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Local Matters.

FREMES's VIsT.-The Nigilant Fire Company
Of Philadelphia, with fine band Of music, led by
Captain Freeman, Of that city,) while on visit TO
the city Of Baltimore, where they the guests Of
the Nigilant Fire Company Of Baltimore, formed
the sudden resolution TO make a call upon the city
Of Washington, and arrived here yesterday morn
ing At II o'clock, not more than two three hours
after the intelligence Of their coming had been re-
ccivcd. With them came also a dcputation from
the Vigiant Fire Company Of Baltimore, consist
ing Of Mr.. Mearis, the President Of that company.
Mr. Crsmor, and other gentlemen. The brief no
ticc thus given, however. did not prevent a hearty
welcome the part Of our fire companies, whose
delegates assembled in numbers 10 receive them
and greeted them in terms Of the warmest hospi.
islity.
As soon AZ they bad formed upon the avenue, the
whole line, marching TO the excellent music Of the
Philadelphia Company, repaired TO the Patent OF
nee; after inspecting which, thcy proceeded 10 the
Presidential Mansion. Here they were individu-
ally presented, in the beautiful east 70 Presi
dent Fillmore by the Mayor Of Washington, Wal
| ter LenoS, E@q
Daniel Doughcrty, Eco, President Of the Phia-
dclphia Company, then addressed the President in
neat and eloquent speech, in which he said that,
while tho capital Of che nation, his oompan-
ions and h.msef bad conceived an irresistible Dc.
sire TO visit L., 10 the beautiful city Of Wash
ington, TO sec the President Of our Union and TIC
other illusrious patriots and statesmen who bad
nobly maintained lie integrity and pcrpctuity.
The President replied most felicitously 10 this
address, and responded with heartfelt qualification
10 the patriotic sentiments Of his guests.
After remaining brief time here, they marched
toward the Capitol, stopping on their way, how
ever, 70 partake Of excellent collation. prepared
for them by the Franklin Fire Company. Mr..
Mitchell, the President Of this company, welcomed
them in n handsome manner, and the thanks Of the
visitors we're returned by Mr.. Dougherty.
After seeing and hearing all that was 10 b. seen
and heard At the Capitol they repaired 70 the Per
severance Engine House, where a fine repast had
been prepared Tor them. Mr.. c. $. Gideon, the
President Of this Company, greeted them with
cordial welcome, 10 which Mr.. Doughcrty again
responded.
Alderman Brazer, Of the Philadelphia company,
made few remarks, expressive Of the kindly feel
ings awakened by this visit, and responded to
by Mr.. silas H. Hill, Vice President Of the Porse-
vcrance Company.
Mr.. w ] Pason, Of the Philadelphia Company,
made a very neat speech, in which he highly com
pmcnted our city To this Mayor Lenox replied
in happy manner.
Mr. Cramer, of Baltimore, then and prof,
fered the thanks Of the Baltimore yigilant COmpa-
ny for the handsome and hOsptsble manner in
which their guests and themselves had been
ceived and entertained by their brethren Of Wash
ington.
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I.lsf Of Hnfrnfs


Issued from, me United States Patent Office for n,
treek ending December II, 1850, and bearing dat,
December ~. 1850.
Orlando Child, of Granville, lll.--For improve
ments in Mills for Saving with Circular Saws.
Joseph Conant and Lucius DimOck, Of North
ampton, Msss.-For Improvements in machinery
for Doubling and Twisting Silk, &c.
Florinond Datichiy, Of New York, N. Y For
improvement in apparatus for Implying Prvies.
Edward Everett and Charles Everett, Jr. of
Washington, ID. C.-For improvement in Car
riaRcs.
Joseph F. Flanders, Of Newburyport. Mass
For improvements in machinery for Cutting and
Bending Sheet Metal
Joseph w Fswkcr, Of Bart Township, Pa. For
improvement in Seed Planters
Samuel n. Gilman, Of Cincinnati Ohio.-For
improved Expansion Gear for Horizontal En-
gines
Lucien f. Hicks, Of Berlin, Connecticut. rs
signor 10 William A. Churchill aud James Stanley.
Of Berlin, COnn.--For machine for making Eye
lets.
Joel Houghton, Of Ogden, n. Y.-For improve.
ment in Grain cradle Fingers.
William n. Lazclle, Of Hartford, Conn.-For
Improved Sash Fastener.
Richard +. Lopez and John w Nys,rom, Of
Philadelphia, Pa..-For improved arrangement of
Steam engine.
Edward Rees, Of Cincinnati, Ohio-For improved
Composition for Making Cores for Casting
John Rogers, Jr., Of Jackson, Mich. For i'm.
provcmont in Mills for Grinding,
David +. Rohr, OF Charlestown, Va-For inn
proyement in Oscillating Seeding Cylinders
Charles scales, of Bath, Me For improved in.
strument for Laying Down Curves Of Ships
Timbers.
w. c. Stone. Of Boston, Msss.--For improve
ment in Artificial Legs.
Robert Thompson. Of Lowell. Mass.-For i'm.
proyement IN Lamps for Lighting Gas burners.
Eleszcr Bless, OF Minerva, ky.--FOr improve
ment in flaming Mills.
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BArlmoRr, DEC. 1915 p. NJ.


The City Council of Baltimore, being largely
Democratic, as regards numbers, has passed an
ordinance taking from the Wing Mayor, Mr.
Jerome, the power of appointing agents to look
after the oity's interest in the McDonogh bequest
Thus the matter has assumed party form. The
Locofocos want the spoils among themselves, and
therefore they have passed Locofoco ordinance
in order to get their fingers on them. The object
Of this movement s bold, pslpably transpa-
rent, that half an eye can see through it. In the
first place, it is evident disrespect to the Mayor,
and insult to him in his official capacity. IL is
hoped that he will not hesitate a moment in re.
storing the bill
learn with regret that Capt. Thomas TrOtt, Of
the schooner Mary Elizabeth, was knocked over
board by blow from the main boom, while in the
Patuxont river the 18th instant, and drowned
He leaves a wife and three children 10 lament HE
loss. Mr. Benjamin Trott, in Washington, IL his
brother. The Captain we'll known and much
respected in this city. His body has not yet been
recovered.
learn that the heirs Of the NcDonogh estate,
residing in this city very sanguine Of success
in upsctting the will Their counsel give them
every encouragement.
The -four market il somewhat frmer Sales to-
day Of 500 barrels Of Howard street at 81 %; and
$50 do: City Mills at - So 50 %. Red wheat
9s l0l cents; white ia ll2 cents. White and
yellow corn, % So cents. Oats, 80 - cents.
Rye. "a cents. Whiskey, 20 a "a cents.
Stoke quiet Sales Of Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road shares at ~ 49,. Maryland &c, 100 bid
Nothing done in U. S. securities.
The telegraph reports the New York -four mar
ket firm. GJain unchanged
Stocks quiet. Cotton very dull at cent per 10.
since the last European advance. Fair Uplands
-, and Orleans do. IL cts per 10.
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m.ryland reform Convention.

The President of the Convention, on the 18th
instant, laid before that body the following com
muncatons from the President OF the United
States and the Secretary of State Of the United
States, acknowledging the receipt of the reso-
lutions of the Convention in regard to the ad-
justment measures passed at the last session of
Congress-
WAsHINGTos, Dec. Ia, 1850
MY DEAR Sir: have the honor TO acknowledge
the receipt of the report and resolutions ''on the
late acts of Congress forming the compromises"
&c, adopted by the Maryland Reform Convention,
which you forwarded to me, and beg leave to ex-
press the high qualification which derived from
their pcrusal. trust that my future conduct VIII
justify the confidence expressed by the Convention
that will faithfully perform my duty In the pre-
sent crisis; and am gratifed with the assurance
of the co operation of the people OF Maryland III
any emergency which may require IT, in support
of the Laws and Constitution of our country.
Truly yours, WILLARD FILLMORE
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CvnnEaLAND CoAL.--The Boston Daily .Adver-

CUMBERLAND CoAL.--The Boston Daily 1dUer-
tiser, Of the 18th instant, says:
1.-THE brig Galena, at this port on Saturday, from
Alexandria, has on board the fret cargo Of Cum
berland coal ever exported from that port where it
is now received by the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
recently opened from Cumberland 10 Georgetown
and Alexandra. This cargo Of coal is from the
'Frostburg mines, for the Frtcbburg Railroad Com
pany, who, understand are using IL successfully
In one or more locomotives on that road Satsiac-
tory experiments have also been made with IL on
the Providence Railroad, and II il likewise used
board the Cunsrd and other Atlantic steamers in
preference TO English Goals. Il IL now coming into
use in this vicinity for all steam and
purposes and for smiths use, for which IL s found
superior TO other Goals. Extensive arrangements
are now making at Alexandria for the delivery Of
the coal the coming season"
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BY DYER Il MCGUIRE, Auetionsers.
NANCY SALE FOR THE HOLYDAYs

IL We have received invoice of rich Bon Be-
Mere and other Fancy Boxes. Baskets, SC, direct
from Paris via New York Also an invoice of
English Jewelry, (sent out as samples consist
ing Of
Brooches, Bracelets, Glove Bands, Lockets
Earrings and Drops Flower Cups, Studs and
Buttons
Guard, vest, and fob Chains Gold Pencils and
Pens
Finger Rings, &c, together with 300 gross fancy
silk and pearl Buttons, being entirely patterns
The boxes are represented as very superior.
passing in elegance any former importation. Many
additions are expected ma king the sale not only
attractive, but ahordng, in all probability the only
opportunity OF procuring suitable HOLIDAY presents
at auction.
Sale to commence at II O'Clock on Monday morn
ing, December %, in our Saloon, (second hoor,)
corner OF 10th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Terms cash. DYER K MEG UIRE,
Dec I'D Auctioneers
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SIGSoRIsA PARoDL-Spesking Of the perform
ances in Trpler Hall, New York, Of the celebrated
Italian songstress, TERESA PARoDI, the Mirror, Of
that city, observes:
Accustomed TO her unequalled energies and tri-
umphs in the opera. we had supposed chat the
cert room would afford no sufficient scope for the
exhibition Of her peculiar powers artist. Yet
must confess, that, az che sang the III Tdnti
Paip,h, felt that we had never been more deep
ly impressed by her performance. In the famous
Una Poes she undertook a task even more difficult
and trying. Standing where Jenny Lind had stood
before, she was TO execute piece ofmusic composed
in just the style in which that great artist has
her very highest degree OF popular favor. com
parison OF Parodi and Jenny Lind was thus forced
upon the audience, under circumstances in every
way dsadvantagcous TO Parodi, who had quilted
the scene of her own Characteristic triumphs TO
compete with her great rival in her chosen style,
and the result was a success which, under the cir
cumstances, can scarcely be called lees than mar
velous. There was but one feeling of enthusiastic
delight throughout the audience, accustomed AZ
they were TO hear and admire the similar efforts Of
the Swedl sh songstress.
1.-The sol'erness Of the concert room could not
keep down thS, genius Of Parodi actress. The
lyric FIRE which belongs TO her nature would blaze
out in her song Phrase after phrase given in
both her selected pieces with all that vehemence
and incisvencss Of expression which, as the spe-
cial gifs Of her genius hone carried the magma
ton irresistibly back 10 the grand paro1ysms Of
her Norma and the passionate emotion OF her su-
perb Lucrezia."
The Commercial Advrt,ser says:
"M'le Parodi won golden opinions by her rem
dering of 'Di tsnti palpit.' II large port2n OIL
her time in this country we're devoted 20 concert
singing, we doubt not that larger audiences and
extended popularity would be the result Of her short
visit"
The Erpress remarks:
"Teress Parodi did her dsUo,r with her usual SUI
prome success "a Tancred, Rosina, and, above
all, as Lucreza. Her 'Di tanti thought great;
her Una voce, II any thing, greater; and her per
sonstion Of the naughty Borgia greatest. In ALL
and in each, che was most warmly greeted as La
Regina Does all this look like telling
tale in color Well, we cannot help il.
We would be critical, but must be just. II was ono
OF the most successfully perfect concerts II not the
very most 90 we ever attended in this or any other
city"
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

WAsHINGToN, DECEMBER Ia, 1850.
Sir: have the pleasure to acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of your letter of the 18th instant, enclosing
report and resolutions, unanimously adopted by
the Maryland Reform Convention, in relation to
the measures Of compromise passed by the Con-
gress of the United States at ts last session. for the
transmission of which am greatly obliged to you.
The voice of the State of Maryland, expressed by
so numerous and respectable Convention, 30 re-
Gently chosen by the people, cannot but produce
great effect upon the public mind, and contribute
to dscountenance agitations, to produce reconcia-
ton and harmony, and thereby to perpetuate the
union of the States.
am, sir, with great respect, your obedient SER
want DANIEL WEBSTER.
Hon. J. G. CHAPMAN, Esq,
President of Convention
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THr womKS o. INpANh who deprecate the
efforts Of those Of their who desire TO enter the
political arena, 10 contend with men at the ballot
box and sit in the public counoils but who simply
desire that their daughters shall be protected in
their own property from the vices and imprOvi-
dences Of men, haze defsrmined 20 present Robert
Dale Owen with piece Of plate, with suitable in
scrptions, for his advocacy Of the independent
rights Of woman 90 her own property
Cincinnati Gazette
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py DYER q MCGUIRE. Aue,,on,.r..

A CAitD.-The attention Of the public is respect.
n fully requested to our sale AZ the residence Of
Mr.. Hsswoll on 10th street, north side St Johns
Church, Saturday morning Al 10 O'Clock At
which may be found many nch and unique
tclos. worthy the attention Of persons furnishing
well those DESTROYS Of obtaining rare and scarce
articles.
n. b. The sale will take place on Saturday next
positively, without regard Co the weather.
Dec % DYER A MEG UIRE.
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a Coon sERMoS.-The Boston Transcript pub
lishcs extract from the Rev. Mr. Brainerd's ser
mon, published in the Ledgu the morning after
thanksR living, and commonds Il one Of the abest
discoursos the state Of the times that Il has seen
1t particularly notices that excellent sentiment that
che who counscis a resistance by force 10 exit
ing law, without intending a revolution 10 give
better government, is an assassin" Nothing is
more true than this remark They who counsel
resistance 20 law not only weaken the projections
Of society by which the rights Of all are secured,
but invoke the greatest Of all evils civil war, and
the shedding by brethren of each others blood.
TPhilddelphin Ledger
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Non lSTERcoURsE.-The general introduction Of
this topic into the messages Of Governors, and
lutions of public meetings in the Southern States,
shows that the subject has taken root in public
opinion We have no doubt that some measures of
this character will finally receive the assent Of
Southern legislature Charleston Nous.
We have too much confidence in the practical
common sense Of the Southern Legislatures to be-
ieve they will be guilty Of any such silly legisa-
ton. We do not even suppose that the Legislature
Of South Carolina will stulufy themselves, and jeo
pard the commercial interests Of the State by the
preparation Of such act Of folly.
[Anglasfa lGal ChronicLe and Seniina
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M Henze, Esq, of Philadelphia, the marshal of
the day, then announced that the hour for depar-
turc had arrived. Three cheers for the Firemen of
Washington. three cheers for the city of Washing
ton and nine cheers for the Union were given with
3 will; and, escorted by the Mayor and Firemen
Of this place, guests repaired the depot, and
babe a final adieu TO our city.
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JENNY LIND OPERA GLASSES FROM
THE OPTICAL INSTITUTE IN MUNICH
AND VIENNA, GERMANY


TINHE PROPRIETORS OF the above named Ins-
l. tute have, for the convenience Of their numer-
Gus customers in the United States, established
branch in the city of New York. The superior
quality Of the Munich Glasses acknowledged
and used in most every University in Germany,
and more than one thousand have been sold during
Jenny Lind's Concerts in New York and Phladel-
phia.
An extensive variety of Telescopes, Optical In
struments, Eye Glasses, and Spectacles on hand,
and G lasses set in frames to order.
Mr.. II. Beckel, of the firm of Waldsten & Co,
N. Y, will attend personally upon all such wish
their eyes carefully examined and glasses adapted;
through which method, in connection with the best
kind of Mniseus Glasses, the eye will be conserved
and ameliorated
Dyer & Mcclure have been appointed Agents
for the City of Washington, and have just received
full assortment of the abovenamed articles, to
which they respectfully invite the attention of the
public.
Mr.. Beckel will remain in the city for few days,
and will give special attention to such may
quire his services.
DYER MEG UIRE,
Dec l4-dtf corner 10th st. Penn. avenue
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n,- Smithsonian Lectures-Dr

G1- Smithsonian Lectures.-Dr. Cox, oi
Brooklyn, n. Y, VIII continue his lectures the
evenings of Thursday and Saturday of this week
at O'clock. Subject: History as a science, and
the best methods for it's prosecutions"
plank walk has been constructed directly west
from the building to the brick pavement on l2d
street, where lamp will be placed at the gate
Persons coming this direction will enter the lectur
room through the north east tower.
De-
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THr WHEELING BRrDGE Cksr.-The commission
for taking testimony in THE closed at
Piusburg on "Wednesday the / lth inst, by Chan
cellor walworth, who has returned home 10 pre-
pare his report for the Supreme Court at the pre-
term
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JOHN b. FLOYD.
MISSISSIPPI ALL RrGHT-The Jackson Miss

MISSISSIPPI ALL RIGHT.-The Jackson miss }
Flag Of The Union, of the 9th instant, says
ITO our friends at distance we desire 10 say
be not alarmed for the of the Union in Mis-
sissippi The little cloud Of disunion which hovers
the State, gives but little serious alarm TO the
friends OF the Union here. And although we are
all admonished by its presence to be vigiant, and
unceasing in efforts TO dispel it, yet never was
a class Of men more bouyant with hope, and cheer
ful and joyous with the prospects OF success than
are now the Union party Of Mississippi The sovc-
reign people arc not slumbering but arc rising
from the ordinary avocatons Of domestic life 10 a
full Of the eyils which the disunionists are
seeking to bring upon them. And wo be TO those
honest lagos who shall assume 20 themselves the
peculiar care, and jealous preservation Of their mas
ters' honor"
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Extract OF a Letter from Naples.
Charitable Instifutions-l Medical Education
Females, &c. &c.

NAPLES, Nov. 10, 1850.
This city abounds in charitable institutions.
which private and royal munifcence have lavished
most liberal endowments. The Aibugo de Poueri
is the largest poorhouse in Europe, generally con
tanning about 5000 persons. The facade of this inn
mense building is nearly 600 feet in length and
IA in heighth. Almost every useful trade is
taught in this establishment, While the old arc
tenderly nursed and their physical sufIerings mti-
gated by medical treatment, the children pre-
pared for the duties of life they instructed III
the rudiments of education, the mechanic arts,
music, painting, weaving, printing, embroidery,
sc. &c. Most Of the boys are trained for the
army. The girls married under the superin-
tendence of the institution or are placed IN manu-
factories Another institution, the Misericordia,
has large fund appropriated to the conveyance of
poor nvalids to the baths OF the Island of Ischia,
and their maintenance until cure. Ischia contains
numerous hos- prngs OF great medicinal virtue.
They are considered efiicacious to tainty i'll
chronic rheumatisns, govt, dyspepsia, &c. Ad-
miral Baudin, who few years since was bent
double by rheumatism, and so thoroughly disabled
as to be obliged be lowered down the side of the
steamer, on arriving, like a bale of goods and car
ried in litter, after two months practice of the
Ischian baths, was enabled dance the polka with
us much agility as Fanny Ellsler herself You
can readily conceive the value of such a charity to
the poor.
The L. Ospeddu degl Incurabiie, which has in its
service the most distinguished of the medical
faculty of Naples, is devoted to the reception of
poor and other invalds and the of every class
of disease. In ophalmy most remarkable instances
of restoration sight have occurred. This is the
Hotel Dieu of Naples. portion of this hospital ID
Sc; apart for the education of females mdwiyes.
Its female graduates in obstetrics employed in
the royxl household, and in oil the noble families
of Naples, aud celebrated for their skill and
science that they frequently called out of the
kingdom. In this profession, women supcrsedc
physicians altogether in Naples. The best testi-
monials of charac and conduct are necessary to
be admitted to the advantages of this institution
The course of instruction occupies six month";, and
is rendered at the charge of only only dollar
per month, with every opportunity for practical
knowledge, as large charity and paid lying in
ward is attached to the hospital. The success Of
females in such appropriate field of duty, fully
justiios the introduction Of similar education in
the United States.
The American frigatos Independence and Cum
berland, with the steamer Mississippi, arrived here
last week and are now lying before the town.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY CENsUs.--The full returns
show population Of 1889, Of which there are
9,i36 whites, ,299 free coored, 4,sOi slaves. The
population in 1870 was 1886, shownpa net in
crease Of 333. The increase Of whites Is CO. but
the slaves have decreased 273, and the free blacks
ID
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CRIMINAL CoURT.--Thomas Harry was yester-
day convicted of an assault and battery upon Mr..
Wharton with intent TO kill, and then put upon
his trial for a similar assault upon Mr.. Todd.
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HfNo ILx LAsHRYnR.-The Philadelphia Sun
gives an account of an interesting young lady,
who was observed leaning against tree in sen
umcnta manner, weeping. Cause, the smoke Of
her cigar, which didn't agree with her eyes.
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For THE HOLD AVS.
SPLENDID CAKES.

rJNHE subscribers have prepared for the approach
Il ing holidays the largest and
Most magnificent assortment OF Cakes
ever offered to the Washington public. No ex-
pense has been spared either in material or work
mansbip, our object has been to
Distance all competition.
We invite especial attention 20 our MAMMOTH
FRUIT CAKE, which, az a specimen OF orna-
mental confectionery, is alone worth a visit.
Pound and Fruit Cake Of every size and style Of
finish. Fancy and Tea Cakes in great abundance.
HAVENNER q BROTHERS,
street, between 81 and 9th street, just In
Dec. 2O-ttdif the rear Of the National Hotel.
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Telegrsphic.

A,restJor h.e Robbery Of Harper y Brothers.
BosToS, DEC. lS-Robert b. Granger was
rested in this city yesterday, charged with being
concerned in the robbery Of Messrs. Harper &
Brothers, of New York.