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The PERILs OF KIssrNG.-B Besides the danger of
Cupid's arrows, kissing is getting to be danger
GUS business 1t is not long since the English pa
nose of man who attempted to kiss her against
her will; ano now the Louisville Journal Of the 20h
instant, discloses the following:
"Hoyribis A6ray. all from Kiss.-Captain J. M.
Martin bas given us some particulars of an afftay
p. Johnson. planter, gave party, at which Seth
Cox and lady, DR.. Gilbert, and many others were
present. During the evening q son Of Mr.. j., who
had but lately returned from school, avowed his in
tention to kiss every lady present Accordingly
he commenced by kissing Mrs. Cox. Dir. c. be-
came angry at this. used harsh language towards
tho young man, and elapped his face. This led 10
the affair Mr. Cox, DR.. Gilbert, and young John
son were dangerously wounded. and three or four
others severely. DR.. Gilbert was cut in the head,
and the blood ,ushed from tho wound TO the ceiling
Mr. Coxs brother had intmatcd that, il his brother
recovered, he would settle the difficulty. We be-
the country, and well known here"
The Journal Of the next day, however, says the
above statement is incorrect. The affray did not
occur at the house Of Mr.. f. p. Johnson, but at q
party given by gentleman two miles of, to Dir.
Johnson's son, youth Of eighteen. Mr.. Cox, Mr..
johnson. DIR. Buckner, and Mr.. McHattcn were all
cut with pcnknvcs, but none of them at all danger
ously. The affair wac afterwards understood to be
settled. Young Johnson had returned to college at
Shcbyville, in Kentucky.
Those who wish to enjoy the pleasant pastimc Of
kissing, would doubtless do we'll TO be assured be-
forehand that il is agreeable to all parties.
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FaoM HAIrAx.-Halifax papers to the 26th in
slant have been received by the New York Com
mrcial Adperfiser.
Tbs Provincial Parliament opened on the 23d
The Governor. in hs speech, congratulates the par
Lament on the satisfactory condition of the pro-
vince. In reference to the European and Ameri-
can Railway" he says:
ga convention, by invitation. was held last sum-
mer in Portland in the State of Maine, and resolu-
tions were adopted for the construction Of the Eu
ropean nnd American Railway Aware Of the
strong feeling that had shown itself on more than
one occasion in the Assembly the subject of ra-
pid and certain means Of intercourse by railroad,
deemed it consistent with my duty Immediately to
government, and to send one Of the members Of my
council to England to ascertain what amount Of
aid or encouragement might be expected from the
home government or Imperial Parliament in fur
therancc Of an object Of such vast importance to the
people Of this colony; but, as the negotiation on
that subject is still pending, am not at present
prepared to submit any measure with reference to
this important enterprise"
Abiding to reciprocal trade, the Governor re-
marka
g i shall take early occasion of submitting the
correspondence which has been conducted with
view Of carrying into effect your expressed wishes
in obtaining the advantages Of reciprocal trade,
and wider and freer markets for the various pro-
ducts Of our industry. The negotiations on this
subject are still in progress, and shall be glad ii
hereafter you deem it judicious to afford me the
benefit .of your further aid and deliberation upon
question involving such wide and prominent in
terests."
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SUPERIOR DAGUERREOTYP
First Premium Awarded.

II. wHiTEHURST has extended the field
- his operations over more ground than any
other Daguerreotypist in the country. His galle-
res may be found on Penns yvania avenue, near
a street, Tin Lane fuckers buding;) No 2O7
Bai,imcse street, baltimore; corner Broadway and
Leonard street, New York; No. II Main street.
Richmond; Sycamore street, Petersburg Main
street, Norfolk; and Main street, Lynchburg, Va
His beautifully and highly finished electro Da
guerreotypes are an extraordinary Improvement
ensuring faithful and highly finished likenesses in
a few seconds.
The rotary back ground, invented by j. H.
w hitehurst, gives an airy and living appearance
to the picture
he is the patentec of the Morteotype, the art Of
imbedding Daguerreotype likenesses in tomb
stones, 80 as to make them resist the ravages of
time and weather.
Whitehurst's establishments now distribute more
than thirty thousand pictures annually. and have
never given dissatisfaction. This is certainly a
f1attering proof the superiority of his kenesses.
j. II. w. calls the attention Of the public gene
rally to his elegantly furnished gallery over Lane
& Tucker's new store, where free exhibition Of
pictures will be given.
Notwithstanding the usual competition in da-
guerreotypes at the recent Fair Of the Maryland
Institute, he was awarded the first medal by the
Judges
Likenesses of every description copied, and post
mortem cases attended to. Jan 7-lmif
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Lat or Patents

Issued from the United States Patent Office for the
,ceek ending January 2S, 1851, and bearing date
January %. 1851.
Elhu Smith, of Albany, N. Y.-For improve
mont in Stoves.
Francis N. Still, of New York, N. Y.-For i'm
provements in Metal or Second Patterns for Cast
ings
Moses l.. Knapp, Of Painesvile, Ohio.-For i'm
pr0vement in Abdominal Supporters
James Hanley, Of New York, N. Y.--For Swivel
nibbcd Key.
William Fields, jr., of Providence, H. I.--For
Improvement in the Hydraulic Ram.
Newell Wyllys, of South Glastenburg, Conn
For improvement in Drawing Regulators for Spin
ming Machines.
Alfred Hathaway, of Boston, Mass.--For i'm
provement in Pens for Ruling Paper.
Design.
Conrad Harris and Paul w. Zoner, of Cincinnati
Ohio.-For design for Stoves.
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toos.EsrosDxscr OF THE nErusao.l
BALrIMons, january sO--5 ..

BALrIMoRs, January 800 p. IN.
We have to-day real cold weather, and no mis-
take, but far more acceptable than the past mild
weather We have now fine prospect Of gather
ing good crop Of ice.
The Express car of Adams 4 Co. robbed
ON Tuesday night Of $1,000 in silver. and not
$4,000, as stated yesterday. No clue has as yet
been obtained Of the robbers.
Sales to-day of 900 bbls. Howard street -four at
81 so; and 100 bbs. at S4 So Nothing doing in
city mills. Grain steady. Sales of red wheat at
100 l0s cts; white do. l05 = ll5 eta; corn is
steady-saes Of yellow at 6l cts., and white e. cts
Sales at stock board of l5s Maryland 6's at 1903;
5000 do at 1885, 400 Baltimore 6's, $780, 1885, 2,7O0
Baltimore Ohio Railroad bonds, 1867, at 92;.
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CALIFORNIA DRY-DOCK.

A PAPER having been circulated among mem
"A be,s r. Of Congress BY Mason Co., through
patent for the Sectional Dock, We simply state
that we have been in quiet and undisturbed posses
sion and of the patent for upwards of ten years.
building such dock for the United States Govern
ment Mt Philadelphia; that the same claim was set
up few weeks ago before the Navy Department,
and was referred by the Secretary to the Bureau Of
Yards and Docks for examinations; and that, after
careful examination, the said Bureau, on the 18th
day of December last reported to the Secretary that
our title to the patent s "indsputablc.' This re-
port, and the synopss of the examination, may be
seen by any one on referring to that Bureau.
Jan 3l-2nf$ DAKIN s. MOODY.
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been received in Europe and this country will pro-
badly find no exception here. She will be well
supported by a talented company. The selection of
plays will be excellent. and such as we have had
no opportunity Of witnessing for many day:
+" Mss Davenport appears Mt the new National
limited number Of nights. Her reputation is too
we'll known 10 require more than the statement OF
the fact that arrangements have been made for her
performances. She is decidedly one of the most
charming actresses in the United States, and she
possesses genius that has insured the approba-
ton Of the first critics in the country The fact of
her having acted eighty -four nights star engage
ments in Boston in little more than year-a sue
unprecedented by any other star that has ever
visited the modern Athens--is . fact that we have
seen noticed by the press a thing extraordinary
and, when combined with her popularity in all our
Cities will insure her full and fashionable audiences
here. New and elegant scenery is In preparation
by several admirable artists, and carpenters are
making the stage in sections. to be able, in
four hours after General Welch leaves, to prepare
the National Hall for exhibition. Although il ia
now unnecessary, we were pleased to hear that the
building will be thoroughly surveyed before OPEN
ing i to the public, so that all fears may be set at
rest forever
CIRcus. us.--WalIett, a gentleman who possesses
that redeeming quality Of wags, wit at will, the
most insinuating manners in the world when he
chooses 70 be at the pains Of putting them on takes
benefit night. He ia ga fellow of finfnite Jest
songs and flashes of w.t. are wont TO set the table in
roar" and whose voice, moreover, as "muscal
is ApoIlos Tyre" could soften down most charm
ingly when whispering in the ears of large and
fashionable audience; and the celebrated French
Troupe, including the unapproachable Caroline,
now performing in the metropolis Of "this
great country" to the tune Of fifty and twenty
five cents per head admission.
Ma. GEoRGE VANpgNHorr's nEyEsIsos WITH
SHERiDAN."-The second evening, on Wednesday,
drew highly respectable and intelligent audience.
not SO full as the entertainment deserved, however
future repetitions of it would secure. Van
denhofs reading of tho " School for Scandal was
admirably acted play, with all the principal
characters distinctly portrayed and individualized
The Sir Peter was especially good, and Mrs Can
dotr, with her serpent smile and deceitfu ha! ha!
ha! was alive. and moved before us. II was an ex-
traordnary performance, displaying great facility
Of transition and great variety Of voice and expres-
sion. Tonight Vandenhof concludes his interest
ing sketch of the life of Sheridan, touching the poll
tiCa part OF and his melancholy DEATH and closes
with reading Of the admirable burlesque, the
"CRITic, or Tragedy Rehearsed." All those who
wish to enjoy hearty and rational laugh will be
there. II is the last Of tho evenings with Sheridan
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eJ-ur. &. W. JAMES, No Harrison street.
Cincinnati, Ohio, is our General Iraveliing agent
for the Western States, assisted by j. r. Smith, j.
r. Dent, Jason Taylor, j. W. Armsirong, Perrin
Locke, w. Ramsey. DIR. Joshua Wads,corth, Aler
andsr X. La,os, and II. J. Smiley.
G0- Mr.. ISRAEL Z. JAMES, No. 1872 South
Tenth street, Philadelphia is our General Travelling
Agent for the Southern and Southcestern States as
sisted by William II. Wtld, John Collins, James
Deering, n. Kirk Wellington, e. n. Euans, James
Clark, p Locke, and Joseph Button.
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A La WILLIE DE PARIS.


7NHE proprietor of the above establishment an
nounces to his frien ds and the public generally
that, owing TO the continued increase and demand
ne has been induced to enter largely into the
facture and putting up of the following articles,
and which he will sell fifty per cent lower than
they have ever heretofore been offered in this mar
ket, and at least twenty five per cent cheaper than
they can be purchased by retail in any of the
Northern cities; and as for quality, they cannot be
surpassed.
600 canisters hermetically sealed Champignons,
(Mushrooms,) at 5 per canister; 50ccnts
half do.
800 cansters Theoretically sealed Pctits Pois,
70 cents per canister; 81 half do; or IS
per dozen.
200 canisters Theoretically sealed Asparagus,
large size, ST. %; small do, 81.
300 canisters hermetically sealed Stewed To-
mato, 50 cents per canister.
500 bottles Tomato Sauce, at 20 cents per bottle.
as dozen bottles Preserves, assorted, at So per
dozen.
Together with every variety of Sauces, Sc, &C.,
&c. Z. GAUTIER,
A La Vile De Paris,
corner Penn. avenue and llth street.
Dec c16-2awlw&law6w
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THE WORLDS FAIR.
London, May, 1851.

THE WORLDS FAIR.
London, May, 1851.
Adams & Co.'S Express.
k THE undersigned are prepared to
1SAXE take charge Of any articles destined
= to the Worlds Fair, and, having
house in London, will give all the attention neces-
cary or desired by exhibitors.
Parties can either send to care. per United
States shin ST. Lawrence, or ship per steamer.
All goods should be addressed 'sto care of Ed
ward Sanford & Co., New York and London.'
Our arrangements such as warrant us in
eaying that all who employ us will receive atten-
ton, and that we possess advantages for doing
this business not enjoyed by any others.
Further information may be obtained on appi-
cation at any of our offices.
EDWARDS. SANFORD & CO.,
Proprietors of Adams & Co.'s Transatlantic
Jan 2S-dl0t Express.
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MissrArEMENT CoRRxcrEp.-A writer in the
Charleston Mucwy, in his eagernces To get up
tive Slave law aiording the South protection.
In order to illustrate this opinion, he states that he
had just heard Of case In which gentleman from
CulpcPer county. Virginia. bad got possession OF
his slaves in Pennsylvania, and Was then waylaid
at night, the slaves rescued, and he turned out of
the village TO sleep in the helds The truth u,
such ever occurred in our State, while there
which the law referred to has been executed, and
It's provisions submitted by the citizens general
-PAiiodslphse North AmUscar
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THE UNITED STATES HOTEL,
Pennsylvania apenue, between Sd and a street


WASHINGTON CITY.
THIS ESTABLISHMENT will be reopened on
4 Tuesday, the sth day of February, 1851, by
the subscriber, late Of Gadsby's Hotel. as manager
who respectfully announces to his friends and the
public generally that it will be commended to their
favor and patronage by every comfort and con-
vcnence hatcan be found in the best conducted ho-
tells the country The capaciousncss, eligible stu
alton, and advantageous construction OF the build
ing, are known and appreciated; and to these ad.
vantagcs will be added the utmost regard for the
comfort Of each guest: the attendance Of trusty,
polite. and efficient servants; the nupply for both
larder and other departments of every thing the
market will afford and the personal supervision Of
the subscriber, whose experience, business habits,
and extensive acquaintance with the travelling
public. will enable him TO cater for them with eE
hciency and success. The interior Of the houss
has been recently renovated, and every thing within
Il put In complete repair. The subscriber would
also add, that hotel conducted by him will always
be found = safe and pleasant abode for families,
and all who regard propriety, good order. and the
stricsest decorum as essentials OF an agreeable
homo. w. N. b. JUDkINS.
Jan 81
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MscRIoAx Block The State Of Michigan has
prepared block of copper for the Washington
monument. 1t il from the Cliff mines. and has the
following inscription, inlaid with native silver,
from the Lake Superior country:
"rRoM MICHIGAN.
~ (Cont of Arms.)
Hsa TRUST THE UNION"
The block. in its rough state, weighed 2,ls0
pounds. rf@
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CARPETINGs ALREADY RECEIVED
~ CLAGETT * DODsON have in store and ON

sale
6sets elegant tapestry Velvet
ado do BRUSSELS do all of Crosby and
Sons make, London
Also 8 sets tapestry Velvet
20 do do Brussels, Higgins & Co.,
New York, all in new and desirable styles.
and warranted
Also, 40 bales new style Three-ply, and
100 do Ingram, of the Thomsonville
and Lowell manufactures
And Rugs TO match all the above.
G. 4 d. pledge themselves to sell their goods as
low il not lower than any of the retail houses north
of this city. Members of Congress and others liv-
ing at distance who may be ia want are respect
fully invited to our store on Pennsylvania avenue
one door east Of 9th street, and see for them
selves.
All goods sold to be sent at distance packcd and
shipped without extra charge.
Jan 24-ltfcod
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PENMANsaIP.

TN0 persons desiring toiTlproye in writing, no
scnted by the subscriber, who does not restrict the
course Of lessons to given time. Pupils may, at
their own convenience, take course which, with
ordinary attention, will effect satisfactory im-
provement
Qy-His WRITTES VISITING CARps, which require
a close examination TO be distinguished from en-
craving, will be furnished usual.
Jan 27-6rf w. A. RICHARDSON.
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IL useful and fancy articles, together with every
variety OF refreshments, will be held at the Odeon,
corner of4a streeqand Pennsylvania avenue, begin
ming on Monday evening, February Sd, and dcontin-
uing every day and evening duringt the week. A
miniature house, beautifully furnished grotto.
fountain, and other new and attractive articles,
will be for exhibition and sale.
The object of the festival is in aid of the Church
Of the Ascension (Episcopal) on II street, between
9Th and 10th streets.
Tho public generally are earnestly invited to at
tend. Jan 2l-dlw
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LNLOOR OILCLOTHs in store.-CLAG EFT
Il DODSON have in store rich and superior
stock Of the above article, which will be cut to fit
any room, hail. or passage. Packed aud shipped
to go to any part OF the country without extra
charge
General House furnishing Dry Goods Ware
rooms, Pennsylvania avenue, one door east of 9th
street, Jan A-4teo
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SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.

RE Li1C UNES durIhg this week VIII DC as
1Lbllows:
On Monday, 9th inst., lecture by DIR. ViNToN,
of Boston. Subject--Architecture of the middle
ages
On Wednesday, 10Th, and Friday, 3ist iost,
course of two lectures by Prof s. 8. HALpEMAN, of
the University Of Pennsylvania Subject -"The me-
chsnism ofspeech and its bearings upon the natu-
raj history Of the human rnce."
Lecture to commence at a o'clock, p
Jan 27--Jtd
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FURNIsHED HOUSE TO RENT.

FURNISHED HOUSE TO RENT.
TTNHE house No. 6, Union Row, is for rent. The
i furniture is new and of modern finish.
Qcj-lnquire at the Republic office. Jan %
LITTELL's LIVING AGE, No. s5I-Ial cts.
CONTENTS.
1. Lady Sale and Lady Harriet Acland.- United
Service Magazine.
3 Sinners and Sufferers Idifs Magazine.
3. History Of the English Language Edinburgh
Reuieir.
4. Maurice Tiornay, chap. xxi.--Dublin Uniper-
sity Magazine.
g. The Hand, Phrenologically Considered
4thcnGum.
g. Public Nurseries in England - Ffasu's Maga-
zine.
a. Dryden's Quarrel with Flecknoe.-- Gentle
mans Mago-ine.
With Poetry and short articles.
WAsHINGTos. December "a, IS45
OF 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 most
useful IT 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
f. LITTELL s Co., Blston.
And sold by JOS. SHILLINGTON,
Jan 2S-dtrw&wlw corner Pa. av. and a ct.
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MARRIED.,

On the 9th instant, by the Rev. Mr.. LANAHAs,
VIM E. HUTCHINSON to Miss ANN CATHA-
RINE HARRISON, all of this city.
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A LA WILLIE DE PARIS.

Ornamental Lights, Vases, Siirer Hare, &c.
'1SHE SUBSCRIBER has lately been at consider
i able expense in purchasing and having manu-
factured for his own in the furnishing of Balls,
Parties, &C., the following articles, which he will
hire ont on the most reasonable terms, viz:
Il rery Splendid
CENTRE TABLE ORNAMENT AND CHAN
DELlER.
These were made expressly to my own order
Twopair VERY IFULCANDELABRAS
One pair MAG NIFICENT VASES.
"A large and very splendid assortment of
Silcer Wase! French China, Cut Glass Hare,
and every variety Of articles in this line sufficient
to furnish party of some three thousand parsons.
These articles will be rented either separately
or together on the most reasonable terms.
c. GAUTTER, Confiseur,
LA VILE De Paris,
Dec l7-2tiflaw6wf Corner Pa. av. & llth sts
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NOR RENT, the three story Brick House on
18Th, near X street, now occupied by Charles
H. Haswell. The premises can be viewed upon ap-
plicston, and possession win b given on or aboa
tne 2ssn instant, Dec <-diM
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DIED.

Suddenly, on Thursdaymorning, the 3Oth instant.
Mrs. MARY HOLLAND, in the 69th year of her
age, relict Of Edward Holland.
The friends of the family are invited to attend
her funeral Saturday afternoon, at two O'Clock,
from her late residence, corner of Eleventh and G
streets.
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FRIDAY EVENING, Jan. 81, 1851.
BENEFIT OF wALLETr, THE CLOWN

Grand performance, on SATURDAY AFTER
NOON, commencing at half. past two clock. when
Madame CARoLINE and the whole Of the French
Troupe will appear.
SATURDAY EVENING, benefit of young BAr-
TisTx LoIssEr, and the last night of the company.
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PricesDltcserved seats, 50 cents; Boxes and Par
l25 cents.
Doors open at g. o'clock-Performsnce COM
mence at q. O'clock
Jan 81.
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A FAIn Hrr.--It 10 proposed in New York pa
per that the editor who lately denounced the
Worlds Fair as q second Congress Of Vienna, got
up to destroy the liberties Of E0rope bs cent the
fair from that city, - specimen of vsrj s~eisvs.
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LyOR RENT, most desirable three-story
Il dwelling on 18th street, opposite the Treasury.
Apply TO G. st. J. Chubb, at the Banking house of
Jan l-tf CHUBB & SCHENCK & co.
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CIRCUS.

Positively the last night but one Of MADAME
CAROLINE and the French Troupe in
Washington.
GREAT REDUCTION OF PaIcEs.
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Auy,ll Loss of Life.

BUFFALO, Jan. 30-p. m.--The steamboat John
Adams, from New Orleans, bound for Cincinnati,
was sunk yesterday, at o'clock, near Greenville
In five minutes after she sunk the cabin parted from
the hull and broke in two. One hundred lives were
lost, including all the deck hands and two of the
firemen. All the cabin passengers escaped.
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CARUsI'S SALOON.
MR.. DEMPsTER'S LAST
BALLAD ENTERTAINMENT.

At cARUsI's SALOON,
SATURDAY EVENING, Fsbr,.a,u Ist, 1851
will include the following Songs:
"The Spot where i was Born;' Morning Noon
and Night "John Anderson, my Jo;" Lonely
Oold Wife, "Salutation 10 American "a Man I
Man for a. That" "The Blind Boy;'' Lament
OF the Irish Emigrant;' "I'm alone, all alone;'
TAX yer Auld Cloak aboot Ye;'' 'sThe Rainy
Days" "The Barring o. the Door," "The Death o
Warren;""D Duncan Cray" and the "May Queen, "
a song in three parts.
Tickets 50 cents; to be had at the usual places.
10 commence at half-past o'clock, and finish
by half past 9 o'clock.
Jan 3l-2t
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Ma. CALnouN's WoRK on THE CoNsrrrurioS.-
Richard X. Cralle, esq, of Lynchburg, Va, for
merly tho Secretary Of Mr.. Calhoun, has arrived in
New York city, with the intention Of carrying
through the press the great work Of the late Mr.
Calhoun on the Constitution of the United States
South Carolina has appropriated ten thousand dol
lars towards publishing and distributing copies of
the work throughout the State, and in conjunction
with Mr.. Calhoun's family, has appointed Mr.
Crale to carry out the intentions of the Legis-
iature.
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Telsgraphic.
Fire in Burlington. Yeymout.

Fire IN Burlington, Vernlonf.
BURLISoToN, VT., Jan. 30.--A most destructive
fire has occurred here. The entire range Of build
ings known as the Stetson block on Church street,
together with several other buildings in the rear
including Chittcnden court house and county Jail
were entirely consumed.
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Coz. FREMoST.-Mr. Benton stated lately in the
Senate that Col. Fremont was detained at his homo
in California by indisposition. The Washington
Union understands that Col. Fremont will not re-
turn to his seat in the Senate during the present
session. IS