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ICE CREAM.


~ F. RICHARDSON has again commenced
~. serving customers in the city with ICE
CREAM, of the first quality Orders will be thank
fully received and promptly attended to- if left at the
Centre Market and at his residence, on l., between
18th and 18th streets. The price same former
ly, q 50 per gallon Dec l2-3tr
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V'RUsTEE's sale OF Real Estate af Public Auction
On Thursday The 9th instant al O'Clock shall sell
~ aud streets south, BY virtue Of certain deeds Of trust duly
corded and by order Of the the following properly in
No. 81 corner Of and ID Streets and
which consist Of wosto frame house, nearly and the lots
well fenced and improved See ber W. No. ia foios 40
4O3 and 404 Fl
Also, lots 40 so, ITO, oos
49, on AZ street. w. b No. ITO, foos
i5 and i5a land records OF the Of Washington the District
The title 10 he above property is indsputabie.
The OF sale win be- for the improved property third
and for the unmproved property third and the balance
and months the be satisfactorily endorsed
GREEN & TAsTET, Aucuoneers.
the highest bidder without the following lots Of ground
and buildings No 5i5 located
SOUTH and Sd and ~ streets west Sale 70 take place immediately
81 : ss, 100 s. u T. 8 = il g ss % g. a and
On street, lots GO, 81, and 90.
on Sd street, lols 81, 40, ~, So, and "a.
On wide alley running through the said from AZ 81
lots 3D. a. - 70 - - 49, ", 81 49, 49, "a 49, &c. 81
On % street, lot 49, with story frame house.
Do lot IS, with story frame house.
Do lot 30, corner Of ID and streets, with wostory
frame house, all well fenced.
The above property located In improving OF the city
Preai bargains may expected The whole
cubranee and the title indutabe Taxes paid TO January
the IS by 100 feet and 10, has alley the
plat Of the be at auction
time me day Of Of any desrons OF seeing The
viii be shown by calling Mr. JONES' OF and
Al Streets any evening after o'clock.
The terms Of sale win be follows For the unmproved
third cash. and the balance in three and months and
for property third cash. and balance
nine, the deferred payments
satisfactorily endorsed bearing from the day Of
The purchasers all the making
days thereafter right reserved
reseng the property the and risk such
May2-d Auctioneers.
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OBSERVER.

The Washington Union asserts. in the most direct and
positive STYLE that we been sold the British" If the
we used edtoay, the British will have the worst OF
the bargain II relates the American peope the pub
lie isfespsctfay requested suspend It's judgment until
they find who sold them IL mas been runored that the
bargsia was contaminated by the tariff OF 1876, and Mr.
Buwe manifesto good deal Of lest the contract
should now be broken Does en- Secretary Walker know
anything Of the matstt-v Y Courier and EnqairU.
Ever since the New York Courier and Enquirer was
sold 10 the old. corrupt. and infamous United States
Bank for and in consideration OF $4,000, cash ia hand,
it supposes that any phrase implying sale must have
personal meaning We, however, assure that pure and
spoess print that when used the expression eve
sold to the B,ishv meant the rights and interests Of
the American people had been bartered away by Mr.
Clayton TO our old enemy and rival We used il in
hgurave altogether, having had experience.
tie Courier and Enquirer has, OF selling ourselvesou'
own proper personsto the British, or TO '0ld Nick"
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design |" to arrest action" No. sir on the other hand,
will aid and urge its passage 10 the extent of my feeble
abilities
Mr. B. moved the previous question But. the morning
hour having expired, on motion OF Mr. THOMPSON, oil
Pennsylvania the House resolved itself into Committee
OF the Whole the state OF the Union, tbr THOMPSON,
OF Mississippi, in the chair and taking up the bill,
proceeded to consider Tin five minutes speeches) various
amendments proposed thereto; after which, motion
me committee rose, and the chairman having reported
bill,
Mr.. MEADE asked the unanimous consent OF the
House 10 report bill from the Committee on the judi
ciary.
But objection being made
On motion, the House adjourned
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GENTLEMEN have received your letscr o his date m
viting me, behalf Of edemocatic citizens 81 me sest
OF government, and members Of the legislature o.
vana, a public dinner For this mark 81 your sinune
and The appreciation yoa hsve expressed o. ny pnpnc
In the senate OF the Unon a. ~ the lfsst W.
psrsmenf he pleased 20 accept my Ea'eia' sckno""E
ments and fervsnt thanks
In adyocstg daring last twenty ears the fesnnex-
ntio ~ settlers Of the public domain,
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and specIeclrcnatng consuonal
The extension Of boundaries The Pacific, and
he sr.s raa.e or commercial freedom sustained mecs-
e. and principles believed BY me 70 be best calculated 70
advance the honor interest. and glory Of my beloved
In passing through this State, there IL presented,
bundanf evidence Of prosperity AK
cattae blessed WIN good hhfvesr Pflcf
and enlarged markets commerce. and Navigation loftsh
labor finds ready employment and generally good wages
whilst neary every branch OF manufactures prosl er
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MIRACLES OF NATURE.-RoBERT HALEs, The great
M Quaker Giant In the known world, being egh
ksh, weighing sos pounds This, the Goliah Of the lsh
by eonsted with Major General Mole
celebrated English Dwarf who Il the smallest OF his age IL
Is Of aud only 30 inches high Accom-
panyins the mcd Mysterious Lady, VINO
viii all present her natural cavoyant powers.
extraordinary persons will hold their evees the odeon
TIaH 10, IN. until l. and from , until y p IN.
Admission Is cents children halfprice
9--1ts
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r v. PATTON, General Agent for the prosecution Of
~ claims before either Of the departments,
PENSIONS land lost horses
other lost property Having been engaged win Dow for
The IN The business he hsnes himself that he
qualified Letters psd addressed % " Psiion
Room No Union Buidn, washington city, D. e. VIII receive
Immediate attention Aplp-u
IL Magazines end ssrhe Hvfng Aes~ for sails
n Taylor Msas Book.toe near sh street. iumedse upon
puhlicafion NfM
Any back number n the magazines sLvns Ag supplied
and ue vciue bound 70 order In any style 70
match Gets.
Maya
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RY GREEN 9 TAsTET, Aactlonesr..

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AUCTION
III On Wednesday, the 9Th Instant shall
Mrs Craven Gadsbys Row. the Of 2st
Pennsylvania avenue 10 o'clock extensive
of good furniture, viz:
Mahogany Sofas ceatre card, nd breakfast tables
DO sideboards, bureaus and dressing glasses
Extension dining tables
Maple high and low bedsteads
Wardrobes and washstaads
Grandoes, solar, hall, and other lamps
Feather BEDS bedding, and bed curtains
Hair and shuck mattresses, toilet &c.
China glass, and crockey ware, which one India
China dinner
Ivory handle knives and forks, castors, &c.
Abata forks and spoons, and Britannia ware
Androns, shovel and tongs and tenders
and chamber window curtains
Cane an wood chairs rockers, and lounges
Paror, passage, step, chamber carpets
Hail. air tight, and other stoves
Also, good lot Of kitchen requisites.
months, satisfactorily endorsed bearing
GREEN 4 TAsTET,
May 2-6t Aucioneers
CATTLE, their Breeds, Management, and Diseases,
" by Youatt. volume
Lawrence's Farmers and Grazers' Guide. l volume
British Husbandry, Complete Grazier. volume London
British Husbandy, select FARMS road making useful and
mental planting outlines Flemish husbandy VOL London
British Husband the farming practice Of the United Kingdom
volume, London
Horse, Mule Cattle &e., their breeding rearing,
and management volume
Library economy the or horse, caie,
sheep, &c 2volumes, London
Youaft the Horse edited by Skinner. / volume
Lawrence the Horse. volume
American Farer Whites Pocket Farrer the Horse
Road Tunes Veterinary &c
variety Of valuable works. English and American,
farm eate and animals for the limits Of adyer
tsemenL fHANCh TAYLOR
Nj
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JESSE n. DOW,
Notary pubiie aud General Agent,

has once the bndns the Of I street
III Pennsylvania where he viii be happy his
noanal All claims
lis agents. pensions hpay claims and al other basnes.
qung Of attorney the win
fidelity and despatch All letters receive
be paid, and addressed 20 him Washington city,
ID. @.
Ap Io-Iy
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Robert ,. Walker, late secrssasy 81 the Treasury.
gives us great pleasure to lay before readers the
following honorable tribute to Mr.. Walker. He has
been on a visit TO the capital Of his native State, at
which place the honor OF public dinner was offered TO
him Mr. Walker deserved the compliment
count Of the great services he has rendered to his
country The laures which adorn his brow "will
WELL" for they have been dearly, nobly earned The
following correspondence passed this occasion Mr.
Walkers reply is admirable l, Is the spirit Of "munal
concession and compromise" in which the constitution
was formed that is necessary TO preserve IL Union and
the constitution are, indeed zone and nseparablc And
il s this glorious Union which has made the wonder
OF the world and is advancing US 10 that height OF
prosperity and glory that far beyond the point TO which
any other nation has ever scared: ee
From Harrisburg CPennsyivana) keystone.
The Hon. RoBERT J. WALEER-A letter from meu-
bers OF the legislature and other citizens OF Pennsyva
MIA, rendering this distinguished gentleman public din.
al the seat OF government together with his reply
will be found below Thus mark OF public appreciation
toward Mr. Walker the part OF our citizens we con-
sider richly meriied tie is asiaesman OF liberal and
Iaged views, whose efforts have not been restricted TO
emanen,y national and American. The bold and manly
stand which he took in favor OF commercial lIberay
and reciprocity Of trade in the face OF the most powerful
array OF talent and interest that was combined 10 op
pose any measure and the success with which he
red his measures out and falsed the predictions OF hrs
opponents is one OF the most brilliant ar well az bench
cal achievements for his country ever accomplished BY
HArRfsnuRo April %. 1850.
Hon. Robert J. Walker, The undetsigned democratic
cftzsss including members Of the legislature residents o.
arsburg persons from different arts Of Penssylva
MIS- having heard Of your srvs ~ his p',cs ~
or the occasion % tender You hospaes Of the seat Of
government Of your native state
Your public services especially your success,i snd dis
tiagui.bed al the Treasury Department,
which has done 80 advance the credit Of The
he
and 10 prooe the great agricultural interests Of
coany and a. a consequences, all the other industrial pur
sui,s 81 the people, demand all suitable occasions the
preston Of gratitude and public appreciation They
beg tender you public dinner si Bseh
lers Hotel such time win be
self
Csigned by Henry A. Muhlenbcrg. AID 81 othesJ
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A SMALL FARM wANTED.-A person wishes Q purchase
"A containing from Is 60 land sifuaed from three
Capitol the other side % Potomac He
requires shah be house and The build
place. and would prefer well land One de-
sg sell such farm meet purchaser BY leaving note
counter giving
40 28-6t
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NEW G0ODs--F PULyERMAcHER, from Baltimore, few
IN National Hotel Pennsylvania
received New York choice Of magnificent
sk, for dresses also fouad silks, Beges, and Beege de
Lanes lace manlas and ye OF the latest STYLE Ia the lace
department. will be found real vaIcncan aees and inerng Eng
French thread aces, black silk for trimming
collars cuffs habits inside handkerchief,
plain pocket endless variety
Also received, lot OF French woscd collars, 81
piece; nEhtcaps, cents white and light hid gloves, 3A
cents pair great variety Of straw bonne parasol and
shades
The goods will per cheaper
any city. Please call and examine the goods.
May l.-twd
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WIGS Toupees, Braids Medonnas, and Curis.-ws
received from Mr.. Thomas Quk, Of New York
Of above articles comprising complete
be found in tins city, and viii compare with
other in this
They win exposed OF store, (up
stars 20 gentlemen
District respectfully requested. 800
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and loth
May 2-3uf
NOR sALE-sevcnteen bounty scnps KY acres
cevabe the U, :. land ofccs Ohio, Indiana, and
CHARLES DE sELDING,
May9-G No. Todds Buildings
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The Washington correspondent OF the Philadelphia
Ledger has responded to appeal in regard to General
Foote He does justice to that senator, in opposition to
the article which regretted to see in that journal
Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Ledger
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Local Matters.

CRIMINAL CoURT-WEDNEsDAY, March 3D. Uni
ted States vs.. Leiois Carley. The evidence in this
important and exciting case having been closed at
about 3 O'Clock to-day, the District Attorney pro-
ceedcd with the argument ON the part of the prose-
part abe defence. This gentleman, however, af-
ter speaking for about an hour, became exhausted
as to be unable to finish his speech this evening.
The court, in consideration of Mr. Ratcliff's nds-
position, adjourned at O'Clock. The case will
probably be closed to- morrow.
Ma. G. VANpENHoFF's READINGS of Hamlet,
Shylock, Falstaf and Woisey, at Carusi's Saloon,
have attracted fine audiences, and afforded high
qualification to all who heard Them Mr. VAN
sENHoFFs style of eocution is of the most finished
and delightful kind His conception of Shakspe-
rean characters is always nice and true and often
strikingly original and just in its philosophy.
Tonight, Mr.. Vandenhoff gives, as the last of
his series, reading Of the tragedy of Macbeth,
which he will, no doubt, render with great beauty
and power. No true lover of Shakespeare should
miss the opportunity of listening to SO fine per-
formance.
SoIREE Disseminating TO the pre- engage
mcnt of the Saloon for the Shakspearean readings,
by Mr.. yandenhof, this evening, the weekly sol
rec dansante of Carusi has been postponed to, and
will take place on Saturday evening.
FORGED ORDERs.-A colored woman, named Cor
della Diggs, was arrested yesterday by officer
Woodward on the complaints of Darius Clagett,
esq, dry-goods dealer, and MIR. Hoover, shoe
dealer, for obtaining goods upon forged orders.
She was fully identified by Mr.. Clagett and his
await her trial at the present term of the criminal
court.
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VIEW OF WASHINGTON CITY AND
GEORGETOWN.

UTE are indebted 70 the publisher, Mr.. Casimir
w Bohn, Of this city, for splendid hthographic
view Of the city Of Washington and Georgetown,
and the adjacent country, including. upon the
margin, particular representations Of the important
public buildings and other objects Of interest in the
taken from the terrace at the CAPITOL and embraces
the whole range Of Pennsylvania avenue, and the
remaining portion Of the city westward from that
point. Its very correct and very faithfully exc
cutcd. II Is altogether superior 70 any view Of
Washington and It's vicinity which we have ever
seen. II forms beautiful and pleasing picture,
and will be deemed very desirable ornament for
the parlor: II is a work involving great labor on
the part Of the artist and considerable expense on
that of the publisher, which trust may be amply
remuneratcd by liberal and generous patronage
on the part Of the public II may be had Of Mr..
Bohn, the publisher, at his stand al the Capitol and
probably at the stores Of the booksellers in this
city.--Union. Feb. 26-T&S4w
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photographic.

New YoRK, March 49,
There have been heavy sales of cotton day.
Fair Uplands IL fair Orleans 49,
The steamer Philadelphia arrived to-day. She
brings only seven passengers. The Isthrnus is
healthy. The route for the railroad across the
Isthmus has been surveyed The chagres river is
very low.
The steamer Georgia sailed day for Chagres
with $50 passengers.
BUFFALO, March 10.
ANOTHER FIRE.-The Exchange Hotel, adjoining
the railroad depot, was almost entirely consumed
this morning.
New ORLEANS, March IL.
The advices by the steamer Canada have been
received here, and had the effect Of seriously de-
pressing the cotton market. Five thousand bales
were sold after the news, at cent per h. decline;
mdding, 10. a l0l.
BosToS, March 10.
The election in New Hampshire has resulted in
the Democrats electing all the State officers and
larger majority in the Legislature than they had
last year. The Free Soil vote is smaller
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BATH FIXTURES, wATER-cLosETs AND
PLUMBING

all is branches, done at the shortest notice and
the most workmanlike manner, at New York
prices,
y. Y. MAYOR, south side Of Pennsylvania ave
nue, near Sd street, has just returned from the
north, and IL now prepared TO ri and put up Bath
ing Apparatus, Water Closets, Force Pumps, Beer
Pumps, and every description Of Plumbing in the
most workmanlke manner, Having secured the
services of a workman OF thirty years experience
and practice, who has designed and executed in
that time some of the principal jobs in Europe, he
challenges competition.
He has also laid in an assortment Of BRIGHT and
Fancy Tinware, 70 which he invites the attention
OF bousckeepers generally.
koohng, guttering, spouting, and all other work
IN the copper tim, and sheet iron line, promptly and
carefully attended 10.
All work entrusted 10 tho subscriber warranted
10 give satisfaction.
March ll---ooimif Fly. NAYLOR.
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GREAT SALE.

DOCKS, drawings, paintings, engravings, anc
ID statuary, Mt auction, by order Of the assigne,
and administrator Of the late William A. Colman
long known n collector and dealer in rare book,
and works ofart, by Cooley 4 Reese John Reese
auctioneer;) at No. 30a Broadway, New York
commencing on wednesday, 10Th Of April, and
continued for seven DAYS.
This extensive sale will include Mr.. Colnan'
private library, and will comprise more than four
thousand numbers, embracinga very large and rar,
collection Of old classics viz:
More than sixty numbers Of photography
illustrated works, including many Of the best
and Of the finest proof plates.
The division Of poetry and the fine arts il quite
unique, and will make the entire sale of the last
evening.
A subscribers copy Of Audubon ON the birds ,ol
America--the plates Of which are destroyed and
The work out Of pnnt--valued at 81, 900.
One copy OF Musee Royale and Musee Francois.
A fine folio copy Of Hogarth.
Travels Of Macmillan, Illustrated with many
colored drawings-valued at $50.
Shakespeare illustrations-2 vols, 4to, compris-
ing etchings and proofs, very scarce--vslued at
One copy Encyclopedia Britannjca-9le0.
Penny Cyolopedia, early London copy--27 vols
Smiths Catalogue Raisonnc-s vols royal syu
Antiquities Of Herculaneum--6 vols, folio
large and entirely unique scrap book mostly
original American and English drawings.
ALSO,
The we'll known set Of six marble bus,s of the
Napoleon family-vslued at $500.
And among the paintings, the Dying Gladia
tor-valued at 5000 the Roadside, by Agasse--
8 200.
ALSO,
fine collection Of water color and pencil draw.
mgs, by the celebrated artists, Holland, Leigh,
Gunton, and others,
Terms; All purchases, 10 the amount Of $500
and over, months credit, approved notes, or u
per cent, discount for cash; smaller amounts, for
cash on delivery,
The stock NAV he examined c,,,, a. 1901. ,.,,;os
10 the sale.
o. Orders or bids for any work will be carefully
attended to- If sent 10 the auctioneer or they may
be executed by the nearest bookseller.
Bds received and catalogues may be examined
at the store Of TAYLOR h MAURY,
March 9--d&cp2aw3w Penn. av, near 9th st.
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MEMco.--In reference to the revolution in Ia
maulpas, the Monitor Of the 18th ult. states that
General Avalos, anticipating the wishes Of the
Central Government had marched a section OF
troops toward Victoria from Matamoros, and Senior
Jauregue, Commandant General of Nuevo Leon,
had advanced to Lnares in the same direction,
with two hundred men and piece Of artillery,
both movements having been made with view 70
put down the insurgents under Vital Fernandez.
This force with one thousand other troops sent 10
the same point by the general government, il ia
supposed, will soon crush the instruction.
On the 18th ult. the Chamber Of Deputies passed
, e ~ g. d;scn,nt tbc ;ndempity dne 3rorn Sc In
ted States the LIST OF May next, at per cent. per
month, and allowing 81 per cent for the rate Of
change. The government Is restricted from using
the money in any way than that specified by Con-
gress.
General Mejia through i'll health. has been
obliged 10 resign his poet as Commandant General
of Durango.-N o. Picdyrne, 9Th.
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NEW SPRING GOODS.

THE SUBSCRIBERS have this day opened the
Il following very desirable goods for Ladies'
dresses. ~ E'Fh tI
In Six zoe toiH open
Plain Glace spring silk
Checked Glaze spring silk
Fine Glazed striped spring silk
Super India spring silk
Plaid, figured and striped Fouiard silk
"a, Embroidered twisted silk
Embroidered Grenadine silk
In Mousseliie-
Plain Pink, Blue, Buff Corn Drab, Green. and
variety of figured
In Baregss--
Embroidered, very rich
Figured, very rich
Plain Pink
Plain Blue
Plain Apple Green
Apple Corn, together with large assortment
of seasonabe goods
All OF which we ask the ladies To come and see
before purchasing elsewhere, as we are determined
to sell at small profits to ensure quick sales.
Mar IL p. II. HOOE & CO.
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CHRIsTIE's GALvANIC AND MAGNETIC
" CURATIXES.-Enrall Nerxons Disea ses hes

CHRIsTIE's GALVANIC AND MAGNETIC
~ CURATIVES.--Forall Nervous Diseases these
celebrated articles are positive and absolute spe-
cifc.
The Belt is used when the body or system gene
rally is affected; the Necklace for complaints of the
throat, as asthma and bronchitis, and of the head;
and the Bracelets for any disorders of the arms or
limbs, as rheumatism, palsy, tremors, and spasmo,
die affections These articles are simply applied
directed with the Magnetic Fluid which accom-
pany them, and when faithfully used they never
fail.
The great popularity and excellence Of the Gal
vanic Curatves consist in the fact that they
and cure disease by outward application, in place
of the usual method of drugging and physicking
the patient till exhausted nature sinks hopelessly
under the inhiction. They strengthen the whole
system, equalize the circulation OF the blood pro-
mote the secretions nvigorate the entire energies
and can never do the slightest harm under any cir
cumstances.
For sale in Washington by the authorized agent,
M. H. STEVENS,
No Browns Hotel.
And by authorized agents throughout the United
States. Jan. 22-eoif3m
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NAvAL.-The storc-ship Erie, Captain Porter, is
ready for sea, waiting for orders from the Score.
tary. She Is bound for the Mediterranean. Letter
bags at the Lyccum, Navy Yard.
The United States revenue bark Polk has been
ordered TO be fitted with all possible despatch for
San Francisco, and the following officers at
tached to her; II. ID. Hunter, captain; r. Martin,
G. Bennett, VIM. G. Pease, first licutenants; Will
liam II. Brown, X. S. Woodward, G saunders. John
Carson, ID do; VIM. b. Richmond, w. A. Tenny-
son, Sd do.--NoyfoR Argp, Saturday.
The United States ship Rartan, Com. Page, ar
rived at Barbados on the 10Th January, and sailed
for Martinique on 18th February.