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Local Matters.

PHOENIX Hook AND LADDER CoMPASY, No 3,
New York fremen, will arrive in this city from
Baltimore this morning at ii o'clock, and leave
again for Baltimore at O'Clock in the afternoon.
They will be made most welcome, and every thing
that hospitality suggest will doubtless be done
by the fremen of this city in testimony of regard
for their fraternal guests.
A DIsAPpoINTMENT.-The Four and a, half street
Presbyterian Church in this city has of late been
the scene of much interest account of the course
of lectures in progress by the Rev. Mr. Plummer,
of Baltimore. On Tuesday evening the house was
as usual more than full but the transtory indispo-
sition of DIR. p. occasioned serious disappoint-
ment to the congregation. 1t will be perceived,
however, that he is announced for this evening.
WE have two facts to mention in connection with
each other The first is, that labor of every kind,
now more than at any other time we remember, is
able to command its reward, and that ordinary la
borers and servants are especially in demand. The
second is that in this city, and probably in others
street and door beggars are as numerous as ever.
The obvious incompatiblity of these things de-
mands the scrutiny Of the police.
THE LAST SoIREE.-The last soiree of the season,
previous to Carus's annual May festival, will take
place this evening at the Saloon. 1t is expected
that the "last soiree," is usual, will be more
brilliantly attended than any of its predecessors OF
the season; and that bright galaxy of youth and
beauty will be present, and delightful evening
may certainly be anticipated by all who may at
tend.
GADsBy's HoTEL.-A very pretty improvement
is being made to the front of this excellent hotel in
the construction of graceful balcony supported
by cast-iron columns, and which serves also as a
partial shelter for the stores beneath. We would
commend this to the imitation of others desiring
like improvements. We do not think the avenue
keeps pace with the progress of taste in other
Cities or with the enterprise that marks other por
tons of our own; and it is therefore with pleasure
we call attention to every indication of amend
ment
STEAMER sUNK.-We learn that the steamboat
Joseph Johnson, which had been undergoing re-
pairs, and was lying at the Foundry wharf at AL
exandria, on Monday last, from some cause not
ascertained, filled and sunk. The president of the
company which owns the boat, Mr.. s. Shinn, i'm
mediately adopted the most energetic measures to
have her raised, which was probably accomplished
yesterday, and the cause of the accident ascer-
tanned.
COME AeAN!-Snow fell to the depth of nearly
two inches, in this locality, on Tuesday night. II
melted away yesterday morning, without the pre-
sence of old Soils glowing visage; and we believe
that most people will be reconciled TO the final
adieu of winter We long TO look upon liacs and
lawns, blossoms and brocades, roses and ribbons,
and all Of springs beautiful products. Even upon
this chilly tenth Of April delight in these an
tcipations, and joyously await their realization.
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Among the signers of the Boston Letter OF Thanks
TO the Hon. Daniel Webster for his recent speech in
the Senate, are two venerable ex-professors Of An
dover Theological Seminary, Leonard Woods and
Moses Stuart. Pass them over TO the black list,
and tell them they have emo moral sense" ye hot
spurs of the pulpit who prostitute your noble call
ing to the utilization Of men immeasurably your
superiors both in intellect and moral worth. Call
them "pro-slavery" men, set the dogs on them,
and say of them as one of you, in your pulpit, on
the Sabbath day, said of Daniel Webster, that be
had oacted like a fool" Thus you win abolish
dcccncy and propriety, if not slavery.
For the comfort of such men, we will say that,
although none of the presses over which they have
influence do Mr.. Webster the justice to publish his
spcechdoubtless thinking il unsafe TO trust their
readers with it-l25 900 copies of II have already
been printed and circulated by a single newspaper
press in Washington, and the same press has orders
for upwards of so, 900 more which it is yet unable
TO supply.--N. Y. Jour. Com.
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From the Mariana (Fa.) Wing.

II cannot have escaped the notice OF the most
casual observer that since the advent OF Wing Ad-
ministration, the opposition has been inspired with
a new born zeal in combating the formidable mon
ster, northern aggression. Locofocoism has been
cast into the crucible Of Cahounism, and concen-
trated TO suit the timcs-and for what cause Is II
that the crusade against the South has become more
fanatical, more threatening, more formidabiel Is
il because the big crisis has swallowed up the little
crises, and is now gaping peril at US with more
threatening jaws, than under the former admins
tration? We opine not. The Wilmot proviso is
defunct in the abstract and the concrete The re-
covcry Of fugitive slaves is no more difficult than
formerly; on The contrary, IL is family apparent,
that the moral responsibility OF abiding the const-
tutional Injunction in this regard, Is beginning 10
be felt II the northern monster shows his teeth
now, he grinncd much more voraciously towards
the close Of the late administration and yet the
present opposition then looked on with scarcely q
sbudder In the canvass but year gone by, the
Nicholson letter Of Mr. Cass was the very quint-
essence of orthodoxy for the South. Then II was
fully competent for the people Of The Territories
whether the Free-Soilcrs, Indians, or Negroes, &c
settle the question of slavery for themselves. Now
when Wing administration favors the admission
Of the State Of California, with constitution OF her
own choice, the act is stgmatzcd as base betrayal
Of the South, and sufficient cause Tor Disunion
when, two years ago, Mr.. Polk signed the Ore
gon bill, with proviso attached, forever excluding
slavery thercfrorn, the Democracy were silent AZ
the grave, or mentioned the act approvingly; now
the simple thought Of General Taylor's acknow.
themselves in similar matter, IL the signal fol-
decanting the full viss Of their pcnt-up wrath
Oh, consistency, thou art jewell We do no
wish. by this, TO be understood as fsvoring the i'm
mediate admission of California, II, by delay, th'
whole question can be settled, and better term
gained Tor the South. Upon the question Of slsvery
and the protection Of the South, nothing is to-
southern for us and in the support OF every act
measure tending TO build up her interests, protec
her honor, and defend her institutions, we shall b
found second TO no man but we beg to be excused
from cooperating with the opposition in breaking
down southern Wing administration. We vii
not believe General Taylor Judas to the South
ill he proves himself such, all the efforts of Loco
focoiam to the contrary Notwithstanding. Th'
interests OF the South are safe in the keeping
President, southern by birth, education and In.
tcrest, and n cabinet, the majority composed from
slave holding States, as when committed TO tn,
"tcndcr mcrcics' Of the late administration, will
Locofoco scntinels upon the watch-towe through
out the South, shouting "All's we'll" We admire
zesl--we commend Il but we like i honest sn'
consistent.
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BY c. w. BoTELER, Auct,onser.

A T THE ODEON.-FIRST SPRING SALE OF
IA Superior Furniture, Gilt Frame Mirrors.
Bronzed and Plated Goods, China, Glass, and
Crockery Ware, Fancy Articles, &c.-.Sals peremp-
tory.-On Thursday and Friday evenings, April
llth and 18th, commencing at early gas light, !
shall sell, without reserve, at the Odeon, an extern
sive assortment of goods suitable for housekeepers.
consisting, in part, Of
Mahogany Sofas, mahogany Chairs
Marble top Sofa and Centre Tables
Mahogany Washstands, mahogany Rockers
Mahogany and walnut French Bedsteads
Mahogany and marble top dress Bureaus
Maple and painted cane-seat Chairs
Best Hair Mattresses, mahogany Hat Racks
Parlor Secretaries, &c.
Bronzed iron Hat Racks
Umbrella Stands and Centre Tables
Solar Lamps, Hall Lamps, and Girandoles
Table Cutlery, Plated Spoons. Forks
Cake Baskets, Walters, Tea Trays
Casters, Candesticls, &c.
Japanned Gothic Tea Trays and Walters
Plain and ornamental gilt frame Mirrors
English and American Britannia Ware
magnificent assortment Of rich msntel and Ia.
BILE ornaments
Block tin coffee and tea Urns
White iron stone China Dinner Sets
Gold band, white, and blue Toilet Sets
Dinner, Tea, and Toilet Ware separate from sets
Cut and pressed Glass Ware
White and gold. and beautifully decorated Eng
lish and French China Tea Sets, &c.
Together with many articles not deemed ncces-
sary TO particularze, forming the best selection Of
useful and ornamental goods we have offered
at Auction. The attention Of persons furnishing
and housekeepers generally is invited. every ar
ticle will be disposed OF without The goods
will be arranged for inspection the day OF sale
The ladies are particularly invited 10 attend.
Terms; All sums Of and under $50, cash; over
$50, credit oftwo and four months, for approved
endorsed notes, bearing interest.
c. w. BoTELER,
April S-3tMW&T Auctioneer.
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The RED RIVER TRApE.--The traders and mer-
chants of the Selkirk settlement arc fast abandon
and diverting IL through this channel into the cities
of the United States. One Of our principal 81 Paul
merchants, Mr.. w. II. Forbes, who has labored,
and will continue 70 labor with all his energies to
bring this state Of things about, received by late
arrival bill Of exchange on the Hudson's Bay
Company for n large amount, 20 be negotiated for
the purchase of goods in the eastern cities All this
trade must pass through St Paul, and she will thus
incidentally reap the benefit of IL. This IL but one
Of the many elements Of our increasing prosperity.
81. PGuPs (Minnesofo) Chronicle.
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PHILADELPHIA, April lO-p. M
Sales of u s. 6s, 1867, at ll7s, and Pa. SIS, s2s
and firm
Flour is steady at 81 81; wheat, red, l05; yellow
corn 81 cents.
Cotton is dull at scents decline since the steamer.
No change in other articles.
New YoRK, April 10, 1850.
Stocks continue firm. Treasury Note 6's, lis a
1851 offered; Coupons, l19k; Canton Co. 4Sl; Ster-
ling exchange, 81.
Flour is firm but not active. Sales of 500 bbs.
at 81 81 a SIS for common State brands; Southern,
SIS OG a 81 %; pure Genesee, So 81; Corn meal
and Rye flour unchanged.
Sales of red Wheat at lO5 a lO7 cents, and Gene
see 1913 100 cents. Corn scarce. Sales Of 5000
bushels at Sc 50 cents, for mixed and yellow /;
oats 80 AZ cents; rye 81 cents.
Groceries without change.
Provisions quiet. Small sales mess pork at SO;
Lard g. cents in bbls
Cotton is dull, and has declined to cent. per
h. since the Europa's news. Small sales
Whisky 22k % cents.
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GREAT NATIONAL Work.
LEWIS Mammoth Panorama OF the Uppe
Mississippi River,
ODD-FELLOws' HALL.


ODD-FELLOWs HALL.
T,HIS great original work, the largest Painting
Il in the world, and The only Panorama eUer paint
ed tohich shotos both sides Of hs RiUe at will
be exhibited for few nights, commencing on
THURSDAY EVENING, April 4, 1850.
This magnificent Painting commences with
view of st. Louis, previous TO the great fire, and
terminates at the beautiful
FALLS OF ST. ANTHONY,
giving an accurate view of every point Of interest
on the route. Many interesting and characteristic
scenes of savage life graphically represented
on the glowing canvass, among which Will be
found
THE BATTLE OF BAD AXE,
the last scene Of the BLACK HAWK WAR, and the
stirring scenes which occurred at the
WABASHAW PRAIRIE
in June, lS4S, the occasion of the removal of the
Winnebagoes, in which
Twelve Hundred Figures
are represented.
This great Painting is presented to the citi-
zens of Washington with the assurance that it in
all il purports to bea beautiful iDork Of art, and
correct delineatiOn Of the great Father of Waters
Price of admission 25 cents
Doors open at half past 6. Exhibition com
mences at a quarter before 8 precisely.
April LEWIS & KING, Proprietors.
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OAK HALL, BosTos.-George w. Simmons's
clothing establishment is worthy Of the attention Of
strangers DESTROYS Of seeing the largest clothing
Enlistment in the Union, or purchasing the most
fashionable garments at the lowest prices.
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KJOTICE.-All persons interested in the annual
IN assessment oftaxable property in the city OF
Washington for the year 1850 are hereby informed
that the Board of Appeal will be in session in the
Assessors room, basement story, City Hall, on
Thursday the L th instant, from a. m. to 3p. m,
and will continue from day to day, Sunday except
ed during the same hours for the purpose of hear
ing and deciding upon appeals. until the 18th in :
slant, inclusive. II. F. HARDNESS,
Secretary of the Board of Assessors.
April lO-dt26
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sNfITHsONIAN LRCTUREs.

vV,HE next Course of Lectures will be delivered by
IL Professor LEWIS c. BECK, Of New Brunswick
Subject The Chemistry Of Nature-on the follow
ing evenings:
Monday. April s; "Wednesday, April 10; Friday,
April ~; Monday, April is; Wednesday, April
II; Friday, April ~
Lecture to begin ats O'Clock precisely
April s-dtl9
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FOR CALIFORNIA, VIA cHAeREs.


~ The United States mail steamship,
S1e GEORGIA, Lieut.. ID. ID. Porter, o.
- 8. Navy, commander, will leave the
port Of New York, from pier foot of Warren street,
North river, for the above port. via Havana, on sa
turdsy, the 18th April, at o'clock, p. IN. New
Orleans passengers will be transferred 10
Falcon at Havana.
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO
CHAGRES.
State room ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 8 100
Standee berth ...................... so
Storage, found bed, board, and separate table SO
RATES OF PASSAGE
ToHzvsns. To N. Orleans.
State room berths. ..........S7 $40 S75
Standee berth, forward cabin IS so
Storage, found bed and board IS rs
Freight to Chsgres must be prepaid, and all bills
Of lading must be signed on board the ship.
The public are informed that the books for steer
age tic kets for the month Of May open,
from Panama TO San Francisco. Application
should be made Immediately.
The undersigned will despatch the following
steamers 10 run regularly and direct 10 San Fran
cisco:
The new and elegant steamships IsrHMUs.
REPUBLIC, ANTELOPE, and COLUMBUS.
For freight or passage, apply 70
M. D. ROBERTS,
Apr. Std us West street, New York.
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LEE INSURANCE.

perusal Of the following letter of Mr.. J. b.
Read presents a in point which is worthy Of The
serious consideration of our community, particu-
larly those on whose exertions depends the support
of many families, as have in il practical ex-
ample of the utility and security Of we-regulated
Life Insurance Companies, and the promptitude
with which the National Loan Fund Life Assurance
Society meet their engagements
A DIsrNTEREsTEp OssERvER.
"Hon. j. LrANpER STARR,
General Agent, New York.
"DEAR SIN: IL affords me much pleasure TO ac-
knowledge the receipt Of 900, being the amount
of policy Of life Insurance effected by the late
James Lea Of this place, his life, in the National
Loan Fund Life Assurance Society Of London,
through your branch agency in Petersburg, vir-
ginia The prompt manner in which this claim
has been adjusted and paid and the very liberal
principles on which the affairs Of the company
conducted, do, in my estimation, justly entitle IL
10 the patronage Of a rejecting public; and feel
surprised that this branch Of insurance Is so little
understood and practised in this country. II more
generally adopted Il would certainly be the means
Of relieving the distress of many widows and or
phans thrown on the cold charity Of the world
81 am, dear sir, very respectfully, your obedient
servant b. READ,
Executor off. Lea, deceased"
Mr. Pollard Webb is the agent for the above so
ciety in Washington city. April lit
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have read the foregoing letter, and concur in
the views and suggestions of Mr.. Webster. ] viii
venture another suggestion, and that is, before
any bill is fled copy should be cent to US for re-
vision and suggestion. A. p. BUTLER
wAsHIseTos, March Goth, 1850.
April lit
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LEWIS's PANORAMA OF tho MISSISSI
AFTERNOON EXHIBITION.

i BILE to attend during the evening, an opportu-
nifty of visiting this great work, the proPrietors
have concluded to give two day exhibitions In each
week, on WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY afternoons,
commencing at O'Clock Admittance 25 cents
SATURDAY, for Schools, at O'Clock.
The Painting will be brilliantly illuminated with
gas. April 6-f
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STRAW MATTINGs. FLOOR oIL-CLoTHs


&C., &c.
VXTE have now in store, and will sell on the most
w accommodating terms
80 pieces very superior Canton Mating, perfectly
fresh
Sheets extra heavy and very rich Floor Oil
cloth
25 pieces new styles Oil-cloths, low priced
% pieces superior 3-ply Carpeting very cheap
$50 pieces superior double ingram do, from AUG
ton
so pieces superior double ingram do, very cheap
IL very rich Bordered Crumb Cloths
25 pieces Buff and White Blind Linen, ali widths
80 very rich Chenele and Tufted Rugs
SO sets Extra Rich Muslin Curtains
25 sets Extra Rich Lace Curtains
go pieces Embroidered Curtain Muslin, low priced.
Also, every variety of Linen Sheetings, Pillow
and Bolster Linens, Table Damask, Towels, Nap
kins, Fur Dimities French Fur Chintz, Table and
Piano Covers, Fur Oil-cloths, &C., &c.
To all of which invite the special attention Of
housekeepers before making their purchases else
where, as we arc determined to sell cheap.
p. H. HOOE co.
April 3-d4wif tUnionl
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Ma. THoMrsoN's counsel are here with ID. +.
Miller, esq, taking dispositions concerning the
contested seat in Congress before his honor Judge
Kinney, of the supreme court of Iowa. ID. II. Mil
Ter, esq, is quite unwc of chronic disease of the
chest and stomach.
tKanespiils (Jo,ca) Frontier Guardian.
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BURGOYNE & CO., Bankers,
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
Reference in Warrington City:
Hon. THos. BUTLER KING,
Hon. WILLIAM M. GwIN,
HON. J. C. FREMONT. Apr. 9-lmif

FOR SALE
nNE-SIXTH OF THE NORTH AMERICAN
" NEWSPAPER establishment of Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania, including the large job printing con-
Germ attached. This interest includes one-sixth of
all the steam presses, engines types, and all other
property belonging to theconcern. The North Ansa-
ican 10 well known as one of the oldest and most
6ourishing Wing newspapers in-the United States.
1t enjoys the patronage Of the present Administers
uncommon opportunity for making an Investment.
Terms low. For further particulars, address
BEACH, BROTHERS, proprietors OF the New York
Sun, corner of Fulton and Nassau streets New
York city. April 9-lm
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Post Once Operations.

The PosTMAsTER GENERAL has established the fol-
lowing new Post Offices during the week ending
April 8, 1850
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aspect of this subject in the following brief article
'sThe convention of the PEOPLE Of Mississippi
which assembled at jackson in October anticipated
action by Congress one, all, of three PROPOSE
tons. That convention clearly defined the object
of the Nashville convention to be to provide for the
following contingencies:
LIST. The passage by Congress, and the approval
by the President, Of the WiInot prooiso;
"2d. The abolition Of slavery in the District Of Co
lunabia; and,
"3d The prohibition Of the aaue trade bet,Deen the
States.
s'No one nOtu believes that any one Of these con-
tingencies will occur, and hence the very general
desire that the Nashville movement should be
abandoned. On the three points specified the en-
tire South is united AT ALL HAZARDS AND TO THE
LAST EXTREMITY. But when a nesc issue is intro
duced, designed to break down the Administration
of General Taylor secure dissolution of the
Union, all talk about harmony of sentiment is non
sensical twaddle. We stand the issues presented
by the October convention-we want nothing less,
WE CAN ooUNTENANcE NOTHING MORE"
From the same journal we also select the follow
ing paragraph:
"We learn from the vicksburg Sentinel of the
county opposed to the admission Of California
meeting, at Raymond, on the Sth of merit month We
are right glad of this, whether the movement orgi-
mates at Vicksburg, Jackson, Raymond, or else
where. We certainly, above all things, desire to
fair full expression of sentiment by those OF
our citizens who do not concur in the oppression
made on the 9Th instant. If there wild dis
unionists among us-if there those who are for
annihilating this Republic-let them come out and
put their names upon the record!'
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County. State. Postmaster.
Office.
TELEGRAPHIC.

The Municipal Election ina Albany-Close
Vote.
ALBANY, April 90 p. IN.
The following are the majorities in the different
wards for Mayor. MIR. Perry is the Democratic
candidate, and Mr.. Townsend the Wing candi
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roR RAITruoRE.

h THE osCEOI leaves Wash
tfuf82uES Sington for Baltimore every SUN
e DAY, att O'Clock, a. m. Return
ing, leaves Baltimore every TUESDAY, sta O'Clock,
p. m. Touching, going and returning, at Leonard
Town, Md. Cone river, Va, and the usual land
Mar. ss~diwSasw }. MITCHELL, Captain.
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FOR NoRFoLK.

FOR NORFOLK.
h The steamer OSCEOLA, having
setS2&s6 undergone thorough repairs, has
g presumed her trips TO the above
place. Leaving Washington every THURSDAY,
at o'clock, M; returning, leaves Norfolk every
FRIDAY, at 4 o'clock, p. m. Touching at Cone
river and the usual landings ON the Potomac.
Passage and fare, IS
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FURNISHED ROOM 60 Rent, wtthuos
"A board on sth street, three doors from G in the
rear Of the Patent Office. Mar. 2o--tf
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VLTOMAN IN FRANCE, DURING THE
wv 18TH CENTURY, by Julia Kavenaugh,
author Of Madeline"
Memoirs Of a Hungarian lady, by Theresa Pull
szky, VOL, this day received FOR sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
April III Booksellers, near 9th street.
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nHon. I.LrArpra SrARR.
NEW MAPS AND GUIDE BOOKS.

NEW Map Of Minnesota, with accompani-
IN ment describing the country, &c.
New Map Of California and Oregon, with descrip-
ton Of the countries, &c.
Disturnell's Railroad and Steamboat Book.
New Hand book for Travellers, with a large and
perfect Map of the United States for sale in Wash
ington, by TAYLOR X MAURf,
April III Booksellers, near 9Th 81.
THE OTHER sIDE--The Rev DR.. PLUMMsa
il will this evening (the llth) deliver the lee
ture which his indispositon prevented on Tuesday
evening last On the aiiibiiify claimed for The Church
of Rome, in the Presbyterian church, Four and
half street, at O'Clock. Subsequent lectures every
Sunday. Tuesday, and Thursday evening, till the
course is ended. April IL
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Perry. Townsend.
PHILADELPHIA, April lO-p. m.

Another despatch gives Perry majority of five.