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ceive, could not convey property, and the mort
gage was bat another fraud. We here again take
up the narrative: aH
We asked Mr.. Anthem if he knew how old Mr..
Bennett's SON was.
eyes; he was somewhere in the neighborhood OF
thirty"
"Have you ever seen him."
"No," said MIR. Anthem, eyincing a slight I'M
easiness, "no, but my son has MY SON went TO
Benefits about three weeks ago to look at the pro-
perty ia relation to my mortgage, and was there
els your son here' he can give personal de-
scription."
But the lawyers was out; and with the re-
mark that we were puzzled but still believed there
was fraud in the business we left.
This affair haunted us all the afternoon and at
night we called on Mr.. Foster, to learn if, in his
business intercourse with Bennett he had ever seen
his son. But he had not The next morning we
sent message after "Onc- Eyed Thompson, !" whom
we wished to see about the Foster note, and COM
municated the object Of our inquiries in relation
the Anthem mortgage.
Thompson was then himself surprised, and in
deed little alarmed. He proclaimed the mort
gage TO be fraud and that Bennett had evidently
sought TO implicate him in it, in the same manner
he had endeayored to involve MIR. Byrne in the
matter Of the Foster note. He had induced him TO
personate his son. during the visit of young gen.
tleman, who, he said, came to view the beauties of
his house. and his preence that he did not wish
to offend the gentleman by an exhibition of his son
stupidity. Taking this for the mere vagary Of an
eccentric man, Thompson had consented, and thus
young Anthem was deceived.
Mr.. Foster informed us that of late suspicious
looking man, Of large size, had been seen hanging
about the gate Of his premises which leads into
Great Jones street, and that on two occasions a
gentleman, who resides in his house, and who, like
been accosted with the inquiry if he were Mr..
Foster.
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An American Ina Brazil.
Correspondence of the Journal of Commerce.
Sr CArurRINE,s RRAzIL Oct 10 lS4g

ICorrespondencc of the Journal of Commerce.
ST.. CATHERISE's, BRAzIL, Oct. 10, lS49.
embarked in the ship Oceanus, on the 4th of Au-
gust, for San Francisco, and arrived at this place
the Goth of October, after long, quiet, and ia
tigung voyage Many California bound vessels
put into this bay, which is the finest anchorage on
the coast, being protected from the monsoons by
lofty hills mountains, that completely surround
the harbor Among the California ships here are
the Mechanics Own, which arrived here after a
voyage of fifty three days. The brigantine Mag
noia, of Charleston, is also here There diff
culties among some OF the passengers ON the Me
chanics' Own, which have heard have been refer
red to the consul here. Ships from New York pass
through quarantine of six days here. The coun-
hill, dale, mountain and valley, and perennial YER
dure There are plenty of tigers, monkeys, par
rots. &C., in the adjacent forests-and after quar-
antine ! propose to take hunt: Fruit here is
bananas as cheap. These California voyages
round Cape Horn are all humbug; and many
poor fellow is hurrying forward to drowning or
starvation. Besides, the crews of these ships are,
for the most part, composed of set OF men whom
the makes reckless; and, in many instances,
the captains notorious petty tyrants over the
passengers. The Brazlans here are an idle, effe-
inmate race Of men, subslsting by agriculture, and
a small trade in fruits and provisions.
The forts here are old and decaying structures,
and though commercial regulations are strict, yet
they are disregarded totally. While quarantine,
smuggling is carried on between the vessel and the
small boats from the shore, and any favor can be
obtained by means of a small bribe
Since writing the above, have paid visit to
Captain Carthcart, Carthcat, our consul here.
learn that he, many years ago, retired from ship
of which he was captain, and, marrying one of the
native women, became afterwards consul. He
owns some twenty slaves, and his mansion, built of
large square sun-dred brick plastered without, is
beautifully situated on hill that descends to the
bay. Above the bill stands high mountain,
covered with tropical trees and shrubbery.
The consul informed me that several Of the Cali
forna enigrants had been killed at st. GATHERINGS,
in combat with the natives. The Americans APP
peared to have been in the wrong.*
Yours, &C., C.. w. Y***~.
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We love to acknowledge the services rendered to
our country, in her struggle for freedom, by dis
tinguished foreigners. What American can ever
forget that American liberty was gained with the
Pulaski, Kosciusko, Rochambeau, and many others!
Kosciusko was among the most famous of those
great men; but his history is fast passing of from
the recollection of the present generation purer
patriot never breathed. Let US recall the promi-
nent events of his life.
He was born in Poland in 1855, and received his
military education at Warsaw. Doctor Franklin
made his acquaintance in Paris, from which city,
when American Ambassador, he commended him,
for military rank, TO Congress. Washington made
him an aid. He soon became one of our highest
engineers, with the grade Of colonel. He fortified
Gates's camp against Burgoyne, and afterwards
commenced the Notifications at West Point. At
the close Of the Revolution he WINS a general, be-
loved by all the people of all the States Returned
then to his own country, he was made major
general under Poniatowski, the Polish Bayard, and
served as such during the fruitess Polish struggle
Of 1892, '93, and "a. In 1894, he generaliss-
mo Of the Polish armies. On the 10Th Of October,
he was taken prisoner by the Russians He was
confined for years, at st. Petersburg, by the En-
press Catharine, then liberated by Paul loaded
with honors, and offered employment in the Rus
sian service He refused 1t, willing to serve only
in the cause of liberty. Paul offered TO him his
own sword. Kosciusko replied, 81 no longer need a
stcord since haze no longer country" In l79S he
visited America. Congress made him grant for
his services. II must have been small, the ator
ney general, Mr.. Reverdy Johnson, in tho article
we extract to-day from the Union, says that che
received no rewards from US" After visiting Gen
cral Washington and Mr.. Jefferson, and remaining
n short time in America, he returned to Europe.
He lived many years, we understand, near Paris,
where he when the allied armies entered France
He then went TO Vienna, and afterwards died in
Switzerland, in October, 1917. Thence his remains
were taken 10 Poland, where almost divine honors
were paid them. The cadets at West Point raised
monument TO his memory -Savdnnah paper.
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WORCESTERSHIRE DRY GOODS.


TTvHE subscribers havhe in store full and
i complete assortment of furnishing goods, of
every description, in their line, such
25 pieces English and French Velvet Carpeting
30 pieces English Brussels Carpeting, of the latest
styles
25 pieces Imperial Three-ply Carpeting, of the
latest styles
rs pieces Brussels, Tapestry, Royal, Twilled and
Plain Venetian Carpefiug, 60r balls and stairs
$50 pieces superior Ingram Carpctng, Lowell man
ufacture
rs pieces fine and common Ingram Carpeting
full sheets very superior English Oil Cloths, en-
tirely new designs, which will be cut for any
size or shaped hall or room, in entire
piece
$50 pairs superfne Bed Blankets, of every size from
81 to IA
10 white and colored Marseilles Quilts, very hand
some
80 white and striped Cosnterpanes, low priced
10 pieces Table Damasks, superior fine
10 pieces Table Diapers, low priced
81, 1914, 1874, and 14-4 Satin Damask Table
Cloths
100 dozen Satin Damask Table Napkins
Also, Piano and Table Covers, Toilet Covers.
Towelngs, Linen and Cotton Sheetings, &c, &c.
All of which have been selected with great care,
and will be offered upon the most accommodating
terms. p. II. HOOE co.
Jan. 2-if IUnionl
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SHIRTS.

A GOOD FITTING SHIRT is as desirable
n good fitting coat Few are among the manu-
facturers who have at6fncd that perfection
masses Of which daily sold that never were
made TO fit--conscquently, where a good fitting
Of attraction.
Our assortment is very extensive; without excep-
ton, the best and largest in this city, any body
verify, comprising every style in the latest
fashion, all made 10 order, and OF the best mate
rails. Warranted perfect fit, or the privilege to
return them.
Our prices are uniform and moderate; we sell
them by the half dozen at Wholesale prices.
j. BASTIANELLf h CO.,
Gcntlcmen's Furnishing Establishment,
No. under Browns Hotel.
Jan. 14-3tf (Union &Intc)
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FRoa BERMUpA The Thames brings the Ham
ilton Gazette to'Jan. |. Great improvements have
been made in St. Georges Channel, by which
larger vessels than heretofore enter that port
The improving Of Stays Channel is still carried on
and hopes are expressed that Il will soon be made
accessible 10 vessels Of the largest class. A new
bridge has been opened from Ireland leland TO
Boaz, preparatory TO the ultimate settlement of the
latter as a convict depot. The agriculture Of the
colony has increased in the value Of it's products
during the year, and new markets for II have been
opened. The culture Of the tomato is becoming
very profitable.
The dscontinuancc Of the trips Of the Royal
Mail steamers between Bermuda and New York Is
regretted, but the editor to anticipate that
eventually American enterprise will place steam
or ON the route.
An election Of Representatives in the Colonial
Parliament has recently taken place.
# he Parliament meets at Hamilton on Jan. Is.
nv. Y. Tribune.
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0oL Penmanship for the Million. 90

lr,- Penmsnshfp for the Million. %
FORTUNE AND EMPLoyMEsT GAINED nv THOSE WHO
WRITE FIRsT-RATE HAND.
5PsNISS 9d oF Mr. asa FasgY Nation.
N Writing Establishment for pupils of ALL ACES,
day and evening, between 18th and l3th streets, on
Pennsylvania avenue, over Carusis music store.
lSt- To gentlemen Of the different Government
Departments, the corps diplomatic, and the inhabi-
tants Of Washington in general:
MR. BRISTOW, Finishing Writing Master,
spcctfully announces his RETURN from Rich
mond, and feels the utmost pleasure Of having the
honor, once more, of presenting his admired and
superior system of Penmanship TO the ladies and
gentlemen Of this city, Who his visit last season
generously welcomed his arrival with their kind
ness, confidence and patronage.
The decided success, the immensely Of Mr. b. g
practice for twenty five years past, and the unver
sal estimation in which his method Of teaching is
ANrEE for every one, YOUTH and AGE, TO attend his
classes, now OPEN DAY AND EvENISo, already in
acfice session. Mr.. Il. politely invites early app
cation, as his stay will be limited
GENTLEMEN Of all occupations positively
taught a plendsl business hand, at once fluent,
BOLD, RAPID, clear and manly style--no matter
how BAD, illegible or cramped the writing may be.
IN ONE COMPLETE COURSE OF LESSONS.
THE LADIES meet at reserved hours; they ac-
quire beautiful, free, graceful, truly delicate and
feminine hand the only form approved Of for epis
tolary writing. (See specimens at the door, be
tween 18th and 18th streets, north side) PRIVATE
| tuition given.
NJ Lord Bacon says Good writing is like
n good address 10 person; il Is letter OF credit
| and recommendation"
- Mr. b. is TO be seen from 9 a. m. TO p. M,
/ or to s p. m.
| 0ss- Vrsrrras to the city can take course Of
( twelve lessons in four days Dec. 17-dim
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metropolitan Portrait Club.

Metropolitan Portrait Club.
Offices, 80 Albany Road, London, England.
YNHE Directors beg TO announce that there will
Il be drawn for Grand Series Of Portraits of all
horses entered for the forthcoming
GREAT DERBY RACE.
The drawing will be conducted upon those hon
orablc principles which have hitherto given great
satisfaction, and secured to the above Association
such extensive patronage; and that while the past
held are subjects Of pleasing congratuaton to the
projectors they encourage endeayors for still fur
ther development OF their plan. For the future,
therefore, he number OF prizes will be extended to
the portraits OF all horses that entered for each
particular race--Non- Starters as well as Winners
and Starters. The following list is now OPEN
5000 Members to each Glass.
FIRST CLASS ElO. 20 DITTO, Rs. 81 DITTO, Ell.
Parties can have 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 are entered
for the Race,) will receive the following prizes
The drawing will take place ten days before the
Races.
Portrait of First Horse.--First Class, f2o,o
Second Class, fl0, 900; Third Class $4,000
Portrait Of Second Horse.-First Class, ,O0O
Second Class. 5000; Third Class, 1000.
Portrait qf Third Horse.--First Class; $4,000;
Second Class, f2,5O0; Third Class, f50O.
Divided amongst the Portraits of !Stayters.-First
Class, $4,000; Second Class, f2,5O0; Third Class,
f500.
Diyided amonga the Portraits Of Non Startsrs-
First Class, 10000; Second Class $4,000; Third
Class, El 900.
The number of prizes to be distributed in each
Class are 209, that being the number Of horses
tered for the Allletters to contain a remit
lance, drafts, bank notes. &C., addressed and made
payable to the Managing Director,
JOHN BURRIDGE, esq.,,
80 Albany Road, London, England.
Numbers forwarded Immediately on receipt of
remittance. Full particulars Of the Race will be
sent with the fortunate numbers to 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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Hosrsr FAnMER.--Two farmers having dis
puto as 70 some land, an action ut law was com
inenccd TO determine II. On the day fixed, ono Of
them called on his opponent TO accompany him 10
the court that each might give his own statement
Of the case Finding bis ncighbor at work in his
field. he said TO him, els IL possible you have for
gotten our cause is TO be tried to-dayf' :" No."
said the other 81 have not forgotten Il, but can
not we'll spare time to go. You will be there, and
know you arc an honest man, and will state the
fairly, and Justice will be DONE" And so IL
proved, for the farmer stated his neighbours claims
90 clearly that the cause was decided against him
self. and he returned TO inform his opponent that
he had gained the property. Such character IL
worth more than the wealth Of the Indies.
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Mr.. JAMES ARLINGTON BENNErT.-Ths indi-
vidual has published the following card in the New
York papers
GA CARD.-My friends and the public are re-
spectfully requested TO suspend their opinion until
this charge Of forgery against me is investigated,
as / have the fullest confidence in showing to the
world the most corrupt conspiracy that ever was
concoctcd against an innocent man and his moth
erless family, by set Of perjured villains, OF
whom is a monster who lived in a house of mine in
the country, known "One-eyed Thompson, -
the bank note forger, burglar, thief, robbcr. and
by his confession, ASSASSIN. II is hoped justice
will be done TO this notice by the press. -
"J. A. BENNETT"
New YoRR, Jan. 10, 1850.
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@LAST WEEK BUT ONE. 81

ODD-FELLOws' HALL,
seventh street, Warrington,
Being Handsomely fitted up ,oih raised platform
and brilliantly lighted ,oith gas.)
OPEN EVERY EVENING FOR SHORT
SEASON,
BAYNE'S celebrated series of gigantic PIANO
RAMAS, entitled
A VOYAGE TO EUROPE,
embracing magnificent views Of Boston, its IIar-
Dor, Halifax, the Atlantic, Liverpool, London, from
the Thames, passing under the bridges) and end
ing with a magnificent view Of the THAMES TUN-
MEL, brilliantly illuminated, and both banks OF
the beautiful
RIVER RHINE,
Witnessed in Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
byupwards of $50 900 persons.
An exhibition every Wednesday and Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock.
Admission 25 cents children under IL years, s
cents.
Doors open at 81 o'clock-to commence moving
at7l Dec. l9--dlmif
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DIED,

On Sunday morning, the 18th instant, in the
Seth year of his age, VINCENT MASSALETTI, a
native of Genoa but for the last thirty three years
a resident Of the District Of Columbia.
The friends and acquaintance of the family are
respectfully requested to attend his funeral from
his late residence, Virginia avenue, opposite the
Masonic Hall, near the navy yard, on Tuesday af
ternoon, the 10Th, at two O'Clock
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SHIPwREcK.-The following account of the wreck
of the Br. brig Samuel Hicks of Windsor, N. s., is
derived from Capt. Curric, late master, on her voy
age from Liverpool for Castine, loaded with salt
On the 10th December, in lat. as, long. 49, expert
enced severe hurricane, blowing away all the
spars, sails, and rigging, excepting lower masts,
and unable TO keep her free. Was compelled
to abandon her on the 10th December.
Captain Currie says: feel bound TO return my
most heartfelt thanks TO the gallant Captain j..
Edwards, of the ship Catherine, for rescuing my
self and crew. AZ soon Capt. E. saw my ensign
union down, then being to windward, he hove too,
though at the same time gale blowing from w.
N. W., with tremendous sea running; and low
cring his boat, though not without the greatest
risk, got alongside of me, and took aboard,
where every ina ginablc assistance was rendered
US. The conduct Of Capt. Edwards deserves 10 be
commended throughout the world.
N1c York Journal Of Commerce.
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The WAY THE SPECIE ooEs-According 10 the
New York Dry Goods Reporter, the importation Of
foreign iron into the port Of New York. during the
six months ending LIST Of December, amounted TO
liz ,0l0 tons, at a cost Of s. ,299.SS3 50.
Tho Reporter very aptly remarks, that no nation
which sends abroad fer this invaluable production,
alike indispensable in all the arts of peace and war,
can be truly independent This is the way our
specie goes-this Il a beautiful specimen Of the
working ofthc British Locofoco tariff of 1886 More
than four and quarter millions Of gold and silver
Ju s,a,sn ~ SIX a ~ ,ue
while our country is strewed with the crude mate
rial for it's manufacture. Such leaky system Of
national finance must ever keep us comparatively
impoverished, despite the influx of California gold.
Like bad economist In trade or agriculture, we
must be continually drawing on extraneous re-
sources, 10 meet the annually accruing balance
against Thus is American industry, by the
trucking policy of Locofoco demagogucs, made
tributary 10 British capital and British brains.
Nashville Wing.
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TeIegrapllic.
BALrIMoRr Ian. IL

BALTIMORE, Jan. 10.
The steamer CHEROKEE arrived at New York
on Sunday morning. She brings the California
mails, 244 passengers, $4,000 gold dust on
freight, and about as much more belonging to pas
sengers.
Flour and pork declining; candles, coal, coffee,
liquors, sugars, boots, shoes, and clothing advanc-
ing Total population now estimated at $4,000
Now half past 9, night. The steamer Canada has
arrived at Halifax.
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New YoRR, Jan. 10, 1s5
Female Emigration.

society has been formed in London TO promote
female emigration. At the head of the committees
list arc the names Of Lord John Russell and the Earl
Of Carlisle, followed by those of the Bishop Of Lon
don, Lord Ashley, and several other distinguished
persons. The advertisement of the society contains
some curious statistics, which abundantly show
the necessity for its operation
There are in the metropolis no fewer than
81, 900 women employed in the business Of apparel
making, Of whom % 800 arc under twenty years OF
age, and very large proportion Of them are sub
sistng, attempting TO subsist on their earnings,
which from 2ld. to 4sd day. Throughout
Great Britain the male population is greatly out
numbered by the female. This excess, by the CEN
sus of lS4l upwards of 320, 900, and il is now
supposed 10 reach 500 600 In the British colonies,
on the contrary, the inequality is reversed. In
ls47 there were in New South Wales al 900 females
10 SO 900 males; in South Australia Il 200 females
Van Dieman's Land and other Australian colonies.
This society proposes TO abate the double evil-to
supply the colonies with the population which is
the crying want Of society there, and at the same
time TO redress this increased grievance Of the mo-
Their country, and, by diminishing the unnatural
Of female labor in London, to better the
dition Of those who remain. Immediate measures
will be taken 10 promote female emigration on a
large scale, and assistance will, in the first in
stance be extended to that class which Is the poor
est and most helpless, the needle women and slop-
workers Offices arc already opened for the regis
tering of names Of applicants. Every possible care
will be taken Of the emigrants during their voyage
and n proper reception be provided, temporary
assistance afforded them their arrival and facil
ties given for placing themselves in respectable po
sitions. The Morning Chronicle has certainly tho
satisfaction Of originating this benevolent society
and its thus early formation and operations are
owing TO the cxcrtions of Mr.. Sidney Herbert, mem
Der OF Parliament for South Wiltshire"
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MUnDER.-Major Henry l.. Prentiss, citizen of
Quincy, Illinois, lately murdered on the pub
lie square in that place. His death was produced
by blow from budgeon scott" supposed to
have been inflicted by man named Austin West,
in consequence ola drunken quarrel. Major Prem
tiss had formerly represented Wood county in
the Virginia Legislature. He had also served a
campaign in the last war with Great Britain, as
subaltcrn officer, in General Harrison's army and
was the father Of Lieut. Benjamin M. Prcntiss, of
the Quincy rifle company, who served with Gene
rails Wool and Hardin in Mexico. He removed
from Virginia to Marion and Lewis counties, Mo-,
and from there to Quincy some eight or nine years
since. He leaves widow much advanced in years,
now in feeble health. West was arrested
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CARusI,s SALOON.

MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY Ia, 1850.
rI,HE NIGHTINGALE ETHIOPIANS respect
il fully announce TO their friends and the public,
that with the approval of the officers of the so
ciety) they will give, at the above time and place.
A GRAND CONCERT for the benefit Of the
Washington Monument.
Tickets IS cents--to be had at Fischcr's and Tay-
or & Msury's Stores.
For particulars, sec bills Of the day.
Jan. 10--tM
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IRoE FROM CHisA.-There has been recently re.
ccived at Liverpool, from Hong Kong, nine thou
sand quintals OF Chinese iron IL is the first time
that this metal from the mines Of the Celestial EN-
trials which have been made Of this iron prove that
il is in all respects at least equal TO English, Swc
dish, Russian iron. AS il "a procured at a more
favorable rate than from those countries, and it
is abundant in the Hong Kong market, this article
will doubtless before long become an object of an
important trade with China Boston advertiser.