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w ARLINGTON, co. Il, IoOI.
GENTLEMEN have had the honor to receive
your esteemed favor of the Sd instant, informing
me that the Union Safety Committee Of New York
city intend to celebrate the approaching anniver
sary Of the birthday of Washington, by uniting
with their fellow citizens in public dinner, in
honor of that suspicious day, and inviting me to
be present ON that occasion.
! can never fail TO revere the memory of Wash
ington, and regret that my official duties, near
the close of session of Congress, will necessarily
prevent my uniting with the citizens Of New York,
according to the invitation with which have been
honorcd.
] have the honor to be, with great respect, your
very obedient servant, N. X. HALL.
To Messrs Moses Taylor, Isaac Townsend, and
others. committee, &c, &C.
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LITTELL.s LIVING AGE. No. ass-1a. cts.

LITTELL's LIVING AGE. No. 3o5-Iaa cts.
CONTENTS.
!. Life and Correspondence OF Robert Southey-
Quarterly Review.
2. Foreign Observation-Disclosures.
8. The Lexington Papers-Eraminsr.
4. Maurice Iiernay, Chaps. xxiii-xxv.-Du
University Magazine.
s. "Pendenns' Reviewing his Reviewer-Liter-
airy World
s. The Distressed and the Distressing -Er-
amntr.
I. st. Peter never at Home--Eraminer.
8. Before the Union-Sdmuei Breck.
With Notices Of New Books, Poetry, and other
Articles
WAsHISaToN. December 81, l845.
or all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country, this has appeared to to be the mos
useful II contains. indeed. the exposition only OF
the current literature of the English language but
this, by its immense extent and comprehension, in
cludes portraiture of the human mind in the ut
most expansion Of the present age.
J. @. ADAMS.
Published weekly at So year, by
E. LlTTELL & Co., Boston.
And sold by JOS SHILLlNGTON,
Feb 26-dtrw&wlw corner Pa av. and q at.
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pass slowly In review. and feel satisfed that the far
distant views OF heds, foliage. rivers, cascades.
lawns mountains fruits, flowers. animals, and even
sunshine and shadows, are merely fixed upon the
trembling canvas, but that they are realities laid
out upon ample field. II is indeed a beautiful
illu.ion that fastens upon the mind for good pu.
pose"
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VIRGINIA LEGisLArURE.-In the House of Dele
gates, on Monday, joint resolution was adopted
fixing Thursday for the election of lat and I'd Audi
tor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Superintend.
ent of the Penitentary, &c.
A bill changing the mode of appointment and
tenure of office ofDirectors Of the Lunatic Asylum
was ordered 10 be engrossed; as also bill in
cooperating the Merchants Bank of Virginia at
Lynchburg on the free banking principle, the vote
resulting thus-ayes SO, noes 81. (This may be re-
garded as indicating the fate of several similar
schemes now pending.)
A bill establishing branch bank at Weston, in
Lewis, and another at Moorfield, was rejected
ayes 40, noes 67.-44ieraRdria Gazette.
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Telegraphic.

ArriuaI Of the Steamer Europa
BosroS, Feb. &c, p. m.-The steamer Europa ar
rived at Halifax TO day.
Three unsuccessful ballots were had to day for
United Senator On the first ballot Sumner wanted
but three votes of an election.
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A DAMsON & HELMS. of No 465 Callowhill at,
n above 18th, Philadelphia, call the attention OF
the citizens Of Washington and its vicinity TO thcir
cards and samples of Iron Railing and Ornamen
tai Work, as may be seen at the store oil M, M.
WHITE, (also agent for Iron Coilins,) Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, south side, west Of Sd street.
Persons in want Of the really beautiful in this
line please call and see.
Feb 26F
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DISCONTINUED.
White Oak, Rutherford county, North Carolina.
Guankey, Halifax county, North Carolina.
Fall River, Marshall county, Alabama.
NAMES CHANGED,
Golden Hill, Wyoming county, Penn.-name
changed to "North Flat
Nnksville, Clarion county, Pa.-name changed
to "Rimersburgh."
True Blue. Botetourt county, va.-name changed
to sold Hickory"
Montville, Washington county, Texas - namo
changed to "Long Point"
Clay Lick, Owen county, Ky.-name changed
to "Gratz."
Sheafer's Mills Ohio county, Ky.-name changed
to "Brigg's Mills"
Locust Forest, Butler county. Ky. = name
changed to "Sugar Grove
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PARTICULAR NOTICE.

NOV is THE TIME to buy cheap, as we are
In obliged positively to close our large stock of
Clothing. which compes to sell even for twenty
five per cent. less than first cost. Remember WE'LL
il you want fashionable suit OF clothes for tre
of money, step in and examine. Saturday, the LIST
of March, will be the last day.
DYER MEG UIRE,
Feb 27-4t Auctioneers.
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NOTICE Members Of Congress having books
IN that belong TO the Library Of the House Of
Representatives requested to return them this
week, with their names upon them, 80 that their
accounts may be properly credited.
p. WILLIAMS,
Librarian OF House of Representatives.
Feb III
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WASHINGTON ASSEMBLIES.

V'HE Managers and Subscribers of the Washing
i ton Assemblies respectfully announce that the
fourth Assembly will be a FANCY BALL, to be
given at jackson Hail. OH Thursday, the 9th in
slant.
No person admitted unless in fancy costume, ex
upon application to the Committee appointed by
the Managers may, by reason Of special circum
stances. DO admitted in citizens dress.
The Committee appointed are:
J. KNOX WALKER,
p KEY,
p. H. CROSS,
Major A. II. GILLESPIE.
Feb l5-dtd
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FOR SALE AND HOUSE TO
RENT.

A SMALL. new, and convenient house, delight
"A fully situated, and surrounded by fruit trees
and choice flowers. Tho furniture was bought en- :
trely new, and has been in year. The
proposes to sell the furniture to person
wishing to keep house, and will part with It for a
very reasonable consideration. The house will not
be rented until the furniture is sold.
Inquire of @. b. Adams, at the Post Office De-
partment, No. 25, third story.
Feb 26-3ts
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PAINTINGS,
II &C., Of the late Mrs. Madison, by order Of the
honorable the orphans court.-On Saturday.
March 1851 shall cell. at the residence OF the
late Mrs. Madison, all the furniture and household
effects. together with many very valuable paint
ngs, among which the following comprise part,
viz:
An original portrait of Washington. by Stuart.
An original portrait Of John Adams, by Trum-
bull, pronounced by the late J. q. Adams among
the best portraits of his father ever taken.)
An original portrait Of Jefferson, by stuart IN
his best style. -
An original portraitof James Madison, by Stuart.
An original portrait of Mrs. Madison, by Stuart.
(For artistic effect and beauty of finish these two
can scarcely be equallcd in this country.
An original portrait Of James Monroe, by Van
derlyn.
The above portraits were painted expressly for
Mr. Madison, and have never been out Of the pos.
session of the family.
Also, portraits Of Americas vespucius. Colum-
bus Sebastian Cabot, &c.
Christ and his two Disciples, by II. by Carlo
Sprout (This picture took the premium at Bru''
sells in 1908.
Together with many other paintings worthy the
attention of lovers of the fine arts Terms cash.
J. C. MCGUIRE, Administrator.
DYER & MEG UIRE,
Feb9O-d Auctioneers.
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DOWNING'S CHEAP COTTAGES, FARM
~ HOUSES, AND VILLAS, with numerous en-
cravings.
Gustave Choquet
Christ in Hades; Poem, by VIM. w. Lord.
The Aloorland Cottage, by the author Of "Mary
Barton"
Portfolio of Medical Student, with illustrations
The City Merchant, the Mysterious Failure.
Ryrne's Dictionary of Engine Work and Engi-
neering, No. "a.
Just published and for sale by
TAYLOR MAURY,
Feb 81 Booksellers, near 9th street.
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TREAsvRv DEr'r, FouRrH AUDITORS OFFICE,
February 20, 1851.
DERsONs HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST A
i balance due from the United States to Archi-
bald McKennon late private in the Marine Corps,
deceased are hereby notified to present them at the
Office Of the Fourth Auditor of the Treasury within
two months from this date
Feb 25-St
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FESTIVAL.

FESTIVAL.
TINE LADIES of the F street Presbyterian church
i will hold sale, for the benefit OF said church,
Of useful and fancy articles, together with every
variety of refreshments, at the Odeon corner of q
street and Pennsylvania avenue, to commence
Thursday next. the 9th instant, and continue
each day and evening during the week.
They have many valuable and attractive articles
worthy the attention Of generous public, and will
sell their goods at moderate prces. Feb 22-6t
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THIRD TRIAL OF JOHN HEspERsos.- The balance
of the venire Of ninety sig jurors summoned on Sat
urday last, appearing in court yesterday morning,
they were scverally called TO the book to test their
qualifications. They were all set aside but one,
who was sworn in, making only three jurors yet
empannclled.
The court ordered the sheriff TO summon another
venire of nincty-six persons to appear on Thurs
day next the goth instant, and adjourned tho case
until that day.-Ns,0 Orleans Pieayuns, 18Th.
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II J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, Browns Hotel,
i respectfully informs members OF Congress-,
and others who may be about to leave the city, that
he has Just received a superior lot of NEW SPRING
themselves These goods prepared to make
up order. in elegant style, at cheap rates and at
short notice, and we invite everybody TO call and
see them. Feb 2l-eo2wif
NTOTICE.-Thc members Of "The Metropolitan
IN Institute Of Warrington City" are requested
to attend meeting at the Temperance Hall on
Wednesday evening, at Z o'clock. A punctual at
tendance is requested, as business of Importance
will be transacted.
Feb 25-2t VIM. III. HULL, Sec'y.
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Feb PIT

DOMAT'S CIVIL LAW, translated by Strahan
IL and edited by Cushing; vols. Boston, 1851.
Brights Law Of Husband and Wife, edited by
Lockwood; New York, vols, 1850.
Deans Principles Of Medical Jurisprudence; !
VOL, 1850.
Parsons Select Cases in Equity; VOL, 1851.
Cootc on The Law of Mortgages; l vol, 1885, from
the third English edition, with notes and references
to American cases.
Arnould on Marine Insurance and Average; 2
vols, 1850. edited by Perkins.
Towards Supreme Court Reports, vol. 9Th, 1851.
Benedict's American Admiralty, its jurisdiction
and practice, with practical forms and directions;
l vol, 1850.
Digest Of Reports Of Cases in the New York State
Courte; vols, 1850.
Burrill's New Law Dictionary Of the Common
and Civil Law, 2 vols, 1881.
Greenleaf's edition Of Cruise on Real Property,
completed in 8 vols.
A New and Complete Equity Digest of American
Law, by Thomas w. Waterman, Of the New York
bar; 3vols. just received by
Fl,ANCK TAYLOR.
For sale, together with all other law books, at
the lowest New York and Philadelphia prices in
every case. Feb u
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Post Once Operations.
The POSTMASTER GENERAL has established the fol-
lowing new Post Offices for the week ending
February %, 1851:
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WASHINGTON ASSEMBLIES FANCY
BALL

WILL TAKE PLACE AT JACKSON HALL
w on Thursday, 9th Of February.
Subscribers to the Assemblies, and strangers
having the written authority of manager to pur-
have been placed ut Fishers Stationery Store, ad-
joining the Irving Hotel. and at Stevens Fancy
Store. two doors west of Browns Hotel.
Private servants will not be permitted to entsr
the hall on the evening Of the ball.
All persons having claims against the Assemblies
requested TO leave them at Gautier's, after the
ball, addressed ~ the treasurer.
Feb 22-td
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NEW SPRING GOODS.

rORPORATION sTOCK-wanted by
" Sept 25-tf CHUBB X SCHENCk.
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THE REPUBLIC.
Later from Central America.

From DAVID l.. WHITE, esq, OF New York, who
arrived on Saturday from Central America, the
Tribune has obtained some Interesting intelligence
in relation to the Nicaragua route TO California.
Mr. White left the city of Granada on the 10Th
Of January, mt which tune the engineers had near
" completed the survey Of the road from Rio La
gos on the western shore Of the lake. 70 the port of
San Juan del Sur, on the Pacific. The distance
between these two points Ii fraction over twelve
miles, and the highest elevation to be overcome on
y forty feet. This route, from ocean to ocean, is
very much shorter than that at first proposed, by
way of Lake Leon and Reaiejo, the distance from
San Juan de Nicaragua to San Juan del Sur being
about one hundred and thirty miles.
The arrangements for completing the chain Of
communication on both sides are nearly completed.
The steamer Director il now running on Lake Nj
caragua, and doing most profitable business. Her
receipts during the month OF January amounted to
S 80 900. She plies between the city Of Granada
and the rapids of Castillo Viejo, In the San Juan
rivera distance Of one hundred and thirty miles.
The journey from Granada to San Juan de Mica
ragua is now made in forty eight hours In few
weeks three more iron steamboats, will be placed
on the river, to run between San Juan and the rap
ids, thus forming complete steam communication
from the lake TO the Atlantic. Twelve miles Of
nal will be sufficient to make the river navgable.
When the regular lines of steamers established
on both sides, in connexion with the smaller steam
ers on the river and lake, it is expected that the
transit from to will be made in twenty four
hours, and the journey from New York TO San
Francisco in twenty four days.
After completing their survey Of the road to San
Juan del Sur, the company, under charge of Mr..
Childs, formerly State engineer OF New York,
will proceed to careful survey Of the San Juan
river. At the time Mr.. White left the country
there were three American steamers at San Juan
the Crescent City, the Promethcus, and the
Mexico.
The report Of the election of Don Jose Sacasa,
as Director Of Nicaragua, was PREMATURE The
electors have been chosen, but the electoral col
lege has not yet assembled, and choice ia
sidered doubtful. The principal candidates wero
Sacasa, a citizen of Granada named Pamela,
and Senior BntIago, the Secretary of War. The
prospects of the latter candidate were considered
favorable Parties of Americans arc still passing
through the country on their way from California,
but the prices of provisions, which were lately
exorbitant, have greatly decreased.
Nicaragua, politically, was quiet, as well as the
neighboring State Of Costa RIGA There was no
further development of Chatfields curious course
in Guatemala and San Salvador.
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MADAME BISHOP. accompanied by MT.
IVA BOCHSA and party, will give one Concertin
Washington Saturday next. he lst Of March.
the programme of which will appear in a future ad
vertiscment. Feb 81
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II AND WARRANTS and Corporation Stock
IL wanted by CitUbb, SCHENCk Y 20.
Feb 20--d2w
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SrkxEr FIGHr.-It occurred yesterday morn
ing between two genteel and respectable looking
dogs. The crowd enjoyed it very much. The prin-
cipal damage was the backing the eye Of negro
fellow. This was done by another gentleman of
sable hue. They had somewhat of bout. TO be
sure but it was all incidental to the dog fight, the
prime feature in the mornings enjoyments.
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N-Io accommodate those who wish 10 attend til
ball. the doors will open at 6. and the performsnc
Will commence at O'Clock Eeb 81
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Farewell Benefit Of Mss DAVENPORT, and posi-
lively her last appearance.
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PANORAMA OF THE BIBLE

FANO1SA1hA OF THE bI6AE
NOW OPEN at Odd Fcllows' Hall, January
IN 2Sth instant, and will continue for short
tine only.
J. Insco Williams celebrated Bible Panorama,
containing fifty of tie most striking scenes in
the Bible, commencing with Chaos, and following
each other in historical order down to the BAbylo-
nish Captivity.
Doors open at Ito commence moving at half
past o'clock.
Tickets 90 cents; children under twelve years OF
age, half price.
Schools and parties admitted on reasonable
terms
Exhibition every Wednesday and Saturday az
ternoon at 3 o'clock. Jan %
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ON FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. %, 1851.
Will be produced the excellent comedy Of
USED UP.
Sir Charles Coldstream. ....... Sir w. DON.
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THIS (THURsDAY) EVENING, FEB. 81.
Will be presented the new Play Of
THE ROMAN DAUGHTER
virginia .................. Miss DAVENPORT
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MADAM ANNA Bishop CoMING.-Wc are highly
gratfed to learn that this beautiful vocalist will
arrive in this city tomorrow, (Friday.) and that
an opportunity will be afforded citizens to hear
her delightful melody on Saturday evening.
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NEW NATIONAL HALL-A CARD.

Complimentary Benefit Of Mr. JOHN GILBERT.
On which occasion Sir VIM. DON has in the
most liberal manner volunteered his valuable ser.
vices and will appear as Sir Charles Coldstream ia
Used Up.
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FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH
INGTON-FOUR TRIPS.
n THE steamboat THOS. COLL.
icrA1=< YER will leave Washington at
q - 10 O'Clock and Alexandria at 10y
O'Clock, Monday, Feb. "a. Wednesday 26, Friday
%, and Saturday, March /.
Union Line Coaches leave the Capitol at 81
O'Clock. Seats ten cents each way, TO and from the
boat.
Fare, round trip, 81; from Alexandria, 10 CITE.
For seats apply to Mr.. Reside. Georgetown, or
George and Thomas Parker. The day before the
boat starts IL preferred.
Refreshments on board the boat at city prices.
JOB CORSON,
Feb 23-4tMonTuThF Captain.
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FRESH CRABS, HALIBUT, AND sMELTs.
TUST RECEIVED, and will be served up at the
u empire" together with Partridges, Venison.
splendid Oysters from York river, and any thing
else good to eat and drink, by
Feb 25 X. w. ALLEN.
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MIR. AND MRS. HLAsKO HAVE THE
Ix1 honor Of informing the ladies and gentlemen
Of Washington that their Dancing Academy. at
the Saloon Of Temperance Hall. E street, IL and
will be opened every day from 10 O'Clock, q. m,
to O'Clock, p. m, Except Sundays.)
Parties and soirees will be furnished upon de-
mand two excellent musicians, for moderate
price. Applications to be made at Parkcr's Fancy
Store, National hotel. Feb S-dtlstMar
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DILLS (of the National Bank) on the princIpa
I'D cities in IRELAND, for sale in sums TO suit, By
Feb 20-d2m CHUBB, SCHENCK & co.
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TO be followed by the beautiful Comedy Of
THE HONEY MOON.
Duke Aranza Mr. Eerno
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Sir Robert Bramble. Mr.. j. Gilbert
Miss Lucretia McTab.. ..........M Mrs. Gilbert.
Feb ~
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GENTLEMEN: My cnga gcments here, official and
other, constrain me to say, in answer to the invita-
ton which you have honored me with, to a "Union
dIner to be given Sy citizens Of New York On 'ns
Washington's birthday" that it is wholly out Of
my power to accept it and to join you on that
occasion.
could not but regret the necessity of declining,
at any time, an invitation 20 complimentary and
gratifying to me in every respect as this, but, at
present, do more than rcgret-l lament it as a
painful privation. My poor presence, indeed,
could add nothing whatsoever, as well know, to
the character or the interest of your celebration;
but then, how immoasurably would 1t add to my
honest pleasure to participate in person, ever
SO humbly, in your noble and patriotic Efforts 70
strengthen the spirit of brotherhood amongst our
entire people, and TO consecrate, If possible, the
which the country entertains for the vir-
tues acts and counscls of its immortal founder into
active means for its own internal repose, pros
pcrity and protection.
Your present effort for securing that great end
the closer union Of the Satesthe strcter unity, in
fact, of the national hearts, only continuation
lift succeeds but half well, will long, long re.
main crown Of honor to your city, and crown
of rejoicing to US all.
And as to that first effort, conference.-the act Of
your Castle Garden meeting in last Octobcr-it Is
certain that no public act Of any people was ever
scasonablc, more soothing to the feelings oil
doubling and disturbed country, moro delight
fully fitted to the demands and expectations OF ma.
tonal Justice and national loyalty, or more fruitful
Of good results
X came as a trusted messenger Of glad tidings,
in an hour OF trouble to every homestead and eve
ry heart in the Rcpubc-cheering up all with
words Of faithfun and hopes of delivcrancc and
peace, and 20 dispelled in a moment the gloom
whichhung upon tho Union, and drew from the
delighted bosons of the millions that loved il the
one common and joyous shout, les safe-it's safe !!
Go on, gentlemen. in the spirit Of that day and
of this Stand fast by the constitutional covenants
and constitutional faith az once delivered unto us
who may do this aud you will do your part, your
great part, in perpetuating the precious fruits Of
the Revolution, and in keeping the land of Wash-
The unbroksn, undecided, and glorious heritage Of
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To conclude with George Coleman's much admired
comedy Of
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Prices Of Admission. rs cents. second
Seats, so cents; Gallery, % cents
Box book open from 10 to 3.
Feb q