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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-07-05

THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. 1t is as
serted that an agent of the Sandwich Is
lands is now at Washington, with two
propositions for our government-one
that the islands should be annexed to the
United States. 1t is said that, in case
the project of annexation should be en-.
terialned by our government, the King
of the islands is prepared to resign, so
that republican constitution, in unison
with the principles of this confederation,
may be adopted in the islands.
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A BLooMER PRocEss1oS.-It seems
that the fair advocates of the new cos
tune in New York, intend to hold a
Floral Festival at the Tabernacle in
September next, and a Committee of
masculine women and feminine men has
been appointed to make the necessary
arrangements for the same. Addresses
will be delivered and at the close of
the meeting, the ladies will Join in a
procession, all being dressed in the new
costume.
CALIFORNIA JUDGE.-It is announced
in the California papers, that T. Brick.
head Reardan, Esq, (son of DR.. James
Reardan, of Hartford county, Md. y has
been appointed by the Governor of Cal
ifornia, Judge of Suter county Court, in
place of Judge Mott, who has been pro-
NOTED to the Judgeship of the Circuit
Court. Mr.. Reardan went out to Cali
fornla, from Maryland, about two years
ago.
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not but hope that they will do much to counteract the
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,
a CITY OF WARRINGTON

CITY OF WASFlNGTON, /.
Under the direction of AARON HAIGHT PALMER, of NeW
York, and WoRTHINGToN GARRErrsoN SNETHEN, of Neo
Orleans Attorneys and Cbunselors Of the Supreme Cburt
of the United States.
This establishment is formed for the following objects
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 for
FIXTURES for alleged violations of the revenue post Office
or other laws.
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.
For collections generally embracing debts, legaces,
and inheritances in the United States and foreign
tries. tr
For the purchase and sale of lands in any of the
States Territories Of the Union and loaning
ON mortgage of real estate lying therein.
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
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
Il Ga7 ',tE PALMER & SNETHEN,
June 30-1y* Office No. s Carroll Place, Capitol Hill
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SILK GOODS.

DowEN & McNAMEE, liz ana 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 now ready
for exhibition Merchants from every section of the
country, and particularly old friends and custom
crs 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 TO the best trade In the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles OF our stock
Extra rich Chcne and Brocade Silks
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslns, and Organizes.
Rich printed Silk Tissues, article.
New style English popns
Barege de Laincs, Paris patterns.
New style French Prints
English Scotch, and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Gros de Rhines.
French and English Gnghams
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape Shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazincs, Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Laces and Embroidery.
Linens and White Goods Of every description.
Kid Gloves, best manufacture.
English and German silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls.
Rich Silk Mantilas, great variety.
Pongee and Spitalheld Handkerchief.
Italian Cravats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also Sinchews Sarncts Fancy Silk Cravats, Bay State
Plaid Long Shaws, Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs Sreen
Bareges Satins, Silk Scar Suspenders Plain osGk anu
high colored Mouseline de LANES, Turkey req frln
Curtain Musins Oil silks, Belt Ribbons Serges' ea
g. Those who visit this market for SIX Goods, who
would consnlt their interest, and who desire TO see
stock unsurpassed in every departena ~ ~, ~ ~"
est market prices, respectfully invited TO call.
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WIN. GOODRICH cos MERCANTILE 4 LAW
w AGENCY, No 116 Market St, Philadelphia

WIN. GOODRICH 4 cos MERCANTILE 4 LAW
wv AGENCY, No. 118 Market ST., Philadelphia.
ASSOCIATE OFFICES.
TAPPAN 4 DOUGLASS, New York.
II. RUSSELL Il CO., Gate Geo. w. Gordon,) Boston
j. ID. PRATT a co, Baltimore.
VIM. d. PIERCE Co, Cincinnati.
CHAS. BARLOW Co. St Louis.
VIM b. PIERCE q CO.. Louisville.
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers and Bankers TO nvestiga-
ton of its system and gratuous test of its records of
standing and responsibility traders in the u States
Our increased patronage has enabled during the past
year, 10 open Offices in Cincinnati, Louisville ST. Louis
and New Orleans; these, in connection with long
tabshed offices in Boston, New York. and Baltimore
enable 10 offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which believe
are unequalled.
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 fso
ties, and have been unusually successful.
Having full lists and reports Of nearly all the Attorneys
in the United States, Mt all times prepared to FUR
nsh you gratutousy the OF good and responsible
lawyers any part Of the United States and Canadas
Connected with our Agency is Commissioner for
y all the States who enabled 10 afford every facility
and legal for preparing accounts &c, for Immediate
use thereby avoiding delay often fatal to the collection
Of debt. mar "A
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BARGAINs.-1f you wish to get good bargains,
buy of people that advertise. The increased
amount of custom which a judicious system of
advertising always brings to store, enables the
proprietors to sell at smaller profits than those
can afford to who have an accidental customer
now and then.
The following from the Lowell News tells the
story eve passed the store of the man who
don't advertise, yesterday. One clerk was clean
ing his fingers with the scissors another bal
ancing his yardstick as he sat istlessly on the
counter while the proprietor, with the same
lugubrious expression the unbreeched urchin
wears when he drops his dumping and the dog
snaps it, was measuring out by PAGES the dis
lance from one end of the shop to the other.
Plenty of customers, like the Priest and the
Levite, passed by on the other side p"
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GEORGETOWN AND IT'S AFFAIRS.
GEonoErows. August 9-l2 3

GEoRaETows. August 9-l2 m.
Keep an eye TO your wash-houses and clothes
lines A merchant on High street purchased
yesterday of colored boy bag, containing, as
he (the merchanD supposed, rags, for which he
paid him. After the boy had left, circumstances
caused him to suspect that all was not right,
and upon examining the bag he discovered that
instead of rags it contained quantity of ex-
cellent Summer clothing. He pursued the boy,
made him give up the money, and retained the
clothing, portion of which has been identified
by the owners.
A Vicious Dog.-Yesterday evening a little
boy by the name of Moulding was so badly torn
by dog, that it is thought he cannot recover.
l understand the dog was shot Immediately.
John Marbury, esq, has been chosen Presi-
dent of the Potomac Fire Insurance Company.
Drouers' Rest--Through the politeness Of the
gentlemanly host Mr.. Lewis Means, | have been
furnished with the following report for the
week ending to-day 451 head of beef cattle;
181 head sold to Georgetown and Washington
butchers at prices ranging from 1926 to 1915
per hundred lbs. gross; 270 head drove to Bal
timore. Old sheep from al.75 to $3.50 per
head lambs from $1.75 to 1925 do.
Flour was rising at last quotations. There
was a sale this morning of $50 bushels white
wheat at $780,; we also note a sale of 1900 do.
white corn at 60@62c. corn meal 65@70c.
All our mills are making preparations for
doing heavy business the coming season, and
when they get in full blast they will turn out
about l 100 barrels Of -four per day.
Our market was literally crammed this morn
ing with every thing in the shape Of meats,
vegetables, fruits, &c. All of which sold brisk
and at moderate prices.
Arriuals -Packet schooner Mott Bedell, Be-
dell, New York, via Norfolk, to Peter Berry !;
schr. Constitution, Lyell, Westmoreland county,
Va, wheat, to VIM. Edes.
Sailed.-Packet sohooners Harriet, Garrison,
Scott, and Philadelphia. ELECTRO.
"PH1LANTHRoPos" is unavoidably deferred
till our next.
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAl
IXsls.E

TOURS OF DEPARTURE of the Passenger Trains on
L the Main Stem and Washington Branch of the
Baltimore a Ohio Railroad:
For Cumberland Hancock Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry
Winchester, Frederick Elicotts Mills and intermediate
points, daily, at o'clock a. Night Express Train
for Cumberland and the West leaves daily at O'clock
pm.
From Cumberland, daily, at s, a. m.
Do. do, by express train for Baltimore,
at 10 IN.
Hancock, 10L am.
Martinsburg, liz am.
Harper's Ferry, IL am.
Frederick 7X a. M and " nm
Passengers going 10, coming from the West, by the
express train, pass the mountains in the day time
and those who leave New York at o'clock, a. m. and
come 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 +. /. al 90
Between Baltimore and Pttsburg . 10 90
And between Philadelphia and Wheeling Is 90
And between Philadelphia and Pittsburg 12 90
Between Stauntop, Va, and Baltimore 8 so
The accommodation train between Baltimore and Fred
erck will at present, leaving Baltimore Mt Az, n
m, and Frederick at 40 minutes past 7, a. M SUNDAYS
excepted Fare at the rate of three cents per mile.
WASHINGTON BRANCH
From Baltimore Mt @, n and D. m. daily; and at o.,
q. m, daily, except Sundays.
From Washington at 0, and 8, p. M and at M,
daily, except Sundays.
Round trip tickets to and from the Relay House, thirty
cents each. BY order:
mar "a IT. ENGLAND, Agent,
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1,uRENCE THOMSON s CO.,

Y,tp0pTERs If BIandies, Wines, and Segars, NO. Ex-
henge place Baltimore, offer for sale an extensive
RRANDIES-J. Hennessy, J. J. Durand, superior old
,oa nonis 1911 and 1888; Magory; 0tard Dupuy Co
DIT Caslon Coz Martell; J. Durand Co.; A. Seig-
ntte, j. J. Dupuy and J. Fraud brands
W." WIN FS-Cbampagne, Claret and Hook, of various
as Also Port, Sherry, Madeira, Sicily, Lisbon Bur
ssnndy Malaga, and other Wines, in great variety
sEa ARs-lIavana and Principe Segars, OF approved
..ands constantly receiving from the manufacturers
uoJLAND GIN--Grape and Gray Mare brands, OF hne
evor, also London Brown Stout and Porter Bordeaux
G Marselles sweet Oil, Sardines Maccaron Vermiceli,
Olives Capers CASTLE Soap, Bay Rum, Roll Birthstone,
Canary Seed, &C.
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gems who have purchased them lie would respectfully sub
init that an establishment like his, which gives regular
respectable and industrious females IL deserving of liberal
from the citizens of Washington especial
y who bound by principles OF reciprocity and inter-
eat to their own seamsresses manufacturers
and mechanics
Shirts Collars Bosoms Cravats Handkerchiefs, Sus-
penders &C. constantly kept for SALE Cali and view the
assortment.
Good sHIRT-MAKERs can always obtain employment.
June 10--eotf [Intelligencer copyJ
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER.

Devoted 10 african Colonization and Civilization,
to Literature and General Intelligence.
NHE undersigned propose to publish, in the City Of
il 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
and Civilization and to all topics of high and general
interest to their country and mankind. They will
deayor impress upon the People and Government of
the United States and of the several States the Importance
coonizing in Africa with their consent the free
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 suppression and will enforce the duty of
union among all Christian denominations in efforts to diff
fuse the knowledge of Arts Liberty and 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 or National Era and exceed in size the
Icigencer the Union of this city; and with but few
advertisements will be nearly filed with matter designed
TO he of interest to its readers
1t will be printed with type, fine white paper,
and In mechanical execution be equal to the best
papers in the country.
TERMs.-The Christian Statesman will be two dollars
year, payable in advance
Postmasters or others, who may be pleased to act
voluntary agents. will be responsible to those who may
pay them subscriptions and to the order Of such
agents. to any who may make remittances for the
Christian Salesman il will be supplied on the following
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CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND COM
MERCIAL INSTITUTE

Under Me care Of ReD. Alfred Holmedd, Rector,
and Mr.. Charles Tucker, 4. M.
rJNHE DUTIES of this Institution will be resumed
the 18th Of August, in the lower Saloon Of MIR. Ca
russ building.
In English, Mathematics, Greek Latin and French,
the will be full and thorough Pupils fitted for
the Countng-room or College.
The experience Of fifteen years. In the management Of
boys induces the confident belief that the satisfaction
pressed by their former patrons both In Mary
land and Virginia. will be shared by those who be
care.
For terms and further information apply to the Rector
the Rev Alfred Homead at his residence 9th, between
Il and streets. jy 2e-dtf
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EDUCATIONAL.
EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE for YOUNG LADr

Northwest corner Of 9th and Il streets
rNHE INSTITUTE will resume its session the first
of September with efficient corps of Professors and
Teachers in every department.
Terms for boarding pupils, $3.50 per annum, including
English and Mathematics.
Terms for day pups-per session Of fre mOnths-from
SO to $22, in English and Mathematics.
Ancient and modern languages, Music Drawing Paint
ing &C.. extra Circulars to be had of the Principal
Early application for admission Is necessary.
WILLIAM J. CLARK, Principal.
WASHINGTON Cry, August 3, 1851.
au 4-dtSep,ba
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MEADOW BANK MINERAL SPRINGS.

TIME SUBSCRIBER, having completed his large and
pleasant building upon his farm in the country, about
three miles from Washington city, the Turnpike to
Bladensburg is now prepared to receive boarders
tlemen with their families, single persons be
commodaed with board and lodging by the month"; week,
day. Picnic other parties can also be accommo-
dated by giving previous notice.
Upon the Farm, near the house, is Spa Spring, of
well known medical properties, being strongly mpreg-
mated with Sulphur, Iron, Salts and Magnesia.
There will be- at all times at the Spring, Refreshments
for visters, viz Lemonade IceCream and all the Fruits
of the Disorderly persons excluded from the
grounds ysters received Sundays lie desires
to governed by the rules of temperance, and
quently win furnish no liquor to his guests.
Means of conveyance from and to the city daily.
Every exertion will be made to render visiters COM
Portable and he respectfully socts the patronage of the
public.
MEApow BANKS, June 10, 1851. r. w. BURROWS.
Ps-A good secondhand PIANO wanted, to purchase
or rent. s-a,t
A good sober COOK can find place by calling on the
subscriber Satisfactory reference required.
Reference be made to John n Caan, esq. Clement
II. Bennett, esq or to John Van Reswick, esq.
June 11-eo2m X. w. II.
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Encourage your own Mechanics, Manufacturers
and Seamstresses.

WILLIAM II. FAULKNER,
Sign Of the SHIRT, south side OF
Penna. avenue, respectfully In
vites the citizens Of Washington,
aud all others who desire TO have
SHIRTS Of all sizes, qualities,
pattern, or price, TO call upon
him at his Shirt Factory, oppo-
site the United States Hotel
where he will execute their or
ders, and warrants his shirts,
which are manufactured by he
,%dmStresses Of Washington only,
10 be good fits and good work
manship. william III. Faulkner
has 80 Washington seamstresses
constantly employed in making
shirts, the demand for which has
greatly increased since they have
been worn and tested by mem
bers of Congress and other citi-
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HARDWARE.

TNHE subscribers have in store good assortment Of
House Furnishing and Builders Hardware, Cutlery,
&C., which they offer TO those In at the lowest prices
Also, Agricultural and Gardening Implements, com
posing all the articles used.
J. 7. RADCLIFFE a CO.,
mar 26--n 0dd-feows Hall, It'll street.
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First Premium Grand and Square Pianos.

KNABE G4EHLE, Manufacturers,
ErSaEE4g Nos 4, Q, s, g. and III Eutaw street, Bal
IN m ~ III tmore. New tributes to the excellence
of Baltimore made Piano Fortes The
Maryland Institute at their last exhibitions awarded to
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano. and also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
1t will be recoleced that in 1S48 Piano received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials not easily earned and not to
be lightly regarded. We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium wherever Instruments met
with competition, offer them to the public with
fdence might not otherwise avow, guaranteeing all
Instruments made by to give satisfaction they may
be exchanged within six months from day Of sale. The
durability of workmanship further guarantee for
five years.
Having just completed large additions to our Manufac-
tory, hope to supply all who may honor with
their patronage and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted to the cmatea very i'm
portant matter and which have made our careful
study-to call and examine various styles, which
constantly finishing, and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash approved paper.
addition the above public testimonials Pianos
recommended in terms of the highest praise by the
following eminent artists, whose certificates be seen
at Warerooms Charles Bochsa the great composer
and musical director TO Mad A. Bishop; Mr.. Geo. Knoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock, and other dstin
guished performers To the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs, by whom Pianos constantly used
whilst making thankful acknowledgements to them,
refer for further testimonials.
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned. "a
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A LARGE CARGO OF CHINEsE.-The British
ship Henrietta, Cap. Oats, was entered at the
custom-house on Tuesday. She is last from
Hong Kong, and brings two hundred and twenty
three passengers, list of whom is before us.
What o collection of Amungs, and Atings and
Achoys! OF the two hundred and twenty three
names, one hundred and ninety commence with
the letter A, usually terminating with G, or a
Y, and in every instance two syllables in length.
But the most singular circumstance connected
with this cargo of Celestials is, that out of the
whole number two hundred and twenty one are
are shoemakers, one q doctor, and one mer-
chant. There is Along, Allung, Auchung, Am
pung, acknowledging, Apung, Chingchung,
Ranchung, and host of other bloods, who
smile with their new-moon eyes as though the
world was made of rainbows, and " haw
haw" the chief end of man.-Ala Californian