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HOUsE-FuRNIsHINe Day GOODS.

HOUsE-FURNIsHING DRY GOODS.
rTNHE subscribers havhe now in store a full and
Il complete assortment Of furnishing goods, OF
every description. in their line, such A.
25 pieces English and French Velvet Carpsting
80 pieces English Brussels Carpetng, Of the latest
styles
% pieces Imperial Three-ply carpeting. of the
latest styles
10 pieces Brussels, Tapestry, Royal, Twilled and
Plain Venetian Carpctng, for halls and stairs
l6O pieces superior Ingram Carpeting Lowell man
ufacture
rs pieces fine and common Ingram Carpcting
full sheets very superior English Oil Cloths. en-
tirely new designs, which will be cut for any
sizc or shaped hall or room, in one entire
piece
$50 pairs supcrfne Bed Blankets OF every size from
81 10 IA
rs white and colored Marseiles Quilts. very hand
some
80 white and striped Countcrpanes, low priced
10 pieces Table Damasks, superior hnc
10 pieces Table Diapers, low priced
50, lO-4, l2-4, and Ia Satin DaInAsk Table
Cloths
100 dozen Satin Damask Table Napkins
Also, Piano and Table Covers, Toilet Covers.
Towelngs, Linen and Cotton Shectiner &c &c
All Of which have been selected with great care
and viii be offered upon the most accommodating
terms. PH HOOE co
Jan. 2--if fUnionl
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duced in those countries IL To be the peculiar
gift Of Providence 70 our favored land. eNg84v
At one time there was thought 10 be danger Of
over-production; but recent statistics prove, that
the danger lies in the deficiency Of the supply-and
hence the steady rise in price. As TO the increase
Of production, IL cannot be rapid as heretofore;
the easily cultivated uplands Of the cotton States
having been pretty generally occupied, and large
portion Of them worn out. But there still large
bodies Of low land west Of the Mississippi, Red
river, Sc. capable of being brought into cutiva-
ton. Cotton at twelve cents, is better crop than
sugar at six; and, consequently, the rise in price
viii tend TO check the establishment Of sugar plan
tations Nothing can surpass the comforts and adj
vantages of well-regulated cotton plantation in
Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi The labor is
light healthy, and does not occupy the time SO en-
tirely as to prevent the planter from raising an
abundance of provisions for the sustenance of his
people, and even for providing them clothing.
The planter, generally, lives in the midst of his
people, and sees to all their wants; and, whatever
may be said or thought by those who are not per-
sonally acquainted with their situation, they
happy and contented race, with strong mutual at
tachments between them and the masters family.
] do not mean to pursue the subject further, al
though believe ii would be difficult to write
volume, If were TO view it in all its bearings.
as H. M. BRECKENRIDGE.
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BErTER Man THAN ms BRorHER.--The Phila-
delphia Spirit Of the Tmes vouches for the correct
ness Of the following
"On Thursday last, a wedding party arrived
from the country consisting Of the bride and groom,
the brother Of the latter and several friends They
put up at one Of our public houses, and in the
ing the preliminaries having been all settled, and
the clergyman in attendance, the ceremonies were
about 70 begin, when the groom manifested some
dissatisfaction The bride perceiying this, and be-
ing high spirited, showed as much independence
as the lover In the midst Of the confusion which
cnsued, the brdegroom's brother stepped up TO the
bride and said, "Since - won't marry you, III
marry you myself. if you have no objection"
"None in the least,5 said the bride; 81 always
took you for a better man than your brother, and
am now fully convinced Of it,"
The knot was at once tied, and much gratihca-
ton was expressed at the finale Of the affair.
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JNo. =. FRANCIS. ARTIST.

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of Wash
~ ington and members Of Congress that he ia
prepared 10 execute a few engagements in his pro.
fcsson Of Portrait Painting; aud will also be hap
who may desire TO them. Az his stay will be
limited, early applications are requested. His
rooms at John H. Gibbss fancy store. Penn.
sylvania avenue, between 9th and 10Th streets.
N. b. Persons desirous OF becoming members Of
cular Of that Institution from j. H. Francis who II
authorized TO receive subscriptions for the same.
Jan. 23-3tf (lntel)
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DECEPTION OF SroHT.-Nothing can be more
safe than the opinions of travellers, unaccustomed
to the use Of instruments, in reference TO heights
and distances; and all engineers who have been
employed on extensive surveys know how TO esti
mate them at their true value. The popular
ton of ga dead Ieve IL often equivalent to- rise
Of more than hundred feet in the mile, and a
gentle ascent" TO some three four degrees.
Even a practical engineer will distrust the EVIL
dences of his own sight, unaccQmpanied by insiru-
mental observations. The state Of the atmosphere
cxcrts a wonderful influence upon apparent heights
and distances, and the best judgment may be en-
tirely at fault. This I noticed TO be particularly
the case in the elevated plains of Mexico. We
would there often see object-a house, rock, or
point Of mountain-to all appearance but a few
miles of, yet ride of ten miles would seem to
bring you no nearer TO IL than when il first
discovered. M. Guizot was induced, by the repre-
sensations Of the commercial house Of Solomon,
based on information, they asserted, derived
from an engineer, that thorough cut Of forty feet
would unite the Pacific and Atlantic oceans,
through the Isthmus of Panama, 10 despatch a
scientific engineer 10 verify that astounding intelh
gencc So Tar from this being true. the lowest
summit found by M. Garclla turned out 10 be three
hundred and ninety feet above high tide, and that
was not suitable for his purpose. This serves to
show bow little reliance can be placed on popular
statements, even when backed by the alleged
thority OF an engineer Typographical Report Of
Lieut. Hughes.
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GALE OLE VALUABLE REAL pRopFR-

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL PROPER
~ TY.-By virtue OF a deed of trust from Richard
G. Briscoe to the subscribers dated the 3d. and
recorded the oath day of February, ls49. in
Liber l. A. s. No. 2, folios 304 to 3l0 one of the
land records of Washington county, in the District
of Columbia, snail offer for sale mt public auc-
ton TO the highest bidder therefor all that ptrt of
lot No. g. in square 3S2 being and lying in the city
Of Washington, and contained within the following
metes and bounds-that is To say beginning for
intersection of 9Th street west with Louisiana ave-
nue., and running thence south with the line of 9th
street west "a feet III inches thence westerly par
allel with Canal street los feet inches, or TO the
east line Of lot No. s; thence ENTHUSIASTICALLY with
the dividing line OF lot No 9, in said square, TO the
avenue - feet 10 inches; thence northwestwardly
with the line Of Louisiana avenue 1913 feet inches
to 9Th street-containing 5,033l square feet.
This property IL In an improved and central part
Of the city. There il eight three 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, d. m. One
fourth Of the purchase money to be paid in hand
the residue in three equal payments, in 6, and IL
months, with interest from date, 10 be secured 10
the satisfaction Of the trustees.
On the full payment Of the purchase money and
interest. valid deed, conveying 20 the purchaser
purchasers all title and estate vested in the rus
tees, will he executed,
Should the terms of sale not be complied with in
three days from the day Of sale, the trustees re-
serve the right 10 resell the property at auction on
such credit as they may think it, at the risk and
cost of the defaulting purchaser purchasers after
one weeks notice by advertisement in some Wash
cost Of the purchaser or purchasers.
AND OTHERS. Trustees
c. w. BOTELER, Jr., Auctioneer
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va MARIETTA,l(G a.,) Feb II, l54S
Opision Of DR., J. b. Randall oa he merit Of HIS
gFNN'' tnr's BaIsdm Of Epild Cherry.
WYE HAVE BEEN INDUCED, in consequence
wv Of the benefits received from this medicine,
TO add our testimony in favor of its extraordinary
healing properties. We take great pleasure in
stating that we have frequently used il ourself and
administered ID TO others during the past year, in
cases Of obstinate coughs, colds, soreness of the
chest, &c. and always with the most happy re
suit. We therefore cheerfulIy recommend to all
afflicted with the above diseases to TRY the Basam
Of Wild Cherry " 1ulFGffs,8 ilEiIslN
The New York EUening Mirror says :" Wistar's
Balsam Is still working wonders in curing the
most desperate pulmonary diseases. We have not
only Witnessed its effects. but have seen great
many certificates, which place the efficacy OF this
invaluable medicine beyond all question. IL was a
custom among the early settlers of New England
to drink freely of Wild Cherry in cases of colds
and fcyers. This tea made by sleeping the
twigs and bark of the Wild Cherry tree, and drank
freely morning and evening. The old Puritan
fathers used regard il the sovereignest thing
earth for all sorts of complaints; and there can
be no doubt but the Basam prepared by DIR. Wis
tar is one OF the very best articles for consumption
that has yet been discovered"
None genuine unless signed !. BUTTS on the
wrapper.
For sale by r. s. Patterson. Washington. D. c.;
JOHN p. PfERPoST, Alexandria; and D M. LIN
rHIcUM Georgetown. Jan. 22--eo3t <w
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IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES OF WASH
INGTON AND THE DISTRICT.

IL PULvERMACHER, from SO Baltimore street,
II Baltimore, has opened branch opposite
Browns Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue, where he
will open this morning beautiful assortment Of
Laces, Ribbons, Embroderes, Capes Collars, Cuffs,
Wells, Berthas, Evening Dresses. Embroidered
Children's Dresses, Ladies Breakfast Caps, En-
broidered and Plain Linen Cambria Handkerchief,
and endless variety of all the leading styles OF
Laces for trimmings and fiounces. Also, Gloves
of every description for ladies and gentlemen.
F. Pulvermacher pledges himself to sell from 25
to 80 per cent cheaper than any house in this city.
Jan. l5--dtf
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U.s. LAST WEEK. 80

ODD-FELLOws' HALL,
seventh street, Washington,
(Being Handsomely fitted up ioih raised platform
and brilliantly lighted toith gas.)
OPEN EVERY EVENING FOR SHORT
SEASON,
BAYNE'S celebrated series of gigantic PIANO
RAMAS, entitled
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 oil
the beautiful
RIVER RHINE,
Witnessed in Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore
byupwards of 250,OO0 persons
An exhibition every Wednesday and Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock. t0
Admission rs cents; children under ~ years, II
cents.
Doors open at 81 o'clock--to commence moving
at7l. Jan. I9-dd
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NOTICE.

i certificate of location, No. 81 ,549 issued by the
General Land Office. The discharge upon which
said certificate issued was taken from the sub
scriber without his knowledge consent. Anotice
has been duly served on the Commissioner of the
Land Office not to issue patent until further in
vestigation is had. W
HENRY JEWETT.
MoaADoRE, Portage county, Ohio,
December &C. I649.
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TINITED STATES HOTEL, wa.h,nsson

~ ID. C.-The United States hotel having been
thoroughly repaired and newly furnished, is now
opened for the reception Of guests. The situation
OF the house and its capacity recommend it partic
ularly to the travelling public. and to persons hav-
ing business at the capital II is within very few
steps of the railroad depot, and short distance
from the capitol The proprietor feels confident of
his ability TO make his guests comfortable, and
them that no cxcrtons shall be spared, eithe
probation of his visiters.
EDW. H. FULLER,
Survivor Of the late firm Of A. Fuller & Co
Jan. 10-3taw6w a,y
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NEW IMPORTATION OF CHINA AND
In EARTHENNyARE.-T. PURSELL would
inform his friends and the public generally, that
he has just imported, per ships Columbus and York
shire, from Liverpool direct, 70 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 manufactories, cut, plain.
and pressed f
Glass Of almost every description
Solar or lard Lamps, Girandoles
Ivory handled and other Knives and Forks, in
sets or otherwise
Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets. Lamps, Spittoons
Casters, Plated and Allata Tia de and Tea Spoons
Forks, Butter Knives
Cake Baskets, Hall Lamps, Walters, &c.
A 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 friends and
the public generally 70 give him call, and OK
anime his stock and prices at his Store and Ware
house, opposite Brown hotel Pennsy avenue,
Washington. THOMAS PURSELL.
Ian lD-S1~Thlpntf
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CHRIsTIE's GALvANIC AND MAGNETIC
~ CURATIvES.-ForallN Nervous Diseases these
celebrated articles are positive and absolute spe
cific 'ftt+s
The Belt b used when the body or 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 or
limbs, as rheumatism. palsy, tremors, and spasmo
die affections. These articles are simply applied
directed with the Magnetic Fluid which accom-
pany them, and when faithfully used they never
fail tsi
The great popularity and excellence of the Gal
vanic Curativcs consist in the fact that they
and cure disease by outward application, in place
of the usual method of dragging and physcking
the patient till exhausted nature sinks hopelessy
under the infiiction. They strengthen the whole
system, equaze the circulation Of the blood, pro-
mote the secretions, nvigorate the entire energies
and can never do the slightest harm under any cir
cumstances
For sale in Washington by the authorized agent,
$3.50 M. H. STEVENS,
a YN No. Browns Hotel.
And by authorized agents throughout the United
States. Jan. 2-eof3m
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DRINTING ISK.-A large supply of Eddy's
IL celebrated Printing Ink inst received and for |
sale for cash Fat the manufacturers prices iiH
N FITZHUGH COYLE,
a Jan. ls--solw Agent for Thomas j. Eddy
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JOURNALS OF the Rev. Thomas smith,
I'll and the Rev. Samuel Dcane, Pastors Of the
First Church in Portland, Maine, with Notes and
Portland. BY william Willis. For sale by
TAYLOR h MAURY,
Jan. "a Booksellers, near 9th Street
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Santa AssA,--A correspondent Of the New Yor

Santa AssA.--A correspondents Of the New York
Commercial Advertiser, writing from Jamaica, says;
ssThc handsomest house, externally, I have seen
in Kingston or it's environs, and the most like gen
tleman's mansion within, according 70 northern
notions, IL the occupied by General Santa Anna,
about two miles out of town, on road affording a
charming drive. ! saw IL and It's occupant by acci-
dent last Sunday evening. was riding with the
attorney general Of the island, to whom am
greatly indebted for his kind and courteous sttcn
tons, when, as he drew near house Of good size
and style, surrounded by grounds nicely kept, he
asked me IL ] knew Santa Anna. On my replying
in the negative, he inquired If would like 20 see
him; and almost without waiting for an answer,
turned into the open gateway and up the broad
carriage road to the door
con alightinR, we were ushesed into large
drawing room, neatly furnished, and in few mo-
ments Santa Anna, accompanied by his wife and
daughter, joined us. 9was disappointed in HE sp-
pearance He IL taller and stDuter than had sup
posed, and there 10 much grace and even dignity
In his carriage. His manner was bland and cour-
tcous, but grave. Our intercourse was confined TO
the rnerest commonplace, for he had but little
English, and Less Spanish at command. Madame
Santa Anna, Of whose beauty have often heard, is
worthy all the encomiums she has received. Her
figure IL cxquistcly moulded, plump TO the cx-
trcmest point, consistent with perfect health grace
Of motion, and symmetry. Her complexion IL Of
The COOL opaque white, peculiar, believe, TO the
thorough bred spapiyh women. II her eyes, which
are black and sparkling, wotd y triae larger, and
relieved by slightly increased depth Of shade, so
a. to correspond more strictly 10 The classical out
line Of her head and face, she would be one Of The
most beautiful women ! have She speaks
English very well, and her manner Is exceedingly
jady.Ikc, frank and gracious"
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c. w. BOTELER, Jr., Auctionecr.
Jan, 24-co&ds

nREssING ROBES, SHIRTS, xe.-sTE-
~ VEINS, No !, Browns Hotel, has this day re-
ceived further supply OF gentlemen's Robes de
Chambrc, some very large sizes and extra lengths.
Also, silk, cotton, and merino Under Shirts and
Drawers of various sizes and qualities
Family made yoke-neck Shirts, which will, as
usual, be retailed at wholesale prices
Also, new style Shoulder Braces.
M. H. STEVENS,
Great Hat, Cap, and Gents Quitting
Establishment, No. l Browns Hotel.
Jan. 2l-6tif
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AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY.
q N. CARVAI.HO, Artist, of Baltimore, respect
~. fully informs the citizens of Washington, and
the public in general, that he has rented the Da-
guerreotype Gallery formerly occupied by Van
Loan g. Chase, at the Of u street and Penn
sylvania avenue, where he is prepared to make
pictures which viii bear comparison with any Da-
guerreotypes in the world. He has established at
Baltimore reputation for making the best pictures
in that city; and the public at Washington have
now the opportunity Of procuring artistic pic
ture, such an one as will be worthy place in the
cabinet of the connoisseur the ladies' centre
table. Groups of any number of persons be
taken, with all the classical arrangement of light
and shadow, expression, and beautiful tone Of a
highly finished mezzotnt engraving.
N. B. The greatest care taken in procuring cor
rect lkenesses of children and in no instance will
a charge be made without the picture is perfectly
satisfactory. Call and examine specimens. Post
mortem cases promptly attended to.
Corner of Al st. and Penn. nv. Dec. 2,
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The POSTMASTER GEEERAL has established the fol-
lowing new Post Offices for the week ending Jan
uary 19, 1850 III
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= PUBLIC SALOON FOR RENT.

UNHE large Saloon in TEMPERANCE HALL,
Il located in the heart Of the city, street. be-
tween 9th and 10th streets west just newly finished
and one OF the handsomest Saloons In this mctropo-
lis, being elegantly illuminated with gas, and
heated from furnaces built in the basement, from
which an agreeable warmth is diffused throughout
the Saloon, and capable Of seating eight hundred
persons. IL now for rent for Fairs, Exhibitions,
Concerts, &c.
Inquire Of s. PARKER,
Fancy Store, near the National Hotel,
Pennsylvania avenue.
Or, OF the Sexton, who resides in the basement.
Ian ORR
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HonRBLE MURpER.-One of the most revolving
murders which we have ever recorded commit
ted in Pike county on Friday, the 25th ult Silas
Catching, ESQ.,, old and respected citizen of that
county, shot by one of his servants through a
window by which he was lying ON a lounge in his
house, and died in about an hour. The cause given
by the negro for the commission of the horrid deed
was most trivial. He has been arrested and COM
mitted to the Jail of the county Mr. c. was in easy
circumstances, upright and useful citizen, and
his sudden and violent death created little ex-
element and rcgret-Monticel lMiss) Journal.
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MIssioNARIEs.-TheC Cambridge packet ship from
and six Catholic eccesiastics destined for the do
cese of Pittsburg. These young missionaries are
from the College All Hallows, Dublin and from the
College of Kilkenny. Their names are-Mr. Will
liam Pollard, Kilkenny; Mr. Touhig, Cork; Mr.; Mi
chael Cobett, Clare; Mr.. Thomas Ledwith, West
meath; Mr.. Richard Phelan, Kilkenny; Mr.. Mi
chael Cahill, Kilkenny. They remained in this
city only few days. having visited the Ecclesias-
teal Seminary at FordhaIp; they Immediately
proceeded 10 their dcstination.-N. Y. Tribune.
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os-~~~~S - - ~ I~~s
Metropolitan Portrait Club.
Offices IS .il5any Road, London, Eagland.
TIME Directors beg 10 announce that there will
IL be drawn for Grand Series of Portraits of all
horses entered for the forthcoming
5R GREAT DERBY RACE.
The drawing will be conducted upon those hon
orable principles which have hitherto given great
satisfaction, and secured to the above Association
such extensive patronage; and that while the past
success and high estimation IN which the CLUB Is
held subjects Of pleasing congratuation TO the
projectors t.ey encourage endeavors Tor still iur-
Their development of their plan. For the future,
therefore, the number Of prizes will be extended TO
particular race--Non- Starters well "a Winners
and Starters. The following list is now open;
1900 Members to each Oiass.
FIRST CLASS, flO. % DITTO, E5. 30 DITTO, FL.
Parties can have one or more shares in each or
either of the different classes.
Those Members who draw the portraits of first,
second and third Horses, the other starting Horses
also those that do not start (but which entered
for the Race,) will receive the following prizes.
The drawing win take place ten days before the
Races
Portrait of First Horse.-First Class, 100000:
Second Class, 1000; Third Class, f2,000
Portrait of Second Horse.-First Class, fl0, 900;
Second Class $4,000; Third Class, e 900.
Portrait Of Third Hovse.--First Class; R6, 200;
Second Class, E2,5OO; Third Class, $500.
Dirided amongst Tie Portraits of Starters. First
Class, f5,000 Second Glass, f2,5O0; Third Class,
$500.
Dipided amongst the Portraits Of Nom Starters
First Class, 10000; Second Class, $4,000; Third
Class, Ell 900
The number of prizes to be distributed, in each
Glass are 209 that being the number of horses en-
tered for the race. All letters to contain remit
lance, drafts, bank notes, &C.. addressed and made
payable to the Managing Director,
JOHN BURRIDGE, esq.,,
SO Albany Road, London, England.
Numbers forwarded Immediately on receipt of a
remittance. Full particulars of the Race will be
sent with the fortunate numbers each subscriber,
so that he may know his position, and whether or
not he be one Of the fortunate. Office commissions
u per cent, to be deducted from the above prizes
Jan. 3-dtfif
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NTEw BLUE-BOoK,. 1880. For sale by
~ TAYLOR h MAURY,
Jan. n Bcehselicrs 9Th Street