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Job two third and halfcases.
Cabinet Cases offs, 10, and 5 paira each
Single and Double Stands, with and without
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Furniture and Reglet, of all sizes
Quoins, of cherry, hickory, iron wood and ma
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Roller Moulda, copper iron
Brass rule, suited for every purpose.
Brass Dashes, ofVarious patterns, cut to suit the
column.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, preparedto order in wood
or brass
PRINTING INK.
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80 To 10 cents per Id.
Book, in canisters, s TO IS.
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variety of second hand materials, consisting
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OLp Type, delivered ut The Foundry taken in
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will be expected to send their old Type the Foun-
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for new Type in exchange for it.
STEREoTYPtNe carefully done, with new Type,
at the lowest rates. Blocksfurnished Of any re-
CURED size.
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Aug. 24--tf Baltimore
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CoLoNIzATroN Rooms.

W A5HINGToNsarJ une IT 1851.
AT meeting Of the Executive Committee of the
American Colonization Society, held on the 10th
instant, the Secretary laid before the committee
the prospectus of newspaper, Ia be called the
ChrisfiSn Sfaicsmar, and 10 be devoted "to sound
morality in Pottics, to the Union of the States, to
the cause of African Colonization and Civilization
and to oil topics of high and general interest TO
their country" TO be published in this city by the
Rev. t. H. Gurley and ID. r.. Goodlee. After the
reading of which, it was
ResoiVed, That we cordially and earnestly re-
commend the Christian Statesman TO the patronage
OF the friends of African Colonization througbo,t
the United States
June l6
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MORsE,s TELEGRAPH.

TINHE office of the Western Telegraph Company
IL is removed to the rooms over Gilman 3 pothe-
cary shop, on Pennsylvania avenue, few doors
west of Browns hotel
This is the only direct line of telegraph from
Washington to Wheeling and Pittsburg, where il
connects with other lines extending to Detroit,
Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Nash
Vile, Memphis. Vicksburg, and the whole western
country.
The northern Morse office is few doors east Of
the National hotel.
The southern Ia on 7th street. opposite the Ma
tional Inteliigencer Office AMOS KENDALL,
Jan7 President Western Telegraph Co.
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,

EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
Capital, 100000.
FHNHlS company was organized under the General
IL Insurance law of New York, passed April 10
lS49, and has been doing a very successful bust
mesa, and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture and other property, on as fa-
vorable terms as any other responsible Company in
this country.
The public are referred to the following letter
of the Hon. ID. S. Dickinson, Senator from the
State OF New York, for the standing of the Com
pany:
WASHINGTON, March 5, 1851.
am acquainted with some of the officers Of th
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs. New York, and know others by
character. The Company ia in the hands of gem
tlemen of high character for integrity and bust
ness capacity, and | cannot doubt that it will be
prudently and successfully conducted.
d. s. DICKINSON.
Directors
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo Young, jr., Hermon Thomas,
III. III. Hathorn, VIM. III. Fleeman,
G. nj. Dawson, Samuel Corning
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p. nj. Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John III. Boyd
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
III. I'll. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, JR., Secretary.
VIM. H. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made to E. C.
WEED, agent, North street, Capitol Hill.
March eff
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MISS IL. ID. SCOTT. .

Music Lessons on Piano and duItar.
A PPLICATION 10 be made at Miss MARY r.
"A BRONAUGH'S, next door to the Hon. Mr.
Holmes, on Missouri avenue, between Sd and A
streets, WAsHEeToS, d. G. After the experience
Miss ScoTT has had in teaching in Seminnries,
both South and West, she is confident she will
give satisfaction to those who favor her win their
patronage.
She has also made arrangements TO give lessons
On the Piano at Temperance Hall, on street
Terms moderate Sept or
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FUmE BATHS.

FUN + BATHS.
T5'O all who are afflicted with Rheumatic cons
A. plaints would say, go and try DR.. EMER-
SONS SULPHUR FUMs bATHs, at Cops Pavilion
on Louisiana avenue, near Sixth street. The PEE
culiarties oft arc such that il cures effectualy
thiscompIaint ALSO all other diseases ola Chronic
nature, such asScrofula, Gout diseases OF theskn,
joints, &c.
Galvanic and Electro Magnetic Electricity.
portant remedial agents to such diseases and sucb
g indicate their usefulness
Atrrr VII
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
Weekly Newspaper.
euoted TO African Colonization and Civilization
to Literdtttre and General Intelligence.


Weekly Newspaper.
Devoted TO African Colonization and Civilization:
TO Literature and General Intelligence.
TIME undersigned propose to publish in the city
Il of Washington weekly newspaper bearing
the above title, and dedicated to sound morality
in politics. to the Union of the States, the cause
of African colonization and civilization and to all
topics of high and general interest to their coun-
try and mankind. They will endeavor to impress
upon the People and Governments of the United
States and Of the several States the Importance of
coonizing in Africa with their own consent, the
free people of color of this country, and such as
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 Africa the state of
the slave trade, and the measures best adapted for
its suppression; and will enforce the duty of union
among all Christian denominations in efforts to
difiu5e the knowledge of arts, liberty, and
Christianity among the barbarous people of that
continent.
They will aim to render the journal an instruc-
tive and useful Family Newspaper, and to secure
for its columns, the public favor shall enable
them, contributions literary and scientific, of de,
cidcd merit.
TIE CHRIsTIAN STATEsMAN will be of the size of
the Home Journal or National Era, and exceed in
size the InfeUigencer the Union of this city; and
with but few advertisements, will be nearly filed
with matter designed to be of interest to its readers
IL will be printed with new type, on fine white
paper, and in mechanical execution be equal to the
best newspapers in the country.
TEaMs.-The Christian Statesman wi be two dol
lars year, payable in advance,
Postmasters others, who may be pleased TO act
asvountary agents, will be responsible to those who
may pay to them subscriptions; and to the or
der OF such agents, or to any who may make re-
mittances for the Christian s. atesnan il will 10,
supplied on the following terms:
Single copy for one year. .......-$2 90
Single copy for sig months ....... 90
Three copies for enc year. 90
Six copies for one year. ....... 10 90
Twenty copies for one year. . 80 90
Twenty copies for six months. $50. 10 90
The first number of this paper may be expected
TO appear early in August, and it is dcsired that
those who disposed to further its great objects,
by their patronage, should indicate their wishes
before that time. Orders and communications,
addressed (post paid) TO Gurey & Goodloe
will receive immediate attention.
r. r. GURLEY,
ID. r. GOODLOE
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GAM Sticks NEW BOOK Rule and Mis-.
- rule Of the English in America, by Sam
Slick.
Forest Life and Forest Trees, by John s.
Springer.
LOSING Field Book Of the Revolution; part Ia.
Just published and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Oct2 Booksellers, near 9Th II
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WIN. d. u. GROSS.
MO, neg and Counsellor al Lar,

WAsHINGToN CITY, D. c.,
Practises in tho courts OF the District OF Column
bia and will attend TO the collection of debts, and
70 the prosecution Of claims Of every description,
including those for bounty land under the act o (
Congress lately passed Office IN the City Hall
OCta
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MILLIONAIRE Az ocIATIoN OF CAPITAL.

MILLIONAIRE ASS OCIATION OF CAPITAL.
NOR the purpose Of forming company with
IL one thousand shares, of 81 900 each, for which
certificates will be issued, paying ten per cent per
annum in return therefor with safe prospect OF
doubling the whole amount invested (each and all
as special partners) free from assessment and liza
bility, under the Revised Statute of New York.
DESTROYS Of having influential parties through the
entire Union interested for the purpose Of obtain
ing contracts with the Government TO carry the
United States mail in steamers and vessels TO and
from New York, California, the East Indies, Eu-
number ofcertifcates of shares of s 600 each.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
General Partner and CbiefAg gent Of Company,
II Wall street, New York.
Banking and Commercial Houses in Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment Of
capital. will be appointed agents
Feb l--dtt
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TO PRINTERS.

TYPE, PRESSES, AND EVERY MATERIAL
L NECESSARY FOR FURNISHING NEWS
Hays be had al the ong-established BALTIMORE
Type FOUNDRY, Bank Lane, adjoining Barnum's
City Hotel at greatly reduced rates, on six months
creditor approved notes, or aliberaldiscount all
t,vyeJ Whore money Is Maid
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Price of Dies

When il ID not convenient To forward amount OF
order per mail or express, reference TO a respect
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, if addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly if left at the
stores of Messrs She'll Mott 30 Wall street or Of
Messrs H. Jeroliman & Co., 1874 William street
N. B. Business cards, embossed in colors from
same dies, at & 10 per thousand. Nov 25
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PRICES OF TYPE

And larger slzes at equally low prlces
Fancy letter of every description, Combination
Borders, Flower Cuts, and Ornaments in great va
riety
Wood Letter of every description, from 2 to rs
lines Plea, at manufacturers prices.
Smith, Washington, and Power Presses, OF the
following sizes aud prices, viz:
NuCNyfp cTNTCT Il C,UT TNnrp ppEcSEc
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CLOBEs-Terrestrial and Celestial; collection,
" various, this day received from Boston, OF
twelve and nine inches diameter, Of the latest dates
and most perfect in every other respect.
Sept FRANCK TAYLOR.
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sss,., FIRE PROOF CHESTS, for hooks,
Ah2sH PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS &
&15 III WATSON, No SO Dock street, opposite
~1'cS~ the Philadelphia Exchange. Patent Soap
stone Lined and Keyhole Cover SALAMANDERS.
Fire and Thief ProofIR0N CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun-
100 now in use. They also continue to make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices.
We, the undersigned, were present, on the 18th
day of September. when Messrs. Evans Watson
tested one Of their Salamandcr Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed FIVE cordsof woodoverit
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p.
NJ making five hours intense heat, amounting TO
a white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when it opened in our pre-
scnce and all the books and papers were taken out,
having been preserved entire. The above named
Chest, together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store of Evans s. Wat
son, SO Dock street.
THOS HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL L. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Mesms. EDans & Watson.
GENTLEMEN: Having been present when the con-
tents of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
exposed to view, tako pleasure in adding my
testimony to the periectsecurty of the papers. No
mark Of fire was apparent on any Of them .nnp,,,u
pnllADR r Sept. Is, 1850.
BALTIMORE, June IS, ls49
nIessrs. Eoans 8. Watson, PHILADELPHIA.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mendng your Fire proof Chests to the notice of the
puDllCS tie one we puECnd5eu Ito you having
saved books and contents effectually, after un-
dergoing a very severe heat during the fire which
destroyed the entire block of buildings on Arch
street wharf on the Schuyll,il on the 9th of June,
lS49. Yours, very respectfully,
RUSSELL & GILLINS.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
patterns, made to order.
Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- proof
frigeraors, warranted superior to all others, Water
Filters Nov 80
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MUTUAL BENEFiT LIFE AND FIRE I'm.
sURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.


INCORPORATED IN APRIL lS49, AND pEcLABEp
DIVIDEND OF 25 PER CENT. ON II MONTHS BUSINESS.
Business OF tie Company confined to Life
Insurance only.
Permanent Fund by Act OF incorporation,
100000.
Office No 3S Camp Street beitpeen Grupier and Com
mon streets, Netr Orleans.
This per name nj fund to be invested as per char
ter for the benefit of the policy holders in bonds
and mortgages unncumbcred real estatevalued
at double the amount loaned thereon and in stocks
OF the State and of the United States government
This company, being organized solely for the
protection OF the policy holders and their families
against want and poverty, Is in its operations
great national benevolent institution, conducted
upon the mos secure and solid principles, and af
fording, for a small annual sum, paid during life
large and handsome legacy to widows and chill
dren after death.
All policy holders whether for-life or shorter
terms, who continue the insurance till death, par
ticpate in the whole OF the profits of the company.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors
married woman can effect insurance on the life Of
her husband, for the sole benefit and Of herself
and children free from the claims o. creditors.
TRusTEEs.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Peter Conrey, jr. Henry 5. Buckner
Robert j. Ward John S. Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM Z. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunse White
PETER CoNREY, ir., President Board of Trustee
DIREcToRs.
Joseph w Stanton Geo. w Smith
john l.. Lewis Junus Bebee
N. G.. Hall III. M Cohen
John l.. Saflarans Edw. Jenner Cox
L. w. Sewel A. Van Bibber
Cornelius Fellowes William II. White
j. Morgan Hall Theo. III. McCaleb
Ell Barton b. M. Norman
Andrew Carr c. G.. Snethen
JOHN HAeAN, President of the Company.
Epw. JENNER COKE, Vice President.
A. j. WEppERBURN, Nj. ID. Medical Board oil
THOMAS Hunt, NJ. ID. : Consultation.
II. G. HEARTT, Actuary.
+. l.. GooLD, Attorney
RICHARD BEIN nj d., No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2a to 2o'clock, p. IN.
Bythe Charter only y ,000is taken single
life.
o. This Companyis prepared to entertain APP
plicaions for Life Insurance, and issue Policies
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
at the Table of Rates established by the Board :,
which are less than the rates charged by the New
York and London offices, and without their restric
tions to residence in the South. by the charter,
Dividendes of Profits are declared annually, and
the profits draw interest and DC made availa-
bic at to the extent Of two thirds OF their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full.
DrS- California Permits at New York and London
Rates, Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all infor-
nation as to Life Insurance, and all papers
sary to effect Insurance be had at the office of
the Company.
o. Extensive Travelling Privilegcsare allowed.
0li- Office hours. 9 a m. to p. III.
2-lv
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DsBY'S HOTEL,
Corner or PehnsylvHuia avenue and III ST
Near Railroad Depot, Washington
oct 2-iftf
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g3 SAMUEL CARUSI & co
THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY
bFnRG-

THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
To Baltimore, PhiIadclphia, New York,
and all North and East.
wAsHISeToN OFFICE, PESEsYLvANIA AVENUE,
Fifth house east Of National Hotel, No. 6.
TINE fret line ever established by any company
l. in the United States, and consequently the
Oldest the pioneer line, extending between WASH
INGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes
cages at the intermediate stations: HAVRE DE
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK, and
JERSEY CITY--the only line in the country at the
present time having up Four Wires-has lately un-
dergone extensive repairs, and is now prepared to
transmit and deliver any number of messages
which may be required OF il for the accommodation
OF the public, with an accuracy, promptness, and
fidelity hitherto unequaed. This line connectG
with ether companies OF Morse Lines, extending
already over fifteen thousand miles, 20 either Of
which messages and payment will be delivered aR
desired. The managers of this line have lately
more thoroughly systematized its business in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages lts
charges equal to all, with specialtavors none
Every one is invited TO try the promptncss, cor
rectness and reliability Of this Telegraph Line.
The offices of the Magnetic Telegraph Company
are: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house cast of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No. 2
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street; Philadel-
phia, No. l0l Chesnut street, Q uincy Granite Build
ing; New York, No. Hanover street, corner Of
Beaver VIM. M. SWAIN
Mar l4-tr President.
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HEAVY ARTILLERY--Sioge, Garrison, Sea.
4 Il coast, and Mountain Prepared by board
of officers, for the Army of the United States. The
instructions illustrated by many plates.
Copies for sale In Washington city by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Septic Booksellers, near 9th 81.
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ID ENJAMIN BLAKE MINOR, Attorney at
O Law, will attend promptly to any business in
cases in the Appellate and Federal Courts,) and
the adjacent counties, and in thetown of Peters
burg.
firginih. Aug. 6-tf
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ID HI OOE & CO., Wholesale and retail deal
4 crs in Carpetng, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattings,
Rugs, Curtain Materials, Shooting, Blankets and
house furnishing goods generally.
Pcnnsyvaniaavenue ,between7th a nd Sthstreets,
Washington, ID. C..
Aug 20--tf Union.
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CHOLERA.
TREATMENT AND PREVENTIVE.

nR AMATPS ITALIAN VEG ETABLE PANA-
~ CEA, TONIC AND APERlENT.-This rem
edy, composed entirely of vegetable ingredients,
and totally free from any mineral substance, COM
bining cathartic with cordial and strengthening
powers, originally discovered and prescribed
by DR.. Amau, celebrated physician, in most of the
diseases of the abdominal regions--such diarr-
hea, dysentery, bilious complaints, dyspepsia, and
all other disorders of the liver, &c.
Knowing from experience that it operates in the
most kindly and effectual manner in these cases,
il ia submitted remedy to those who may DO
attacked by the prevailing fatal scourge, and as
preventive to all who may be unfortunate as to
escape its frat insidious symptoms.
To be had, wholesale and retail, at Carusi's Mu
sic Saloon, Pennsylvania avenue, between llth and
18th streets, and at the principal drug stores in the
city of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandrs.
Pamphlets, containing full directions for use, wiz
many interesting certificates accompany each bot
tie of the panacca very liberal discount to deal
Orders from any part of the United States
promptly attended to- All communications must
be post paid.
Aug 8 SAMUEL CARUSI & co
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LAW LIBRARY.


A REP OBLIGATION OF ENGLISH ELEMEN-
TARY LAW BOOKS. Fifth Serics-fortv one
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Terms-Tweve dollars year. bound: Ten dol
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1he Cheapest Lao Periodical in The United States
IL IL our determination to sustain the Law Ii
brary The Cheapest Series Of Reprints of Ee,nen
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The Editorial Department will, we trust be f,und
fully TO realize the expectations of those who have
enjoyed Smiths Mercantile Law, Smiths Iea,linn.
Cases, Sugden Powers, Rroom's Legal Map
inns, Archbold's Nisi Prius, Archbod' 3 Landlord
and Tenant, Crabb on Real Property, Smith on
Contracts, White & Tudors Leading Casos Coote
on Mortgages, &C., &c.
The high reputation which the "Iaw Library
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From tho Hon. JOHN TAYLoE LoMAX, of
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numerous to the excellent treatises published in the
Law Library for the extensive circulation which
that periodical merits and has doubtless attained,
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DHILIP BARTON KEY will attend To any
4 business he may be entrusted with before either
OF the Courts Of this Districts and w1llas attend
10 the prosecution Of Claims before Congress and
the Departments. Office on street.
July lift