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NEW AND SPLENDID PAPER HANG
IN INGS.-S p FRANKLIN bers leave 20 in

form his friends, customers, and the public gener-
ally that he has just received at his Paper hanging
Warehouse, on Pennsylvania avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets, north side, twenty cases
Of superior and we'll assorted Papers and Bor-
ders, Of domestic manufacture, Of beautiful pat
terms, and varying in price from 81 cents to 81 90
per piece.
SIP. +. is in daily expectation of receiving by
the late arrivals at New York his spring mporfs-
tions Of magnificent invoice Of French Papers,
with Borders TO match. These have been selected
from the oldest and most favorite manufactures in
France, and will be found on examination worthy
Of every consideration.
In store, also, handsome supply Of Gilt Cor
nices, Of new and splendid patterns; Transparent
Window Shades, Cords, Tassels, and all the ncces-
sary fixtures.
The stock, comprising the very choice OF the
market, will be disposed Of at Wholesale or retail,
on the most pleasing terms. March 22-eoSuf
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GREAr FIsE IN Amoy, CHIrA.-A letter from
Charles w. Branley, csq., United States consul at
Annoy, China, which subjoin, gives detailed
account Of the FIRE which occurred there on Christ
mast Eve
U. S. CONSULATE, Annoy, CHISA,l
December 26th, lS49.
On Sunday last cad instantly at two O'Clock, p
M, fire broke out in this city, which laid waste
about five hundred houses, covering an area Of many
acres and comprising the hsndsOmest and richest
mercantile establishments on the island. There
loes of six lives, and Of property estimated at
S6,000, 900 TO $4,000 OO0l As "a general rule, in
Chinese cities, merchants handicrafts OF the
kind grouped together in single street or
neighborhood. Thus, blsc cksmiths, shoemakers,
gram dealers, stone cutters, ffuitercrs, &c, have
each their particular locality. The sufferers, on
this occasion, the large dealers in silks, urs,
teas, paper, and books, the gold and sversmiths,
shoemakers, stocking makers, and other mscel-
laneous artizsns and merchants. Among the ruins
are those Of the large and beautiful joss house,
"Quo an bio," in the street TO which IL gave
name, built five hundred years ago. and that called
"Ts-ti-kong kiung. chung" or the Temple Of
Mammon, where The god Of wealth s worshipped.
The streets nowhere more than ten, and usually
not more than six feet wide On these the narrow
buildings joined in solid mass, two stories in
height, composed Of brcks, but with good deal Of
external wood work. Mats of plantain and palm
leaves also stretched from the caves OF the
houses side Of the way, TO those the other
intended 10 shut out the nearly vertical rays Of the
sun, but which now Of course, materially assisted
the conhagration.
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California Permits are issued TO Life Insurance
members at New York and London rates. Pros
pectus table of rates. and all information TO Life
Insurance, and all papers necessary to effect lnsu
rance, can be had at the office of the Company or
by letter to the Agent at New Orleans.
In order to accommodate all classes, young men
and mechanics having families dependent upon
them, the Company will allow all persons insuring
for Ifs, where the premium amounts to over $50
per annum, to pay one half in cash, and one-half
in satisfactory endorsed note at IL months, bearing
interest at per cent. per annum. Feb. l9-
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FIRE AT DsTRotT.-- DETRorr, March 2S.A fire
broke out at o'clock this morning, at the corner
Of jefferson avenue and Grswold street, which de-
stroyed considerable amount OF property. The
losers are Rowe n Co; b March. jeweler; Rankin's
shoe store; Doctor Mott, druggist; Banks clothing
store; Bates Hutchinson, taIlors; COlins's eating
house.
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dred and forty y-three, shall be accompanied by a
written guaranty, signed by one or more RESPONSE
BILE persons TO the effect that he they undertake
that the bidder bidders will if his their bid be
accepted, enter into obligation in such time as
may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy,
with good and sufficient sureties, to furnish the
supplies proposed.
'tNo proposal shall be considered unless accom-
panied by such guaranty. II, after the acceptance
of proposal and notification thereof to the bid
der or bidders. he they shall fail TO enter into an
obligation within the time prescribed by the Secre-
tary of the Navy, with good and sufficient surcties
for furnishing the said supplies; then the Sec
retary Of the Navy shall proceed to contract
with some other person or persons for. fur
nishing the supplies; and shall forthwith cause
the difference between the amount contained
in the proposal guaranteed and the amount for
which he may have contracted for furnishing the
said supplies for the whole period of the proposal to
be charged up against said bidder or bidders, and
his or their guarantor guarantors; and the same
may be Immediately recovered by the United States
for the of the Navy Department, in an action OF
debt against either or all Of said persons
Mar. 20--law4w
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THOMAS EwBANK,
PRINTERs, AND BINDERS,
VXTAREHoUSE, Nos. 29 and 81 Gold st.-Man
w ufactory, corner Of Broome and Sheriff SITS

VXTAREHoUSE, Nos. 20 and 81 Gold st.-Man-
wv ufactory, corner Of Broome and Sheriff sts.,
New York.
The subscribers offer for sale, Of their ownman
ufacture, their improved patent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Presses, for newspaper andlbook
work Card Printing Machines, Proof Presses,
Hydraulic Presses, with wrought iron Cylinders
Geered and other Standing Presses; also, Litbo-
graphic and Copperplate Presses, Binders mate;
rails, sc. &C.. Chases, Cases, Galleys, Furniture,
Stands, Imposing Stones, &c. &c, constantly ON
hand, and every article necessary for complete
Printing Office, including Type and Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terms. Printers, publishers
and others, wishing TO establish Newspaper,
Book or Job Office, will be furnished with csti
mate for the same, in detail, IL desired. Machinery
made to order or drawings. Iron and Brass Cast
ings 10 order. They also manufacture superior
steel mill, pit cross-cut, circular and other
Saws, a supply OF which they keep constantly on
hand. X. HOE X co.
N. Il. Propretors Of newspapers who will insert
the advertisement three times and send us n num-
Der Of their paper containing IT, will be entitled TO
payment on purchasing of us four times the
amount Of their bill. Jan. 26--u
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BILLIARD SALOON,
'Athenmum Building, Pennsy1vanis Avenue,
near Four-aud a-hslf street.

rJ,HE SUBSCRIBER has recently refitted and re-
il paired this commodous Saloon in the most
elegant manner, and respectfully invites the pat
ronagc of gentlemen who are fond Of this amuse-
ment. No high ball, or other games except those
legtimately appertaining to billiards, will be al
lowed; 20 that gentlemen may at any time have a
quiet and pleasant game without fear of Interrupt
ton by improper persons
Gentlemen dcsirous Of learning billiards will be
instructed free OF charge. JOS. HARRISON,
Mar. l53tawlm Proprietor.
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MIAMI CANAL oPEN.-Navigaton has again
commenced on this canal--the packets having left
yesterday. We noticed, several days ago, the In
diana portion Of this canal was open, and we pre-
sume the entire line is now in navigablc order.
GIN. Com, March 2S.
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TyPHorD FEvER.-we regret to hear that the ty-
phoid fever has been prevailing at st. Mary's Col
lege, Marion county, and that one priest and
eral Of the students have been numbered among
the victims Of the destroyer. Padueah (Ky.) jour.
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RAvENsCROFT COLLEGE.
Columbia, Tennessee.

Columbia Tennessee
Under the control qf Bishop Ofey and Convention qf
the Protestant Episcopal Church.
THE next session will begin on the first Monday
II in September. Professor Macleod s head OF
the households; and will fully carry out the plans
by which IL s proposed TO make a quiet, refined,
and affectionate home-circle, promotve alike OF
moral, mental, and physical culture. In the study
hall and the play ground, in the dormitories, at
table and in the paror, constant attention will
be paid 10 the habits and manners Of the students;
and pains will be spared TO supply as far ms pos
sible, all the tender offices Of parent.
TERMS.
Boarding, lodging, washing, mending, fuel,
lights, and tuition in all the classes, English Ma
thematica and Classical, Modern Languages, &c,
$3.50 year, payable half yearly in advance, one
half ON the first Of September, and one half ON the
first Of February.
Pupils may be entered AT any time, and will be
charged accordingly.
vacation-the months Of July and August.
Rt. Rev JAS. II. OTEy, ID. d., President.
ANDREW J. Polk, esq, Ashwood, Maury co.
JAMES WALLER, esq, Columbia, do.
Rev. II. II. CREssEy, Ashwood Rectory, do!
Jan. 2 Trustees.
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wHIe CASprpArE MAYOR or ALsANy.-
Thurlow Weed OF the Albany Erening Journal, has
been nominated for Mayor by the Wings.
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Mr.. Tprsr, our former commissioner to Mexico,
has taken up his residence in New York.
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NEW OFFICIAL NAVY REGISTER, for
IN 1880. For sale by
March 30 Booksellers, near 9th street.
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MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN
sURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
Business Of the Company confined to Life
Insurance 0nly.

Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF Incorporation,
100000.
Office No. 80 Camp Street, bettoeen GraUier and Com
mon streets.
This permanent fund to be invested as per char
ter or-the benefit of the policy holders in bonds
and mortgages on unincumbered real estate valued
at double the amount loaned thereon, and in stocks
of the State and of the United States government.
This company being organized not for the benefit
of stockholders and capitalists, but solely for the
protection of the policy holders and their families
against want and poverty, is in its operations
great national benevolent institution, conducted
upon the most secure and solid principles, and al
fordng, for small annual sum, paid during life,
a large and handsome legacy to widows and chill
dren after death.
All policy holders, whether for life or for shorter
terms, who continue the Insurance tli death, par
ticipate in the whole of the profits OF the company,
without any reservation.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors, thus
curing a prompt settlement in case of DEATH
married woman can effect insurance on the life of
her husband for the sole benefit and use of herself
and children, free from the claims of creditors.
TRUSTEES.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey, r. Geo. Strawbridge
Robert j. Ward John 8. Allison
Isaac Johnson Wm f. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White Henry s. Buckner
PETER CoHREy, jr., President Board of Trustees.
Directors.
Joseph w Stanton Sidney Johnston
John L. Lewis Joseph Lallande
VIM. NJ Goodrich Mich. &. Hall
John l.. Safarans Preston w. Farrar
J. nj. Hall William ii. White
Theo. H. McCaleb r. H. Thorn
Cornelius Felowes Calvin Tate
Edw. Jenner Cox Win. C. Tompkins
Geo. w. Smith John b. Leefe
Joshua Baldwin M M. Cohen
JOHN HAeAN, President of the Company.
JOSEPH LALLANDE, Vice President
Al WEppERBgRN, M. ID. ! Medical Board of
THOMAS Hunt, M. ID. Constitution.
H. @. HEARTT, Actuary.
E. L. GooLp, Attorney.
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THE REPU BLIC.
To the Editors Of the Republic:

TO Htt z-uttWs q Hse 1ttPHOssc' : =
MEssRs. EDIToRs Being present when John w
Quincy, the grand sachem of the Stockbridge
Indians, delivered the following " talk" to his ex.
celency President Taylor, solicited copy Of the
same. now hand il over for publication, not only
TO preserve the historical truths it forcby presents
but as truly good specimen of Indian cloquence
1t speaks best for itself. Yours, truly,
FRANKLIN.
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MILITARY AND NAVAL
MERCHANT. TAILORS,

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WASHINGTON, ID. G.
June l3--ly
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Chalmcrs' Lectures and Addresscs- 9 of his
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tcr-day Pamphlets, edited by Carlyle, part lst.
Dyer's Life Of John Calvin.
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NEW STYLE MOTTO wAFERs.
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new suppy this day received, and for sale by
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
booksellers and stationers, 9th street.
March 6
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To his excellency, Y. TAYLOR,
President Of the United States.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20

The resolutions, which were very long, being in the
process of reading,
Mr. McClernand rose to point Of order, This was
speech, ne said, instead OF resolution; ne therefore
made point whether it was not SUBJECT to the one hour
rule.
The reading of the resolution was finished, when
Mr. Carter raised Question OF order whether was IN
order to entertain this resolution when the House were
new acting resolution under call OF resolutions
from the States.
The Chair said the resolution was not entertained and
the motion was to suspend the rules to receive it.
The motion to suspend the rules not entertained
Mr.. Brown of Mississippi, moved that the House ad
Journ.
Mr.. johnson, of Arkansas, demanded the yeas and
nays; they ordered and being taken the House
fused to adjourn by yeas 81, ia nays
Mr.. Mason moved to reconsider the motion by which
the House refused to lay on the table the resolution OF
the gentleman from Iowa, GMr. Doty)
Mr.. Venable demanded they and nays on that mo-
ton.
Mr.. Schenck sent up to the table and had read the fol-
lowing:
ResolDed, That inasmuch that by rules the reso-
luton now pending, in this House adourns pro-
ceeds to other business will be laid for at least two
weeks and perhaps not be reached to be acted on at ALI
therefore it is advisable that this House should not be
deferred by dllaory evasve motlons Designed only
to oostruct or delay business, but should remain, ne
cessary in perpetual session until the resolution be na-
y disposed Of
The Chair ruled the resolution out OF order, and it
was Withdrawn by the mover, ii 1t was not privileged
question
The question REQUIRED on Mr.. Mason's motion to
reconsider upon which the yeas and nays ordered
Then followed series OF motions to lay on the table
the resolution reconsider to adjourn to excuse Mr.
VenabIe and Mr.. CIingman from voting, &c.
The time of the House was thus occupied until mid
night when the struggle terminated for the day by
decision OF the Speaker that the day ended at u
o'clock and that the resolution, matter of course
must be laid over until the next resolution day.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20

"X' one the Washington correspondents ofthe Balti-
more Sum- asserts that there is clear majority in both
Houses OF Congress for the admission of California with
her present limits, and that the delegation from Caor
MIA is " dead against" the Wmot Proviso, and will,
when admitted to their Seats vote the Southern side
of the slavery question, in every shape in which may
come before either House.
Mr.. CALHOUN appeared in his seat in the Senate
Chamber on Monday, looking very feeble
"Ion, in his Mondays letter. thus notices the rumor
in relation to the resignation of MIR. Clayton:
"The rumor that Mr.. Clayton will resign had some
consistency oday gave you the grounds OF the rumor
and the true cause OF Mr.. Clayons dissatisfaction
several days ago. Mr. Caytons conduct as to the ne
gotation with England was condemned--that is, not
confirmed by the Cabinet 1t was thought Mr. Clayton
in offering Sir Henry Buwer project OF treaty, by
which Mr.. Clayton was bound and the British Minister
not had acted imprudently showing his whole hand
and giving an advantage to the other party. 1t is pro-
bable too that they disapproyed OF the propositions
which he had unadvisedly made At all events, he was
much ncensed at the OF the Cabinet, and openly
threatened to resign.
at may be that General Taylor declined receiving
his resignation Immediately There is no doubt he sent
lis resignation to the President on Monday last
The CHOLERA is said to be raging to some extent
among the emigrants from Europe on Wards Island
three or four miles below the city Of New York.
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WINE, LOVE AND GAMING,
Or sale by j. w. RANDOLPH, 12l Main Street

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FINE CALFsKIN sEWED BOOTS,
ONLY THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS.

]. H. Anthony has made an arrangement with one
of the best makers the city of Philadelphia to supply
him with a handsome and substantial Caltskin Sewed
BOOT, which he will sell at the unprecedented low
price OF SO so. The attention OF gentlemen is respect
that have ever been offered for sale in this city. He in
tends to keep but the one kind and sell them at one
price. ie ~
HNXTRA FINE HAVANA CIGARS.-Per
IA schr New York, we are in receipt OF lot of fine
Havana Cigars, amongst them few thousand OF the
"Cobden" patent neatly put up in small packages. and
of extra fine quality.
PURCELL, LADD g. CO, Druggists.
te 10 80 Main street.
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LATEST NEWS.
By Magnetic Telegraph.
CORRESPONDENTS OF THE RICHMOND TINES.
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WAsuINGToN, Feb 70,

WASHINGTON Feb. ~, 1880.
SENArE.-The bill to extend the time for locating
Virginia Military Land Warrants, was taken up and
passed during the morning hour.
Mr. Downs then took the floor and concluded his
speech against the adoption of Mr. Clays Compromise
Resolutions In his rem arks to-day, he alluded pnncl-
pay to the value of the Union TO the Northern States
of the Conederacy. He boldly defended the institu
ton of slavery declaring it to be blessing to the negro
race.
After Mr. D. concluded, the Senate held an Execu-
tive session, and then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATvEs.-Th SPEAKER being
absent, Mr.. WINTHROP, by invitation, ohiciated as
Speaker pro tenn Shortly after the reading OF the Jour-
nal the House went into committee of the Whole, Mf.
BOYD in the Chair, and took up the Presidents annual
message for reference. Mr. VENABLE addressed the
committee in speech of an hours length, IN whch ne
took high Southern ground and commended that poh Inc
political parties in the North were equally opposed 10
the rights of the South.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, followed in an able speech,
principally devoted to defence of the position
pied bv the Free Sellers MIR. McLANAHAN then OBJ
tanned the floor, but gave way to enable Mr. Fl. KING
move that the committee pass to the consideration Of
the Constitution of California.
The CHAIRMAN decided the motion to be out of order
Mr. JONES appealed from the decision of the CHAIR and
it was ovemued Mr.. McLanahan then resumed the
floor and made short Speech in which he denounc-
ed the Northern Fanatics and Southern Hotspurs with
equal bitterness. Pennsy vana, he said, occupied mid
die ground, and there existed just for alarm
amongst the friends Of the Union, whilst the Key
Stone State remained seadast in eay that glorious
Union. MIR. DAY, of Missouri, obtained the floor,
whereupon the Committee rose, and the House adjourn
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FEVKGSTEE,S SALE OF "A VALUABLE
NER OF FRANKLIN AND FIRST STREETS,
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.-By virtue of a
deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John H. Hill
yard and Guelda E. B., his wife, bearing date 18th
August, 1876, duly recorded in Richmond Hastings
Court, SHALL in execution of the said trust proceed to
SELL at public auction, upon the premises, on WEDNES-
DAY the 9th day of February, 1850, commencing at
ly occupied by the said Hlyard situated at the
Of Franklin and LIST streets, in the city of Richmond
The lot fronts about IS feet runs back southwardy
lst street I63 feet to an alley.
The terms will be cash. but it is probable that ar
rangement will be made by which credit for portion
of the purchase money will be given
The title said real estate is believed to be perfect;
but the subscriber acting trustee, will convey with
the usual special warranty.
r. o. DABNEY, Trustee.
Sale conducted by w. GoDDIN, Auct.
The above sale is made with my consent and appro
baton.
fe 90 JOHN H. HILLYARD.