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WIN. GOODRICH & CO.'S MERCANTILE LAW
w AGENCY, No. ll8 Market st.. Philadelphia.
ASSOCIATE OFFICES
TAPPAN DOUGLASS New York.
II. RUSSELL CO., Qate Geo. w. Gordon,) Boston
j. d. PRATT CO.. Baltimore.
WIN. b. PIERCE CO, Cincinnati.
CHAS. BARLOW CO., ST. Louis.
VIM. B. PIERCE CO., Louisville.
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers and Bankers to investiga
ton of its SYSTEM and gratutous test of its records of the
standing and responsibility traders in the u States
Our increased patronage has enabled during the past
year, to open Offices in Cincinnati. Louisville ST. Louis,
and New Orleans; these in connection with long
tablishcd Offices in Boston, New York, and baltimore
enable to offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which believe
unequalled
We prepared to make collections in of the States
Territories Canada, England Ireland, Scotland France,
Germany and in any commercial port Of the world and
will pay particular attention old and doubtful debts in
the collection of which class have extraordinary faci
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 grauitousy the of good and responsible
lawyers in any part of the United States and CaDadas.
Connected with Agency is Commissioner for
ly all the States who is enabled TO afford every facility
and legal form for preparing accounts &C., for immediate
thereby avoiding delay often fatal to the collection
of debt. mar "a
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

No. 81 Burting Slip Neio York, Fulton Ferry.
TtHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and
the public that his arrangements such for bring
ing out and forwarding passengers to and from Liverpool
by old favorte Black Star Line Of Packets sailing
to and from New York and Liverpool every week, TO
ensure cheap and quick conveyanees. The ships COM
prsng this line all and first class packets, COM
manded by old and experienced commanders.
Also, Agent for the Star line OF Glasgow Packets sail
ing every month Also Agent for the splendid Line Of
New York and Louisiana Line of New Orleans packets,
Drafts at sight furnished for any amount England,
Ireland. and Scotland. THOS. ii. O'BRIEN,
mar "a 81 Burling Slip doors from South st.
LEVERETTS LATIN LEXICON,
ENLARGED AND IMPROVED, compiled chiefly from
Ia the Magnum Totus Latinitats Lexicon at Faccolati
nemann, embracing also, the classical distinctions Of
words, and the Psychological Index from Freunds Lexi
con.
present edition of this standard and avorte Latin
Lexicon has been much improved by the transfer to its
columns of the classical distinctions of Latin words
given In the Lexicon of DR.. VIM Freund, of Germany,
and translated by Riddle The classical degree of each
word Is indicated by 6gure for example, word WITHOUT
figure is fully classical and Gceyonian oih the figures
l, and 3, words classical only In the first,
ond &c. Degrees and this distinction the student per-
ceives at glance. The chronological Index also from
Freunds Lexicon has been incorporated into the
edition of Leverett and will be found valuable acqus
ton While transferring these notes and marks, cata-
logues carefully kept of the words found in each
Lexicon which not found in the other On
ing these catalogues IL found that the value and i'm
portance Of the additional words found in Leveret
knowledge of the Latin language Is concerned very
far exceeds that of those found in Riddles Ereund Tho
extensive of Leyeretts Lexicon all parts Of the
country, and the preference which has been universally
given TO IL all similar works. render its
respectfully invited being still worthy than its
predecessors Of the distinguished favor which the work
WILKINS, CARTER 4 Co.. Publishers
mar a. 10 Water street, Boston.
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~ REAT chance for Book Agents clear from $500 %
VI 81 900 year! Books Of universal utility. SEARS
NEW AND POPULAR W0RkS-the most splendidly
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rean continent containing than -FOUR THOUSAND
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ARTISTS Of England and America.
me entire series have been carefully examined and
strongly recommended Superintendents, Trustees and
OF Schools by the following distinguished gentle
S ms EAceleney Hamilton Fish, Ex-Governor OF the
S Of new York; Christopher Morgan, Secretary Of
paoe, anu superintendent OF Common Schools N VI T.
Beck esd NJ d., Secretary OF the Regents Of the
university, NJ " the Legislative Committee Colleges
Academies, ana Common Schools; Rev. Edward Hitch
co,S IL PRESIDENT Of Amherst College, and Professor
OF Geology, massachusetts,
Amherst College, Dec rs, 1848.
Mr. Robert SarS-Dear Sir have looked over the en-
tire series Of your valuable publications with much in
erest and proh; and quite surprised at the amount
OF literary labor you have performed and research 1t
must have cost you TO obtain many fine ustratons
while you have active superintendent an
business also gratied at the decidedly moral and
religious influence which your books will exert can
not but hope that they will do much counterfeit the
effects of that light and immoral literature which deuges
the land and like the frogs OF Egypt comes up
the kneading roughs OF our kitchens. May you live long
TO follow your plans.
Respectfully and sincerely, your obliged servant,
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
#The works alluded TO having been examined and
recommended, follows: new and popular Pictorial
Description Of the United States Pictorial History OF the
Europe, Description of Britain and Ireland, Picto
rial Family Annual Treasury Of knowledge Information
for the People, The Family Instructor Pictorial Sunday
Book, Bible Biography Bible History, and second series
of The Wonders Of the World.
Gentlemen of respecabty and OF good address wanted
sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full particu-
lars of the principles and profits of the Agency will
given application either personally by letter The
Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mar "a 128 Nassau street, NY.
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MEADOW BANK MINERAL SPRINGS.

TTNHE SUBSCRIBER, having completed his large and
pleasant building upon his farm in the country, about
three miles from Washington city, the Turnpike to
Bladensburg prepared to receive boarers. Gen
uemen with their families single persons, be
commodated with board aud lodging by the month"; week
day. Picnic or other parties 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, ut all times at the Spring, Refreshments
for yisiters viz Lemonade IceCream and all the Fruits
of the Disordery persons excluded from the
grounds and vsters received Sundays. He desires
to be governed by the rules of Temperance and
quently will furnish no liquor to his guests.
Means of conveyance from and to the city daily.
Every exertion will be made to render visiters
Portable and he respectfully socits the patronage Of the
public.
MEADOW BANKs June 10, 1851. r. w. BURROWS.
P.s.-A good secondhand PIANO wanted, to purchase
rent.
good sober COOK find a place by calling on the
subscriber. Satisfactory reference required.
Reference be made to John +. Caan, esq, Clement
II. Bennett, esq, to John Van Reswick, esq.
June 1l-eozm II. w. b.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
BALTIMORE, June ll-2 p. m
Expressly for this paper.

BALTIMORE, June ll--2 p. m.
Death OF MIR. Tiffany.
0. c. Tiffany, wealthy and well known Bal
timorean, died suddenly this morning, of heart
disease. He was out and well last night.
Defalcation Case.
The defalcation case is undergoing an inves-
tigation. Col. Sanderson is unanimously con-
sidered innocent.
The Baltimore and Northern markets are
unchanged.
Arrival OF the America.
The steamer America arrived at Boston this
morning, but not in time TO connect with the
mail for New York.
Detention OF the Cars.
The cars from Philadelphia did not reach
Baltimore until nine o'clock, to-day.
Death OF Mr.. Terry.
despatch from Richmond announces the
death of Mr. Terry, editor of the Lynchburg
Vuginian, on Sunday afternoon.
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y the above schedule it win be perceived that passen
gers going South, leaving New York at p. M Phila-
delpha at 10 p. M Baltimore at p M reach Charles
ton 5. c. in two days from Baltimore, being twentyfour
hours in advance of any other line.
Breakfast board the steamboat; passing down the
Potomac, in view OF Mount Vernon, by daylight.
Passengers arriving in Baltimore by the morning line
from Philadelphia gain nothing by going Immediately
by the Bay Line, and may as well remain over in Ba
more until m, go TO Washington at p M and
remain until a. m, the next morning, they
obliged TO lie in Petersburg IL they arrive there
er than the Great Mail Line Of the next morning. and
subjected to all the uncertainties and discomfors Of
night on the Bay instead Of passing agreeable in
Baltimore Washington without arriving any sooner,
If rs soon, at the end of their journey.
Passengers going to Washington by the train Of 10 PM
taken, If they desire IT, by the Companys Omnibus at
once, without charge from the Washington depot TO the
Potomac steamboat where they lodge free Of charge and
lay If they desire TO do so with their through
tickets for few days. the following places, viz Wash
ington, Richmond, Petersburg, and Weldon.
0mnbuses provided by the companies on this Line
at Washington, Richmond and Petersburg, by which pas
sengers and their baggage conveyed between the
pots in those places free Of all expense
For further information and through tickets" apply
at the Southern Ticket ONCE adjoining the Washington
Railroad Ticket Office, Pratt street, Baltimore.
49,, STOCKTON A FALLS
mar "a E. L. KREBs, Agent.
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Review of the Northern Markets for
yesterday.
Office Of The american Telearqph, Jy

Office Of The american Telegraph, June IL.
BALTIMoRE.-We note small sales Howard street -four
at $4121a. No sales of city mills.
PmIADELpHIA-Sales of 800 bbls -four at $4l21lGD41s
for common standard. Rye -four $337@3H. Corn meal
1915
Small sales red wheat at 94@96c, and white do, 1000
1o2c Rye roc. Oats 44QD45 cents.
New YoRK-stock market inactive. Morris canal, 1919
SIS, 1858, 1o3@1o314; Reading 637s; Indiana 99l3
Exchange firm-sterling, 1012@l0A.
About 5000 bbls -four sold at S394Gl406L for State
brands Genesee $462; southern $3.50 Corn meal 275
2S1. Rye flour ssh
Wheat in moderate demand. Ohio red 96t9100c. Corn
plenty and dropping. Sales of 10000 bushels 565 for
western mixed, and yellow 591Sc Oats 474Sc. Rye II
cents.
Cut hams 7@Ds cents. Shoulders &c. Lard inactive
at 9l2 cents for bbls.
Rio coffee, 9QD9L4c. Rice 314@315c. per pound.
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SILK GOODS.
mar "a

DOwEN a McNAMEE, liz and la Broadway, New
ID York. have now 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 ready
for exhibition Merchants from every section Of the
country and particularly old friends and custom
ers assured that every attention has been paid
present stock Of goods unequaed either in extent
variety by any similar establishment in the country
Many Of our richest goods are manufactured from de
signs samples furnished by u.s. and will be found
adapted TO the best trade in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles Of stock
Extra rich Chcne and Brocadc silks.
Rich Paris Bareges Muslins, and Organizes.
Rich printed silk Tissues, article
New style English Poplins.
Barege de LANES, Paris patterns.
New style French Prints
English. Scotch, and American Printed Lawns
Super Black Gros de Rhnes.
French and English Ginghams
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazines, Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Baces 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 Mantas, great variety.
Pongee and Spitalfeld Handkerchief.
Italian Cravats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Alec, Sinchews Sarnets Fancy silk Cravats Bay State
Plaid Long Shawa, Linen Cambria Handkerchief, Green
Bareges Satins, Silk Scar Suspenders, Plain oack anu
Curtain Muslins, Oil silks, Belt Ribbons Serges sann
Vestings, &c. - -,
ss- Those who visit this market for SIX Goods, who
would consult their interest," and VINO ae s 20 see
est market prices, are respectfully inViVeo '" CALL
mar a.
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Canadian Affairs.

HALIFAX, June 10, p. m.
The weather for several weeks has been very
unfavorable, cold and dry; but last night we
had fine warm rain, and warm sun to-day
gives hope of prolific season.
Hon. Joseph Howe accompanied by Hon.
Mr.. Chandler Of New Brunswick is now on his
way to Canada, as delegate from this province
to the Railroad Convention, which meets at
Toronto.
Much anxiety prevails amongst the friends
Of the Halifax and Quebec Railroad, respecting
the action of the Convention.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

FORREST HALL-GEORGETOWN.
Young Mems Dramatic Association.
Stage Director Mr. Glenn.
First night of the beautiful Temperance Play of The
Drunkard," in which Mr. Glenn will make his first APP
pearance
THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE IL,
viii be produced the celebrated Temperance Play Of
THE DRUNKARD.
William Dowton Mr.. GLENN.
Comic Song, by Member
To conclude with the laughabe Farce of
BOX AND cox
Cards Of admission rs cents Children, accompanied by
their parents, hafpriee.
Performance TO commence at o'clock precisely.
Ca Visitors from Washington wishing TO return by
the Omnibus will please leave their at the door
June ll-2t
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Ladies' Union Benevolent and Employment Society,
Seventh street. next to OddFeows Hall, and Capitol
HILL corner and First streets, east south, va
riety of clothing suitable TO the season. comprising gar
ments 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 patronse these establishments, and very small
profit the work is added the prices will necessarily be
moderate.
Families requiring such work to be will benefit the
poor by sending it to the societys to be made
up.
opened at the store 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 often convenient June O.
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GEORGETOWN.
UPHOLSTERING AND PAPER-HANGING
ESTABLISHMENT,

Bridge street. doors from Congress ST., north side.
ID ODER BROTHER respectfully inform their friends
IL and the public generally that they daily recciy
lug in addition to their already large and extensive stock
of PAPER-HANGINGS AND UPlI0LSTERING GOODS
patterns of Paper &c. We have in store OF
the most extensive assorments of Paper &c. in the Dis
trct Persons win 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
F9- Patented Hair Spring Mattresses made TO order.
June 4-f RODIER & BROTHER.
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Gregory's California Package Expre.,

THE SUBSCRIBERS will despatch
T>~-~1}M SPECIAL MESSENGERS, two or more
n, 11n(kIN\ times per month"; by Steamship, via
1E3zs&AsC CHAGRES and PANAMA, in charge
OF parcels, jewelry, yaluables and mall
able matter, which win in all arrive in San
cisco by the mail steamers and be delivered In advance
the mail.
We beg to the public that have entered
into connection with the heaviest transportation house
the Ishmus who bound to 70 transport our goods
from Chagres Panama, advance Of all other expresses,
and having made arrangements with the U. y Mail and
all other steamers the Pacific for the carriage OF our
goods prepared 10 guarantee their delivery In San
Francisco within specified time.
In addition 10 the superior qualities Of the line for the
transaction OF Merchandise its manifest advantages over
the u s. Mail and I'LL other competitors, in the ranspor-
ation of letters and parcels between the Pacihc and At
antic States, well known and already generally APP
preciaed by the public The value Of Mercantile letter
delivered by three four days In advance OF all other
competition, being properly estimated.
We have also established agencies in GUAYAQUIL,
CALLA0 and VALPARAISO, for which ports, and other
cities the South American coast, prepared To
receive LETTERS and PARCELS, which will be promptly
despatched TO their destination by agent in Panama
The mail for South America is made up but n
month. THOMPSON HITCHCOCK,
Managers and Agents,
149 Pear, cor of Wall ST., New York
REFER, BY PERMISSION, to Messrs. johnson Low
den, lis Wall ST.; Spoford, Tileston Co.. AZ South ST.
Nesmith Co., so Pine ST. and Levi Apgar Co.. 70 Dey
street. mar a.
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FOR COLLECTOR.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!
'INHE VOTERS and Business men of Washington
i respectfully informed that JAMES +. TUCKER so
cits all their votes in the way debts for collection He
attends 10 his business promptly, and makes prompt
turns lie be found at all times at the Office OF Squire
0onn He also attends TO all business requiring the
services of officer.
NAV 2S-tf Washington News1
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NOT Rad To TAKE.

SHERMAN's FALEs Cough, Worm, Camphor, Cath
- artic, and Dysentery Lozenges.
These Lozonges arc remedies the most pleasant to the
taste imaginable and truly safe valuable for the pur
poses intended. trial Of the Cough and the Worm
Lozenges lie particularly invited
A. GRAY, Bookseller,
ap A-eotf 7th street, opposite Qdd-Fellows Hall.
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ALBANY, June 9.-Mr. VIM. II. Cox, of 81
Louis, committed suicide at Congress Hall las
evening, by cutting his throat.
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Pure Milk at Five Cents a Quart |!

TIME SUBSCRIBERS, having just opened Dairy, are
j. prepared to supply the citizens of Washington with
the RARE ARTICLE of PURE MILK.
For further information call Mr. A. Gray Bookseller,
Seventh street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall
Customers leaving their orders with Mr. Gray will be
promptly served at their doors.
may 2S-eod2w TRUMAN NJ & GEO o. BRUSH
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NEW SPRING GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
IA G. w. HINTON, Merchant Tailor, respectfully
informs his customers and fellowcitizens that he
M has just returned from the North with splendid
LII assortment of French and English Cloths, CASH
and Vestings, of all kinds which he invites them
call and examine. His stock of goods which is of the
best quality and mistake, he will sell at prices to suit
the times.
Also, constantly hand Gents Furnishing Goods and
Business Coats Chldren's Clothing, made In the best
and latest style by Lockwood Co.. of New York
G. W. HINTON,
ap 21-tf Pa. av., north side BETH u and 9th sts.
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SODA WATER.

T L. KIDWELLS celebrated SODA FOUNTAIN has opened
- for the Summer Campaign, at his headquarters In
Georgetown, where his friends and customers
can 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.
may 15--tf
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TO SOUTHERN TRAVELLERS.
cnnIA.n An nnAnn

AsH5-r.TTIrrt.s SPRING AND SUMNER ARRANGE
y.ment of the Great Southern Mail Line,
MashInEtOn City, Richmond, Petersburg Weldon, Will
mington, Charleston, s. O., direct TO New Orleans.
The only line which carries the Great Southern Mail
and twenty four hours in advance OF any other line
THROUGH TICKETS.
From Philadelphia to Charleston !. . $40 90
Do Baltimore TO Petersburg . so
Do Richmond 90
Second class passengers and servants TO Fredbrg so
10 10 w
Do. TO Petersburg so
The following unriyallcd schedules on this
line.
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GEORGE E. KIRK.

House and Sign Painter, and Gldzier,
South side Louisiana avenue between 9th 7th streets
Dwelling South street. between 7th and Sth streets
Island prepared to execute to order all descriptions of
work in his line. l5-6m
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SAMUEL WISE.

CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
(L.ne Of the firm Of Walker 4 Bise,)
IIAS opened u shop street, opposite Temperance
Il IL Hail. between 9th and 10th streets.
Residence street. north side between 9th and eth
streets. mar 2I-u
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v v of Baltimore made Piano Fortcs. The
Maryland Institute at their last exhibition, awarded to
the First Premium for the best Grand Piano. and also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
1t will be recollected that in lS4s Piano also 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
hdcnce might not otherwise avow, guaranteeing all
instruments made by 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 Manufac
tory, hope 10 supply all who may honor with
their patronage and invite all who desire superior
Instrument carefully adapted to the cmatea very i'm
porant matter, and which have made 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.
In addition TO the above public testimonials Pianos
recommended in terms Of the highest praise by the
following eminent artists, whose certificates be
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
gushed performers To the many accomplished oessors
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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PIANOS.

nur NEW AND SECONDHAND PIANOS
SlX always on hand, for sale and TO rent
Nh mHN moderate terms at the Piano Store, on
18th street, above street.
New MUSIC STOOLS for sale
mar 2g-d3mA F. c. RFICUENBACH