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The New ORLEANS cLosED-We understand That
the mint closed in this city the 3lst nmo Mr..
Macmurdo the late in his resignation some
months since, take effect his should
be appointed and the department has made two or three
appointments but the smaness OF the salary in comparison
the duties and responsibility of the station, and the enor
of the official bond, have deferred the par
ties from accepting Early month"; Mr.. Macmurdo sent
his positive resignation, take effect the Sst March
and appointment having been made, the office is now
vacant with consequent suspension Of operations The
office has been rendered various parties who have de-
cned for the stated abov, and the United States
without a sub-treasury in New Orleans
The subeasuty law oblges the collector and other
ceivng officers depose their funds with the subeasu-
but IL such officer exists it will be rather difficult
comply with that provision ofthe law and il at
the time makes IL penal offence II he places it in
the control of bank.
How long this state of affairs may continue, cannot
say but the whole thing very awkward and will occa-
sion much inconvenience in various ways
IN o. Bulistfn, Aprii2 2.
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We had the opportunity Of seeing the other day, in the
Library Of Congress- bust Of Mr. Daniel Webster, from
the hands Of the sculptor, (Mr c. King, OF Bos.
TONI who scuptured the marble bust Of MIR. John @
Adams which stands in the OF the Speaker Of
the House OF Representatives the very spot where
Mr. Adams breathed his last The bust OF Mr. Webster
is admirably ex ecuted, and those who DESTROYS OF
obtaining copy do by subscribing for it, a, $40.
on the subscription paper in the Library. twill remain
but few days longer, when Mr.. King takes it home
with him 10 sculpture il in marble.
II is delightful to see such specimens Of art rising in
our country Mr.. Kings genius for sculpture was kin.
died at the to rch Of Powers whilst he resided in Gin
cinna,i. The association Of kindred spirits awakened
the slumbeing talents OF the young artist, and he
promises follow in the footsteps Of his distinguished
predecessor
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IsFRAcuoN wrH NEW GRANADA -Ithas
already been stated that the New Granada &C nsu New
York, in sequence OF the American disturbances
Panama, gives notice that passports hereafter will be
quircd by all persons landing at Chages travelling
the sthnus oil Panama This is alleged be in.
fraction Of the treaty between the United and New
Granada, by which American citizens in passing through
that country, are secured all the rights and privileges Of
New Granadians The New York Sun charges that tie
edict Is a trick for ofisal emoument which win beneH
the consul in that city Passports, II New Granada
has the power right to them certainly have
no effect ia quisng the turbulent baltimore SpW.
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Photographed for the Baltimore Americana

$500 - 7, bOsTUN, APfII y Z
An authentic rersion Of the story about the medical stu
dent, relative to Professor Webster.
Doctor Beecher of Park street Church. says that the
circumstances which gaveise to the story Of the student
respecting Professor Webster substantially as fol-
lows:
gentleman residing in the vicinity Of the Medical
College saw the night of the 23d November light in
Professor Webs.er's room This being something unu.
sua he obtained spy glass and taking observa-
lion, in the act of cutting up human body.
Supposng be subject for anatomical dissection, and
this being previous to the report OF Dr. Pakmans dsap
pearance, he took no further notice OF it.
Doctor Beecher, not feeling at liberty to conceal any
thing which might be OF importance to throw light on
him alphabetically in regard to the matter Learning.
however, by this interview that the testimony would be
inadmsslbe, he pursued the subject further These
are the facts of the obtained directly IRON Doctor
Beecher, and the affair which gave rise TO the story at
tributed TO a student heretofore published
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rnLEanArnro REPORTS Foa THE UNION.
Condition Of the Northsaa Markets.

tUHutfIVH tFVff'u'' |11F'sVts'
New YoRK, April l0.-Stocks continue firm. Treas
ury note g. IFS 1l5h offered; Coupons, 1l9A Canton
Co ash sterling exchange, q Flour is hrm, but not &C
tive Sales OF $500 bb al u 81 S5 fJr common State
brands southern So % So Is pure Genesee, IS 62
Corn meal and rye Hour unchanged. Sales oil red wheat
los lO7 cents, and Genesee LIS 1870 cents. Corn
scarce sales OF 900 bushels SO So for mixed
and yellow oats 80 ~ cents; 81 cents. Groceries
without change Provisions quiet Small sales mess pork
So lard 81 in bbs Cotton Is dull, and has de
clined TO cent per 10 since the Europa's news Small
sales. Whitkey, 22k 20 cents.
PHIADKLrHA. April 10, p ma fair business i doing
in stocks Yesterdays prices PennsYvana 5s, sh 81
Flour steady sales 81 81 81 81 Corn meal aud rye
-four unchanged Sales OF red wheat az 100 l07 cents
white TO ia Corn steady 81 OH cents Oats
36 Rye 81 50 Moderate sales OF provision,
at $40 SO Tor pork. and IS 81 for prime Groceries
steady and prices remain last quoted. Cotton dull
and decline TO cent per since The europa news with
small sales. Whnkey is selling at 2ii " cents per gal
lon.
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suprsm. Court OF IN. United states.
TUESDAY, April ., 1850.

TUESDAY, April Q, 1850.
t. H. Bayy, esq, of Virginia. was admitted an attorney
and counsellor OF this court.
No 10. Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company, de-
PENDANTS, Us. John A. Perrine The argument OF this
concluded by Mr.. Bayard for the defendants
No. III. r. w. Whers. plaintiff in error, r. Mays
administrator. The argument OF this was com.
menced by Mr. Mason for the plaintiff in error, and
tnued by Mr. Bayly for the defendants in error.
Adjourned until To- morrow, II O'Clock, "a. m.
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THE UNION.

ingenious case But Il will not bear the test OF close exam
aation He lays down laws for the government Of 4
cabinet minister in passing claims brought before him
for adjustment wiz the public law and domestic usage,
and he argues that the Secretary bound adhere
the usage OF his department. but might be guided by
public law and allow the interest the claim How alb.
idea different laws be OF force In this
OF the adjustment OF clams The usage Of the de-
parunens has taken the place Of has superseded the pub
Ito law and hence interest old claims has never before
been allowed BY the public departments.
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New ORLEANS. Anril Q.
Arr,pal Of he steamer Ohio-More cod

Arriual Of the steamer Ohto-M0re Gold.
The steamer Ohio arrived here to-day from Chagres.
She brings about one million dollars worth of gold dust
from California, but later than that brought 10
New York BY the steamers Cherokee and Empire City
1.-THE above despatch left New Orleans Tuesday morn
ing, and received here at o'clock in the evening
We would remark that the southern telegraph has Tor
time past and is working admirably, and with much
promptness. Dispatches frequently come through from
New Orleans in a few hours
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THE Great Rane Of Fancy Goods will take place
ne Week Subscribers who have paid for their chances
respectfully requested TO call and settle this The rattle
% OF beautiful and costly articles, useful
thirteen hundred dollars There numbers,
my premiums Numbers, IS EACH be paid when subscribed
r. BASTIANElsLI CO.,
apo Next 10 Browns Hotel.
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Q9- smithsonian LecturesThe nert OF lectures
will be delivered by Professor LEWIS O. BEcK of New Brunswick
subject Chemistry following
Monday, April 9Th Wednesday, April 10Th Friday April 1h
Monday, April 18th Wednesday, April Tth Friday April 10Th
Lecture 70 begin al O'Clock precisely. Ap9-dt9h
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M CAIHous-The committee OF twenty five, appointed
By mo governor Of south Carolina proceed Washing
son and Escort the remains ofMr Calhoun held meeting
In Charleston few dayssn for the purpose OF making
preparations 70 enter upon the duty assigned IL.
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Gy-Washington Royal Arch Chapter, No. LEA regu-
meeting Of Washington Royal Arch Chapter, No 6 win be held
Naval Lodge No Of Virginia and 9th streets
This evening the 18th instant II O'Clock Puncual
quested. BY order Of the M. II. II. p.
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CoILRoToR's orrIcs, March 10, 1850
(uTf CHARACTERIZATION for prompt p.yment.-T Those
persons whose remain due m the 1870 (embncn
nave not paid since the first Of january notified
uon Of eight per cent will be allowed from such bills
may be paid AZ this Office before the first day April
-. RoTlwELL,
March So--taw2wm Collector.
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0-The Other stdeThe Rev. Dr. PLusER will this evening
llth deliver which Tuesday
vented BY indispouon the inibi claimed the
Romen the Presbyterian Church, n O'Clock The
Subsequent lectures sunday Tuesday, and Thursday
II completed. AplI
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ptsIrJP BARTON KEY will attend 20 any business
he be before
ct and will also attend the of
wess and the Departments once on O street.
WAssreror, July 10, 1915. July l7--aswtf
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.


o0-nr HsHHr - LEwls, ofMontgomsry AIsbsms gem
ss travelling agent sor Alabama and Tennessee Mr.
,. baBrr.
hr isHAxL X JANIS, No l62 South Tenth street. rh'aas
phiA, cur general travelling agent assisted by Mos =
WnssLs, VIZ H. WELD, o. H. p sTEs, JoHS coLHss, 49,
DsxnaHes A. kxnx wELIHsros, T. A. EvAHs, JAAEs cAkA'
Jozx w. ALL1u and r. LOCKS.
o0Mr Q. W. JAxrs, Harrison street. Cincinnati, ONO,
the assisted BY Messrs
J. 4 snrrn, T. DEHr yAses TArLoH, W.
LOCKS, w. RAMSAY, and O. srEIHhAs.
o0-Rsesipss from either Of the above wn DC good
4 p.,.r. ,hs American Newspaper Agent the only
susoxed AGENT The cities Of Boston, New York.
ma Empowered take advertisements and
.ubspons a. required His receipts will be
REGARDED a. His Offices aeBoson, Congress
New YORK, Tribune building; Philadelphia, northwest Of
THIRD Chestnut streets.
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sr oUIs April ga rarty Of emigrants have arrived
from Santa Fe, having left tnere on the 9th ut Business
was duh
quence Of ihcir hostile atude. Mrs Whites chld and
negro girl were still alive,
and il thought he woad succeed in msking treaty
witt the hostile Indians. Depnations from the Cuman
ches aud other tribes would accompany him 70 washing
The gold miners near Sauia Fe averaging fifteen
dollars day. would do much better, II not for
scatctty OF water. -.
Many OF the emgTants mo TOOK tue land onte 10 Caor
mia returning 70 Santa Fe
X Carson was about 70 to California. via the South
Pass.
G5yeInor Ami, was in prison in Chihuabua, f,r moi
defending re against the Americans years ago
Fire &C
IruAcA New Yoik, April "A fire broke out this morn
ing the building known as Stevens market on Oswego
The market, conecuoners store, harness shop
and millner's shop, entirely consumed and the
budlng occupied by ID. Place swelry sore and by
is ascettanrd. None Of tie buildings OF much
value, excepting the latter
NEW Maps Guide Book.-New Map Of Minnesota with
Nv accompaniment, describing the country, &c.
New Map Of California aud Oregon, with description Of the
Distunens Railroad and Steamboat Book
New Handbook for Travellers with large and perfect Of the
For in Washington by TAYLOR MAURy,
ApIl booksellers, OH street
M EMorRs ofa Hungarian Lady by Thsrese P.i-risy,
Woman in France during Eighteenth Century BY Julia
AZ - '''p = ~" r FRxNcK TAYLOR.
WOMAN in France, during the Eighteenth Century,
Memoirs Of Hungarian Lady by Theresa ralszy vol
Apli booksellers, near 9Th street.
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$4,000 o3

Making an aggregate of Sl2Gois is the main stem,
and S33 2oS " the Washington branchthe total be-
ing Si59 296 go This is less by Si7S6 81 than in the
responding month of last year. which very large,
on account Of the presidential Inauguration.
The MARKETs.-In the Baltimore market this morning
there were sales of $3.50 bbls. Howard -four
81 s7s Sales OF 100 bbls City Mills at 81 7A Sales
good to prime red wheat l0l los cents. Limited sales
corn 81 So for white and yellow No change in
oats. Sales whiskey at 22h cents in bbls.
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Lewis. Panorama OF the sf,..,..ippl.

TO give those living at distance and all unable attend during
evening, opportunity visiting prop
concluded day performances
"Wednesday and Saturday aemoons commencing O'Clock
p m Adntance - cents Apt
NEW spring Dry Goods.-BARNEs 4 MITCHELL are
N opening their usual
goods which, without enumerang acles they very
ey invite the attention Of the citizens Washington
Alexandra, and the adjoining counties, assuring
more egap cheaper assortment Of every description
10 be found In the District.
Their supply Of ladies' fancy dress goods particularly h much
greater and brilliant than
their recent purchases from auction
their actual worth, especially Ia way
goods such
Carpetngs, Canton mattings, floor oil-clotls rugs.
White MsrsaiIes and imperial quilts.
Sheetngs, table diapers, table and piano covers sc
Between 9Th and sth streets Pennsylvania avenue.
April 6--eod3wif
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BOARDING for Rent.The four story double house
ID street, south side IAN street The location board
ing house, Il unsurpassed Aps-2aw2w
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ATTORNEY FOR CLAIMANTS.
JAMES q. RERRET.

ATTORNEY FOR CLAIMANTS.
JAMES q. BERRET.
Lats Cntf Clerk ~ inc Pension Office.
FFER his services 70 hs public asen, for se prosecution q
the various and resolutions Of Congress claims accom-,
July 1884, bounty land, and aud back pay
lie viii also give paieaar attention every
before Congress and the several executive departments
@- IN iii case. letters post paid.
Once and dwelling, y street. between 9th and 10Th.
VALUABLE Real Estate in the CITY OF washingtes
@ month"; .s nrss move 70 ns Ms s
gaa and seventh. street within two Of he
Navy Yard Two the houses have number q and
,hrd house, .aSses ground
sonloI,ssls Capitol
Washington markell Or for daiss q may pesed o.
10 I .oeS whole q This I = 3 y poda
Peons Wishing to purchase viii please address me by letter. Or
apply personally my office Pennsylvania avenne
above Wiiard's Hotel, near the Treasury Buildings.
Ap 5-eodn Agent
STRAW Mattngs, Floor Oil-CIoths, &c., c.--wc
90 piece. ye superior Canton mi maDS fsh
IS pieces styles oicotis, ow-priced
p pieces superior teep carpeting very cheap
50 pieces superior double ingram DO, very cheap
= very rich en- so na a su%b cloths =
80 very rich chenele and mned rugs
SO sets rich muslin curtains Ets Z.
. sets extra rich lace curtains
table damasE owa napas ds French fur enin table
To all Of which the special of housekeep
before making their purchases elsewhere determined
Ap 4~d4wf III. HooE CO.
vnO RAILROAD CONTRACTORS is hereby given
that from % to 60 miles Of the Orange and Alexandria railroad
The road through healthy and fertile REGION and
braces an amount work every worthy Of the attention able
company prefers in con
ing Alexandria
The bids win be made basis Of payments in cash TO the
company They be sent 70 this Office not later than The
arsco % BE- ha on the Il Ism " me ne D0aa
BY order Of the board T. Q. ATKINSON,
Chief Engineer.
the Alexandria 80 long,
Cupeper and Orange equities to point On The ca
Peted portion Of the Virginia Central aroad formerly called the
An inspection map promise
make i as valuable thoroughfare in the Union.
r--. FOR NORFOLK.-The steamer osceola, having
undergone thorough repairs resumed her
the above place, leaving Washington, every Thursdsy
usn en may ~ s raay
Passage and fare, IS.
szIE-~AFOR BALTIMORE.-The osceoa leaves Wash
ingon for baltimore every Sunday al O'Clock, m.
ing going and returning at Leondtown Cone river and the usual
JAMES MITCHELL.
French cloths and cassimeres medium fabric spring
They pretty and cheap yesting variety An OF which
complete clothing Of superior quality always
hand, with article usually In the fancy line;
shirts, &C., One price only.
Three doors Of Browns Hotel, Penn
nor sixth Of the North American es,ab
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NOTfCE-rhe undersigned, grateful for the liberal pauv1~
~ they have received, beg leave 70 the citizens Of
and the surrounding country enlarged heu
operations Tot the manufacture o. -four they prepared 20
order delivered In any OF the city, quantity Of corn %
less than bushei and feed MI lis varieties Also r
quarter, halfbac sacks and barrels best white wheat amy @
supply Market, ION mark %
where orders be LETT NJ the mill at NIL times Persons @s
ing grain from the country would do well 70 give US
selling -. "a
Ap 9-3teod GEO. PAGbso0
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BURGoYNE & CO.,
nANKERa.

SIN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
RFYRRRsoEs WASHINGTON cIrY-Hon. Thos. Butler King
Hon. VIVA NJ Gwin Hon. J. e. Fremont
Ap g-ifdlm
NEW Mousselfnes de LANES, Bereges, Tissues, siss
&cWe received the following, 20 which invite NEW
tenhon OF the ladies';
pieces choice style spring mousselines.
30 pieces medium and low priced spring inousseincs
fancy coofed mouselnes PINK, blue, %
sea green, and grave coiors, best grades
fancy bereRes in mode drab pink, blue and p
several shades named color.
o. pjeces Azure MI
% berege beautiful goods spring, assorted grades
In silks have received
10 pieces best giace silks, choice spring shades.
pieces medium quality do -.
pieces plain and striped gace silks, very handsome and cep
cLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, = W
Aprl 6-Iw
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BY GREEN q TAsrET. Aassleassr..
ZINE HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNIrURE Ar Auc
TIONon Tuesday, the 10th sell A ~ ,s
Lieutenant Hocomb q corner On al sre
10 O'Clock excellent furniture viz
Mahogany anrique Louis XIV style, creean SOFAS
DO two large Gohic arm chairs crimson velvet
Do two do do danask satin
Do hairseai sofa and rocking chair
DO dressing and wardrobe
DO dining, and breakfast, and other tables
fne marble top wash closet
DO dressing glasses, &C.
Walnut mari top tables sideboard clock, sc.
Mahogany bedstead feather beds, and mattress
Cottage other chairs
damask, Maroon and yellow window curtains
Finep painted window shades and muslin curtains
Girandoles pine Oil hail, and other lamps
bohemian glass and China
China, glass, and crockery
Among which white French china dinner aud
glass goblets, Britannia set, &C.
Brussels, tapestry, nerain hall, and carpets
Wilton hearth rugs, druggets, and mating
Also, a good lot kitchen requisites.
All and under $R, cash US, credit
The described furniture OF excellent quality,
furnishing The house will
open ready examination Monday the previous sale
GREEN & TAsTET,
Ap ll~dls Auctioneers.
WE understand that Or. o. H. Partridge Of PhiIsdsl-
pbia, well known for his successful treatment Of
Diseases will be the National Hotel In this city
Friday where have opportunity 81 consulting
him professionally. Ap u--Ns
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CDUCATION-Rev.D ID. MccAGsrfcR's boarding sen"l
IA for Boys Young Men, strabue Lancase county ne
vaia The whole expense session OF hve months For
first Monday OF MAY
circulars reference &C. address Rev d. MccARTER pnna
and proprietor.
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EOR Gentiemen.We have just received few pieces fine
French cloths and cassimeres, Of medium fabric,
They are very pretty and cheap yesngs in variety An Of which
prepared make and
complete stock Of clothing, quality
hand, with every usually fancy line;
shirts, &c. One price only
YOUNG oREM,
Three doors Of Browns Hotel, Penn.
Mar 24-3mwif
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JESSE Nc. DOW,
Notary Public aud General Agent,

JESSE Nc. DOW,
Notary Public aud General Agent,
As removed his Office building the OF l4 street
~ and Pennsylvania avenue where be VIII be happy 70 serve ms
feow-cizcns All claims the government
or as agents, pensions haay claims and NJ other business re-
attended fidelity despatch All ee receive
enton be paid and addressed 10 him at Wasnson city
d. @.
Ap l0-ly
sess SALE, FOR q Valuable Building Lot, with
E,n thereon situated north u, the
corner the railroad depot The
above property considered very valuable building
lot il being in the most business part Of the city.
For TERMS which will be LIBERAL and other particulars, inquire
II. NJ. MORFfT,
Agent for owner,
once n street, few from Pennsylvania avenue
93-eodu
cTOLEN from my residence city fourth
- named Julia Tracy, aged about
years. supposed she has been taken into free state One
hundred dollars reward viii be paid for her apprehension aud %
cry this city, II taken Of this District; and my dollars
II taken In the District. il. -..
wssmrxeTos, April 8, 1850.
. muato, Of well formed, feghn
took WIN
her a large travelling trunk OF clothing
Ape-N [Inteligencerl
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fOR sAIE.-One sixth newspaper
shmeni Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania including the large Job
printing attached This OF NIL the
steam types and all property belonging the
concern The North American well the Oldest
and most houring wing newspapers the United States.
Joys the patronage Of the Administrations and extremely
ponfabe The above opportunity making
investment Terms low For further particulars address
BEACH, BROTHERS,
Projectors Of the New York Fulton Nassau
Streets New York city. An g--flw
-
NoIICA persons interested in tho annual oa
~ able property, the Washington year 1850
hereby informed that Board Appeal win session
Assessors room basement City Hail. Thursday, the m
instant, from day
Sunday excepted, during
and deciding appeals, until the Goth instant IN uye.
T.P Hardness,
Ap l0-d Secretary OF the Board OF Assessors
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AfFERS his services 10 the public, as agent for
" pensions, on account OF services in the revoiut
the various acts and resolutions Of Congress eli
Virginia half pay and Communication, under the prov
July S, 1881; and pensions, bounty land, and ex
growing out Of The war with Mexico.
He will also give particular attention 70 claims
scnpuon before Congress and the several execut
the government
o. In all cases letters must be post paid.
Office and dwelling, Il street, between 9th and II
March 5--eod2ln N