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FEMALE EDUCATION AT WASHINGTON.
EIIIiE pSCRIPER tharakl.,l Cor

VIE SUbSCftIbEt, tnahKIuI IUr q patronage
IL with which he has been favored from no less
than fifteen States, and from families holding the
highest positions in the country, respectfully an
nounces that he has entered on the fourth year of
his service in this city (the eighteenth of his expe
rience) an instructor of youth
His Private Family Boarding School for the edu-
cation of Young Ladies in all the solid and the or
namental branches required in American fe-
male education, limited as it is to twenty four
pupils, offers advantages, as TO domestic comfort
and thorough instruction, not to be attained, he
thinks, in miscellaneous, nor in larger schools
0RJ> The language of intercourse in the family
and the school is French, under the instruction of
French lady educated for the profession IN Paris
r. w. CUSHMAN, A. Nj.
INDIANA AVENUE, near City Hall.
Oct q-dtJan2
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THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
To Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and all North and East.


WASHINGTON OFFICE, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Fifth house east of National Hotel, No. 6.
yENHE first line ever established by any company
Il in the United States, and consequently the
Oldest, the pioneer line, extending between WASH
lNGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes
sages at the intermediate stations: HAVRE DE
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON, NEW BRUINS WICK, NEWARK, and
JERSEY CITY--the only line in the country at the
present time having up Four Wires--has lately un-
dcrgone extensive repairs, and is prepared to
transmit and deliver any number of messages
which may be required oft for the accommodation
of the public, with accuracy, proInptness, and
fidelity hitherto unequalled This line connects
with ether companies of Morse Lines, extending
already fifteen thousand miles, to either OF
which messages and payment will be delivered as
desired. The managers of this line have lately
thoroughly systematiEed its business, in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages. Its
charges equal all, with speciafavo to none.
Every one is invited TO try the promptness, cor
rectness, and reliability of this Telegraph Line.
The offices of the Magnetic Telegraph Company
Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house east of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No.
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street; Philade-
phia No. l0l Chestnut street, Quincy Granite Build
ing; New York, No. Hanover street. corner OF
Beaver WM Nj. SWAIN,
Mar l4-tf% President.
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d II o WIS Ell,

THE PROPRIETORS respectfully announce
Il that their establishment is now open for the
reception of guests Its front is of white marble,
covering one hundred and ninety feet on Pennsyl-
yania avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets,
and is six stories in height They hesitate not to
say that their house is Of the largest and most
elegant hotel buildings in the country, replete
with all the modern improvements and adording
every desirable convenience and comfort 70 both
ladies and gentlemen in all its departments. IL
has been newly furnished in a superior style, and
ext pense has been spared to render il IN every
respect worthy of the public patronage.
t. r. & NJ. BROWN,
Dec 6--eod2w Proprietors
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TO WESTERN TRAVELLERS.
Express Mail Lime from Baltimore 10 Pitts


Though ia Ttoenig g-tlco aud a half hoiTs)
FINHIS Line to Pittsburg the Baltimore and
l. Susquehanna and Pennsylvania Central Rail-
roads is now in successful operation BY il passen
gers leave Baltimore at = p m. (half an hour
after the time Of arrival of the evening train from
Washington) and proceed TO Harrisburg, where
they transferred TO the Central Railroad train,
and proceed Immediately on without delay, cross
ing the mountains in daylight, and arriving in
PIttsburg at p. the day after starting. The
entire distance is performed by railway, with the
exception OF twenty y-eight miles, which Is done in
first-class coaches
PASSENG ERS FROM THE WEST
Leave Pttsburg in the of the Central Railroad
at a. and arrive at Harrisburg at a. III. the
next morning, where the Express Train of the Bal
timore and Susquehanna Railroad will be in wait
ing, and proceed Immediately to Baltimore,
arriving there at a. m, in time for the train to
Washington, which leaves at 81 a. IN. Or This
route is reliable any offered to the public.
0St- Fare through (either way) $ll.
For tickets apply to the Ticket Agent of the Bal
timore and Susquehanna Railroad Company, at
Calvert Station, Baltimore, the Ticket Agent Of
Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company, Pitts
burg. ALFRED GATHER,
Superintendent of Transportation.
Dec l5-dim
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,

EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
Capital 100000.
fENHiS company was organized under the General
Il Insurance law of New York, passed AprillO
lS49, and has been doing very successful bust
ness, and will insure dwelling houses stores,
household furniture, and other property on as ia
vorable terms as any other responsible Company in
this country.
The public are referred to the following letter
Of the Hon. ID. S. Dickinson, Senator from the
State OF New York, for the standing of the Com
pany:
WAsHINGToN, March 5, 1851.
am acquainted with some of the officers of th
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs. New York, and know others by
character. The Company ia in the hands of gem
tlemen of high character for integrity and busi-
ness capacity, and cannot doubt that it will be
prudently and successfully conducted.
ID. s. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo. Young, jr., Hermon Thomas,
IL. H. Hathorn, VIM. II. Fleeman,
Q. M. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
r. M Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John H. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
III. H. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, JR., Secretary.
WIN. III. FLEEMAN, treasure
Applications for insurance may be made to F. G.
WEED. agent, North street, Capitol Hill.
qrrh f.
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When it is not convenient to forward amount of
order per mail express, reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, if addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs. She'll & Mott, 90 Wall street, OF
Messrs. H. Jeroliman s. Co., l34 William street.
N. b. Business cards, embossed in colors from
same dies at sk 10 per thousand Nov %
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OFFICE FOE SALE.

LNOR SALE--The office at present occupied by
II the subscriber on the west side of eth street,
just above the City Post Office. II is in perfect or
der, and can be examined at any moment between
the hours Of sunrise and three O'clock in the even
ing II is well calculated fora magistrates Office
an attorney, or, in fact, for any other reasonable
purpoee which will not require too much room.
For terms, inquire ON the premises
j. b. ROCKER
Nov % eodu [Intel,and Tell
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TO RAILROAD COMPANIES.

Ii & f. BLANDY, Proprietors of Locomotive
Al. Engine Works, Zanesville, Ohio, respectful
ly give notice TO railroad companies that they are
now prepared TO furnish Engines of the most ap-
proved construction and finish, which, for capacity
speed, and durability, are not excelled in this
country.
Also, allother railroad machinery of both wrought
and cast iron, pertaining to the road, stations, or
machine shops.
Terms as favorable as any other builders in the
United States.
The facilities Of transportation from Zancsvillc
are as good as from any other point in the Union
having steamboat navigation TO the Ohio river and
canal-boat and railroad connexion with the Ohio
river and lakes
One Of their Engines. the "Muskingum," >" on the
Central Ohio Railroad, may be referred to, or
others at their works. The attention of those in =
terested is invited and orders solicited.
Dec l-eo3m
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FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH

IHGTON.
THREE TRIPS EACH WEEK.
h. ffaSasC jAa The steamer GEORGE WASH.
7Jlka SINGTON or THOMAS COLLYER
ggsawill leave for Mount Vernon eve
ry Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
day, leaving Washington at 10, and Alexandria al
l0i, a.. m. The boat will land her passengers to
view Fort Washington after leaving Mount
Vernon.
Fare, round trip, 81; from Alexandria, rs cts
Children half-price.
The Union line OF coaches leave the Capitol at
half past a. m for the boat For seats in coach
es, apply to George & Thomas Parker, Washing
ton. JOB CORSON and
SAMUEL GEDNEY, Captains.
Dec 9-Tu&Ttf
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NEW AND ELEGANT GOODS THIS DAY
IN REccEIVED.-The subscribers respectfully
invite the attention Of visiting and resident ladies
to the following, viz
25 dresses extra rich Brooadc silks
10 do do light colored do. for even
ing
10 pieces very rich Figured Silks. new style
10 do do Watered Silks, colored and
% pieces rich yard wide Watered Poplins
10 do do real Irish Watered Poplins
80 do French Merinos and Thibets, every
10 pieces extra quality yard wide vclvets. all
colors
so pieces latest designs French Cashmeres and
Mousselines de Lainc
Together with many other new and desirable
styles Of dress materials, which deem unneces-
sary to enumerate, but which will with much plea
sure be exhibited to all who may favor with
call.
In French Embroideries, &C.. we name
Lace trimmed Chemisets, entirely new and beau
tiful
Lace-trimmed Sleeves and Cuffs to match
French embroidered and Lace Collars, Cuffs to
match
Richly embroidered and trimmed Hand
kerchiefs
Swiss and Cambria Collars and Chemisets, SC
All Of the above named Goods are quite new, and
well worthy the attention of purchasers.
H0OE, BRO. s CO.,
Penn. avenue, between 7th and sth streets.
Dec l-4wif
NEW CLOAkS, &e.-This Day Received
IN 10 very rich velvet Coaks new style
10 very rich cloth Cloaks, handsomely trimmed
10 very rich velvet Sacks, with hoods
very rich cloth Sacks, with hoods
D very rich velvet Mantillas, styles, &c;
to which respectfully invite the attention Of
purchasers before making their selections, feeling
confident entire satisfaction in every particular
can be given HOOE, BRO. & co.
Nov 29-dlwif Union, Intel. x Alex. Gaz.
VNTINE STORE. JOHN H. BUTHMANN
wv Pennsylvania avenue, south side. between
a. and 9th streets, has received invoice Of red
and white French Wines, viz:
Chatean Margaux, Chateau Mouton, Leoville,
st Pierre, St Julien, in quarts and pints, Margaux
Medoc.
Chateau Coulet Haut Barsac, eau-Sauterne,
Haut-Sauterne.
Also, invoice Of superior London Brown
stout, in pints
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the ship Vaucluse from Havre, now
expect daily to receive it., together with choice
assortment Of Wines, Brandies, Cigars, &c.
Nov is
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TEiE NEW YORK d LIV E1tPOsSL UNITED
STATES MAIL STEAMERS.

The ships comprising this limo are
The ATLANTIC. ...........tkld " ust.
The PACIFIC ......... Valt AYE
The ARCTIC. C...............Ca CAPT Luce.
The BALTIC. 1C..............+ult Gunistock
The ADRIATIC. ........ Cert 6 ralton.
@Es& THESE ships hay.Ilg 1ecn built by
&~fXfecontract expressly for Government
service, every care has Doeh taken IN
theirconstruction, as also in engines, to en-
sure strength and speedj and their accommoda-
tions for passengers are unequalled forslegance
or comfort.
Price o I passage from New York TO Liverpool
Sl30. Exclusive use of extra size state-rooms,
SS25; from Liverpool to New York, f35.
An experienced surgeon is attached to each
ship.
No berth can be cured until paid for.
pROpOsRn n TVS n y aAILINa
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DRINCE's LINN9cAN GARDENS AND MR.
series, Flushing, Long Island.-C Catalogues
Of this unrivalled collection of Trees and Plants
with reduced prices, may be obtained by appli
cants. post paid per mail, (wth stamps enclosed
N. B.-Fruit and Ornamental Trees of largest
size Nov 7-ur
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REMOVAL.
-n - WHITEHURST'S new and
g f--tA ,sa extensive G ALLERY OF PRE-
.;AA E-sH- SSsSaM MUM DAG GUERREOTYPES,
LA. ~ the store of Duva & Bro i,
SWHA between Four and half and
Sixth streets, Pennsylvania
This Gallery possesses many advantages over
others. being built the second floor, and
ranged expressly for this purpose. IL contains one
of the largest skylights in this country, and is the
most extensive and finest south of Baltimore. 1t
possesses every facility for copying Paintings
Daguerreotypes, not having its superior in the
world-where may be obtained beautiful and high
ly- finished Daguerreotypes in all weather. though
cloudy is preferable, except for children. Post
mortem cases promptly attended to.
Awarded the fret medal at the late Fair Of the
Maryland Institute.
GALLERIEs.-No 2O5 Baltimore street, Balti-
more; 347 Broadway, New York; Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, ID. O.; II Main street. Rich
mond, Va; Lynchburg, Va; Norfolk, Va; and
Petersburg, Va.
01- These Galleries arc open free to the public
at all hours of the day,
]. II. WHIrEHURST Sole Proprietor.
Oct 2-d6mif
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TUT VI PstDbuEVl uPPIy 20
EDWARD X COLLINS s. CO.,
No So Wallstreet, N. Y.
BROWN ,SHIPLEY & CO.,
Liverpool.
E. G. ROBERTS & CO.,
l3 Kings Arms Yard London,
JOHN MUNROE s. CO.,
26 Rue Notrc Dame des Victories, Paris.
GEO. II. DRAPER, Havre.
Theowners of theseships wilnot be account
able for gold silver, bullion, specie, jewery, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills flading
signed therefor, and thevalue therein expressed
therein. Dec
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HATS, CAPS, AND GENTLEMEN's FUR

HATS, OAPSs AND tFhNELbNIEN'S FDH-
NIsBING GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
ID DEEBE'S superior New York style of Hats and
I'D Caps; Philadelphia Paris, and London, beau
tiful and much admired; Washington style SLOUGH
Hats, Of every style and price; children's Fancy
Hats and Caps, in pleasing variety. Also large
and elegant assortment of Gentlemens Fancy
Goods and Toilet Articles.
Gentlemen in want Of the above articles are most
respectfully invited to call and examine my stock,
which is complete, and Of superior quality,
at moderate prices. CHAS. ii. LANE,
New Hat Cap, and G Gentemen's Furnishing Estab
lishment, Pennsylvania avenue, between A and
9th streets. Dec 2-d3wif
TUnion, Telegraph and Wash News =
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LITTELL's LIVING AGE-No. sa7-1al cts.

LITTELL's LIVING AGE-No. 397-12l cts.
CONTENTS.
/. John Owen North British ReUieto.
2. Prussia and Austria--British Quarterly Re
oieto.
3. Colton's Deck and Port-Spectator.
4. Maurice Tiernay, Chap. Xviii. to l.--Dubiin
University Magazine.
5. Wardrop on Diseases of the Heart--Spectator
o. The late Duchess D'Angouleme-Mornin
Chronicle.
PoETRv: Song of the North Wind; Kossuth's
Voyage TO America; The City Spring.
SHORT ARTICLES: Improved Omnibuses; Improve
ment in Spy Glasses; Tea Drinker; Miniature of
Burke; Aristocratic influence; Navigation of the
Rhine.
WAsHIN6ToN, December 27, lS45.
Ofall the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country, this has appeared to to bo the most
useful. 1t contains, indeed, the expedition only of
the current literature of the English language, but
this by its immense extent and comprehension,
includes portraiture of the human mind in the
utmost expansion of the present age.
j. @. ADAMS.
Published weekly at SO year by
E. LfrTELL < Co, Boston,
And sold by JOS SHiLLINGTON,
Corner of Penn. avenue and ~ street.
Dec l3-dtw&wlw
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CHEsAPEAIkE AND OHIO CAHALBoNDs
~ for sale. Land Warrants wanted. Checks ON
all the principal cities for sale by
June 25--tf CHUBB, SCHENCK & co.
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MATHEW sr. CI.AIR CI.AnKE bas re-

MATTHEW ST. CLAIR CLARKE has re-
1fl opened office for the transaction Of law and
agency business on street, near the Department
OF the Interior and nearly In of willard's flo.
tel, where he boards. Dec 1-d3m
(toR RECREATION OF rALEXANDRTA STOCK
~ for sale by CHUBB, SCHENCK K co
Sept 2O-tf
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A MEXICAN SILVER bought and sold by
~ July l4-u CBUBB. SCHENCK & co.
BOOK AND jon PRINTING,
oF EVERY DEscRIPTIoN,
Ereetifed atths Once of the Rep.bIic
The republic., 1851-12-18

A REP PUBLICATION OF ENGLISH EI.EAIE,N-
TARY LAW BOOKS. Fifth Scries-forty one
volumes. From this series much of the useIess
matter of earlier series has been omitted
Terms-Twelve dollars year, bound: Ten dol
lara year in numbers--in advance. A1
The Cheapest La,o Periodical in tie United States
II is determination to sustain the Law liz
brary as The Cheapest Series of Reprints of Elemcn
tary English Law Publications in the country.
The Editorial Department will, we trust be found
fully to realize the expectations of those who have
enjoyed Smiths Mercantile Law, Smiths Leading
Cases, Sugden on Powers Broon's Legal Max
inns, Archbold's Nisi Prius, Archbold's g Landlord
and Tenant, Crabb on Real Proaerty. smith ON
Contracts, White s. Tudor's Lc-sS e Cases, Coote
on Mortgages, &C., &c.
The high reputation which the claw Library
has acquired throughout the United States by the
character of its volumes, and by the cheap rate at
which its valuable contents have been presented to
the profession, is the best evidence we can make
Of its merits, and its claims TO your support. We
hope and will aim TO retain this high character
We annex few from the many Testimonials re-
ceived from distinguished jurists in various parls
From the Hon. JOHN TAYLoE LOMAx. of
Yirgina.-"The references in my Digest have been
numerous TO the excecnttroat published in the
Law Library for the extensive circulation which
that periodical merits, and has doubtless attained
has made these authorities, il is presumed gepe-
rally accessible throughout the United States,
From the Hon. ELLIS LEWIS. -" Your publica
ton ia cheap, and of immense value 20 the profes
sion"
From the Hon. JOHN Nj. CLAYTON, Senator
from Delaware" You are entitled to the thanka
OF every member of our Profession for the Law
Library. IL is an excellent thing for u.s.
From the Hon. r. BIDDLE.-" OF the nurnern,,,
treatises the Law Library has placed within onr
reach, at cheap rate. there few, if any, which
would not have procured, even at the great price
OF imported Law Books"
r. & j. w. JOHNSON.
April22
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Court OF (.eneral sess,oo,.


TRIAL OF Ann MEKIlAN FOR MANsI.AroHTER, ~ cACs-
ING TIE DEATH or A sERyANTaIRL By ILL TREAT
MENT.
MAY io-1he trial Of Ann Mechsn indicted for man.
slaughter in the first degree in causing tho death
McGowan, servant girl. which trial in
the first week Of the term resumed this morning
November l849; knew SIR Gilman; he called on M on
the evening l4th Of November and requested mo
TO go to his house; went there and n young girl
she sitting In chair leaning forward she iookei
pale, and her eyes rather classy had converse
ton with herr did not examine her person ulary
raised her hat, snd noticed scratch her chin and
some bruises the right side Of her neck asked her
the time what the matter with herr she Of
being very sore in her side and her head; asked her
some more questions aud she would answer me; she
appeared quite stupid; went then to IL could get
carriage could not get one; returned aud asked
MIR Gilman to help take her to the station house;
he took hold II her the left side aud her
right took her hat in my hand, had almost carry
her. raised her partly from the floor and rot far
the door she then wanted 10 SIT down. and 1aid she
not able to go carried her to the station house No
seated her chair when went in Csptsin Wilson
told me Lad better 70 for Doctor p'Dounc and
os , we pocior Ed was prepared Tor her but she
could not lie down. shc always wanted 10 Fit up;
brought her 20 the police office morning ia n
hsge; previous 10 coming from The station house she
complained o. being hungry and go for her four cent?
worth II sweet cracker aud worth Of milk;
bs ate IL all hsd to assist her get the carriage
complaint made by her; Justice Iothrop advised
me 10 take hee 10 the city Hospital: did 90 and never
ss~ her serwsrd nnrsted the prisoner by yirt of
warrant, on the 18th II Novcmj.r; arrested her nj
The Fourth ward station hou,e; hsd previously beum
10 l59 Wiism str,-t. whore undcrstoui she lived;
took her 20 The Tomb while way then. We had
somc CONVERSATION.
The counsel for the fnce here cros.-oxamiuc the
witness to whether The conversation held under
restraint or indueemrnt. Witness thai II, trsd
no threa's "r indueenont a. ct a.. prisoner ~
his questions but rouusoi objected 60 any corf,.
sions being admitted The Court oycnued the otlec-
tiun. and counse, tcot exec ptisn 20 IA. ruling
Direct resvmedi ~ 81 hce how she vi treat
The enila she sid .e used - whip her with nothing
iut twisted cord or twisted rope scmc,hiny tst
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Ksosros, ia, May IL
f,ouR.Thc sses have been to a very iu,i. ed extent
100 bbi Baltimore and $50 bb Philadelphia out Of the
last arrivals have been moved at 2ss Cd per bb but
there ars sellers at 2ss The stock compared with the
greatly diminished demand is Of enormous magnitude
MxaL We have not single operation TO report as
having been effected in this article the stock Of which Is
getting spoiled
RieE.--Caroina is without change
bRrsp-Iery abundant and inactive. The sales are
unimpoStant.
0n.--Cod rema ms as last quoted
LAFD.-American is duh at 8 I'd q I'd per h.
CoDEisg-We lave no inpro, to notice in prices
sAiMo,-The suppiy at market is quite equal to the
restricted demand for the article. We quote No at
Nos and are very difcult OF sale at OBS and Gas
per Dbl, respectively. \,
Only small parcels OF me-s can be moved at 00s New
prime and bring 7os and 6is respectively in
very moderate iots.
Hsss-Americsn are very plentiful ana inactive
Soy.-1he operations in Stce,es have been confined
exclusively to retail parcels at the usual rates The
here is in much favor will the laundresse
who the principal consumers, add other jeecrip-
tibns are neglected
CArp1ys-Ihe stock IL enormous, and the article
scarcely saeatie at Cd per ID. for assorted sizes
CuErsr-Both English and American scarce and
wanted
LrNrsH-The stock of whit. pine i sufficiently ample
with very limited demand The last sales at -Ge
per eco feet Cypress shingles in abundant supply
Cedar are wanted and would command 'ss 70 sos for
Rr,r The supply is ample. We quote American
family" at 4se. per half barrel
CoRS E exceedingly scarce.
sraAs-We range our quotations VI iSs lss. per 100
lbs for dask to fair.
FrrieiITs. There would be ample employment just
now for several vessels both for Great Britain and To-
reign ports Tonnage Il very scsrce rather large
quantity Of produce is lying here for want Of vessels
carry il away.
GoIp.--We quote American at a III per cent pre-
MUM. Doul,oons are not procurable
MALI Bottled has declined in consequence Of the
abundant supply at market. We quote ale and porter
together 1T g. Cd r. per dozen Bulk is s-c penti-
ful and in little dem and, mt Sos per hogshead
ToBAcco.-CaveLdish Il very inactive. at L. I'd Is
Cd per Id. The stock Is heavy We have heard Of
any transactions IL Leaf tobacco
EseHaScrOn New York bills have been freely offered,
but no operations 81 any moment have occurred