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NOTICE. Under the act of Congress, approved
~ September 2s, 1850 "making appropriations
for the naval service for the year ending the thir
eth of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
one,' by which the Secretary of the Navy is "au-
thorized to examine into the merits Of the various
condensers for supplying the boilers of Marine En-
gines with fresh water" commission has been ap-
pointed to meet at the Navy Yard, Philadelphia, on
the third Monday in December next, for the pur-
pose of examining such instruments or Inventions
for the purpose indicated, as may be presented
Notice is therefore hereby given to inventors, and
all others Interested in the subject that by present
ing their drawings, specifications, and models, and
other modes of illustration, at the place and time
above named, full examination will be made into
the merits Of each apparatus, and report made
thereon to the Secretary of the Navy, TO enable
him to furnish to the House of Representatives sat
its next session, )" the result Of said examination to-
gether with his opinion to the value of the best
OF said condensers to the Government of the United
State. WILL. A. GRAHAM,
Secretary of the Navy.
NAVY DErARTMeNT, Nov. 30, 1850.
Nov 2l-dt DacI6
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DEPSIN, THE TRUE DIGESTIVE FLUID,
L or gastric juice, prepared from rennet, or the
fourth stomach of the OK, after directions of Baron
Liebg, the great physiological chemist, by j. S..
Houghton, M d., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This is truly wonderful remedy for Indi gestion,
Dyspepsia, Jaundicc, Liver Complaint, General
Debility, and Nervous Consumption, curing after
natures own method, by natures. own agent, the
gastric juice.
GJ-Half teaspoonful of the fluid, infused in wa
ter, will dissolve digest fue pounds Of roast beef
IN about ftoo hours out of the stomach.
For sale in Washington by
Nov -dtf j. F. CALIAN
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A NY PERSON who may desire TO send a boy
"a 10 an excellent Boarding School few hours'
rlde from Washington, may hear Of an opportunity
o. dong 90 on very favorable terms by calling in
street. third door west Of 9th street on the south
side, or BY Addressing w y. (post- psid) through
the Post Ofhcc. Nov 30-3t
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THROUGH LINE FOR SAN
h FRANCISCO, Via CHAGRES,-.
1W& THE NEW & FAYORITE STEAM.
DSgIpS.

CHEROKEE, 1900 tons, Captain II Windle,
PHILADELPHIA, 100 tons, Capt J. Y Nicholson
Form the only direct line between New York and
Chagres, in connection with the United States Mail
Steam packets in the Pacihc-a semi- monthly line
through to San Francisco. They leave New York
the 9Th and 2sth Of each month.
REDUCED RATES OF FARE TO CHAGREs.
Cherokee. Philadelphia.
After Saloon State Rooms. & 1875 90. ..... 1875 90
Forward Saloon do 100 co. ..... 100 90
Lower Cabin. 600
All the above dine at the same table and have the
privilege Of the Saloon.
steerage, (found with mattresses and board 500
in each vessel.
Freight TO Chagres, 10 cenG per foot.
Each passenger is allowed personal bal aggage free
20 the extent Of $50 lbs. not exceeding in measure
ment 10 cubic feet.
Expenses on the Tsthmus are borne by the pas
sengors.
For freight or passage, apply to
ROWLAND & ASPINwALL,
81 South street New York
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or Fowler's ~ Wells, PhrenoIogists and
Publishers, l3l Nassau street. New York, in Clin-
ton Hall, Office Of the Water Cure and Phrenologi-
cal Journals Examinations day and evening. The
chronological Museum is always open, and free to
visiters. Nov 6-eW6m
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ls,- FEsTIvAL--Th. I.di.. OF tn, N,nth

" <FE>TINAL--Tbe ladies OF the Ninth
street Methodst Protestant congregation purpose
having sale Of fancy and useful articles together
with confectionery and other refreshments at the
saloon Of the Temperance Hall. on street. com
mencing on Wednesday evening next the 4th
inst, and continuing during every day and even
ing until further notice. The object IL the quida
ton Of the church debt As IL is determined to
conduct things ia chrstian-likc manner, Il is
hoped that liberal public viii patronze the enter
prise Dec .
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FOR NORFOLK.

p THE STEAMER oSCEoLA will,
SGs5r514aS for the remainder of the scason, ,
- make but one trip week to the
above place, leaving Washington every Tuesday
at 3 O'Clock, a m. Returning, leave Norfolk every
Thursday at I o'clock, p. m, touching going and
returning at Cone river and the usual landings on
the Potomac
Passage and fare-S5 90.
Nov JAMES MITCHELL
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The child, with his clothes soiled and his mouth
bleeding, made his way 10 the sidewalk, crying in
such manner as to excite the compassion Of every
one. He was taken under the protection of some
children little older than himself, who lod him
home, evncing the tenderest concern for his mis-
fortune.
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l. L'AsHIoNABLE HaIR-cUTrISG, WIG

IL Making, Hair-Dyeing, and Shsmpooing, at
JOHN n. GlBBs's rooms, over his Fancy Store
on Pennsylvania avenue, between OH and 10Th
streets.
Gentlemen requiring the services Of the Proprie-
tor in the above branches Of the toilet may depend
on receiving every accommodation and atten ton
by favoring him with their patronage, a. he has
fitted up his rooms with entire reference 20 toe
comfort ana convenience OF his customers and pos
sesses every advantage Of experience, practice and
fashion. Nov 2s-6uf
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A LII TASTES sUrTED.-BOOTS. BOOTS
"a BOOTS.-Tho subscriber takes pleasure in in
forming his numerous customers and the public
generally that be has jus returned from the North
with the latest French fashions for Boots and Shoes
and has just received direct from the importer n
hrge lot Of French Calf Skns. both glazed and
plain, together with fine boot Morocco all Of which
will be made Up by superior workmsn, and in the
most fashionable style.
have also just received ono case Of fine boots
made by y. Conrad, French Boot Maker, Phladel-
phih.
Also, two cases Of superior boots, made by will
liam l.. McCauley, Baltimore.
Call and sec them at my Boot Store Sixth street
under the National Hotel
JOHN MILLS,
Dec 3-st Fashionable Boot Maker.
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gAurTSrss SALOON

SoIREEs.-L. CARUsI has the honor to inform
- the ladies and gentlemen Of Washington and
vicinity that the Sources will positively commence
at the Saloon on Friday, the 29th Of November in
slant, and continue regularly throughout the sea
SON
His Dancing Academy is now open for the re-
cePuon Of pupils. For any further information
pcsse apply at the Saloon Nov 27
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sfSA The Liberia Packet will sail from Bal.
&&1A timore for Liberia, on Saturday. the llth
instant. Letters cent 10 the care Of DR. James
Hall, Colonization Office, Baltimore or TO the Colo
nization Rooms in this city free Of postage will be
forwarded.
w. McLAIN, Sec. Am. Col Soc
Colonization Rooms, Washington, Dec. 2, 1850.
Dec
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A CARD.

CARD.
TINHE PUBLIC respectfully informed that
Il Mrs. JAMES DURHAM has taken tho house
in Green's Row, Capitol Hill, formerly occupied by
Mrs. Spriggs, which she has fitted up in comfort
able and sumptuous manner for strangers and
members and their families during the ensuing
session of Congress.
Mrs. ID. flaters herself that all the comforts and
luxuries of home have been secured for the bene-
aee and neither n,ins nor exnenss bavn dc,aroad
her from exerting herself solely for the comfort of
her boarders. Before applying elsewhere, please
give her a call
Terms moderate. Nov 23-2w
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UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS.

STENENs has just returned from New York
- With fresh stock Of Gentlcmen's Silk, Scotch
Wool, Merino, Persian Wool. Lambswool and
Cotton Undershirts and Drawers, some imported
by himself, direct. Gentlemen wishing the above
goods, will find better and larger stock than is
usually kept IN this city. All goods at this estab
lishment will be sold at uniform and moderate
prices. STEVENS
Great Hat, Cap, md Gents Quitting Estab-
lshment, No. Browns Hotel
Nov 3O-buf Union, inetll, So. Preas1
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FOR CALIFORNIA vita CHAGREs-wITH-
QUIZ DETENTION AT PANAMA.

rOfN CAAIFOHNIA via CHAGH ES-W1VH-
OUT DETENTION AT PANAMA.
- The United States Mail Steamship
64 Company will despatch the splen-
u1D did double engine steamship
GEORGIA,
q. ID. ID PoaTER, United States Navy, Command
er, on WEDNESDAY,, December nth, at three
O'Clock, p. NJ, from the pier foot OF w arren street.
North river, with the Government mails and
passengers for San Francisco and intermediate
ports.
The come xon at Panama will be carefully kept
up, 30 as prevent any detention beyond the usual
stay in port.
The books are now open, and passage can be Sc
cured at the following rates:
FROM NEW YORK TO CHAGRES.
state- room Derth. ...,...,- :....,,,.....,.$ 100
Standee berth, forward saloon. ......... 80
Steerage berth, found bed separate table so
FROM PANAMA TO SAN FRANCISCO
Steerage berth, found bed & separate table l5O
FROM NEW YORK.
State room. Siandee. Storage
To Char lesion or Savannah 1925 $20 $40
10 Havana .............,. TO 80 %
To New Orleans ......... rs 90 25
Passengers for New Orleans will be transferred al
Havana to the new and splendid steamship PA
ClFIC.
Freight TO Chagres 10 cents per foot, prepaid
No merchandise will be taken on freight to Ha
vana; specie will be taken at half of one per cent
and prmage Shippers of packages containing
jewelry, gold or silver ware, or any articles com
monty known as valuables. must specify the value
OF the shipment in their bills of ading the Com
Pany will not be responsible for any losses on valu
able merchandise shipped without such specfca
ton.
To secure freight or passage, apply at the Office OF
the company. II West street, corner of Warren
street, NY, to nj. O. ROBERTS.
SPECIAL NOTICE is given to shippers by this line
that the company have prepared form of bill Of
lading adapted to their business, which will be
furnished to shippers application at the
pany's office, and with which they requested to
provide themselves, other form will be signed
by the agents of the company. All bills Of lading
must be signed before the sailing of the vessel.
Dec 4-tDlI
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Or Smithsonian L.ctures.-Tbe Lectures for
TINS session will begin with the continuation Of Pro-
lessor II. ID. RooEas's course on Geology, on Wed
nesday, 4th instant, At o'clock, p. NJ.
plank walk has been constructed from the
west end Of the Smithsonian building 10 the brick
pavement on 18th street. Persons approaching
from this direction enter the building through
TIE nOrtheast tower. Dec 2-3t
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DUsrSEss MEN or wAsH,SeroN.-Tt

business MEN or wAsHINGToN.-The
ID hrst number Of the "Merchants' Journal" will
be issued on Saturday, the 7th instant Those Of
Our friends who have already rendered U. their p.
,fonage, and others desirous Of giving publicity 10
theif business In our first issue will oblige us by
senolhg IN their advertisements early before
Friday noon ne convenient
% Ofhce sweeny's new building, on Seventh
street, opposite Odd Felows' Hall. Dec at
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a FULL SUPPLY.

T'HE SUBSCRIBER has just returned from the
Il North with full supply Of all kinds Of Fall
and Winter Dry Goods all Of which he feels dis
posed TO sell at the lowest possible prices for the
cash. G.. w. YERBY,
Penn. avenue, opposite Centre Market.
Nov 3O-lw Union and lntel.1
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EA FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for BOOKS,
PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &
~ WATSON, No. SO Dock street. opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun
try. Also, Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in use. They also continue to max G the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the llth
day OF September, when Messrs Evans Watson
tested one of their Saamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords of wood ov er it.
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p
NJ, making five hours intense heat, amounting to
a white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it opened in our pre-
sence and all the books and papers were taken out,
having been preserved entire. The above. named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans & Wat.
son, SO Dock street.
THOs. HANSELL 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Mesus. Epans g. Vatson
GENTLEMES Having been present when the con-
tents OF the chest alluded to in the above certificate
were exposed to view tako pleasure in adding nv
testimony to the perfect security of the papers, No
mark of iire was apparent ON any of them;
Respectfully, 5. V. MERRICK.
BALTIMORE, June Is ls49
MessTs. EpanS y ItGison, PhilddeiehiG.
GESTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mendlng your Fire proof Chests 10 the notice of the
public, the one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents cfectually, after un
dergoing very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings ON Arch
street wharf, on the Schuykil, on the 9th of June,
lS49. Yours, very respectfully,
RUSSELL GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses of all sizes and
patterns, made TO order
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- proof
irgerators, warranted superior to all Others Water
Filters. Nov 30-d6m
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In Withdrawing from the management of the
Columbian" the undersigned begs to return his
unfeigned thanks for the generous patronage. he
has received at the hands OF the public during his
long conncxion with it, and which he will always
hold in grateful remembrance. He avails himsef
OF the occasion warmly TO recommend his successor
to his old customers, well assured from his expert
ence, tact, and desire to please, that their gratii
cation will be duly administered to, and their pa
tronage well bestowed.
Dec dat r III ERERRACu
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j. II. EBERBACH.

NJ NOTICE.-M. w. GAIT s BROTHER have
IN this day removed into their new store, (six
doors east of the one they formerly occupied,) and
will open the most splendid assortment of elegant
Watches, Jcwery, Silverware, &c, offered for
sale in this District, to which they invite public at
tenton. nj. w. GAIT & BRO,
Penn avenue between 9th and 10th streets
Dec 4 =
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II nPEHhs-Arrangcd az Solos for the Piano
" namely: Semiramidc, Norma, II Puritani nj
Barbiere, Don Giovanni, Mosseln Egitto, Freys-
chutz, Tancredi, Oberon, La Sonnambula and
others just imported from Paris by
Oct4 FRANCk TAYLOR
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THE COLUMBIAN.

Y'HE SUBSCRIBER, having abandoned his in
tention OF leaving the city, respectfully informs
his former patrons and friends and the public gene
rally, that, on the 9th inst. he Will assume the
agement OF that well known favorite Refectory, on
lumbian," which has been rendered so deservedly
popular under the control of Mr. ]. H. EBERBAcH
his best energies shall be lent to sustain and, if
possible, To enhance the reputation which the es
sible arrangement shall be made which can con
duce to the pleasure and comfort of his customers
His bar and iarder, in their respective departments
shall be complete, and amply stocked with the best
the market affords. He trusts, by his untring eff
forts to please, assisted by experienced and at
tentive practitioner at the bar, and thoroughly
competent chef de cuisine; not only to receive but
merit liberal share of public patronage.
Dec 2d, 1850 f. WINGENROTH
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FOR LIVERPOOL.

FOR LIVERPOOL. ~ United States Mail
Steamship ATLANTIC, Captain James West.
This steamship will depart with the mails for Eu-
rope positively on Saturday, 7th of December at
IL O'Clock M, from her berth at the foot of Canal
street.
No berth secured until paid for.
All letters must pass through the Post Office.
For freight or passage, having unequalled ac-
commodauons for elegance or comfort, apply TO
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
90 Wall street, n. Y.
The steamer PACIFIC will succeed the Atlantic
and sail December 2lst. Nov %
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LITTELL's LIVING AGE, No. s4a-1al c,.

LITTEGLs LIVING AGE, No. 343-12l cts.
CONTENTS.
l. Wster-London Water Quarterly Reuieir.
,. Progress Of the Sciences. Edinburgh PhiIo-
sophicai Journal
3. My Novel-Book p Biacktcood's Magazine
{. News Of the Week ending 26th October
Spectator, Eraminer, &c.
5. American Ocean Steam Navigation
9. Brother Jonathan and tho st. Lawrence.
Z. Atlantic Races
<. The Mastery Of the Seas.
9. The Cotton Panic.
10. Gateway of the Oceans.
CoRRKsPoNDEScE.
NEw Books.
PoETRY-The Time is Short.
WAsHNGroS, 27th December Is45
"Of all the Periodical Journals devoted TO Lite
nature and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared TO 10 be the moe
useful IL contains, indeed, the exposition only Of
the currentliteraturo of the English language, but
this, by its immense extent and comprehension
includes portraiture of the human mind in the
utmost expansion Of the present age.
81. q. ADAMS"
Published weekly ntsir dollars year, by
+. LITTELL & Co, Bo.ton.
and sold by JosEPH sHLLISGToS, corner a ct
Dec S-dtrw&wlw Penn. avenue.
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Local Matters.

day by the counsel for Charles Weidig convicted
perjury, was yesterday argued by Key and Rad
clfte for the accused, and Fendal for the prosecu
ton, and submitted TO the Court. The decision
deferred
The CAGE of the United States Us. John Clarvoc,
John Medley, and James Moran, for a riot on
Pennsylvania avenue, near the railroad depot, on
the 22d of June last was taken up and the parties
were acquitted. Fendall for the United States
Radcliffe for the defandants.
The Of the United States rs Mary Gordon.
charged with robbery at the United States Hotel
some time the past summer, taken up, and the
examination of witnesses in progress at a late
hour in the afternoon. Fendall for the United
States; Radcliffe and Key for the defence
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ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
Willnrd,R Hotel.

Willard's Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsylvania Auenus and l4th street
A Hargous, NY f Johnston, Mex Com
X Hamilton, c Hon g A Caldwell, Ky
w Cook andlady, Cal w Seely, N Y
Hon e w Wright and !, North, U S N
California w Smith, NJ
J Thompson, do G. Keller,
Smith and lady, n w Regnault, Pa
Hon Thurman, N Y p Burnett, do
Hon 6 Reynolds, do Dorlon, N Y
II Davis and lady, Mass M Barlow, do
G w Bellinger, Ill w Brown and l. Miss
M Brewer, TIE Hayward Md
Stone, do nj Smith. Pa
Hon d Schoocraft,NY X II Heath and l. NY
Wright, California
Browns Hotel,
Pennsylrania Apenue bettoeen 6thand 7th styeefs
ii Webster, lady &s't, TG Martin, d
sc w S Mun, Pa
G Thornton, Md LBLynn, Va
Miss Thornton, do Beall, Md
ii Brown, N Y FM Bowie. do
P G Brashears, do J Young, Pa
Holmes, Va Hon X Underwoo Ky
DR. McMukin, Md Nj T Duval, Md
DR. L II Hammond do Il ii Barton, Md
q Carr, Va ID Davenport, London
Is Gray, do q w Earhart Md
NJ Tully, Santa Fe w b Foster, Pa
Col Thompson, Va German, Md
w IL Rogers, do LNelson,
b Wildman, do II Wilson, Mass
X McGregor, Md S Shares, NY
National Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsyiuania Apenue and 9th street.
Hon Otis, Me Marsh, Madeira
Hon A Gilmore s. |, Pa Hon l. Taylor, Ohio
Major Russell, Ala Hon Evans, Md
w ID Field, Mass Hon Mr. Houston, Del
Hon Seddon. Va Hon Hall, n II
w Ellison, Pa Hon Cooper, Pa
Hon II Edmondson,Va Hon w Pitman, do
M Heck, do Mr. Hopkins Md
Hon Cabel, Fla nj Jenkins, NY
Mrs Cabell and ST. do w Nj Swain Pa
Hon L Bocock, Va J Wells, Md
c II Carter, Md Hon J Ii Thomas and l.
J Rice, Pa TIE
Lee, do Jump, Liverpool
w II Inscup, do G Elford, S C
p Dunsbery, Md Hon Mr. Newell, N J
Brown, n nj Heck, Va
Judge Catron and ], TIE Hon Mr. Reed, Pa
Mrs Bronson, do Prosser, jr, Ny
Hon w Brown, la J G Christie do
Hon oung, Ill L Turner, Ga
G Marston, N H Hon G Ashmun, Mass
X Batten, Pa Hon Hammond Md
n Moorhouse lady, JPrentiss, N Y
Md Mr. Sinkler and fam, c
b Han'on, do Hon l. ID Campbell, O
Hon n Dixon, R Hon + w McGaughey,
Hon T Ewing, Ohio Ind
+ Martin, NY Hon C Durkee, Wis
Hon c Dunham, la RS Andrews, Va
Mactavish, Md
United States Hotel,
Pennsylvania apenue beticeen Sd and A. streets
i Gaily, n Y G Thomas, Camden
harrington, do III Starkweather, NY
1t Alden, Miss Starkweather, do .
w Bentley, Md Miss Fairbanks, do
ii Marshall, ny 4 Lawson and lady, do
Oliver, do Hon A Greene, RI
w ID Chamberlain, w Schouler, Mass
w Dayton, n J Witherell, Md
p Greeley, Mass S Tyndale Ill
II NJ Bash Md
Gadsby's Hotel,
Corner Of Pennsylvania Are,,ue and Sd street
Hon L Robinson MIR Yanlero, Pa
Mrs Robinson and DR. PAmend, DO
A Holly, &C L Sullivan do
w Holly, do II Evans and lady, do
Gen Gushing, Macs c swayze and I'd, La
Hon Hibbard, J. ID Norris, Pa
Irving Hotel,
Corner Of Psnnsylpanta Aperus aud l2fh sseet
MIR Perry and lady,.NY MIR and Mrs Hart, n Y
X MoCorke, Wash IA Scott, NC
A Dunlevy and dr., O OBJ Wilcox, USA
A J Katea and lady, NY Truman, Md
Hon Letter Iowa w Il Gardner Va
w Magens, Pa I'd Hughes do
Rev Wolfe, do
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TIE NEW YORK II LIVERPOOL UNITED
STATES MAIL STEAMERS.

THE NEW YORK 4 LIVERPOOL UNITED
STATES MAIL STEAMERS.
The ships comprising this line are
The ATLANTIC. ...........C Capt West.
The PACIFIC ...... Capt Nye.
The ARCTIC. .............. Capt. Luce.
Ihe BALTIC. Capt. Comstock
The ADRIATIC .......... Capt. Grafton.
~ THESE ships having been built by
EIn46ccontract expressly for Government
- service, every care has been taken in
their construction, also in their engines to en-
sure strength and speed; and their accommoda-
tlons for passengers are unequalled for elegance
comfort
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool
$l3O Exclusive use ofextra size state rooms, S 1885,
from Liverpool to New York, EDS.
An experienced surgeon will be attached to each
ship.
No berth can be secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
From Ne,o York. From Liverpool.
Saturday, Dec. 7th. Saturday, Dec Ia, 1851
Saturday, Dec. 2lst. Saturday, 50 2Sth
Wednesday, Jan. |, 1851 Saturday, Jan. IL, 1851.
Wednesday, +" 29th. Saturday, Feb. Sth
Wednesday, Feb 18th. Saturday, Odd.
Wednesday, Feb Goth. Saturday, March sth.
Wednesday, March II. Saturday, 22d.
For freight or passage, apply to
No Sc Wall street, N. Y.
Or to BROWN, SHIPLEY CO.,
Liverpool.
E. G. ROBERTS & co,
Is Kings Arms Yard, London.
l.. DRAPER, jr.,
Boulevard, Montmartre, Paris.
The owners of these ships will not be account
able for gold, silver, bullion, specie jewelry pre-
cious stones, metals, unless bills of ading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof, therein
expressed.
l- After the first of April next the rate of freight
by the above steamers, from Liverpool, will be ma
terially reduced. Nov 30
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THE Mas WITH THE PiPE.-He was seen weigh
ing butter IN the market place the other day
Whether he was selling or buying, our informant
does not state, but tells queer joke about him
lie says that certain print appeared 10 be of light
weight when put on the scale, but that a. the pipe
tilted 10 ono side, down went the beam. We sup.
pose he means by this that the ashes increased the
weight The two elements Of soap we're thus com.
bincd. Pipes should not be smoked in market.