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The entire series have been carefully examined and
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His Excellcncy Hamilton Fish, Ex-Governor the
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not but hope that they will do much to counteract the
effects of that light and immoral literature which dcluges
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Respectfully and sincerely, your obliged servant,
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fThe works alluded TO having been examined and
recommended follows: and popular Pictorial
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Europe Description of Great Britain and Ireland Pcto
rial Family Annual Treasury Of knowledge, Information
for the People The Family Instructor Pictorial Sunday
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Of The Wonders of the World
Gentlemen Of respectabty and Of good address wanted
10 sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full partcu
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given application either personally by letter The
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Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER.

DeUoted to african Colonization and Civilization,
TO Literature and General Intelligence.
rTNHE undersigned propose TO publish in the City OF
i Washington weekly newspaper, bearing the above
title, and dedicated TO sound morality in Politics, TO the
Union of the States to the OF African Colonization
and Civilization, and TO all topics of high and general
interest 10 their country and mankind. They will
deavor to impress upon the People and Government of
the United States and of the several States the Importance
of coonizing in Africa with their consent the free
people Of color Of this country and such may become
free. They will communicate TO the public all important
information they obtain in regard to the Geography
Exploration Resources Commerce and Population of AT
rca the state of the Slave Trade and the best
adapted for its suppression and will enforce the duty Of
union among all Christian denominations in efforts 10 diff
fuse the knowledge of Arts Liberty and Christianity
among the barbarous people of that Continent.
They will aim TO render the journal instructive and
useful Family Newspaper and to for its columns,
the public favor shall enable them, contributions, lite
rary and scientific, of decided merit.
The CHRISTIAN STATESMAN will be of the size Of the
Home Journal National Era, and exceed in size the
uigenccr the Union Of this city, and, with but few
advertisements will be nearly filed with matter designed
TO I've Of interest 20 its readers.
1t win be printed with type fine white paper,
and In mechanical execution be equal TO the best
papers in the country.
TERMs.-The Christian Sdtesmdn will be two dollars a
year, payable in advance
Postmasters Others who may be pleased to act as
voluntary agents. will be responsible TO those who may
pay them subscriptions and to the order of such
Christian Sdtesptd II will be supplied the following
taru
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GEORGETOWN AND ITS AFFAIRS.
GEoRaErowN. July sO-l2 m

GEoRGETowN. July 3O-l2 m.
RUNS DoINGs.-Y esterday afternoon, as q
black fellow named Smith was passing near one
of the locks of the canal, he fell in Some per-
sons near by pulled him out; but while trying
to fish up piece of bacon, which he lost when
he first fell in, he tumbled in again and was
drowned He was drunk at the time. Coroner
Woodward held an inquest over the body. The
verdict was accidental drowning.
No news in the flour or grain market, and
no change in prices.
A serious accident occurred yesterday after
noon. The driver of the packet boat Fashion,
on his return to Alexandria, started his horse
at rapid pace. The tow-line having been
previously tied to the iron ratings at the aque-
duct, when the loose rope was exhausted crash
was the necessary consequence. The swingle-
tree broke and struck Capt. Murrell, and he
fell lifeless. Medical aid was called, and DIR.
Lauck was soon in attendance, who dressed his
head, which received very severe Blow his
arm was also broken.
Arrived- Packet schr. Kate Stuart, King,
Philadelphia, to L. Pickrell & Co.
Canal Irdde.-Arrived, Josephine Seaton,
Cumb., coal; Elizabeth, do; VIM. Albert, do;
P. b. Petre, do; Annawan, do; N. J. Berston,
do; Col. Young, do. Star, % miles, 800 bbls
of slaves and wood; Martha Frances, 81 miles,
limestone; Jacob Snively, Cumb, coal; w. B.
Clark, do.
Departed-W. Fowler, D. & H. Clagett, C.
H. Ohr, Capt Walker, ]. Long, L. Cass, Fash
ion, s. Clarke, S. Perry, F. Rawdon, J. P.
Smoot. ELECTRO.
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LAURENCE THOMSON & Co,

IMPORTERS Of BIandies Wines, and Segars No. l Ex-
change Place, Baltimore, offer for sale extensive
assortment Of
BRANDIES--J. Hennessy, J. J. Durand, superior old
Jean Louis 1911 and 1898; Magory; 0ard, Dupuy Co
pinet Castillon Co.; Martell; j. Durand Co.. A. seg-
petta; j. j. Dupuy and J. Fraud brands.
wINES-Champagne, Claret, and Hook, OF various
grades Also Port Sherry, Madeira Sicily, Lisbon, Bur
gundy Malaga, and other Wines, In great variety.
SEdARS-Havana and Principe Segars, OF approved
brands constantly receiving from the manufacturers
HOLLAND GIN-Grape and Gray Mare brands Of fine
flavor; ALSO London Brown Stout and Porter bordeaux
and Marseies Sweet OIL sardnes, Maccaroni vermicel
Olives, Cspers, CASTLE Soap, Bay Rum, Roll Brimstone
Canary Seed, 10, mar a.
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WIN. GOODRICH cos MERCANTILE 4 LAW
Wv AGENCY. No. 1l6 Market ST. PHILADELPHIA.

w AGENCY, No. 116 Market ST., Philadelphia.
ASSOCIATE OFFICES
TAPPAN 4 DOUGLASS, New York
u. RUSSELL Co, Gate Geo w. Gordon) Boston.
J. ID. PRATT Co. Baltimore.
WIN. ID. PIERCE Co, Cincinnati.
CHAS. BARLOW CO, st. Louis.
WIN. b. PIERCE co. Louisville
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers and Bankers, 70 an inyestga
ton Of its system and gratutous test Of its records of the
standing and responsibility traders In the U. States.
our increased patronage has enabled during the past
ycar 20 open offices in Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis,
and New Orleans; these in connection with long
tablishcd offices in Boston, New York, and Baltimore
enable us 10 offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which believe
are unequaled.
We prepared to make collections In any Of the States
Territories Canada England Ireland Scotland France
Germany and in any commercial port of the world and
will pay particular attention to old and doubtful debts In
the collection Of which cass have extraordinary fc
ties, and have been unusually successful
Having full lists and reports of nearly all the Attorneys
in the United States, at all times prepared 10 fur
nsh YOU gratutousy the Of good and responsible
lawyers in any part Of the United States and Canadas
Connected with Agency is Commissioner for near
y all the States, who is enabled TO afford every faciy
and legal form for preparing accounts, &C. for immediate
use thereby avoiding delay often fatal TO the
ofe debt, mar ~
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.


TOURS OF DEPARTURE Of the Passenger Trains on
III the Main Stem and Washington Branch Of the
Baltimore A Ohio Railroad
For Cumberland Hancock, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry
Winchester Frederick, Ecotts Mills and intermediate
points, daily, at o'clock, a. Night Express Train
for Cumberland and the West leaves daily at o'clock
Pm.
EAsTwARpLY.
From Cumberland, daily, at 8, a. m.
Do. do, by express train for Baltimore
at 10p.m.
Hancock, 1917 an.
Martiusburg, III an.
Harper's Ferry, IL am.
Frederick ~ A. m. and Ia n m.
Passengers going to- coming from the West by the
express train pass the mountains in the daytime,
and those who leave New York at O'Clock, a. M and
through by the express train from Philadelphia
will take the evening train from Baltimore. The train
from Cumberland win arrive 10 breakfast at Baltimore
and its passengers take the early line for Philadelphia
and New York
Through tickets are issued between Baltimore and
Wheeling 81 90
Between Baltimore and pttsburg . 10 90
And between Philadelphia and Wheeling ~ 90
And between Philadelphia and Pittsburg ~ ~
Between Staunton, Va. and Baltimore q 90
The accommodation train between Baltimore ana rr'l
erck will at present, leaving Baltimore NJ so y
M and Frederick at 40 minutes past = q M. ounu"SS
excepted Fare ut the rate Of three cents per mile
WASHINGTON BRANCH.
From Baltimore at O. a. M ana p hp uaiJ' ae ~ =
A. m daily except Sundays
Prom Washington at 0, and 0, p ms ana NJ W " NJ,
daily. except Sundays -,
Round Ip tickets and from the Relay House, thirty
| mar "a J. 7, ENGLAND, Agent
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A New and Beautiful Style of Painting

INHE undersigned have the pleasure of announcing to
their customers, and the Public generally that they
successfully using that new, beautiful and dura
BILE article, but lately introduced into this cythe Zinc
Paint from the SUSSEX Mines, N. j., which far surpasses
in beauty Of finish and durability the best Of white leads
All disagreeabe and poisonous effects common to other
Paints by this avoided We would respectfully refer
those who wish TO be better informed Of its merits before
having their houses painted, to-
Com. @. W. Skinner, Com. Jos. Smith, j. Lathrop, esq
Navy Agent, Major w. Reilly, and Thos Radcliffe, esq
d. FINCH SON, cor. OF and 18th sts
N. All shades of different colors made from this
article, June lift
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UPHOLSTERING AND PAPER-HANGING
ESTABLISHMENT.

Bridge street. doors from Congress st. north SIDE.
ID ODER BROTHER respectfully inform their friends
HI and the public generally, that they daily recev-
ing in addition to their already large and extensive stock
of PAPER-HANGINGS AND UPHOLSTERING GOODS,
patterns Of Paper &c. We have in store OF
the most extensive assortments Of Paper &C., in the Dis
trct Persons will find 1t to their advantage to give
call before purchasing elsewhere sell cheaper
than any house in the District.
Every article in line made to order, such Hair
Shuck, and Cotton MATTRESSES, Pew Cushions, Cur
taius, Feather Beds, Easy Chairs, Lounges, &C., &C.
H- Patented Hair Spring Mattresses made TO order.
June 4-dt21W&S3w R0DIER q BROTHER.
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MURDER NEAR LEEsBURG, VA.-Clarke, a
schoolmaster, had whipped son of Lee Thomp-
son at school. Thompson therefore spoke
severely of Clarke. Clarke took friend, went
to Thompson's house and demanded retraction,
which was refused. He then drew forth re-
volver and killed Thompson. He is now in jail.
This occurred on Thursday last.
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A NEW IMPROVEMENT
For Fitting up Stores with Fancy Fro

~ e. GEIGER, Builder and Architect, would respect
IL fully inform his friends and the public in general
that he is prepared to fit Stores and build Fancy Fronts
entire new plan, embracing all the latest improve
ments The work can be done without stopping the bust
while the work is going on.
He is also prepared to do all kinds of work in the build
ing ne at the shortest notice and the most reasonable
terms All business entrusted to his will be promptly
attended to.
Place of business on street, between 9th and 10TH
l-hm
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PROPERTY AGENCY.
New MUSIC
jy dim

GEO. b. ARMSTRONG, REAL ESTATE BROKER
FIR the leasing and sale Of Real Estate, DE-
Seventh street. (up sars opposite Office Of Integencer
B- @. b. A. will give PROMPT TO- and active
efforts n the sale or leasing Of all property conded
his management The attention Of
spectfully asked, may la-2svM&Wtf
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New York, July 29-12 p. m.-An arrival
tonight from Cardenas brings no later accounts
from the disaffected districts.
Up to this hour there are no signs of the
steamer Washington from Southampton and
Havre, now thirteen days out.
The Niagara from Liverpool is also in her
tenth day.
NEW OaLEANs, July 28.-The Cuban news
has created great excitement here, and aroused
strong feeling in behalf of the patriots. A
meeting was held on Saturday night, which APP
pointed committee to make collections for
their assistance. Lopez was present and ad-
dressed the assemblage 1t is stated that he is
about to proceed to Cuba to take command of
the republican forces.
The Falcon sailed to-day for Chagres with
100 passengers.
HoNEsDALE, Pa, July 28.-During the Sc
we're storm on Friday the new Baptist church
at Clinton was lifted from its foundation and
crushed to pieces The roof of the barn of the
Rev. Mr.. Curtis, near the above, and also that
of Mr.. Faatse, were taken off and carried a
distance of half mile Mr.. Faatse's loss in
fruit trees, &c., was very severe A Maidstone
weighing twelve ounces was picked up at Gin
ton.
NIAGARA, July 28th.-Jenny Lind, accompa-
MED by Signor Belletti and Benedict, crrived at
the Falls on Saturday morning. She immedi-
ately crossed over to the Clinton House, where
she has taken rooms for two weeks. 1t is her
intention not to receive any company while
staying here, but to remain in the utmost pri-.
vacy. She will give only three or more concerts
and leave for Europe via New York, about the
10th of August. At Buffalo, this morning,
there was great demand for tickets; the prices
were fixed at So, $50, and 81, but spectators
afterwards sold them as high as $40 and $15
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JAS. F. HARVEY, Undertaken,
Seventh street, betUee,s q and H street

WOULD respectfully return his thanks
to his ellowcitizens, and those of the
rounding country for their past patronage and would in
form them that he is fully prepared to fill all orders for
Funerals at the shortest notice He would respectfully
say that he has taken considerable pains to provide him
self with all manner of conveniences for Undertaken
His mode of preserving bodies in the oarest aoeater has
failed to give the utmost satisfaction
&C. He keeps constantly on hand a large supply of
ready made COFFINs, of all sizes.
June 2-MW&S-y marlboro GaZette-ly]
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A. ZAPPONE,

THE UNION ACADEMY, Corner of FOUR
L TENTH STREET and NEW YORK AVENUE
new and elegant Building is being erected and will
be furnished in the most approved modern STYLE to
be opened he LIST SEPTEMBER 1851. The Register is
OPEN and fast filling up with Of applicants for ad
mission Circulars be had from the Principal,
r. FARNIIAMS Book Store. Examne-tben decide.
June l4-n r. RICHARDS. PRINCIPAL.
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lust RECEIVED AT TAYLOR MAURY'S,
~ new supply Of Rejected Addresses, and Warrenia-
awthornes House of Seven Cables and Scarlet Let
ter the Solitary, by the author of "Picciola De Quin
cy's Cesars; Opium Eater, &c. Longfeow's 0utreMer,
and Hyperion Tennysons Poems, and In Memoriam !;
Goethes Faust, and Wilhelm Meister; Oliver Wendell
Uolmess Poems. iy 2S-
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THOMAS M. HARVEY.

Carpenter q Builder, Fstreet, 6ettceen 9Th j. ION,
rs prepared to Ill orders for any work in his line
i JoBB1NG promptly executed, at moderate charges.
Residence corner New York avenue and Tenth street.
June lS-tAg
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]. w. BADEN & BROTHER,

Hardware Dealers Pennsylvania duelue, 6 street,
~ Xr ~-r, Offer for sale, at ufacturing prices,
TSJG yfS 1plain and ornamental Wire Railing,
Cl2k<8Ek-S which for cheapness and durability
be surpassed by any article Of the kind in
Samples may be and prices made known by applying
as above. may law M&W6m
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FRANCIS Y. NAYLOR,

Copper Tin Sheet Iron and Stove Manufacturer
ROOFING, GUTTERING, SCOUTING, &c.
South side Pennsylvania avenue, Third street,
iY 2b-tf WASHINGTON city, d. O.
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LIE COURIER DIES ETATs-UNIs,

(THE UNITED STATES COUK1EK,J
Office 70 Franklin Street, near broadway, NeD Fork
This French Newspaper is issued daily. Terms of
the Daily, 49,
rTyHE COURIER DIES ETATS. UNIS gives now in full
the trial of H. De Bocarme and Wife, which is going
on in Belgium, and creating extraordinary sensation
throughout Europe.
few copies of the numbers containing the report
be had at the office. Four cents a number.
The complete report will also appear in pamphlet
form in the Weekly edition of the CUer DIES Eats Uis,
the first number of which was issued Saturday. the 2Sth
ultimo.
Terms Of the Weekly SO year-singe copies cents.
liberal discount to clubs, agents and publishers.
L.,
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JOHN L. SMITH,


ATTORNEY AT LAW AND MAGISTRATE,
Office Eighth street, opposite Market.
business of all kinds requiring the attention of an
ID Attorney Magistrate, Agent, will be promptly
attended Claims brought before Congress and the
Departments will receive prompt attention by being
placed in his hands
Fee moderate June 12-y
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GEORGETOWN.
BACON, LARD, G.

BACON, LARD, &C.
OK 000 pounds of Hams and Shoulders
NC.OOO 1000 do. No. l Lard
40 barrels Philadelphia Whisky
10 do do Gin
10 boxes Eastern Cheese
10 do Carnina
10 do Farina
Received and for sale by
HOWELL & SHOEMAKER,
jy 23-1w of High Water sts, Georgetown
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GEORGE E. KIRK,

House and Sign Painter, and Gldzier,
South side Louisiana avenue between 9th and It'll streets
Dwelling South street, between 18th and sth streets,
sand prepared TO execute to order all descriptions Of
work in his line ap l5-6m
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HARDWARE.

TNHE subscribers have in store good assortment OF
i House Furnishing and Builders Hardware, Cutlery,
&C., which they offer those in want at the lowest prices
Also Agricultural and Gardening Implements, CON-
posing all the articles used.
J. 7. RADCLIFFE CO.,
mar 26-n OddFellows Hall, It'll street.
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JAMES w. SHEAHAN,

Attorney and Counsellor at Lam,
DRACTISES in the Courts Of the District and prose
claims of every description before the several
Executive Departments and before Congress.
RS- Office and residence 2lst street. two doors north
of H. an lift
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SHOES sHnEsll sHoEsll

NIoLAIN HARRY have in store good assortment
wi Of the above-named goods, suitable for Men, Boys
Ladies' Misses and Children's wear which must be sold
for some price by the 1st Of September. June 9-u
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Dr. Stickland's American Family Pills
DESIDES the cathartic and antidyspeptic qualities of
Id these Pills, their adaptation purify the bloodo
the Liver Complaint Urnal and Abdominal Diseases,
and especially that class of maadies known Female
Complaints; to relieve the system of Worms pimpes
the skn--may be seen as set forth in pamphlet,
which be had gratutousy of the Wholesale agent.
A. GRAY Bookseller,
7th street. opposite OddFeows Hall.
N B.-The above PILLS to 80 highly recon-
mended from responsible source that do hest
tate believe that they will prove to be good as the
introduced and that will not be long before
their popularity and sale will be unparalleled.
June 6-eof A. GRAY.
Also for sale by Dr. II. II. WOODRUFF, Druggist,
cor. of and 18th sts
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FAMILY GROCERIES.
u. M. p. KING,

Il. M. p. KING,
Or 18th and LIST nearly opposite the Presidents House,
Dealer in FINE TEAS of every description; all rare
and choice articles pertaining TO FirstClass
Family Grocery and Variety Store.
A His EXPRESS WAGON will deliver goods free of charge.
iy
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PIANOS PIANOS !

oxzT NEW AND SECONDHAND PIANOS
l3.zr] always on hand, for sale and to rent on
rTmnN moderate terms at the Piano Store on
18th street, above II street.
New MUSIC STOOLS for sale.
jy1-d3mA r.. @. REICHENBACH
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BY TELEGRAPH.

NEW YoRK, July 30--24 p. m.
The Asia sailed this morning, with one hun
bred and sixty-two passengers, and thirteen
thousand dollars in specie.
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JILY PAPER.-0ne sheet Of this Paper will de-
stroy 10000 Flies. It is for sale, with full drec
tions at the corner of and Seventh SITS, by
June 21- j. r. CALLAN.
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TORONTO, July 3d. p. m.
The Canadian Assembly yesterday rejected
Merritt's proposed Legislative Union of the
British provinces.
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SODA WATER.

II L. KIDWELLS celebrated SODA FOUNTAIN has opened
q for the Summer Campaign, at his headquarters in
Georgetown, where his friends and customers
can be supplied with the above article.
Visitors from Washington and strangers generally win
be much relieved from the effects Of dusty ride hot
day by calling at his Drug Store High street.
NAV l5-tf
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INOSGAIh's anOdyne SOTutai-
IL Never fails TO cure Chocs, Cholera Morbus Diar-
rheas, and the Summer Complaints generally, and may
be had, at 81 y cents per bottle, Of j. Y. CALLAN,
Juno 11-dtr Corner OF Il and It'll streets.