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LAST WEEK BUT ONE.

LAST WEEK BUT ONE.
Odd Feilows' Hall. TIN street, washington.
OPEN EVERY EVENING FOR "A SHORT SEASON
handsomely fitted up with raised platform brilliantly lighted
with gas.)
Bay~ss celebrated is Of Gigantic Pa~oramas entitled
VOYAGE TO EUROPE
Embracing magnificent Boston, haror Halifax the
anc Liverpool London, from the Thames .ssng under the
ending with magnificent Of the THAMES TUN-
NEl brilliantly Illuminated and both banks Of the beautiful RIVER
in Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore by
wards Of asa, 900 persons.
every "Wednesday and Saturday
O'Clock.
Admission os cents Children twelve years. rs cen
Doors open At 6k oclocki % commence moving st7x.
Dec. 19-1mds eEM
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either had wards
members Of the Institution.
! Sep 2-1 tIntell Nags s.k
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Fas BENHETT OLEMENTs, Xxx IA a3
Notary PlbYc HSsasv L0nd, PsnstSm rad SssssroS
.axepk. AZ VrdshfNgkOa, ia Il t@{@ 3ks

CONTINUES claims for
valid, revolutionary, hafpsy and widows psnsons and ~
claims growing Of the Of 1912 and the Mexico
His long service clerk In the Treasury Department and
recent and extensive experience agent enables him
with promptness and efficiency all claims committed his
and management His CHARGES uniformly Nis
pected that correspondents win pay postage.
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GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL Concert Prof.
VI DERwoRT, his THREE DAUGHTERS, and SON.
tf M.f. s34
George Henry Derwort Viola and voice.
Miss Marian. Voice, violin, and pinnoforte,
Miss Eliza ............... !" 81
Miss Caroline.
Master William. Voice and viooncelo,
Every day this week nj odeon Buildings, OFF, street and
Performance commencing at 10 noon, and IN evening.
Price OF admission IS cents.
Jan i5-dlw
LssselI's Living Age, No. soy.--Prce Iax cents.
l. German Unity-Examiner.
O. Turkey--Day Advertiser.
The Last MrabcauDublin University Magazine.
Corrcspondence Of General Wolfe--Taits Magazine.
s. Memoirs Life of William Wirt-New York Tribune
o. Lawyers Clients, Witnesses, and the Public Examiner
Posrprbe Resurrection Of the Body The Sabbath Bell; Ete
nifty
Nsw HOOKS
WAsHxaroS, December 81, let5
OF all the periodical journals devoted literature and science,
which abound In Europe this country this has appeared 70
% be the most useful contains, indeed the exposition only o.
The literature Of English but this, by ~ i'm
cnse extent and Comprehension includes porfraiture Of The M
man mind n the utmost expansion Of me present age
Published weekly, al % year,by
y LITTELL CO., boston.
And sold by JOSEPH sBrLLINGToN,
Jan 10 Corner ~ street and Pennsylvania avenue.
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[conRrsrONDGvcr OF THE RrpUpuc.l

BALTIMORE, Oct. 4-5 p. m.
All the counties but Calvert, Charles Dorchester
somerset, and Worcester, have been heard from.
II these should vote as at the last gubcrnatorial
election, Mr. Lowe will have a majority in the
State of ! ,O69 votes. The probability, however, is
that he will have more than this. OF the seven
State senators to be chosen the Whigs have elected
ono in Hartford, one in Kent, one in St Mar We.
and one in Carroll. The Democrats elect one in
Frederick, and one in Talbot. There is no doubt
that Dorchester has elected WING. n 60. the
next Senate will stand twelve Wings, and nine
Democrats.
Had Baltimore city, or the Wings of Baltimore
city, done their duty Mr.. Clark would now be Gov.
ornor elect. The counties have done very we'll
The majority of the judges at the polls 1.-TWO out Of
thrce) were against US, and the Mayor took some
pains to appoint the Wing part Of them, to con-
siderable extent, ofLowe Wings. The illegal votes
and frauds perpetrated at the recent Democratic
triumph in this city, by the triumphant party,
if exposed, would even make themselves stand
abashed
Dr. Hammond, of Berkeley county, Virginia, died
suddenly at the Wheatfeld Inn. Howard street,
this morning with heart disease. lie retired last
night in apparent good health, and before morning
was corpse. lie had previously complained some
OF slight indisposition
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THE SUBSCRIBER has the pleasure of in.

THE SUBSCRIBER has the pleasure of in
l. forming his friends and the citizens Of WASH
ington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and the adj
jacent country that his stock of Upholstery Goods
and Paper Hangings, of every variety, is now com
plete, and will surpass not only in variety of
styles, but also in elegance and taste. any former
display to which the attention of his patrons has
been invited-such gilt Cornices, bands and pins
To match; Window Shades, of all patterns and
sizes; also plain Shades, such buff holland, white
linen, and chintz, made to order. Also, hand
come selection of Curtain Tasses, Loops, and bell
and picture Cords
| have also splendid assortment Of American
and French Paper Hangings, which for styles can
not be surpassed by any establishment in the city
also make to order feather Beds, hair and shuck
Mattresses, spring Mattresses, bed and window
Curtains, Carpets, and Cushions.
Being practical Upholsterer, and understand
ing the business in all its details give my per-
sonal attention to that department.
Competent workmen will be sent to any OF the
adjacent places, to put up and arrange the differ
ent orders, when desired.
JOHN ALEXANDER,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th SITS.
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FOR NEW ORLEANS. VIA HAVANA.

TINE new and splendid STEAMSHIP PACIFIC,
Il Captain Nathaniel Jarvis, will be despatched
as above Friday, October IL, from pier foot of
Warren street, North river.
PASSAGE TO NEW ORLEANS.
First cabin. ...,. S75 Second cabin. 500
PASSAGE TO HAVANA.
First cabin. so Second cabin. S55
The PACIFIC is a new steamer Of 1900 tons bur
then. Sine is of great speed and has superior ac-
commodations foe passengers.
Freight 10 Now Orleans will be taken in limited
quantity, at 30 cents per cubic foot for measure
ment goods
Freight will be received on Wednesday the 9th
instant
For freight passage, apply at the Office of the
United States Mail Steamship Company, la west,
corner Warren street, N. Y, to
Oct. t-tll NJ. q. ROBERTS
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ED.

Al his residence near Marlborough, Prince
Gcorge's county, Maryland on the 30th Septem-
Der, PHILEMON CHEW, esq, in the ODD year Of
his age, after a long and distressing illness.
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IA NAUX, A Pusage dos navigatcurs, public
sous les auspices de la Prince de Joinvile; large
quarto volume, Paris, 1850.
Nouyeau systemic dArtillerie dc Champagne de
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, redige par lie Capitaine
Fave; vol Paris, 1850.
Manuel des "Reminiscences Nlilitaircs. par Lee
louterel, General de Brigade; vol. Paris 1850.
Memories sur Ia Fertilization Tenail!6e ct Poly
gonale, ct sur la Fertilization Bastionee, par De
Zastrow; vol, and Atlas. Paris, 1850.
And others, just imported direct from Paris by
Oct 5 FRANCK TAYLOR o
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COMPREHENSIVE NoTICE-Thc undersign

COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE-Thc undersign-
ed have formed copartnership under the name
and firm of Dyer & Mcclure, and will continue
the General Auction and Commission business at
the old stand of Dyer Brother, corner of 10th
street and Pennsylvania avenue.
They most respectfully solicit continuance of
the patronage bestowe the late firm, and pledge
themselves discharge faithfully every trust con-
fided to them.
Dyer s Mcclure prepared to make advances
upon all consignments and to cash all sales made
by them. EDWARD c. DYER.
j. C.. MEG UIRE.
WASHINGTON, Sept "a, 1850.
Sent 97-3ff
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MARRIED..

On Thursday evening, by the Rev. JONI C.
SMITH, Mr.. JOHN L. RYE, of Georgetown, to Miss
MARTHA MUNROE, of this city.
On Thursday, October Sd, by the Rev. JAMES
DoNELAN, CHAS. G.. ECKLOFF TO Miss EIIZ-
ABETH TWOMEY, Of this city.
tCincinuati papers please copy
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Fatal QUARREL,--Two men, named John Tow
ers and Jesse Smith, had an alteration ON the Sd
instant in New York, respecting some tools, dur
ing which they came to blows. Smith fell in the
scuiiie and striking his head piece Of projecting
rock, was killed instantly. Towers was taken into
custody, and the coroner notified
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" FROM ISIS TO 1897 inclusive-price So.
TAYLOR & MAURY, Booksellers, near 9th
street. gton have for sale the edition Of the
above work, which, by the passage of the late bill
granting bounty LANDS to all officers engaged in
the wars of the United Sates, cannot but be inva.
liable 10 agents and others prosecuting claims. 1t
is the only compilation ever made, giving the
names of all officers in service at the close of the
with Great Britain, well as of those in SER
vice since that time, up TO 1887.
Compiled by William A. Gordon Chief Clerk
Quartermaster Generals Office Oct )
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HOSIERY. GLOVES. tSc.-We have received
IL a fine assortment of the above, which we in
wife the ladies TO call and look at.
Fine merino Half hose for boys
do long do misses
Infants Socks and Stockings
10 dozen fine white kid Gloves
do do black do
10 do light colored do, so cents per pair
Also variety of Combs, Brushes, Buttons, and
Velvet Trimmings of every style.
At the old stand, King Lace Store.
Oct 5-3teo j. b. & A. TATE.
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The Yankee Blade says the beat way to get rid of
a beggar IS to offer him work We drove one Oh
the other day by Offering him bill on the ----
bank. lie said he hadn't como TO that vet"
Boston Post
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INIRsT OPENING.-GlBBSS Hair Cutting
II Rooms will be opened for the reception of his
Store, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets. Oct b-6tif
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IMPoRTAST AND UsEFUL BooK.-In our columns
we notice an advertisement by Messrs. Taylor and
Maury, Of Gordon's Compilation Of the United
States Army Register, from 1915 to 1887, inclu-
siye, and now that Congress has passed a new
Bounty Land bill, this book will be found indispen-
sable to all person., intending to prosecute claims
II gives the names Of all officers engaged in the
last war with Great Britain, and those in the ser.
vice up to 1887, and givcs at glance information
that could not be gained from other sources with
out the expenditure of much time and trouble
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r. VI. II. HUNTER,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN n. CLARKE.

Committee Of The Senate Public Buildings.
SENATE CHAMBER, 30th September 1850.
n. y. The several daily papers published at
Washington will please inscrt the above daily for
two weeks, and send their accounts to tho Sccrota-
ry Of the Senate Oct 3-d2w
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CHARLESTON, {

CHARLEsToN, Oct. T..
The trusset work for three miles Of the Camden
branch Of South Carolina Railroad, over water and
swamps, gave way while the freighttrain was pass.
ing over It, No lives lost
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IL
IL The Committee Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by a resolution of
that body, Z" 10 invite plans accompanied by esti
mates for the extension of the Capitol, and TO allow
a premium of five hundred dollars for the plan
which may be adopted by the Committees on Public
buildings OF the t~o Houses OF Congress- accord
ingly invite such plans and estimates, TO be dev
cred TO the Secretary Of the Senate before the
first day Of December next.
IL isrcquired that these plans and estimates shall
provide for the extension Of the Capitol, either by
additional wings, to be placed on the north and
south of the present building by the erection Of
a separate and distinct building, within the enclo
sure TO the east Of the building.
The committee do not desire 20 prescribe any
condition, that may restrain the free exercise Of
chitectural taste and judgment, but they would pre-
fer, that whatever plan may be proposed may have
such reference to and correspondence with the
present building as 10 preserve. the general sym
netry of the entire structure, when complete. Al
though but one plan can be adopted the committee
reserve TO themselves the right to form such plan
by the adoption Of parts Of different plans submitted,
should such course be found necessary; in which event,
the committee also reserve to themselves the right
to divide or apporton according to their own judg
ment, the amount of premium 10 be awarded for
the whale plan, TO those whose plans may in part be
adopted, according to the relative importance and
merit OF each part adopted.
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OF COMPREHENSIVE.

IL The firm heretofore existing under the name
of Dyer x Brother is this day, by mutual consent,
dissolved. MIR. Geo. f. Dyer will attend to the set
Element of the accounts of the late firm, also of the
unsettled business of the late Robert w. Dyer,
deceased to which immediate attention is respect
fully requested. EDWARD c. DYER.
GEO. +. DYER.
WAsHISoToS, Sent. "a, 1850.
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FOR LIVERPOOL. United States Mail Steam-
ship ATLANTIC, Capt. James West.-This steam
ship will depart with the mails for Europe, pos
itively on Saturday, October II, from her berth
at the foot of Canal street.
No berth secured until paid for.
All letters must pass through the post office
For freight or passage, having unequalled ac-
Communications for elegance or comfort, apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
So Wall ST., New York
The steamer ARCTIC, Capt. James G.. Luce,
will succeed the Atlantic, and sal! the Goth of Oc-
tober Oct 2
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New ORLEANS, October 3.
Cotton, to-day, less active. 500 bales were
yesterday sold at previous price,
Mess pork advanced from s 10 80 to $40 75
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&c cond Presbyterian Church, New
York avenue, near l3th street--A lecture will be
delivered, with Divine permission, on "Tho Early
Progress OF Christianity in the world, /" on Sunday
at .. IN.
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0,-iNFlD ELITr.-Thc third Sermon Of the
series upon Indelty will be delivered providence
perinitiing) on tomorrow (Sabbath) in St Pauls
English Lutheran church, corner of II and Eleventh
streets, Mt a O'Clock, p. Subect-Athesm and
its tendencies.
The public are respectfully invited to attend.
l.. S.-Porsops dcsirous of renting pews in this
church can procure them upon application at the
corner Of + and Eleventh streets Oct
bS- The Association of Teachers Will hold
their next meeting in the Lecture Room of the
Smithsonian buildings on Monday, the eth inst, ut
~ O'Clock, p. IN.
subject OF particular interest To the members
will be d.scusscd-a full attendance il therefore do
sirable.
The public arc invited to attend
o. &, WIGHT
oct o-2 Secretary.
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rENTLEMEN' FALL AND WINTER
VI GOODS.=P. i STEER Merchant Tnilor

n
~ GOODS.-P. J. STEER, Merchant Tailor
adjoining Browns Hotel, having received his sup
ply OF Gentlemen's Fall and Winter Goods (Which
were all carefully selected by himself at the North
has the pleasure to invite his customers and the
public to call and see them. The cloths embrace
all the coors and shades now most popular, while
the Cassimercs and Vcstings require only be
to he admired.
The stock embraces nearly every article of gen.
tlemans wardrobe, including superior dress Shirts
silk, woollen, and cotton Undershirts and Drawers
elegant Cravats, Handkerchief, Gloves and Stocks.
Weare now prepared to make up clothing to order
at short notice, and in style of more than usual
elegance. Oct 5-3taw2wif
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NALL STYLEs.-New styles of fall dress goods
Il for ladies, just opened. Plain and figured
Silks and Satins, all wool Satin de LANES, solid
colorsj Merinos, Alpacas, Parametos, and Cash
meres, all grades and colors, with Mousselines de
Laine, from IL. cents to 81 Would call particu
lar attention to my stock Of prints which equal any
that have been brought to this market. The
whole of which will be sold at the very lowest
prices, for cash only. G.. WIN. VERIFY,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and S.h SITS.
Sent
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DhRiS MILLINERY-Will be opened at Mrs,
l. S. PARKER'S, on Saturday, the 9Th inst, at
O'Clock, a. m, rich assortment of Fall and Win
ter Millinery, PARKER'S Perfumery
and Fancy Store, Penn. av., near Nat Hotel.
Oct 4-5t
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WHITE SULPHUR WATER, DIRECT
w from the springs, Greenbrier, Virginia. for
sale by the barrel or half barrel, gallon bottle,
by J. +. CALLAN.
August 3--dtf Sole agent for this District
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n
~ The subscribers have the pleasure now IF in
forming their friends, and the citizens generally,
Of the cities Of Washington, Georgetown, Alexan-
dra, and the adjacent country, that their stock Of
the richest and latest styles of House furnishing
Goods Of every variety, Is fully complete, and will
surpass not only in variety OF styles, but also IN
elegance and taste, any former display TO which
tho attention of their patrons has been invited.
IN CARPET1NGs:
French and English yelyets, latest designs,
perlative.
English Tapestries, very rich.
Speculative English Brussels, extra heavy.
do premium American Brussels.
English and American, low priced, extra rich.
Imperial threepy, new patterns, extra super
English.
American Ingram, all wool, low. priced.
Tapestry aud Royal Venetian, Tor steps.
Cocoa Matuugs, for basement psssagcs
Hemp Carpetings, very seryiccabc and cheap.
Floor Oil Cloths in full sheets cut any shape
Extra rich Chcneic and Tuftcd Rugs.
Low-priced Chencille and Tuftcd Rugs for
chambers
Figured Baizcs and large sized Crumb Cloths, sc.
IN CURTAIN MATERIALS they name
Extra rich French DE LANES
do German do
do English do low priced.
do Worsted Damask, every shade.
do Union do very cheap.
do French and English Chntzcs
Twillcd and plain Turkey (rcd) Cashmcrcts.
Embroidered Lace and Muslin Curtains.
Gilt Cornice, late styles, Gimps, 1assel Loops,
&c. in great variety.
They also ask especial attention TO their large
and carefully selected assortment Of
Linen Sheeings, Table Damasks, Satin Dam
asks.
Table Cloths, Damask Table Naikns.
Towellings Table and Piano Covers
White aud colOrcd Bed Quilts, bed and crib
Blankets.
Pillow.casc Linens, Cotton Shcetings
Step Damasks, Step Oil Cloths, &c.
Together with every other article in their line,
all Of which have been purchased upon such terms
as will enable them TO maintain their reputation Of
furnishing the very best goods at the lowest
prices. Y. II. HoOE 4 Go.
Sept 2l-iwf
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(NONGREsS LEMONADE.--A most convent
~ cnt article for manufacturing this wholesome
beverage; teaspoon full Of added 10 tumblcr of
water Immediately makes superior lemonade. 1t
is warranted not 10 contain cream Of tartar or any
other drug, but Ia the real juice of the lemon mixed
with the best white sugar.
For sale by j. +. CALLAN.
Sent 17--dH
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PASSENGERS FROM EUROPS.-Passenger
L Tickets from Liverpool to Boston, New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, by Harnden Co.'S
line Of packets, for sale by
Sept 25-dn j. r. CALLAN.
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UNITED STATES PATESr OFFICE, !
Senfenher u IShO

ON the petition of Daniel Leavitt, of Cabotvilie,
" Massachusetts. praying for the extension OF
patent granted to said Leavitt for an improvement
in many chambered firearms, for seven years from
the expiration OF said patent, which takes place on
the 10Th day of April, 1851:
II ia ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on the first Monday in January next,
at IL o'clock, m; and all persons notified TO APP
pear and show cause, if any they have, why said pc
tiion ought not 70 be granted
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the
Republic, Intelligenccr and Union, Washington
city, ID. & North American and Gazette, Pmladei-
phia; Tribune, New York; Journal Providence, r.
IL Republican. Springfield, Mass; week for
three successive weeks previous to the first Monday
i'll January next.
DEWITT G. LAWRENCE,
dcting Commissioner Of PATENTS
p. S.-Editors of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office, with
a paper containing this notice.
Sept 2S-law3w
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ODD-FELLoWs' HALL.

ODD-FELLOWs' HALL.
"!Should old acquaintance be torgot9"
Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert.
Complimentary benefit TO
Ma. w EVELYN WILLIAMS,
ON SATURDAY EVENING, OCT. 5, 1850.
MR.. w. will on this occasion be able TO present
1I1 an excellent bill of entertainment, and trusts
that this frends will not forget him this occa-
sion, his first benefit in this city, he hooing
failed 10 'les BE music tcIe,i called upon TO do So
either for The beneftor qualification Of Others.
Twelve professors and amateurs have, in the
kindest manner volunteered their services. For
particulars see bills of the day.
Mr.. f.. BENTZLER, the talented tragedian,
will appear for this night only.
Tickets, 50 cents, admitting gentleman and
two ladies, TO be had the hotels and at the door
Oct I-TuTh&Sat
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We, the undersigned, having been members of
a committee in applying to Congress for am appro-
priation of land to the old soldiers above mentioned
recommend Major CHAS, J. NOUBSE, of Wash
ington city, "a a suitable agent TO be employed in
attending to their claims
G. s. TODD,
JNO. G.. CAMP,
Oct 2-cod < trwtNov.3 GEO. BENDER