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THE WEEKLY bIsPATCH,

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ELE r A P HI G.
Photographed for the Southern Press.l

New YORK, March %.
Intelligence received by the steamer Prone
theus from Havana, confirms the reported battle
between the San Salvadorians and Guatema-
lans The contest was very bloody, and re-
suited in the defeat of the former, with the loss
of 500 killed and 200 prsoners-l 500 stand Of
arms also fell into possession of the victors.
The town Of Limas, in the Mosquito kingdom,
was fired by Spanish incendiary, and nearly de-
stroyed. The enraged inhabitants caught the
villain, and literally tore him to pieces.
Henry Clay arrived at Havana on the 18th,
and created great sensation. He was received
with marked attention by all classes. He sails
for New Orleans on the I'd Of April.
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SPRING MILLINERY lNE
WILL be opened at Mrs. S. PARKER'S on
w Saturday, 18th instant, at I'D o'clock.
PARKER'S new Fancy store,
March 1913, under National MOTEL
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BUFFALO, March 25.

Mr. Ferdinand Suydam, an eminent merchant
of New York, died here yesterday, of an attack
of pleurisy.
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SYRACUSE, March 25.

Two men were arrested to-day, charged with
robbing the United States mail. Drafts and
letters being fonnd upon them, tending TO inn
pcated them, they were committed.
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New ORLEANS March 25
The steamer Georgia arrived here to-day from
Havana, bringing $50 passengers.
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Columbus. (Ga. J March, 1851.
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From the West Indies.

The United States mail steamer Illinois, Capt.
Hartsteip, arrived at this port yesterday morning,
having made the trip from Havana in six days aud
two hours. She went Immediately 10 the dry
dock, and the repairs necessary on account OF her
late accident would be commenced thia morning.
By the Illinois we have files of Kingsion (Jamai-
cay papers TO the let instant inclusive. The Colo
nial Legislature assembled on the 2Sth ult. The
Governors message called special attention to the
providing Of sanitary measures with reference TO
the cholera
The British steam frigate Arrogant had put in
at Kingston for coal, being on her way 10 join the
flag ship at the Halifax station She sailed from
England originally with orders to join the Admiral
at Havana, and assist in protecting the leland Of
Cuba from invasion.
The cholera revisitng the islands. AT Cam
bridge, Montego Bay, Green Island, Hanover, and
other places, there had been several fatal cases.
The Presbyterian Synod in Jamaica had recon-
mended to their churches to observe the l4th inst
as day of fasting and humiliation with respect to
this renewed visitation.
On the evening of the 3lst ult. American
steamer appeared in the ofhng of Kingston har
Dor, and again put to sea. pilot having boarded
her She was supposed to be tho Ohio, from
Chagres.-N. Y. Commercial AdUertiser, 2ih
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PRESENTATION OF SwoRps.-The Legislature OF
Illinois, having determined upon presenting tho
officers Of the Illinois regiments that served in the
late war of the United States with Mexico with
swords, in remembrance of their gallant deeds on
the battle field, Messrs. Ball. Black CO., OF this
city, were employed by that State to manufacture
the desired articles, in the show room OF whose es-
adjustment they may now be seen. In beauty OF
finish and design they excel any thing OF the kind
we have ever seen, and entitle the manufacturers
to the highcst credit. They enclosed in ma
hogany cases lined with green baize. The bcauti-
fu manner in which the hilts were constructed
particularly attracted our attention. The gentle
men who are to be honored with those tokens OF
their country's appreciation have always ranked
among the most esteemed of her citizens. In the
war with Mexico they fought for the honor of their
country, and the storming OF Buena Vista and the
bloody field Of Cerro Gordo Witnessed their gallant
deeds.
In connexion with this affair there is one little
incident worthy of especial notice. as IT shows the
Immortality which attends noble action. Among
others the government of Illinois have determined
upon presenting the eldest of the lamented
Colonel John j. Hardin, who fell fighting at the
head of his regiment at the storming OF Bue ma
Vista. The following are the names OF the gentle
men who are to be presented with swords General
James Shields; Colonel william Weatherford; Col
onel W. H. Bissell; Colonel Ferris Foreman; Colo
mel Edward ID. Baker; Colonel Edward w. Newly;
Colonel James Collins; the eldest son of the late
Colonel John J. Hardin; Lieutenant Colonies Will
liam E. Richardson. James L. ID. Morrison, Wilson
w. Wiley, John Moore, Stephen S. Hicks; Majors
William B. Warren, II. T. Frail Samuel ID. Mar
shall, Thomas L. Harris, Israel Donaldson, James
;. Livingston. Each Of the swords are inscribed
with the words, presented by the State OF Illinois
TO -, for his services in the late war OF the
United States with Mexico, and especially for his
gallantry at -" mentioning the place where
each particularly distinguished himself
NJ Y. Express, 24h.
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YXTILLIAM TUCKER, Merchant Tailor,
wv Lane d fuckers Building, PennsyI-
wanna avenue, between Four-and-a-half
and Sixth streets, respectfully calls the attention
of Members of Congress, strangers and the public
generally to his large and well selected stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings, all of which he
is prepared to execute in his usual elegant style.
shall have in the course of two weeks some more of
those fine, rich, and superior over garments which
have been much admired for their STYLE quality,
and comfort; and, being determined to do business
the cash principle my motto is small profits and
quick returns.
N. b. All kinds of military garments made in
the best manner, according to the late regulations.
Wanted, two or three good Coat handle; none but
the best workmen need apply.
Nov 2O-3tawlm
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GJ-lIr. c. W. JAMES, No. l Harrison street
Cincinnati, Ohio, is our General Travelling Agent
for the Western States, assisted by j. X. Smith, j.
T. Dent, Jason Taylor, j. w. armstrong, Perrin
Locke, w. Ramsey, DR.. Joshua Wads,corth, Aier-
ander X. Latps, and Il. J. Smiley.
Gy- Mr.. HENRYM NJ. LEWIS, of Montgomery
alabama, is our General IraUeiling agent for III.
States of alabama and Tennessee.
o. Mr. ISRAEL e. JAMES, No. 1S2 South
Tenthstreei, Philadelphia, is General Travelling
agent for the Southern and Southeastern States, as
sisted by ViILiam III. Yield, John Collins, Jane,
Deaing, II. KIRK Wellington, f. II. Evans, John
T. Jldkins, p Locke, Joseph Button, George p
Sutton, aud Thomas ID. Nice.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
The Christ,ans Irsoson Cases
*Dividend off.


PHILADELPHIA, November Is The circuit court
met at 10 O'Clock this morning, despite the storm
A tremendous crowd was in attendance among
whom there were very few members of the Society
of Friends. Four absent jurors were fined $l0C
each. A large number OF witnesses did not an
swer to their names.
After discussing legal points, Casper Runaway
was arraigned and the bill of indictment read He
plead not guilty-his wife clinging to his arm.
The clerk asked him how he would be tried stating
that it was matter of life and death. Runaway
replied that he would be tried by God and his
country, The clerk wished him safe deliver
ance. The court is now tediousy engaged in
empaneling jury.
The court adjourned at half past three, after
having sworn five jurors out of thirty -seven-thr
ty-two being challenged or set aside for having
EXPRESSED opinions,
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LcoMmuNlcArEp.l

The annual meeting of the Ladies' Union Benc-
VIOLENT and Employment Society takes place on
Thursday evening, 9th instant, at the Trinity
church Third street, where an invitation has been
given US all to attend; and it is privilege TO do
So listen to the always interesting report of the
benevolent ladies of this society on the condition
and prospects of our poor. Who does not care for
the poor? Every one, trust, bears their wants
upon his memory, if not his heart; for who knows
what may be his or her lot, or some OF those dear
to them at some future time? And if the hand that
works now shall, of its abundance contribute to
the wants of suffering humanity, the consolation of
that human heart will be cheered. in all time, that
il has not forgotten the poor and distressed, whose
life is one incessant struggle.
SHOW many pine in want, and dungeon glooms,
Shut from the common air and common use
OF their own limbs. How many drink the cup
of baleful grief, or eat the bitter bread
OF misery. Sore pierced by wintry winds,
How many shrink into the sordid hut
OF cherries poverty"
Think of this matter, my readers, and let your
better feelings urge you TO this meeting, where an
opportunity will be afforded you to aid the OF
the poor. with the that the aims you be-
stow will be faithfully applied to the relief of the
suffering daughters of humanity, and in a way
that does honor to donor and receiver. The prin-
cpal regret expressed by this society is that their
means of employing their poor have been too linn
ited by the few subscriptions rendered and collect
ed. Let us, friends and fellow citizens, not with
draw our hands from helping this benevoence, that
adds to and not impovershes our means of in
crease. Industry is the watchword Of this society
and what il wants is capiai-capital for the poor,
to provide them with work.
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NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
HOOE, BROTHER & CO., Penn. avenue, be-
Ii tween It'll and Sth streets, have Just received
and prepared to offer to the citizens of the cities
of Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria, and
the surrounding counties of Maryland and Vir
ginia, full and complete assortment of French,
English, and India Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
Of the most recent importations. They name
Very elegant Brocade Silks, dark colors
Extra rich Brocade Silk, for evening
Rich plaid Silk, new styles
Extra heavy plain Pout de Sole
Heavy watered Silks, all colors
Real Irish Poplins, richly watercd, ali shades
Very lustrous black Silks, all widths
Superior wide colored Silk VeIvets, every shade
French Merino and Thibet Cloths, great va
riety
French Nous dc LANES, new designs
French Cashmere de Cosse, latest styles
Richly embroidered Chcmisettes, with sleeves
to match
Real Valencennes Lace Chemisettes and Cuffs
Richly embroidered Muslin Capes, Collars, and
Caps
Elegantly embroidered and lace trimmed
Handkerchiefs
White embroidered Canton Grape Shawls,
from Sl2 to SI5
Velvet Cloaks and Mantlas, new styles
Silk Mantllas and Visites, also new styles
Real Cashmere Shawls, long and square
Real Cashmere and Thibet Scarfs
Long and short sewing silk Mitts and Gloves
Bajiou's celebrated Kid Gloves every size and
shade
Black Silk Laces, black and colored Silk
Fringes
Thread Laccs and Insertings, wide and narrow
Muslin and Cambria Rufflings
Muslin and Cambria Insertings and Edgings
Sash, Neck, and Belt Ribbons, SC, &c.
Together with many other entirely new and de-
sirable goods, suitable Tor the present and APP
preaching seasons, to which weekly additions will
be made so that purchasers may be assured OF find
ing at all times during the season the most fash
ionable styles, at the lowest prices
HOOE, BROTHER & co.
Sept lift Union & Alex Gazette1
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PLANK ROAD-VASHlNGTO AND ROCK
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY.

VV,HE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS, with tie
n majority of the Stoc kholders, have determined
to construct this turnpike Plank Road, running
from the city boundary Seventh street to the line
of the District and Montgomery county, Maryland,
and for that purpose will issue stock, to the
tent of seven hundred and fifty shares, of tloenfy
dollars each, and have appointed the undersigned
to solicit and receive subscriptions to the same.
Books are open at office for the purpose.
Fipe dollars each share is to be paid at the time
of subscribing, and like amount every sixty
days until the whole is paid.
The advantages of such a road to the city, and
the property in the vicinity OF the road, must be
apparent to oil conversant with its situation. There
is but little doubt that similar road will be
Brookvile-the last in the midst of fine agri-
cultural country; thus opening direct and easy
route from Montgomery and the upper part OF
Anne Arundel counties to this city for the trans
portaton OF the products of thai and the surround
ing country.
Plank Roads are being most extensively con-
structed throughout the country, and have epery-
tphere proved profitable investments, paying large
dividends TO the stockholders, besides improving
crcasing the trade in the places through which
they pass.
A considerable portion of the stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders of the old stock in the company are enti-
tied to share of stock for every fic0 shares
of the Old which will be issued TO them on suTren-
der of the old certificates. The new road will pro-
baby be finished in less than twelve months and
ready for travel The cost will be less than 49,
900 IL il thought il will pay dividend of not ess
than FIVE per the first year after il is finished,
and the dividends will steadily increase.
CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.,
August 9-diftf Bankers, opposite Treasury.
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sALUTATORY.

w d. TODD, Halter and Furricr, tenders his
wv compliments TO his friends and custom.
ers, and informs them that he has re-entered
his former premises appearing as the Vest.
ern Store, in the new Marble Hotel Building Of
the Messrs. Brown, where he will be pleased to re-
ceive his city and country acquaintance, trustin
that his new business arrangements may tend to
add TO the satisfactory intercourse experienced in
the old stand for the past twenty-one years, and
hoping that increased and continued acquaint-
auce may be mutually pleasant and profitable.
Nov o. od3t
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1xrHlrEHURsr,s spLENpIp GALLERY,

w at 349 Broadway, may well be denoninated
palace, it being the most extensive and elegantly
fitted upestablshment in the world Whitshursts
Daguerreotypes have never been surpassed in Eu-
rope or America. He has made improvements in
the art which place him at the very head ofthe pro-
fession--Nelo York Morning Star.
MIR. WHITEHURST took the highest premium
at the great Fair Of the Maryland Institute just
closed. Also premium at the late Fair OF the
American Institute, New York.
His Gallery in this city lie on Pennsylvania ave-
nue., between Four and -a-haif and Sixth streets,
Nov 25-3t
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I,oK Rent. twlth valuable servants in

NOR RENT, with valuable servants IN
IL cluded,) furnished Cottage in the First
Ward; situated in the most fashionable neighbor
hood, and containing two parors, breakfast-ro room,
and kitchen on the first floor, and three chambers
on the second. 1t has also servants rooms, and is
a most desirable residence for small family. IL
is handsomely and completely furnished, with the
unusual articles of Linen, Silver, &c, if desired.
For terms and situation apply to
Noy2l-Iawtf b. l.. JACKSON & BRO.
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Stocks and Mnrkefa.

New York, November % 2 p. m.--Stock are C.
tive and advancing; sales of U. S. 6's 1867, lis
Canton at 6S, and Erie at SO.
Flour is steady; sales of 5000 bbls at SO 81 a
SO "a for State and Ss4 06a 81 1872 for southern.
Rye flour, SO %; cornmeal, S. % a SO 3l..
Holders of wheat very firm, but buyers do
not meet them; sales Of Ia, 900 bushels mixed corn
at GO 81 cents; rye, 60 cents; oats, 3S cents.
Provisions and groceries unchanged
Nothing has yet been done in cotton to indicate
the effect of the foreign news but holders ask high
er rates.
Whisky 81 81 cents.
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naltlmors oorre.pondsnes.
lSnOlo storm Suspsnsion Of an Iron Rolling Mill
Reception Of Rossufh- The Markets, &c.

Snolo- Storm Suspsnsion Of an Iron Rolling Mil
Reception Of Rossuth The Markets, &c.
BALTIMORE, November 25--5 p. IN.
The housetops to day are covered with snow to
the depth Of about two inches and the streets and
pavements with slush and mud to about an equal
depth, rendering pedestrianism a most disagree
able task
The extensive rolling mills OF Messrs. Abbott &
Cramlet, at Harrs's creek, in the eastern section
of the city, said to be the largest ironrolling
Enlistment in the United States. which were first
put in operation last spring, were stopped few
days since, the proprietors finding it impossible to
continue without great pecuniary loss, owing to
the depressed condition of the iron market conse-
quent upon the operation Of the present tariff Up
wards of one hundred men have thus, at this in
element season of tho year, been thrown out OF
employment.
The committee appointed by Mayor Jerome to
make the requisite arrangements for the reception
of Kossuth, have resolved TO celebrate his arrival
in our city by an imposing procession, of which
Colonel Kane is appointed chief marshal Ar
rangements were made to invite the military, fire.
men, associations, and trades, to join in the de-
monstration. A committee also appointed to
proceed to Philadelphia, the arrival of the dis
tinguished stranger in that city, and invite him to
visit Baltimore, chartering for the convey
ance of himself and suite
In the Baltimore market this morning there were
sales of $50 bbls. Howard street flour at So 81 !,
and of 500 bbls City Mills at SO 75 The receipts
OF grain light; wheat has advanced three cents
per bushel; no change in corn.
Sales at The Baltimore Stock Board, NoUember %.
500 Baltimore 6s, 1890. ............,1633
2 shares Western Bank. 205
20 shares York & Cumb, RR time. Isl
100 shares do do time. 49,. 10
% shares do do tne...... 10
AT the Board this day. Md. 6's closed at 1922 bid.
1922 asked Bait. 6s, 1890, 1885, bid, 1882 asked; B..
& o. X. r. bonds, 1867, ST. bid, 80 asked; do.
asked; York & Cumb. lSs bid, 49, asked.
| *Dividend off.
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rT,HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Ladies

TIME ANNUAL MEETING of the Ladies'
IL Union Benevolent and Employment Society
will take place on THURSDAY evening, the 9th
instant, at o'clock, at Trinity Church, which
has been kindly offered the Society on this occasion
Several addresses are expected TO be delivered at
this meeting by distinguished gentlemen.
The public respectfully invited to attend,
and evidence their sympathy with the objects of
the Society by liberal support of the means
which will enable the almoners of their bounty to
give ge cd report of their labors at the next an
nual meeting.
BY order of the Board of Managers
Nov 25-TuWedTh
ICity papers please copy.l
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V,REATlsE ON LINES, DEMENT'S, AM

Il MoRTARS, by G. r. Barnel, Civil Engi-
necr; vol. London; 81 cents.
On Masonry and Stone-cuttng, by f. Dobson,
Civil Engineer; vol, London. Many engravings;
81 cents.
On Blasting and Quarrying Stone, by Major
General Sir John Burgoync; vol, London. En-
cravings; 81 cents.
On the Construction and Use of Mathematical
and Drawing instruments, by }. +. Heather, Roy
al Military Academy, Woolwicb; | vol Many
eugravings, London, 1851; 81 cents.
Treatise on Steam Boilers, by II. Armstrong,
Engineer; vol. Engravings, London; 81 cents.
On Cottage Building, by G b. Allen, Architect
VOL, London Many engravings; 81 cents.
On the Law of Contracts for Work and Services,
by d. Gibbons, Counsellor at Law; vol Lon
don; 81 cents.
On Tubular and Iron Girder Bridge, by G.. ID.
Dempsey, Civil Engineer; vol, London. Many
enRravings; 81 cents.
just imported. FRANCk TAN Lok'
Nov Ia
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rVNHIs Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the SUBJ

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
IL scriber hath obtained from the Orphans Court
of Washington County, in the District of Column
ba, letters testamentary the personal estate OF
ceased. All persons having claims against the said
deceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof TO the subscriber, on or
before the 18th day of November next; they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of
the said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Novem
Der, 1851. JACOB GIDEON,
Nov 2O-law3w Executor.
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Collision and Loss of Life.

New York, November IS. Off Five athom
lighthouse the brig Umpire, for Somerset, came in
collision with the brig Phantom. from Curacao for
New York. laden with salt and hides. The Phan-
tom was left in a sinking condition, but her cap
tain refused to leave her. The mate and crew
came up in the Umpire. lad was crushed to
death in boarding the Umpire.
A severe snow storm ia prevailing.