ssWash
ington Gas light Company,"I shall not make one
now with them, nor with another company unless
with the sanction and advice Of the Committee in
the two Houses Of Congress on Public Buildings and
Grounds. IGNATIUS MUDD,
Jan. 81, 1850. Commissioner Of Pub buildings.
Feb
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TExAs.-Tbe messages of the incoming and out
going governors are flied with wrath and cabbage
about the line of the State Both claim TO the Rio
Grande, and avow their determination, II need be,
70 back their prctcnsions, sword in hand, against
the authority and power of the United States. We
have been looking for difficulty from that quarter
for some time. Judging by the events that are
now transporting throughout the whole country,
and looking 70 the caamitics that may yet follow
In the train OF Texas annexation, are still more
than ever impressed with the belief that that event
was and will be more fruitful Of evil 10 the Union
than any other which has taken place since the
formation OF our government. II any thing but
evil has or is likely to grow out Of IL, confess
that, thus far, have been unable 10 discover H.
Columbus Gal Engwirer.
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Local Matters.

SMITHSONIAN LEcTuREs.-Professor JOHNSTON
will deliver his third and concluding lecture
"Science applied TO Agriculture this evening at
eight O'Clock, in the hall of the Institute His pre-
vious lectures have drawn full and fashionable
houses; indeed 50 popular have become the lectures
at the Institute that hundreds have been unable 10
obtain seats. An early attendance is absolutely
necessary 10 gain admission.
BAysE's PAsoRAmA closes TO- night As there will
be two exhibitions Of this great work Of art-onc at
half past three ana the other at half past seven to-
day-no one who has not hitherto visited Il should
fail 10 do SO on this occasion. No will regret
either the time or money spent on whiting one Of
the greatest works Of art of modern times.
FALSE ALARM.-The alarm of FIRE last night was
sounded for the purpose, learn, of getting up n
row among our fremen. II parents would keep
their children at home after shutdown, much Of evil
would be prevented, and many who are now rear
ing for the penitentiary might spend honorable
and useful lives and die honest men. Three fourths
Of all the crime committed by persons reared in
this community may be traced 10 the want Of pa
rental authority and proper training. Boys who
allowed at five years fagc 10 the streets
all hours, smoking cigars and chewing tobacco,
will, as a necessary consequence, drink, swear and
fight at ten, and perpetrate crime before twenty Of
grade sufficiently hcinous TO place them in the
penitentiary.
CrrnEss' BALL.--The ball at Temperance Hall
on Thursday evening well attended, and kept
up with great spirit to late, rather early hour
next morning. Mr.. Columbus, who furnished the
ball, gained Feat credit for the manner in which
he performed his part, and all retired well pleased
with the festivities Of the occasion-notng having
transpired TO mar the pleasure Of the evening.
Ia PETITE CAnMAS.-This charming little dan
seuss, we understand, is to have a complimentary
ball given her during the coming week. A num-
Der of gentlemen are now making the necessary ar
Engagements.
The AprLPH THEATnE.--We arc pleased 10 learn
that BARNEY WILLIAMS has been engaged and
will appear next week at the Adclphi He is a true
Of the Emerald kle, and tho best representative
OF Irish character We have seen since the days Of
the lamcntcd PowER.
SonEr.--Carusi's weekly Soires, which came of
on Thursday evening last was not only fully but
fashionabl - attended; being decidedly the most
crowded Of any this season, and the dancing kept
up 10 very late hour. These assemblies are not
only becoming every week moro attractive by the
beauty copyrighted, but emnently fashionable.
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The CREEK IsDIAHs.--M essrs. BENZ. Marshall,
L. Mcintosh, G.. w. Btedhain, and David Burnett,
delegates from the Greek nation, west Of the Mis-
sssippi, arrived in town yesterday their way To
Washington. The object of this visit Is to close up
the unsettled business existing between their people
and the United States Government. Our old friend
Edward Harnick, of Montgomery, who has spent
the past five months among the indiana, came in
company with the delegates. He speaks In glow
ing terms Of the rapid progress OF the Creek In-
dams In the various pursuits of civilized life. The
chase has been given up entirely, and now the
whole nation is devoted 70 the peaceful pursuits Of
agriculture. Many OF the Indians have large and
connections dwellings, broad farms in high state
of cultivation numerous herds Of CATTLE &C. Edu-
cation also receives due share of attention. The
state of public morals would, assured put to
shame many communities Of the "pale- faces .
The use Of intoxicating drink is almost unknown,
the introduction Of it into the nation being strictly
prohibited Mobile Tribune. Als~n
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A letter from Rome, Of the s0th December, in the
Ccnsfifsficnrei says: ga few nights back, stimuli
tsncousy in all the principal towns Of RomaRna,
the druggists shops were broken into and ali the
poisonous substances carried of; nothing else was
touched. The quantity Of poison thus taken is suf-
hcicnt 10 kill ali the inhabitants Of the Pontifcsl
States, and great approximations have been produced
by the act. An arrest has, however, Just been
made, which may lead 70 discovery Of the parties
concerned in the msttcr. The Advocate Sami,
Governor of Fcsi has been arrested and taken 70
Anconi. There werc found At his residence an
enormous packet of cocksdcs, two tri-colored 6as,
several pairs Of pocket pistols, great number Of
poniards, three OF which were prepared 10 receive
poison, and lastly, correspondence In cipher with
the chiefs Of the Italian revolution.
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GALE OF VALUABLE REAI. PROPER

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL PROPER
~ TY.-By virtue Of a deed of trust from Richard
c. Brscoe TO the subscribers, dated ON the 22d and
recorded on the Path day of February, 1919. i'm
Liber !. A. 8. No. 2, foos 304 to $40, one 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 psrt of
lot No. g. in square $751; being and lying in the city
of Washington, and contained within the following
metes and bounds-that is TO say: beginning for
the same at the northeast corner Of said lot the
intersection Of 9th street with Louisiana ave
nue, and running thence south with the line of 9th
street west 81 feet II inchcs thence westerly par
alel with Canal street l06 feet inches, 10 the
east line of lot No 8; thence ENTHUSIASTICALLY with
the dividing line Of lot No g. in said square, 10 the
avenue "a feet 10 inches; thence enthusiastically
with the line OF Louisiana avenue 1913 feet inches
to 9th strcet-contsning 5,033l square feet
This property IL in an improved and central part
Of the city. There il eight thrce-story brick
stores, with granite fronts and slate roofs. Sale
be made ON the premises ON WEDNESDAY, the
9th of March next, at o'clock, p. m. One
fourth Of the purchase-money 10 be paid in hand
the residue in three equal payments i'm 6, 2 and ~
months, with interest from date, to be secured 10
the satisfaction of the trustees.
On the full payment OF the purchase money and
interest, valid deed. conveying 10 the purchaser
or purchasers all title and estate vested in the trus
tees, will be executed.
Should the terms Of sale not be complied with i'm
three days from the day Of sale, the trustees
serve the right to resell the property auction ON
such credit AS they may think it, at the risk and
cost Of the dcaultng purchaser purchasers, after
one weeks notice by advertisement in some Wash
ington newspaper. All conveyAncing 10 be at the
cost OF the purchaser or purchasers.
JOHN A. LINTON }r
AND orHKns.
G. w. BOTELER, Jr., Auctioneer,
Jan. 24-eo&ds
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THRIsTIE's GALvANIC AND MAGNETIC
~ CURATIvEs.-Fora all Nervous Diseases these
celebrated articles are positive and absolute spe-
cifc
The Belt is used when the body system gene
rally is affected, the Necklace for complaints Of the
throat, asthma and bronchitis, and Of the head;
and the Bracelets for any disorders of the arms
limbs as rheumatism, palsy, trcmors and spasno-
die affections. These articles are simply applied
as directed with the Magnetic Fluid which accom-
pany them, and when faithfully used they never
hil.
The great peculinrity and excellence Of the Gal
vanic Curatves consist in the fact that they arrest
and cure disease by outward application, In place
Of the usual method Of drugging and ptysicking
the patient till exhausted nature sinks hopelessy
under the infection. They strengthen the whole
system, cqualfze the circulation Of the blood pro
mote the sccretions, invigorate the entire energies
and can never do the slightest harm under any cir
cumstances.
For sale in Washington by the authorized agent
M. II. STEVENS,
No. Browns Hotel.
And by authorized agents throughout the United
States. Jan. 3--eoif3m
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OZONE WEEK MORE. -
ODD-FELLOWs' HALL,
seventh street, Washington,
(Being Handsomely fitted UP ,cih raised platform
and brilliantly lighted tcid gGs.)
OPEN EVERY EVENING FOR SHORT
fa SEASON,
BAYNE'S celebrated series of gigantic PIANO
RAMAS, entitled
A VOYAGE TO EUROPE,
embracing magnificent views of Boston, its Har-
Dor, Halifax the Atlantic, Liverpool, London, from
the Thames, (passing under the bridges and end
ing with magnificent view Of the THAMES TUN-
MEL, brilliantly illuminated, and both banks OF
the beautiful
RIVER RHINE,
Witnessed in Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
byupwards of 250, 900 persons.
An exhibition every Wednesday and Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock.
Admission Is cents; children under IL years, Is
cents.
Doors open at 6s o'clock-to commence moving
at II. Jan. l9-dn
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FRENCH DIPLOMATIC APPoINrMENrs.--The fol-
lowing appointments have appeared in the Mont
tertiary TO the Emperor Of Russia, in place of Gem
eral Lamoricierc, resigned; M. de la Cour Minis
ter Plenipotentiary to the Emperor of Austria, in
place of M. Gustave Beaumont, resigned; M. de Per-
nary mission to the King of Prussia; M. de Bassa-
no, Minister Plenipotentiary TO the King of Wir-
temberg; M Bernard d'Harcourt, Minister Pleni-
potentiary TO the Grand Duke Of Baden; M. de Ma.
rescachi is appointed First Secretaryt the French
Embassy in London; M. de Montherot, First Score
tary of Legation in London, is appointed to the
same position in Madrid; M. Bourne, Consul Gen.
eral at Beyrouth is to replace M Chasteau, holding
the same rank at Tangiers; M. de Leopard, Consul
at Trieste, TO proceed as Consul General TO Bey-
routh; M. Leon Roches, Secretary of Legation at
pointed Consul at Trieste; M. Gillmans, Consul at
Porto Rico, is appointed Consul at Venice.
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DEATH OF HERMIT.-Mr. Bennett, coroner at
county Wing that he has been called to hold an in
quest on the body of Nathan Leonard, about sixty
years of age, who bad for some time lived entirely
alone in a rude dwelling near the Pine Kill in that
victim Of intemperance, his habits having been bad,
and a jug containing small remnant OF liquor be-
ing found near the body. From papers found in
his howell IL appears that he was formerly minis
ter OF the Baptist church in New Hampshire, of
good standing, and once had wife and children.
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THE ONO RIvER.-Wc are enabled to announce
the gratifying news that the river has nearly
reached its maximum height Yesterday 1t was
rising at the rate Of about of inch
The information which the Cincinnati mail boat
and the Kentucky river packet Sea Gull brought
from above, lead us to suppose that the river here
will be ON stand this morning.
The water has got very few floors of the
buildings yet, but It extends some distance into all
the streets from Third to Seventh Streets and
steamboats, find it very difficult to discharge.
Louisciue Journal, 28h.
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MEANS OF ARREsTINo THE FATAL EFFECTS OF
CHLoRoFoRM.-An eminent surgeon of France
lates two in which the Inhalation Of Chloro-
form proved nearly fatal; he, however, succeeded in
reviving his patients after all ordinary had
failed, by placing his mouth upon theirs, and forci
explorations Amedical practitioner in Paris states
that in two instances of approaching dissolution by
the inhalation Of Chloroform, he recalled life by
thrustng two fingers deep into the throat, down to
the larynx and nsophagus; a sudden movement of
expiration followed, and recovery took place.
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The CALrFoRNIA TRApE.-The number Of ships
now loading at Boston and New York furnishes
evidence that the California trade with those points
has not abated. The Boston papers notice the fact
that twenty four vessels loading there for ports
in California. There at this time thirty nine
vessels loading at New York for the same destna
ton, among which the we'll known ships Sheri-
dan and st. Patrick, late Liverpool packets
We may add that Baltimore comes in for her full
share of the California trade, as is shown by the
fact that there arc now loading at this port larger
number of vessels than at any one time since the
discovery of gold in California. The following are
the vessels loading: ships Fanny, State of Maine,
Ellerslie and John Marshall; barks Chenango, Ellen
Morrison and Home; briggs Montezuma, Nancy and
General Scott. The two first named ships are Of
the largest class. and have just been launched.
baltimore Am<ricGm.
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1.-THE Pen IL mightier than the Sword"
Du- GALAXY OF PENMANsHIP. 90
A CARD TO THE LADIES.

VTIvE LA PLUME.-Mr. BRISTOW most po-
litey invites the Ladies' and Gentlemen of
Washington and Georgetown TO his Writing
Rooms on Pennsylvania avenue, north side, be-
tween 18th md l3h streets, where he will with much
pleasure exhibit various specimens Of his own Pen
manship in English, French, American, and Span
ish. He also respectfully urges the Ladies' aten-
ton TO his Superior System Of Writing, and
them that
IN ONE COURSE or EASY LESSONS
the most crsmped. stiff, illegible ncegant mode Of
Writing is immediate broken up, and one of per-
feet beauty, free, expeditions. gracefully delicate
and lady like, follows ON with surprising and
nature. e0-Private Lessons given.
fssTkRMs REDUCED TO ONLY Six DoLLARsli
Gentlcmen's hours, Morning, Afternoon, and
Night. Jan. 30-d2w
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PAPER HANGINGs WHOLESALE AND

RETAIL.
HOWELL g. BROTHERS arc now receiving
III from their factory their usual assortment Of
Spring Styles Of Wall Papers, Borders, &c, 10
which they ask the attention Of the Public Whole
sale or Retail
Our assortment will be found to comprise every
possible variety and style, from the lowest TO the
highest price, and i'm extent will be found superior
TO any in the city.
Persons buying 10 sell again will find superior
inducements at our house.
WIDE CURTAIN PAPEn--a great variety.
FRE-BoARD PRrNTs-Fine and large assortment
CoMMos PApERs-S Superior quality and low price
207 baltimore street, BETH Charles and Light Sts,
Jan. 25-dlm Baltimore Md
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rYTHERIAN CREAM OF sOAP.-sTE-
~ VEINS, No. l, Browns Hotel, has the pleasure
OF introducing TO the Washington public the above
celebrated Soap.
Also, Babbitts Shaving Powder.
Sales Room, No. 4, Browns Hotel,
Jan. A-eo6tif doors from main entrance.
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FOR CALIRORNIA. VIA CHAGREs.

Sh New and splendid steamship OHIO.
&062 sJames +. Schenck, u. 3. NJ. com
vmander.
The United States Mail Steamship
Company will despatch the OHIO on WEpsrspAr
the 9Th OF February, at O'Clock. o. M. from her
pier, foot OF Warren street. North river for Havana
New Orleans and Chagres, touching of tbf bar al
Charleston and Savannah. ,'-' =
The superior accommodations ON the Oh;o and
her thoroughly teAted double engines Of 600 horse
power, give passengers an assurance of afetv and
speed, not TO be felt on inferior vessels running
with a single engine.
An experienced Surgeon Is attached to the yessel
Through tickets to San Francisco can be secured
on application at the Office Of the company
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO
CHAGRES.
S!andee perrin .-,....;;........-.-.... 81
Storage bcrth-found beds and separate table SO
RATES OF PASSAGE-PANAMA TO SAN
FRANCISCO.
State room berth. .............. $3.50
Steerage-fbund beds and separate table. =. 100
Passengers to Chagres will board On shore dur
ing the coaling Of the vessel at New Orleansthre
days.
RATES OF PASSAGE
To Havana. New Orleans
State, room berth $40 $75
Standee berth, forward cabin. IS 60
Steerage-1ound he'd and board Is rs
Freight to Chagres must be pre- paid and all bills
Of lading must be signed on board the ship.
For freight or passage apply 70 oo.r.rs
Jan. 3l-tFi3 llS West street, New York.
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0UtRev. Mr.. Ryder, President OF George
town College, will preach in 81. Pstrick's church
To- morrow morning at IL O'Clock Feb.
0J- The Rev. l.. n. Morgan, or the Wesley
Chapel, IL expected TO preach in the Union Chapel,
on 10th street, LIST ward, tomorrow Sunday
morning, at III o'clock. Feb. 4
0y-By leave OF Providence, Divine service
will be performed In the Capitol to-mor row morn
ing at II o'clock, by the Chaplain Of the House of
Representatives. Feb. 2
0D- Unltartan Church.--The course on " The
Men Of Christian History" will be continued on
Sunday evening. To CONNIE noe at Y! O'Clock.
0J~ second Presbyterian Church, N. York
Avenee, near l3th street. Tho Rev. j. r. Ecksrd
will, with Divine permission, lecture on 'sChrs-
tianity in India" ON Sunday, at 81 O'Clock, p. m.
Services as usual at II, a. m. Feb.2
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THE HANDsoMEsr AND RICHEST AS

Il sortment or Fancy Articles, lately import
cd in this city, are now TO be disposed by lot. The
first article ON the list is astonishing production
Of mechanical ingenuity in the form Of Singing
Bird, half an inch in size, covered with beautiful
real plumage, enclosed in n handsome shell box
BY touching spring il viii appear standing
body, and singing like Canary, IL IL really
living bird. ladies and gentlemen are invited
TO examine this great curiosity at the store Of
T. BASTfANEI.LI x Co.,
Jan. 3i-5if Under Browns hotel.
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Treasury Notes outstanding Feb. 4, 1850.
TREAsuRy DEPARTMENT.,
Register's Office, February 1, 1850
Amount outstanding of the several
issues prior to 22d July, .l646, as
per records Of this Office. ........ Sl42, $50 81
Amount outstanding of the issue of
this ofice. -. 49,. $4,000 90
Amount outstanding of the issue of
18th January, ls47, as per records
OF this ofhce..... ALL $50 90
s2,sS7 1889 81
Deduct cancelled notes in the hands
Of accounting officers, of which
$50 is under acts prior 70 22d
July, ls46, and $500 under actof
2st6 January, Is47.. $3.50 on
s2,s5s.4ss 81
M. NOURSE,
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NEW IMPORTATION OF CHINA AND
IN EARTHENWARE.-T. PURSELL would
inform his friends and the public generally that
he has just imported, per ships Columbus and York
shire, from Liverpool direct, 10 crates and hogs
heads Of the above articles from the best manufac-
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, .GirandoIes
Ivory handled and other Knives and Forks, ia
sets otherwise
Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets, Lamps, Spittoons
Casters, Plated and Allata Table and Tea Spoons
Forks, Butter Knives
Cake Baskets, Hall Lamps, Waters, &C.
fine assortment of Common Goods for retailing
not surpassed any where
First quality Stone Ware. at factory prices; Pipes
in boxes
All of which will be sold, Wholesale and retail, as
low as the very lowest He invites his fricnds and
the public generally TO give him call, and ex-
anime his stock and prices at his Store and Ware
house, opposite Brown'shotel, avenue,
Washington. THOMAS PURSELL.
Jan. 12-STThlmif
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The Cincinnati Gazette of the 29th ult. says:
'sThe river at this port commenced receding yes.
terday, and it has fallen altogether eleven inches
ing is clear and cool"
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NOTICE.-Certifcate No. %, for thirty shares
IN of the Stock of the Warrington Gas Light
Company, issued in the name Of Chubb & Schenck,
has been lost or mislaid Application win be made
TO the company for renewal of the same.
Feb div