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WIN GOODRICH 4 cos MERCANTILE 4 LAI
w AGENCY, No. 116 Market st., Philadelphia.


ASSOCIATE
TApPAN DOUGLASS New York
II. RUSSELL q Co, Gate Geo. W. Gordon,) Boston.
j. ID. PRATT a CO.. Baltimore.
VIM b. PIERCE Co, Cincinnati.
CIIAS. BARLOW CO., st. Louis.
VIM b. PIERCE CO., Louisville
This we'll known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers, and Bankers, invesga
ton of its SYSTEM and gratuous test Of its records Of the
standing and responsibility ci traders in the u States
Our patronage has enabled u.s. during the past
year, open offices in Cincinnati Louisville, ST. Louis
and New Orleans these in connection with long
tabshed offices in Boston, New York, and Baltimore
enable to offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which we believe
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 class have extraordinary fac
ties, and have been unusually successful
Having full lists and reports Of nearly all the Attorneys
in the United States at all times prepared to fur
nish you grautousy the of good and responsible
lawyers in any part of the United States and Canadas
Connected with Agency is Commissioner for
y all the States who is enabled to afford every facility
and legal form for preparing accounts, &c. for immediate
USE thereby avoiding delay often fatal to the collection
of debt. mar "a
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SILK GOODS.

DOwEN 4 NIcNAMEE, liz and ia Broadway, New
ID York, have in store, and will receive by early
packets and steamers very extensive assortment Of
French German, English, Italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety of the newest and richest styles
offered in this market Sample cards are now ready
for exhibition. Merchants from every section Of the
country, and particularly old friends and custom
ers assured that every attention has been paid to
present stock Of goods unequaed either in extent
variety, by any similar establishment in the country
Many of our richest goods manufactured from de-
signs samples furnished by us, and will be found
adapted the best trade in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles of stock:
Extra rich Chene and Brocade Silks.
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslns, and Organizes.
Rich printed Silk Tissues, article.
New style English Popns
Barege de LANES, Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English, Scotch, and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Gros de Rhines.
French and English Ginghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape shaws'
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment
Millinery silks, Grapes &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style. go,
Bombazines Aipacas and Muslin de Laines'
Baces and Embroidery. 81,
Linens and White Goods oil every descrlPuon'
Kid Gloves, best manufacture -
English and German silk and Cotton Hosiery.
long and Square Cashmere Shawls
Rich silk Mantillas, great variety
pongee and Sptalfeld Handkerchiefs.
italian Cravats and Sewing Silks
Also variety of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above
Also sinchews Sarnets, Fancy silk Cravats Bay State
Plaid Long Shaws Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
Baregcs Satins Silk Scarf, Suspenders Plain black and
high colored Mouselne de LANES, Turkey red Prints,
Curtain Muslins, Oil Silks, Belt Ribbons Serges Satin
Vestings, &c.
Rg- Those who visit this market for SIX Goods, who
would consult their interest," and who desire to see
stock unsurpassed in every department at the low
est market prices, are respectfully invitedto call
mar 2-
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER.

Deooted TO african Colonization and Civilization,
to Literature and General Intelligence.
TNHE 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
aud Civilization and to all topics of high and general
interest to 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 colonzing in Africa, with their consent the
people of color of this country and such may become
free. They will communicate to the public all important
information they may 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 suppresson and will enforce the duty
union among all Christian denominations in efforts to diff
fuse the knowledge of our Arts Liberty 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
tegencer the Union of this city, and, with but few
advertisements will be nearly filled with matter designed
to I've of interest to its readers.
1t will be printed with type, fine white paper,
and in mechanical execution be equal to the best news
papers in the country.
TERMs.--The Christian Statesman will be two dollars
year. payable in advance.
Postmasters Others who may be pleased to act as
voluntary agents. will be responsible to those who may
pay to them subscriptions and to the order of such
agents, or to any who may make remttances for the
Christian Statesman it will be supplied the following
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
CITY OF WASHINGTON,


Under the direction Of AARON HAIGHT PALMER, Of NeW
Fork, and WoRTmNGToN GARRETrsoN SSETHEN, Of Neic
Orleans, attorneys and C5unSeorS Of the Supreme Court
tie United States.
This establishment is formed for the following objects
l. For practising law in the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States and conducting professional business before
Congress.
For the prosecution and recovery of all claims in law
equity against the United States before Congress
the Executive Departments against foreign Govern
ments before Boards of Commissioners.
g. For the settlement Of accounts with the State Trea-
sury, War, Navy, Post Office, and Interior Departments
and obtaining the remission Of fines penalties, and
FIXTURES for alleged violations of the revenue post Office
o other laws.
L. For securing letters patent for inventions from the
United States from foreign Governments and procu
ring land warrants and pensions under the various pen
sion laws of the United States
g. For collections generally embracing debts legacies
and inherances in the United States and foreign coun
tries.
g. For the purchase and sale Of lands in any Of the
States Territories of the Union, and loanng moneys
on mortgage Of real estate lying therein
T. For investment of funds in United States and State
stocks and loans collection of the dividends thereon and
generally for the transaction of all business pertaining to
a law, loan, and banking agency
All communications addressed, postpaid, to Messrs
Palmer Snethen, American and Foreign Agency City
of Washington, will receive prompt and faithful attention
PALMER & SNETHEN,
June 30-1y* Office No. 5Carrol Place, Capitol Hill
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

No. 81 Burling Sip, Neto Fork, near Fulton Ferry.
NHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and
i the public, that his arrangements such for bring
ing out and forwarding passengers to and from Liverpool
by the old and ayorite Black Star Line Of Packets salg
to and from New York and Liverpool every week, as u
ensure cheap and quick conveyances. The ships com
prsing this line are all and first class packets co
manded by old and experienced commanders; -. all,
Also, Agent for the Star Line OF glasgow III to ~
ing every month. Also, Agent for the spln" niots
New York and Louisiana Line OF New oric""' p''"'''
sailing every week. . - .un. an ENGLAND
, DLi,' a' 5saa,iand TIiOS. H. OBRlEN,
mar d -" 81 Burling slip, doors from South st.
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EDUCATIONAL.
tHHE UNION ACADEMY. Corner

THE UNION ACADEMY, Corner Of FOUR
/ TENTH STREET and NEW YORK AVENUE
A and elegant Building Is being erected, and will
be furnished in the most approved modern STYLE TO
be opened The LIST September, 1851. The Register is
open and fast filling with of applicants for adj
mission Circulars be had from the Principal a
II. FARNHAM'S Book Store. Examine-then decide.
June 14-tf H. RICHARDS, Principal
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Clothing! Clothing! Clothing !!
cuEAp cuEApER cuEApEsT

NHE subscriber would say to his friends and the pub
lic that he has hand the largest and most desra-
BILE stock of Ready made Clothing (of all knds to be
found in the District and he would invite all purchasers
who fond of buying BARGAINS and saving their
to give him CALL he feels confident that his low prices
and good articles must in all give entire satisfaction
BOYS CLOTHING in abundance, of every desirable sye
make and nsh suitable for the present season. to which
he would invite the particular attention of parents and
guardians. WM WALL,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
RgN B. fine assortment of piece goods constantly
hand which will be made to order at the lowest rates
Tune
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GEORGETOWN.
UPHOLSTERING AND PAPER-HANGING
ESTABLISHMENT,

Bridge street, doors from Congress ST., north side.
d ODER BROTHER respectfully inform their friends
III 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
the most extensive assortments of Paper &C., in the Dis
trct Persons will find it 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
tains, Feather Beds Easy Chairs Lounges, &C., &c.
&- Patented Hair Spring Mattresses made to order.
June 4-dt2lW&S3w RODIER & BROTHER
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nB For sale Mt the Store-rooms the of
Ladies' Union Benevolent and Employment Society,
Seventh street. next to OddFellows Hail. and Capitol
Ill., corner of and First Streets east and south,
riey of clothing suitable to the season. comprising gar
for the laboring classes and children As these
articles the work of the industrious poor the Society
invite all who in want Of this description Of clothing
to patronise these establishments and, very small
profit the work is added the prices will necessarily be
moderate.
Families requiring such work to be done will benefit the
poor by sending II to the Societys to be made
up.
To accommodate families Intelligence Office has been
opened at the Seventh street. where those in want
Of servants may be supplied by paying small fee.
BY order of the Board of Managers.
All the papers Of the city requested to publish this
notice as often MS convenient June g.
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General Banking and Exchange Business.
COP RTNER SHIP

General Banking and Exchange Business.
COPARTNERSHIP.
NHE undersigned respectfully to the public
i that they have entered into copartnershp for the
transaction of general Exchange and Banking business
in the city of Washington, under the firm Of
SELDEN, WITHERS & co.
All business entrusted to them will be attended to with
promptness and fidelity.
WILLIAM SELDEN,
Late Treasurer of the United States
JOHN WITHERS,
OF Alexandria, Virginia
r. w. LATHAM,
OF the city of Washington.
L. P. BAYNE,
mar A-tf OF Baltimore, Maryland
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n EVANS FIRE AND THIEF PROOF SAFES,
~. for the of Merchants Storekeepers and others
full assortment Of various sizes In The above
Chests warranted equal to any other make for security
against Fire Burglars having whtood the test of both
without injury loss to the owners in any instance.
ALso-In store and for sale:
Seal and Letter Copying Presses and Books
Trucks for moving Boxes, Bales, &C., In Stores
Druggists Presses with Cylinders and Pans
Packing Levers, for Dry Good Stores, &c.
Portable Shower Baths of new construction suitable for
warm or cold water
Refigerators, for keeping Meats Butter, Milk, &C., in
dining room, hall, cellar
Water Filters for purifying muddy bad Water caused
by Rains, Limestone, Mari, or other causes.
OLIVER EVANS,
81 s. Second, ! door below Chestnut street,
mar pa Philadelphia
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Gregory's California Package Exures.


- THE SUBSCRIBERS win despatch
~s1N SPECIAL MESSENGERS, two or moro
n, n ~AIN\ times per month, by Steamships, via
da.7e1S4A1AA >CHAGRES and PANAMA, in charge
of parcels, jewelry, yaluables and mall
able matter, which will in all arrive In San Fran
the mail
we beg 70 announce TO the public that have entered
with the heaviest transportation house
e lsthmus who are bound TO 10 transport goods
rom ohasres 70 Panama, advance Of all other earesses
anu having made arrangements with the U. 8. Mail and
al oter steamers on the Pacific for the carriage OF
s we are prepared TO guarantee their delivery In San
Francisco within a specified time.
In addition to the superior qualities OF the line for the
transaction OF Merchandise its manifest over
the u Mail and all other competitors in the transpor-
aton of letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
lantc States, well known and already generally an
preciated by the public. The value Of mercant letter
delivered by three four days In advance of ali other
competition, being properly estimated.
We have also established agencies in GUAYAQUIL.
CALLAO, and VALPARAISO, for which ports and other
cities the South American coast prepared to
receive LETTERS and PARCELS, which will be promptly
despatched their destination by agent in Panama
The mail for South America is made up but
month. THOMPSON HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents,
149 Pear, cor. of Wall st., New York.
REFER, BY PERMISSION TO Messrs johnson Low
den, ll5 Wall St; spofford, Teston Co., AZ South ST.
Nesmith Co., 90 Pine ST. and Levi Apgar Co., 20 Dey
street. mar a.
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JAS. F. HARVEY, Undertaken,
Seventh street, 6etween @ and II streets,

OfUTTTH STftT, " 5TT5tS,
WOULD respectfully return his thanks
to his fellow-citizens, and those of the SUR
rounding country for their past patronage and would i'm
form them that he is fully prepared to m all orders for
Funerals at the shortest notice He would respectfully
saw that he has taken considerable pains provide him
self with all manner Of conveniences for Undertaken
His mode of preserving bodies The ,odrme 1oeaer has
never failed to give the utmost satisfaction.
as- He keeps constantly hand a large supply Of
ready made C0FFINS, Of all sizes.
June 2--MW&S-y Marlboro Gazette-lyJ
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NORFOLK, July l0.--The United States ship
ST. Louis, Commodore Cook, from Rio, is in
Hampton Roads
The st. Louis made her trip from Montevideo
in fifty days. The officers and crew are all well.
She has not yet come up.
PORTLAND, July 10-Three brothers named
Clough, Mr.. Raulett of Monmouth, and Chas.
Clarke of Newport, were drowned yesterday in
Cucknaraning pond.
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SODA WATER.

r L. KIDWELLS celebrated SODA FOUNTAIN has opened
u for the Summer Campaign, at his headquarters in
Georgetown where his friends and customers
be supplied with the above article
Visitors from Washington and strangers generally will
be much relieved from the effects of dusty ride hot
day by calling at his Drug Store on High street.
NAV 15-n
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nR. PORTERS MOUNTAINEERING SALvE, as pre-
pared by the late DR.. TALLEY, of this city, acts like
charm invariably eectng permanent in all OF
Wounds, Bruises Burns, Scalds, Chblans Painful Swell
ngs Bes, Piles Assesses Ulcers and Sores of all kinds
1t is wonderfully efcacious for Inflammation or rising
of the FEMALE BREAST, or inflammation arising from any
cause.
As lip salve, and for chapped hands, IL has supe
rior. 1t will make perfect cure in a hurry
The subscriber has used 1t in his own family with
astonishing success, and recommend It with
fdence And so well assured is the PROPRIETOR Of its eff
cacy that the purchaser will be at liberty to what
save is left and his money be refunded in of failure
.-. A. GRAY, Bookseller 18th street,
ap 24-1awy General Aren't for tho u s.
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r. r. GURLEY,
ID. II. GOODLOE.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
IW

TOURS OF DEPARTURE of the Passenger Trains on
IL the Main Stem and Washington Branch of the
Baltimore Ohio Railroad
For Cumberland, Hancock, Marnsburg, Harpers Ferry
Winchester, Frederick, Eicotts Mills, and intermediate
points, daily, at o'clock, a. Night Express Train
for Cumberland and the West leaves daily at o'clock,
p. M.
EAsTwARDLY.
From Cumberland, daily, at s. a. m.
Do. do, by express train for Baltimore,
at 10 pm.
Hancock, 10L a. m.
Martinsburg, IL u am.
Harper's Ferry, IL a.
Frederick, ~ a. m. and Bpm
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 will arrive to 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 Pittsburg :. 10 90
And between Philadelphia and Wheeling Is 90
And between Philadelphia and Pittsburg II 90
Between Staunton, Va. and Baltimore so
The accommodation train between Baltimore and Fred
erick will at present. leaving Baltimore at "a, p.
m, and Frederick at 40 minutes past M, Sundays
WASHINGTON BRANCH.
From Baltimore at 6, and p m. daily; and at 9,
m, daily, except Sundays.
From Washington at 6, and 5, p. M and at Q, M
daily, except Sundays.
Round trip tickets to and from the Relay House, thirty
cents each By order:
mar "a j. T. ENGLAND Aren't
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MERINO UNDERsHIRTs.

IN dozen Gauze Merino UNDERSTANDS
~ do do do extra sizes
10 do Merino and Cotton Drawers
do Silk Undershirts
so do half Hose, beached unbleached, and striped
20 do Linencambric Handkerchief, plain and col
ored borders
20 pieces silk Handkerchief
10 do do do extra nice
80 dozen silk, kid Isle thread, and cotton Gloves
With n large assortment of goods adapted to gentle
mems summer wear. The above will be sold very low
for the cash only. G. w. VERIFY,
June 1S-lmd PA av, bet It'll and Sth sts.
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A NEW IMPROVEMENT

For Fitting up Stores with Fancy Fronts.
TI Il. GEIGER, Builder and Architect, would respect
IL fully inform his friends and the public in general,
that prepared to at up Stores and build Fancy Fronts
entire plan, embracing all the latest improve
ments The work be done without stopping the bust
ness while the work Is going on.
lie is also prepared do all kinds Of work in the build
ing line the shortest notice and the most reasonable
terms All business entrusted TO his win be promptly
attended TO.
Place of business on street. between 9th and 10th.
June l-bm
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BY TELEGRAPH.
BA1rrMoRE, July lip

DALTIMUhh, July II--zsps M.asta
Flour dull at $4.l2. Grain unchanged.
The New York Courier & Enquirer announces
that Mr.. Webster intends resigning, and will
go to Europe in August.
Markets unchanged.
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DETROIT, July H.
Strang and his Beaver Island confederates
have been acquitted of the charge of robbing
the United States mail.
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HARDWARE,

rTNHE subscribers have in store good assortment Of
il House Furnishing and Builders Hardware, Cutlery,
&C. which they offer TO those in want Mt the lowest prices
Also, Agricultural and Gardening Implements, com
posing all the articles used
J. T. RADCLIFFE q CO.,
mar 26-f Odd-Fellows' Hail. 7th street.
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VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND LAND AGENCY.

:" N GILBERT has opened an office in washington
Ill. city, where he win give his prompt attention to
all those who will favor him with the agency to sell farms
In Virginia. Maryland the District Columbia Having
followed farming heretofore, and being northerner by
birth, he appreciate the wants Of such come from
the North for the purpose Of locating farms in this vicn
iy He has the agency sell goody number Of farms
in Virginia. and those coming from the North would do
well to CALL before purchasing at his residence Penn
syvana avenue first square west Of the Capitol Gate
2Q--y s2m
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SCHOOLS SUPPLIED

MYTH School Books of all kinds; Pens, Ink, Copy
w books, &C. Also, Blankbook and Stationery il
every variety, by A. GRAY,
an SEQ 7th st. opposite Odd Fellows Hall.