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FRESH ARRIVAL OF NEW AND FASHION
ApIE GOnng

rINuE SUBSCRIBER has the pleasure of informing his
L friends and customers that he has just received
another supply of NEW FALL aud WINTER GOODS
which he will take pleasure in showing to all who may
favor him with call. lis stock is complete In every
respect and will be offered at such prices as cannot fail
convince all that they money by purchasing
of him. His Goods of the best and most fashionable
styles consisting of FSench, English, and German Cloths
aud Cassmeres, OF all kinds and qualities and full
sortnent OF yestings of the most prevailing styles
L.. y. MUDD, Merchant Tailor,
oct lO--tr ID street, bet N eth and Sth sta.
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An editor out West says that he hoped to be
able to present marriage and death as orig
inal matter for his columns but thaw broke
up the wedding, and the doctor fell sick and
the patient recovered.
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DIED.

At his residence in this city on Tuesday night last,
after brief illness, MOSES POOR esq in the 10Th year
of his age Mr.. PooE for many years resident Of
Washington, and was much esteemed for his upright,
exemplary and amable character. lie has left large
and respected family circle and friends to la
ment his death.
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NOTICE.

D0T0MAC BUILDING AsSoCIATIoN.-Thc annual
meeting OF the above Association will be held in the
upper saloon of Potomac HAIL. corner Of llth and ID
streets sland0 this Thursday evening, 10th inst
o'clock Tho officers and directors Of the Association
will be elected for the ensuing year Stockholders will
please attend or they win be fined 25 cents.
oct lett ## @. ASHFORD, Sec.
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BoOK-KEEprNG AND PEyMANsHIP

TAUGHT AT SHELps COMMERCIAL ACADEMY,
Il between Sth and 9th Streets Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite the Centre Market Mr. s. has the pleasure Of
informing the citizens Of Washington that he has
tered into an arrangement with w. w Dennison, esq
the successful instructor of DoubeEntry Bookkeeping,
who will have the whole charge OF that branch.
Ladies meet from TO in the afternoon.
oct l4-3ooS
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STRAyEn.

A LARGE BUFFALO COW, with white spot on heI
forehead, white about the shoulders, and her hips
OF light rcd Any person returning said Cow, or giving
information where She may be found, will be literally
rewarded MRS. PIGGo1T,
oct l6--3tl Congress Hall, I'm. NV, below 9Th st
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South Carolina.

On Monday the election was held for mem
bers of the Southern Congress-two from each
Congressional district. There are seven dis
tricts, and the following are the candidates:
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BALTIMORE, October 16-2 p

Sales Of 800 barrels Howard street -four at
1898; City Mills, 1887. Red wheat, roc
75c. white, 75@8Oc. Corn, $4,000. Whisky,
23c. Tobacco firm.
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LAMPS LAMPSl LAMPsI

A HATCH, jr would respectfully call the attention
IA. of his friends and the public generally, to his as
sortment of LAMPS, G1RANDoLES, &C., which he war
rants TO be the most choice and select that has
offered to the Washington public consisting in part of
the Patent Double Deccor Solar Lamp, which for light
and beauty is unsurpassed by any other that has
been invented also Girandoles Camphinc and ETHEREAL
Oil Lamps in great variety.
A. H. would respectfully solicit the public to give him
CALL feeling assured that his assortment cannot fail to
please the most fasdious
Two doors west OF Todd's marble building, Penn
av, andC st. nearly opp. the Bank of Washington.
OCt9-tr
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WILLARD FILLsoRE.--The moral sublimity
of this great mans character grows upon us
with each new phase of his administration
AdySciHc Post Boy.
1t was perfectly refulgent in Pennsylvania
and Ohio on Tuesday.
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We write n good many letters, and on every
one We pre- pay the postage, whether on aur
business or not. We expect our correspondent
10 do the same thing
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II is decided that the Crystal Palace shall be
demolished. The site is to be marked by four
blocks Of granite.
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TnE HAVANA CoNsULsHIP.-lt is announced
that Charles G, Langdon, esq, Of Mobile, has
been appointed United States Consul at Havana
vice Owen removed. Mr.. Langdon is Union
Wing, aud q gentleman much esteemed in Mo-
bile. lie is the editor Of the Mobile Daily Ad-
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The two steamers Yesterday.

TJNHE VIM. SELDEN had to wait off Mount Vernon two
Il hours for the GEO. WASHINGTON, until her engine be-
perfectly hot Soon after starting accident
CURED on board Seldom which caused her to carry
away one of her Warehouses; and cripple both wheels
breaking out eleven buckets and Until this
accident occurred leaving the Washington every
minute. At the time the accident occurred, had to
stop long enough for the Washington to up with
the Seldom and notwithstanding the crippled condition
of the Selden, VIC gained the Washington from Alex
andra to Washington. We consider beat the Geo.
Washington bad, taking into consideration the dsad-
yanages the Seden abored under with both wheels and
a whee-housc broken and torn TO pieces.
We are ready to with the Washington again at any
place. any time and any distance she wants. and they
can get any bet covered they may fit to stake,
oct 16--lt GEORGE PAGE.
i removed by the Of Mrs palmers Salt Rheum and
Erysipelas Ointment.
Forsale by A. GRAY,
oct 16-tr 7th St., opp. 0diFellows' Hall.
MUSIC BOOK adapted to the OF
lN the Schools. THE YOUNG MEL0DIST-a
and collection Of Social, Moral, aud Patriotic
Songs-ahouid he Immediately introduced into all the
pubic and private Schools.
For sale by t.gr A. GRAY,
oct 19--tr tn Oh, opp. 'as c~il- -, y III
A RTICLEs FOR THE TOILET.-Lu-
IA bins Extracts; Queen of Perfume; Nonparel ORR
entail Oil of Roses; Ok Marrow; French Soaps; Rouge
Flesh Powder Chinese Soap German and French Co
ogne; Bears Oil Tooth lowders Brushes; Combs, &c.
For sale by w. ELIOT,
oct 16-et corner and 18th streets.
TUDD,s INDICATED LIQUID CUTI-
~ Gle, the best preparation yet discovered for dress
ing burns sca cuts bruises and all kinds of wounds.
For sale by W. ELIOT,
oct I6--6t corner and 18th streets.
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Ohio and PonnsyIvania Elections.

PHLADELPHIA, Oct. 49, p. m.
Woods majority ranges from seven to ten
thousand Official returns from various coun-
ties in Pennsylvania reduce Bigler's majority
he will not have over eight thousand.
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Tue PREsBYTERY OF THE DISTRICT OF Co
LuMBA New SCHOOL, met, on Tuesday night,
in the church on New York avenue, of which
the Rev. J. II. Eckard is pastor. In the alb
sence Of the Rev. r. A. Smith, the moderator,
from Hosea, fourteenth chapter, and the 9Th, 9th
and 9TH verses There were present minis
tiers and elders from the several churches within
the bounds of the Presbytery
The Rev. j. n. Danforth was elected mode
rator, and the Rev. T. }. Shepherd performed
the duties of clerk.
The Rev. Mason Noble, of the fourth Pres
bytery of New York, was invited to sit with the
Presbytcry as a corresponding member.
Yesterday morning, under the superntend-
encoyof the moderator, half an hour was spent
in devotional exercises.
The Rev. Samuel WashbuIn was received as
u member from Taunton, Massachusetts, he
having received call from the Fifth Presbyte-
rian church of Baltimore. The Rev. William
McLain was selected to preach the sermon on
the occasion Of the installation of this gentle
man. the moderator to preside and propose the
constitutional questions; the Rev. j. r. Eckard
to deliver the charge to the pastor; and the
Rev. J. G.. Hammer, ID. D., the charge to the
people. g'hc time of the installation is to be
determined by the pastor, the pastor elect, and
| the church and congregation.
| On motto of Mr.. jacob Gideon, elder, it was
resolved that, when tho Presbytery adiourns, il
adjourn to meet in Alexandria, Va, during tn,
coming session Of the Synod at the call Of the
moderator.
The next stated meeting of the Presbytery i
to be held in Bethesda, Montgomery county
Maryland, on the last Tuesday in April, 1852
commencing at eleven o'clock in the morning
, The Rev. Samuel Washburn was appointed t
preach at that time u sermon on Family Wor
!, ship"
The Rev. Il. a. Smith and Mr.. Jacob Gideon
elder, commissioners to the last General Assem-
bly,, made verbal report, which was listene
to with marked attention aud interest.
A discussion took place on the subject Of fos
! tering and extending Presbyterianism in tn
: District and other business was transacted
{ In the evening the Rev. Mr.. Shepherd Dc
q livered n sermon on Worldliness in the Churcl
The proceedings of the Presbytery it wa
pleasant to observe, we're conducted in CON
9 mendable spirit Of Christian love and brotherl
s courtesy. Republic.
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Gov. Lowe, of Maryland, has written letter
to gentleman in Philadelphia stating that the
patriotic course Of the people Of Pennsylvania,
in regard to the Christana riots, will restore
full confidence in the justice and patriotism of
Pennsylvania.
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TO HoUsEKEEPERs.

NNTE have in store large aud general assortment
w OF Housekeeping Gc,,,s os follows -
~ pieces snpas,ar Linen sheetinrs
"a DO hamask Table Diaper
Splendd Damask Table Cloths, all sizes
10 pieces best ITucksback Toweling
dozen superior Damask do
40 do Huckaback Towels, all prices
Splendid stock Table Napkins
Brown Linen Table Cloths
Is pieces French Furniture Prints
~ 40 oiLdresscd Do plan borderei
Table and Piano Covers
Curtain Muslins
so pieces Irish Linens all grades
10 do Pillow-case Cotton, &C.
Wp invite persons in want Of tho .h
Of goods to give us n call, as we paw Gro, ,..,.,
this class Of goods yPpItp srv description
sop 1S--1m M a pa o. - attention TO
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Sailing OF Ocean Steamers.
FROM ITSITED STATES
HReview or the Northern Markets for
yesterday.

Office efMe american Telegraph, Oct. 16.
We omit our report of yesterdays transactions and
prices the brought by the Atlantic and America
have doubt affected the quotations brought TO See
our Telcgraphc head.
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SUPERIOR DIN mInn..
L.InnnRs &c

N nas IN IN PART Wines :, LIQUORS, &C.
a. IL i"s huntS ~ u 7. Madeira sherry, Lon
RrSnd;o. ~, ~o's Port Liston, Cicily, Malaga,
finnet Spshllon ondon Dock, otard, Dupuy & Co.,
mhisky-p q Co.. A. Seignctte &C.
Also, ator 'sh, Scotch, Monongahela, and Old Rye.
fpesh lghton's Btters SWISS Absinth, &C., &c.
teaches received every morning.
~ JAS. I. LLOYD,
i-U Pa. av., doors east of 10th Ut.
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EOOT-HOLDERS.-T ia new, novel, and
II useful article in the Shoe lne-supersedng Over
Shoes, aud indispensable TO every pedestrian am pre-
pared 10 supply tho market with the article, Wholesale
and retail. ii. JANNEY, Sth street.
oct S-2w near the General Post Office
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-16

FAMILIES who desire good Teas, Sugars, and
other groceries, should visit the store Of Mr.. Y.
M. I. KING, corner Of Fifteenth and streets,
rear Of st. Johns church.
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The following despatch has been received:
CHARLESTON, Oct. 15-The number of votes
polled in this city and Neck was 900, and the
majority for the Cooperation ticket is 1000.
The returns throughout the State indicate that
a two-thirds vote will be cast in favor Of the
Co-operationists.
1t cannot be said that g this looks rebellion !"
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=, OWEN & SON. MERCHANT TAII0Rs

NyOULD RESPECTFULLY make known to their
w friends and the public generally that they have
just opened large and varied assortment of Fall and
Winter Goods OF superior quality such Cloths CASH
meres, Vestings &c, and request that their friends and
customers will call and examine for themselves.
In returning their thanks for the liberal share of pa
tronage they have received, they take occasion to
say that having experienced the evils of the credit sys
tenn to great extent they have determined in future to
furnish articles in their line very low for cash to
prompt customers and solicit continuance Of public f-
oct 9-2aWlm
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Ohio Elections.

COLUMBUS, October 15.-The returns thus far
indicate that the Democrats will have a ma
jority OH joint ballot in the legislature.
CINCINNATI, October 15.-General Wood, the
Democratic candidate for Governor, he, 90 indi-
Gated by the returns thus far received, elected
by majority of not less than ten thousand.
Pennsylodnia Elections.
PHILADELPHIA, October 15.--Campbell, the
Democratic candidate for the Supreme Bench,
is probably defeated by a small majority. The
balance of the Democratic State officers are
elected.
CHARLESTON, October 1.-The steamer Mag
nolia, which arrived at Savannah on Monday
from Jacksonville, Florida, reports the trial Of
the case of the steamer Pampero progressing at
st. Augustine 1t was expected to last some
time, as the Governor had sent to New Orleans
for testimony. Her stores were sold on Satur-
day, at Jacksonville, by order of the United
States marshal.
Henry Schultz, Of Augusta Bridge notoriety,
and the founder of Hamburg, s. c., died at
that place on Monday last.
AUBURN, N. Y, October 15.-Twcnty Of the
prominent citizens of Syracuse were arrested
this morning by the United States marshal, on
the charge of treason, in aiding in the escape
of the fugitive slave Jerry, and taken before
Judge Konkling, and held to bail in $4,000
each for an examination, which was to take
place tomorrow morning.
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JANNEY,s BOOT AND SHOE STORE


Eighh street. near the General Post Office,
uRsp IL now supplied with full and complete as.
EHl sortmcnt Of work Of every styles and his friends
and customers, and the public generally, are re-
specifically solicited TO examine his stock, or leave
their measures for work oct S-2w
TORK-SOLED BOOTS, Of greatly .mprovcd
~ style, the only safe and handsome Boot for wet
weather. speedily supplied from the shelf the shop TO
punctual customers, at JANNEYS, Sth street.
oct S--2w near the General Post Office
I AIDES AND CHILDHENis SHOES,
Of the more substantial knds-a small supply; TO-
gctber with good supply Of Boys Boots Of the best
quality Of work, at JANNEYs, Sth street,
oct S--2w the General Post Office
lust RECEIVED
~ Jaynea Expectorant
do Alternative
do Carminatve
do Sanatiye Pills
do Hair Tonic 30.
With general assortment OF the most leading genuine
popular patent Medicines. 800 -,
For sale at BhloI p Drug STORE,
oct s. cor.o q lEth streetsi
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Chief Justice TANEY, and family. arrived in
this city, from Baltimore, last evening, and took
apartments at Gadsbys Hotel.
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Increase 22,3OO.25
And this increase is under reduction Of the
fare Of 33l per cent
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Baltimore and Washington Railroad.
We recommend to the company the following
significant item
Loao Fares.--The receipts Of the Rochester and
Syracuse Railroad for Sept were Sl14,45S.8
In September, 1850 -, 1850
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Judge Curtis.

We learn by telegraph from Boston that the
October term Of the U. S. District Court com
menced yesterday morning. Judge Curtis, sue
cessor to Hon. Levi Woodbury., took his seat
upon the bench. Some appropriate remarks
were made on the occasion by the District At
torney and Judge spraguc, to which Judge
Curtis replied very handsomely. Resolutions
commemorative Of the worth and services of
the late Judge Woodbury. were read and or
dered to be entered on the records
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ADJUSTMENTS.
FORREST HALL.
Young Mems Dramatic Association.

REopENED FOR THE SEASON.
NIIE Young Mems Dramatic Association beg leave to
inform their friends and patrons that after having
thoroughly renovated and re-decorated the above Hall
with scenery, dropcurtain, &C., they will open
for the season, commencing on THURSDAY evening
next for which occasion the Washington Light Infantry
Band the leadership of Professor Marsoeth have
kindly volunteered their services The performance viii
commence with Kotzebues beautiful Tragedy Of the
STRANGER.
Music by the Band.
To conclude with the laughablc Farce Of the
SECRET, OR HOLE in THE WALL.
Doors open at o'clock curtain rises a to o'clock.
Admittance 20 cents oct l3--3tMW&Th.
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THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 10.

sun rises Oh. lin. sunss oh. 2am.
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ODD-FELLOWS' HALL.
NEW ORLEANS OPERA AND BALLET TR0UPEl
q s. SANF0RD'S celebrated Troupe take pleasure in
-. announcing that they will commence series of
their unique Entertainments in this city
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 49,
On which occasion programme containing variety Of
and popular melodies, tai accompaniments
etc.. etc, will be presented.
For particulars future advertisements and bills.
g. w.
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+ OST, on Saturday, the 18th instant, between the
/ Bank Of Washington and the City Hall, note of
said Bank of the amount OF $40. liberal reward will
be paid to the finder delivering the SAME to
II. " NAYLOR,
oct 14-3t Pennsylvania avenue.
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PAPERS MISLAID.

DIAPERS in the case OF Thomas Crown. Government
i contractor for brick, &C. The finder will be literally
ewarded by restoring them to the Office Of the National
lotel, or to me. BEVERLEY TUCKER
oct 15-dlm -x#
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DIANO FOR SALE.-A good-toncd PIANO for
j sale cheap. Address box 1913, or this Office.
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TUDD'S DEDICATED Liquid CUTE
u Gle, the best preparation yet discovered for dress
ing burns sca cuts bruises and all kinds of wounds.
For sale by W. ELIOT,
l6--6t corner and 18th streets.
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FALL MILLINERY.

MRS PARKER will open Wednesday, the 18th
lNI instant, few of French Hats Also, beau
tiul of Ribbons Feathers, Flowers &c. &c.
oct 1+-3t Penna. avenue, under National Hotel.
. Marlboro Gazette.
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FAIL AND WINTER MILLINER
Opera, Dress, and Mourning

Mrs C. has also on hand, and will open the samt
day. the prettes assortment of the above articles in The
city and at prices correspondingly low-secced person
ally the importers and manufacturers Ladies arr
invited to call and examine them at her
Fancy a. Millinery Store,
oct l4--tr 9th ST., of Louisiana v.
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% DO JDIOrtU
The above assortment comprising every color and mum
Der, OF the best quality and made 10 ORDER by
the best glovemaker in Paris expressly for
SELBY PARKER,
Fancy and Pcrfumery Store,
oct list under National Hotel.
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DIMPLES ON THE FACE are Immediately
removed by the use Of Mrs. palmers Salt Rheum and
Eryspelas Ointment.
For sale by tH@a A. GRAY,
oct 16-tr Tth St., ODD Odd Fellows Hall.
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FALL MILLINERY

n -.-I" m FALL MILLINERY
T-N Will be opened on THURSDAY MORNING at
kH Mrs NJ A. HILLS Pennsylvania avenue, oppo
IN site w. Harper Co.'s Dry Goods Store.
oct l5-3t
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-19
FIR. Webster.

We transfer to our columns to-day the two
speeches delivered by this distinguished man TO
the people Of Buffalo. The last has evidently
been prepared with great care, and may be con.
sldcred somcw hat III light Of a presidential mes
sage. After careful pcrusal of il, weGro free
10 say that we have risen from our seat with
more favorable impressions Of tho character Of
Mr., Webster than we have ever had before
For candor, fairness Of statement, and the en-
!husia,m Of honest and patriotic conviction,
we have seen 10 document, emanating from tho
leaders Of any pnrty more entitled to common-
datioI. ile seeks TO do no injustice to those
who have opposed and who now oppose his
policy and the cherished princpl II his par
ty. There is no accusation, 10 rrproach no
trick -- nothing set down in malice or extenua-
ted in the spirit Of lliiJeraity for the purpose
Of gaining power by professions which are hot
afterwards to he observed. lie dos not say
that he has no friends to reward OF enemies to
punish. His platform is that OF " III, gerry aim
ing TO impress its features on the ! iministra-
ton, and disdainng to chatter with Ia1Se doubt
ing minds which hang around the position Of
the true parties Of cur Union as IL. camp fol
lowers did the armies Of the great Frederick,
not to assist iii fighting the battles Of the coun-
try but to pick up the spoils Of victory. AL
tHouGA mr. webster, III lhs great speech, wil!
not be able 10 overthrow the organization on
which the Democracy of the land has mnin,oin,
ed itself and has conducted the ship of Suite
for about iorty-iiye Of the sixty years Of
our national existence, ye; hc will have gained
for himself fame like that Of Alexander Ham.
ilton, which will command the resIcat Of the
whole country for the light il has she4 upon lis
best interests, and ior the noble example he cx-
hiblts of unlinching fidelity to tho convictions
Of his mind, ,--. Wash. Union.