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fully wooed TO win. She appears, however, to have
reented.
TThe valentine was beautiful, with the words,
written by the fair one, "'Twas sweet twas heav-
emily, but tits past."]
Mr. ROOT obtained the floor. when the commit
tee rose,
And the House adjourned.
The following papers were to. day presented under
the rule
By Mr.. BISSELL: The following petitions, all
asking for reduction Of the rates of postage and
that the rates on prepaid letters may be fixed at
two cents per ounce The petition of John G. At
kins and others, of Chester, Illinois; of President
Wentworth and others, the Faculty of McKendree
College, Illinois; of the students of McKendrcc
College; also petitions from the Platonic and Phi
losophian Societies of McKendree College. Re-
ferred to the Committee on the Post Office and
Post Roads
BY MIR. EVANS, of Ohio The petition of Henry
Hurdschey, for the adoption Of certain propositions
for the protection and regulation of mineral lands
BY Mr.. FREEDLEY: The Petition Of j. Roberts
and one hundred other citizens of Norristown Penn
sylvania, in favor of cheap postage.
By Mr.. BURROWS: The petition of j. S. Bos-
worth andsixty others, citizens of Ridgeway, county
Of Orleans, New York. asking Congress to establish
the rate OF postage ON paid letters at two cents
per half ounce.
By Mr.. REED: The petition of Faculty and Stu
dents of Jefferson College, Pennsylvania, for cheap
postage. Referred to the Committee on the Post
Office and Post Roads.
By Mr.. HALLOWAY; The petition of Richard
Robinson, of Duchess county, New York, praying
for relief for wounds received in the naval service In
the war of lSl2-l3, and Ia.
Also, memorials for the removal of rocks from
Hurlgate channel. signed by William Holsey &C..
and others, of New York.
BY Mr.. CHANDLER: The petition of Henry
Green and one hundred Others citizens of Philadel
phia, asking for uniform rate of postage on pre-
paid letters. Also, another of similar character
from Samuel Murphy and others, of Philadelphia
Referred to the Committee on the Post Office and
Post Roads.
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cARUsI's SALOON.

GRAND CONCERT (by rcquest) THE only one
VI 90 be given by the celebrated Italian Yiolinist
LUIGI ELENA, acknowledged 10 be the most cx-
traordinary yiolinist in the United States
lie will perform the most splendid pieces Of PAoA-
NINi. NIKuxTEMPs, and others.
Master ANEIBALE ELENA, the wonderful pianist
Of ten years old, will play the popular selections
from BELLISI, RossISI, and DoSizETTi's Operas.
The Concert will take place on Saturday even
ing, February 10, 1880.
Tickets 80 cts. TO be had at the hotels and music
stores. Concert TO commence at half past seven
o'clock.
NoTIcE.-They will give a series Of Concerts "a
follows: At Alexandria, Tuesday evening, 18th.
In Georgetown, "Wednesday evening, 18th On
Annapolis, and Saturday evening in Washington,
above. Feb. i2-5t
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JACOB SNYDER, JR.'S
Wines and Liauors.

TINE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully call
Il attention to his stock of WINES AND Ii
QUORS. u.
The facilities possessed by him for obtaining
from abroad all Wines, &c, in their purity, his
longer experience the business, conducted 6y him
and direct personal knowledge ,rip the vaTiOtss
,one grotoing districts Of Europe than is possessed
by any other house IN his city, afford assurance for
the character and quality of all articles sold by
him.
The arrangements of his store and vaults are
cellar of every consumer.
Persons wanting small assorted lots of choice
Wines Tor special occasions, can be supplied, at the
shortest notice, with Wines deeanted for immediate
use, including Wines of France and Germany, not
usually to be obtained here
COUNTRY TRADE and HOTELS supplied at
wholesale prices on most favorable terms.
CLUBS will find it much to their advantage to or
der from the subscriber
FAMILIES can command the best of Table Wines
at uery LOto prices, also the cheapest sorts of
Wines and Liquors, FOR CULINARY PUR-
POSES.
MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES, Messes
and others at a distance, can be supplied (dni
hare them sent by ''PACRAGE EXPRESS"
FREE OF CHdRGE,) with Wines, &c, for
table, by the dozen, or in cases of ASSORTED
SORTS, at the shortest notice, by addressing
their orders through the Post Office, to
JACOB SNYDER, Jr.,
Importer and Dealer in Wines, SC,
rs Walnut street, Philadelphia.
hJ-SEGARS, OF direct importation from Havana,
Of various sorts and brands, always on hand, from
$40 to $40 per thousand, and sold by the single
box cheaper than at any other store in the city.
Jan. l6-df
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MIR. BEALES the member Of Congress from the
kanawha district has addressed letter to his con-
stituents, in which he takes strong exceptions 10 a
southern convention, and TO the proceedings of the
Virginia Legislature.
The great selfconsttuted champion of the South
1.-THE Richmond Enquirer pounces upon Mr.. Beale
with characteristic vigor. II ntimates that he is
traitor TO his party for having written his letter
without the knowledge of his colleagues :" of the
Democratic party at leasp'-with having taken
counsel alien to his own State-and with aiding
disunion, by talking of taking shelter under the
Constitution
We have nothing to say of the quarrel between
the Democratic worthless. But Mr. Beale's excep-
tons arc more applicable to the original proposition
of the select committee, than TO that which has
been adopted. This last was drafted by Whig,
and il takes the sting out Of the other very effect
ually. 1t strikes out the sspay feat,ne-oycr which
many patriots heart has mourned-and by de-
scribing what real southern convention should
be- it strips that at Nashville of all consequence
We think neither Mr.. Beale nor any body else need
fear danger from an assemblage which will have
authority TO bind any one; and as its members
are to defray their own expenses, and act without
authority, we apprehend the attendance will be
rather thin. We would scarcely indulge the hope
that the enthusiastic and disnterested Mr. Henry A.
Wise would venture on an excursion to Nashville,
at his own proper cost and charges, and at the
hazard OF contracting the reputation of Hartford
conventionist! There are other vehement and i'm
FASHIONED patriots who will be equally cautious
The proposition originally submitted APP
pointing delegates by the Legislature paying their
expenses, and investing them with the sovereign
power of the Statc-was full of mischief But it
was wisely and thoroughly overhauled by the
Wings, who, knowing that we could better defend
rights in the Union than out Of it, sternly re-
fused to give any countenance to any scheme
which might endanger the Union They there
fore struck out every thing that might go to pledge
the State to the Nashville assemblage, and gave,
what they had right to refuse, permission to as
many gentlemen chose to go to Nashville on
their hook, on their responsibility, and at
their own cost, and to do, on their individual
authority, whatever they pleased when they got
there Richmond (Va.) TVhig.
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PAPER HANGINGs-wHoLE AND
RETAIL.

HOWELL & BROTHERS are now receiving
IL from their factory their usual assortment OF
Spring Styles Of Wall Papers, Borders, &c, to
which they ask the attention OF the Public-whol
sale OF Retail.
Our assortment will be found TO comprise every
possible variety and style, from the lowest TO the
highest price, aud in extent will be found superior
TO any in the city.
Persons buying TO sell again will find superior
inducements at our house.
WIDE CURTAIS PAPER-a great variety.
FRE-BoARp PRISTs-Finc and large assortment.
COMMON PArERs-Supcriorq quality and low price.
207 Baltimore street. BETH Charles and Light Sts.
Jan. 25-dlm Baltimore. Md.
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NAVY AGENTS OFFICE,

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. H. 1850. {
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- Office endorsed Proposals for Chain Irony
until II O'clock, m, on the LIST day of March next,
for furnishing and delivering, free of ali risk and
expense TO the United States, at the Navy Yard in
this city, (2,000) two thousand links Of L. inch
chain iron, each 49, inches in length.
Said iron must be entirely OF American manu-
ture of foreign iron, and pass such inspection at the
said Navy Yard as may be directed by the COM
mandant thereof; and the whole quantity to be de-
livered on or before the lst April next.
Approved sureties in twice the estimat ted amount,
in the set forth in the form of the contract,
will be required.
No payment to be made until the whole of said
iron shall be delivered. Every offer must be ac-
companied by written guaranty-the RESPONSE
biiiy of the guarantor or guaranors to be certified
TO by Navy Agent, other official person, or by
some one known at this agency, that, if the offer
be accepted, the bidder or bidders will, within five
days after the receipt of the contract at the post
office designated, execute the same, with good and
sufficient suretes, to furnish the said iron agreea-
bly, to the terms specified In this advertisement,
and which may be embodied in the contract
The law of the 10th of August 1916, forbids the
consideration of all proposals not accompanied by
such guaranty.
Bidders are particularly cautioned to endorse
their offers as above required, that they may be
distinguished from other business letters. in order
to prevent their being opened before the proper
time.
All offers not made in strict conformity with this
advertisement in every particular, will be rejected
as informal
Those whose offers accepted will be duly no
tilted, and contract forwarded without delay
Persons offering are directed to designate the
post office through which they desire to be adj
dressed, and the Navy Agent to whom the con.
tract shall be sent for execution.
J. ii. LATHROP.
Feb. l5-eotlstMar Union and Intel
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NOTICE.

MI RS. JAMES BAIIIE would respectfully. in
lfl form the friends and customers Of her late
husband, that she continues the WINE and IL
QUOR business ut the old store. IS Chestnut street.
Philadelphia, where can be found great variety
OF Wines and Liquors, Of various grades and vim
tages. consisting in part Of Sherry, Port, Madeira
Clarct, Hook, SC. Brandy, Gin, Monongahela and
Irish Whisky, 81. Croix Rum, and jamaica Spirits;
Brown Stout and Scotch Ale.
Also, very superior lot Of Champagne. from va
rous vineyards put UP by special order all Of which
will be sold al low prices.
NJ. J. BAILIE, SO Chestnut st.
Next door TO Congress Hall Hotel, Philadelphia.
Feb l4-lm
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GALvANIC AND MAGNETIC


~ CURATIvEs.-Forall Nervous Diseases these
celebrated articles 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, tremors, and spasmo-
die affections. These articles are simply applied
as directed with the Magnetic Fluid which accom-
pany them, and when faithfully used they never
fail
The great popularity and excellence Of tho Gal
vanic Curatves consist in the fact that they
and cure disease by outward application, in place
Of the usual method Of druggng and physicking
the patient till exhausted nature sinks hopelcssy
under the infection. They strengthen the whole
system, equalizc the circulation OF the blood, pro-
mote the sccretons nvigOrate the entire energies.
and can never do tho slightest harm under any cir
cumstances.
For sale in Washington by the authorized agent.
NJ. II. STEVENS,
No. ! Browns Hotel.
And by authorized agents throughout tho United
States Jan. 22-coif3m
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Messages sent through IA half minute !
rr,IIr- Al a q -I.I-Il. TEL e ID OIL CnAIp A

Messages sent through ." hnif minute
THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
Il owning the old line Of truly American Tele-
graph between the cities Of Washington and New
York. have now In operation four wires, which
working, by single manipulation at each termi-
nus, between the Offices Of the Company Penn
sylvana avenue. in Washington, and at the corner
Of Hanover and Beaver streets, New York, and at
all the intermediate stations. Any message left at
the Offices Of this Company in Washington, Balti.
more, Havrc de Grace, Wilmington, Philadelphia,
Trenton. Princeton, New Brunswick, Newark, Jer-
soy City, or New York will have prompt despatch.
This line connects with all the Morse lines north
south, east and west.
ed by rain storms.
An business entrusted to this Company win be
considered strictly confidential and viii be prompt
" attended TO- B. u. FRENCH,
President Of the Magnetic Telegraph Company.
Feb. IN
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IPuRLIc-No. 81

A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase Of the
Manuscript Farewell Address of George WASH
ington.
Resolced, by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tues Of The United States Of America in Congress
sembied That the Joint Committee on the Library be
authorized to purchase the manuscript of the Fare
well Address to the people Of the United States, of
George Washington, if the purchase of it can be
effected fair and just terIns, in the opinion of the
committee.
Approved, February IL, 1850.
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The CANADA, which arrived ON the 9TH ult. from
Liverpool, brought the largest mail which had ever
been received at this port, 200 letters y but
whose mails reached the enormous amount of fffp-
re thousand letters. OF these, nearly ttcenty thou
sand were for the city of New York. Should the
foreign correspondence continue to increase in this
ratio during the remainder of the season, Congress
might probably be forced to admit the necessity
for greater accommodations than are now afforded
at our post-officc.--N. Y. Jour. Com.
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Three nights oniy-lSfh, 1911 and 20h.
rINHE CAMPANALOGIANS or SWISS BELL
IL RINGERS, respectfully announce a series Of
their Chaste, Select, and Novel Musical Entertain
mcnt as above, with change Of programme.
10 addition 90 Bell music, the Concerts will be
cnliyencd by n QUARTETTE BAND, composed Of
Herr Frccbertshyscr and his three talented sons
For full particulars, see programmes.
Herr Conrad Frecbcrtshyscr, Musical Director.
Tickets so cents, TO be had at the Music Stores
Hotels, and al the door.
Doors open at 81. Concert to commence at /
O'Clock. Feb 13-dtps
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There is no doubt Of the fact that Jonathan Hunt
whose sudden disappearancc from his accustomed
circles in this city excited much remark year
or two ago, IL now in England. He has been seen
and convcrsed with in Liverpool by men now in
New York, who have known him FOR years. and
who cannot mistakc.-yotunal of Comrafree
We find this statement repeated again and a gain
but always without the Of the ''mcn who had
known him for years" &c. We really cannot sec
what good motive can exist for Withholding the
names Of those who are constantly giving such
positive information 20 editors But we can con-
cevc Of several good reasons why the author Of the
report should declare himself Many arc interested
In the truth unruth Of the story, which al pre-
sent has the appearance Of n scheme Of some kind
rather than a "true sory."-N u Commercial Adv
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A SLAvER.-Tbc New York Cot1i1r and Enquirer
Of yesterday says:
We are informed by Captain Eastcrbrook of the
ship Clarendon, from Canton and St. Helena that
at the latter port on the 10Th December, there
riveda hermaphrodite brig, with Casco, New York,
on her stern, and three hundred and thirty slaves
on board She was a prize 10 II. b. NJ. steamer
Cyclops. The Casco was twice boarded by the Off
GERS Of the Cyclops, but the first time she was
allowed 10 pass unmolested, in consequence Of there
being an American commander on board, showing
the American flag, papers, SC, and the matches
being under seal.
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FLEE AT KALAMAZOO aiama zoo February g.
Austin Tomlinson, merchants, loss 900 in
sured A. G. Hooker, leather dealer, 80 sos ST 900
insured; Penfeld Co, saddlers, s 900, 8 $50
insured; II. Underwood, tailor, $500, no insur-
ance; f. A. Fitch & Co., telegraph Office, 5 200,
no insurance; ID. Ennison Co., merchants, 900,
no insurance; Kneer Co., carpenters, > 900,
insured Ball x Gibbs, carpenters, 8 500, no in
surance; II. Grey, shoe dealer, S 900, no insur-
ance; and large number of small losses, amount
ing 10 several thousand dollars. Five stores, three
shops and sundry other buildings were destroyed,
and IL was stopped al Shcldon's book store.
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IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES OF WASH
INGTON AND THE DISTRICT.

II PULVERMACHER, from SO Baltimore street.
II t. Baltimore, has opened branch opposite
Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue, where he
will open this morning beautiful assortment OF
Laces, Ribbons, Embroideries, Capes, Collars Cuffs
Veils Berthas, Evening Dresses, Embroidered
Children's Dresses, Ladies' Breakfast Caps, En-
brodered and Plain Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs,
and endless variety of all the leading styles Of
Laces for trimmings and iounces. Also Gloves
of every description for ladies and gentlemen.
F. Pulvermacher pledges himself to sell from %
to 80 per cent cheaper than any house in this city
Jan. l5-dH
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PRKDIcTIoS FuLriLLED.-Among the items Of
which we cannot trace 20 any authentic source,
that the Hungarian chief Bem, now Murad hey,
has died suddenly IN Turkey. We are reminded
by the Boston JfaHsnPf That a paragraph bad n
large circulation last year, in which Benz is said 10
have often declared his conviction that he should
die in IS5O-that he bad seen his own tomb, In a
vision, with the date 1850 engraved upon it.-N. v.
Commercial 4drerfise.
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BY THORIT Y.

Passed during The first session Of The Thirty first
Congress.
[PUBLIc--No. IL
RESOLUTION for binding the public documents.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representatives.
Of the United States Of Ameriea in Congress assem-
bled, That all executive documents, the printing Of
additional copies of which have been, during the
present session, or may during either session of
the present Congress, be ordered by either House
of Congress, and the size of which shall not be less
than three hundred printed pages, such additional
copies shall be bound under the direction of the joint
Committee on Printing: Provided, The cost of
binding shall not exceed the sum Of twelve and
half cents volume for the whole number ordered.
Approved, February IL, 1850.
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Tickets S4O-Halves $20-Quarters s 10
Eighths S5.

Tickets S40--Halves $20-Quarters $40
Eighths S..
Price of certificates of packages, in the above
Magnificent Scheme, as follows:
certificate of pac kagc of 20 Whole tickets 500 90
Do do of &c Halves $50 90
Do do of 20 Quarters l25 90
Do do Of &c Eighths 90 so
certificate of a package of wholes will entitle
the holder to all s442 nett that may be drawn
by the twenty-six tickets named therein. Certif
Gates of halves quarters, and eghths in proportion
This splendid scheme is one of the most attractive
drawn in the United States, and is well worthy
Of the attention of Adventures. The lowest prize
that can be drawn by ticket having on it three Of
the drawn numbers, is $4,000.
Orders for tickets and shares and certificates of
packages in the above magnificent scheme will be
promptly attended to- and an account of the draw
ing will be sent Immediately after it is over to all
who may order tickets from u.s.
Address J. s c. MAURY, agents,
Feb. l5--d&wif Alexandria "a
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Dun NAVY YARD.-We understand that petitions
TO be presented to the Secretary OF the Navy in
reference TO repair Of the Franklin "a, at this
yard-tt only u. s. ressel notc here except The Per
mont. IL is remarkable fact, TO which we hone
the attention of the secretary will be called that
while there almost U. S. vessels at this port
and few at New York, there are more than can be
repaired or well accommodated at the Virginia
dockyard. Bunker Hill aurora
We clip the above paragraph from the Bunker
Hill aurora, and would add word or two of our
own, says the Boston Mercantile Journal upon the
condition Of the Charlestown navy yard The facts,
as stated by the Aurora, understand are correct
Not only have papers been generally signed by the
mechanics employed ia the yard, and others living
In the neighborhood, bot also learn that the mat
ter has been taken up by the merchants Of this city,
and that a memorial is already numer ously signed
asking the Secretary Of the Navy to have the IT, S.
ship Franklin thoroughly repaired. This, II the
secretary should sec fit TO grant IL, would be alike
honorable to himself, and high compliment to the
city OF Boston. But whether this particular thing
shall be ordered or not, we trust that Mr. Preston
will find II in his power TO put something in motion
at the navy yard, which will give employment to
the numerous mechanics who have been lately dis-
charged thercfrom
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NEw NAVAL NOvELIsr.-A successor TO Cap
tain Marryat writer Of narratives Of naval adj
venture, is, we understand, about TO appear in the
person of naval officer Of high rank, well known
AZ having commanded at the blockade Of Alexan-
dria in 1870. This distinguished officer intends, IL
u said, 70 embody IN series Of naval stories the
results Of his Of active service in various parts
OF the world. His first literary enterprise is an.
nounced under the title Of "Thc Petrel;" and it's
appearance will no doubt be hailed with welcome
by the reading public in general, as well as by the
authors professional brethren. - Military Gaxete
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A CARDISAL FROM MEuoo.--lt Is said that
ponthoal agent has been sent 20 Mexico, 10 select
from its bishops ono who is 20 be advanced 10 the
dignity Of cardinal This honor IL conferred as
testimony Of appreciation Of the lively interest the
Roman Catholic church in Mexico has taken in the
fortunes of the Pope
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From BuEwos AYREs.-By the Bremen ship Post
we have Buenos Ayres dates of the 9th December.
The British Packet of the Odd December says, that
the administration of public credit will be in Sit
uation by the end of December, 1851 to redeem the
balance of the domestic funded debt Of the province,
amounting at present to 244 OIL; the capital
of the sinking fund being already upwards Of five
and quarter millions.
The legislature Of the province closed its ordinary
session on the 18th inst with the usual formalities
after having sanctioned the different drafts of reso-
lutions relating to the resignation of the governor
which were submitted to it by the committee ON
constitutional affairs
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DANCING AcADEMy-secona Course.

MIR. =. r. Liable has the honor 10 announce to
lVI the citizens Of Washington and Georgetown
that bis second course commenced on THURSDAY
3lst ult., at his residence Pennsylvania avenue
opposite Wizards Hotel.
Days Of tuition Washington tuesdays, Thurs,
days and Saturdays; Georgetown Mondays ana
FRIDAYS. FEB. S-dZw&eozW
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GOOD LETTER PAPER, RULED, for
VI ST. % a ream.
GOOD FOOLSCAP, RULED, for 81 20 a ream,
STEEL PENS for rs cents a box containing IL
dozen.
And full assortment of Stationery and Blank
Books Of eoey quality for sale at equally cheap prices
By TAYLOR & MAURY,
Feb Is Booksellers & Statoners, near 9th st.