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WnHAr CnoP AND PRfcHs.--The wheat crop
through the counties Of Wayne, Stark. Holmes,
Tuscsrawas, and Mahoning never looked better nj
this season Of the year than now. Il has occasion
ally been little moro rank; but, without the ex-
ception Of single field, il 10 looking strong and
beautifully.
the prospect Of bountiful yield this year, 10 Undue.
ing the farmers to bring what they have on hand
70 market, even at the present low prices At Mas
sillon, on Thursday last, seventy cents was paid
but on Saturday sixty -ivo was the highest figure
On Friday buyers at Bolivar paid sixty five, and
at Canal Dover sixty four cents; but sixty 10 un
doubtedly ~ high figure ~ Is now paid At either
OF tho latter points. At Canal Dover about fifteen
hundred barrels Of flour and twenty thousand bush
ole Of wheat are said TO be in store
lCtvelswd Ohio) Herald.
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Local Matters.

RowDiEs-PRizE FIGHTING.-Thc Baltimore pa
pers of yesterday informed US that prize fight
was in contemplation between two of ''the fancy"
for purse of several hundred dollars; that Gorge
Zimmerman, one OF the principals, was arrested,
but managed to escape from the police officers,
and that John Dinsmore the other party, could not
be found. A large number of the sporting gentry
came to Baltimore from New York and Philadel-
phia, and elsewhere, to witness the sport Being
foilcd in their arrangements in the Monumental
city. they had to select another fighting ground.
The cars which arrived in Washington on Sun
day night brought hither large number of the
rowdics. This coming to the knowledge of WAL
TER LENox, esq.,. the mayor, and RIcHARD WAL
LAcH esq, the United States district marshal they
caused warrants to be issued for the arrest of the
two prominently designated pugilistic combatants.
Capt GODDARD. of the guard and police, summon
ed his forces. All public houses to which it was
thought these fellows would resort ordered to
be closed; and until late hour the officers Of the
law duty.
Information was subsequently received that the
fight was to take place at Balls Cross Roads, four
five miles from the city in the State of Virginia;
and accordingly the marshal sent telegraphic de-
spatch to the mayor of Alexandria, and another to
the sheriff of Alexandria county, acquanting them
viii TIC iaCt ENOtWuuotdLuiHB I'LL tucoc pfdiSc-
worthy precautions about ten O'Clock yesterday
morning a number Of persons of similar character,
belonging to our own District, joined those from
other places and the whole party, the greater por
ton Of whom were conveyed in hacks. proceeded
to the ground where the fight took place. After a
contest of eight minutes, Zimmerman was declared
victor over Dinsmore.
We do not care to give the particulars with which
we became ACQUAINTED The attendant procecd-
ings we're vulgar the most degraded being
could desire. II is some satisfaction to know that
through the vigilance of the mayor, the marshal,
and the police force, we have been spared the pain
Of chroncling this event as having occurred within
the limits of the District of Columbia.
Yesterday afternoon many of the fancy de-
parted in the cars, some under the influence of
strong drink. There was a strong police force in
attendance at the depot.
FISANcIAL CONDITION OF THE ConpoRArIoN.--
The following statements may prove Of interest,
viz
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EGYPT,s REvEnArIoNs.

k>ouk METEOROLOGICAL LECTURES, (dis.
- nnot from the Panorama. } upon the latest Egyp
GLIDDON on Tuesday evening. sth Apr}I. and
continued on Friday, 18th, Tuesday, 18th, and
Friday, 18th, at dd-Felows' Hall, at O'Clock
precisely.
Sutjecfs-See programme; to be had. with
tickets, at the National, United States, and Will
lard's hotels; at MIR. Tayior's books,ore, and at
the door.
1trms.-Tickets to the course Gentlemen.
81 SO; ladiee, 81; children and pupils, rs cents /;
single admission, 50 cents. No half price.
April 5--tf
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Commission ON Claims against Mexico.
SATURDAY, April s, 1851.

The Board met according to adjournment: pres
ent all the members.
CHARLEs w. DAVIS, having been appointed by
the President Of the United States Secretary, APP
peared and exhibited his commission, and assumed
the duties appertaining to his Office.
The Board then proceeded to the consideration
of the several memorials of Michael Doughcrty,
Ferdinand Clark, and Daniel E. Smith, clAimipg
for losses sustained by the seizure and conscation
of the schooner Louisiana In 1924.
That Of Aaron Leggctt, claiming for damages by
the production of forged documents to the defeat Of
his claim before the Mixed Commission.
That of Edward M Robinson, executor of Joseph
Fleming, who was surviving partner OF tho firm Of
Fleming and Marshal, claiming for duties lille.
gally exacted at Tainpico in 1889, 40, together
with the proofs and documents connected thcre-
with.
The Board came to separate opinions on the said
several memorials, that they are valid against the
republic Of Mexico, aud allowed the same accord
inRly; the amounts TO be awarded to each subject
10 the future action of the Board.
That Of Walter l.. Cox, administrator Of James
G. A. Mckinney claiming for destruction of bis
property ut Chiapas, in May, lS4l, together with
The proofs and documents connected herewith.
The Board came TO an opinion that the claim 10 not
valid against the republic of Mexico; and tho same
was accordingly not allowed.
The Board adjourned until II q. m. OF Monday
next.
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y.


Capital, 100000.
HNillS company was organized under the General
i Insurance law Of New York, passed April 10,
lS49, and has been doing very successful BUSH
ness. and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, on as Ia
vorable terms 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:
WAsHINoroN, March 8, 1851.
am Acquainted with some of the officers of the
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs, New York ,,and know others by
character The Company is IN the handle Of gen
tlcmen of high character for integrity and bust
capacity, and cannot doubt that Il will be
prudently and successfully conducted.
d. 8. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo. Young, jr., Hermon Thomas,
H. II. Hathorn, VIM. II. Flceman,
G. NJ. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Danies,
P. M. Morarty, George Clements
Hon. John H. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President
H. H. HATHORN Vice President
GEO YOUNG, JR., Secretary.
VIM. II. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
S. CHILD, Agent.
Applications for insurance may be made to +. e.
Wrxp, assistant agent, North street, Capitol
Hill. March VII
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NTOTICE.-A CERTIFICATE of black lettercd
Unregistered debt Issued by the United Statcstrea
sury George Tapecot, for ninety three dollars and
seventy four cents, in lieu Of quartcrmastcrs GER
tiicato given to him by Thomas III. Drew, assistant
quartermaster general, Virginia. has been Lost.
Payment for the same will be demanded OF the
United States treasury, in six weeks from date by
the administrator of George Tapscot deceased.
GEORGE c. THOMAS.
Attorney for Administrator.
Feb 2S-triw6w
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EoYPT's REVELATIONS.

EGFPT'S REVELATIONS.
mr. Giiddon's First Lecture, this Evening,
at O'Clock.
SUBJECT-Eyypps Place in the Worlds Histo-
~ at the middle of our Xlxth century, since the
return OF the Prussian Scientific Mission under
Chev. Lepsius. Sketch of their Explorations. The
Royal Museum OF Berlin What ID doing in Egypt
ology in England, France, Italy, Germany, and
the United States. Ap8-It
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Da. the Bank of Washington, in account with

Specie, balance due April i. .."... $S,IOo ~
AccIDrNrs.-Several days ago Mr.. John Evans,
while at work a scaffold, FELL bruising and cut
ting his face and partially dislocating his shoulder.
AncH xoLoaY.-Mr. Gliddon is to deliver this
evening the first OF his four archaeological lectures
upon the latest Egyptian discoveries. From the
terms Of commentator bestowed by the press in
other Cities anticipate interesting entertain
mcnt.
Cry CouNcILs.-Thc Board of Aldermen ycster-
day afternoon rejected the mayors nomination OF
John Grinder. police constable OF the Fifth
Ward, and confirmed unanimously that of William
Martin to supply vacancy in the Fourth Ward.
The Board of Common Council passed bill APP
propriating five hundred and ninety-sx dollars to
make the Washington Asylum (almshouse) more
comfortable. The items are for conveying water
through the building, spring-h house and dairy,
bakc-oven, sc.
In both Boards bills were passed for gravolling
and improving streets.
CIRcuIr CouRr.-Thc case Of John Doe, dem.
Of Buckley, cs. James Walsh. was proceeded with
yesterday. Bradley for the plaintiff; J. H. Eaton
for the defendant.
NAoAs ue1iiSut SOLhpoHJ oao AoJ
ing pipe in front of tho City Hall, Louisiana ave-
nue., the Councils having passed act making an
appropriation for the erection Of ten iron lamp
posts, with the necessary appcndages for dispers-
ing gaslight in that vicinity.
TREAsvRv BuILpING.-Mcssrs. Gait and Rowe
have obtained the contract for raising the Chin
neys of the Southeast Executive building eight
feet. There are twenty Of them.
ACCIDENT. = Yesterday morning Mrs. Sarah
Tate, residing in ID street Seventh, was
thrown down by dog which ran against her on
his way to the alley from the yard in which she
standing. Her left leg was broken by the fall,
and the limb was set by DR.. Borrows
THE FrsH MAnxEr.-A large number Of wagons
passed through this city on Sunday and yesterday
well filed with shad and herring, which were pur-
chased in Alexandria, ut from six dollars and fifty
cents to dollars for the former, per hundred;
and at from seven dollars to seven dollars and fifty
cents for the latter, per thousand.
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sourH CAnoLlsA.-The Richmond Enquirer secs

South CARoLINA.-The Richmond Enquirer sees
q beam of sunshine in the following communica-
ton in the Charleston Courier:
"We are glad to learn that our Senator, Mr..
Butler, will address the Southern Rights Ass0cioon
at its next meeting. His moderation and wise pru-
dence induce the belief that his advice will tend
allay the ferment in the public mind throughout
the State. Here II will serve to confirm the already
settled sentiment. almost universally prevalent,
against separate State action. Besides, the meet
ing will, no doubt, lay down platform for the ap-
preaching convention of delegates; that being APP
proved, the action of the State convention, should
1t ever meet, will be foreknown. We consider it
fortunate for the State that the Senator will be pre-
sent, and equally fortunate that the convention of
delegates meets in Charleston. In our opinion the
meeting Of Monday next will determine the fu-
turc course Of the State. X"
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rANTON MATTING.-Just received, at the
~ Furniture Dry Goods Warerooms of the SUBJ
scribers Pennsyvania avenue. one door east Of 9th
street, fresh supply of superior Gowqua Mat
tings, in all Widths, both colored and white These
mattings are very heavy, and we think the best in
the city.
Also, fresh supply of floor Oil Cloths, at low
prices, and List and Rag Carpeting.
Ap 5-eo3tif CLAGETT& DODSON.
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en- BALL.

NATIONAL GREYS' EASTER BALL.
TNHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE
i NATIONAL GREYS have the pleasure of an
nouncing to their friends and the public that their
Easter Ball will take place at
JAG KSON HALL,
ON MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 2Ist, 1851.
And, in presenting this entertainment, the COM
mittec beg leave to state that nothing will be left
undone to make it worthy of their patronage.
Lloyd Williams's celebrated Cotillon Band has
been engaged, and have arranged some new pieces
for the occasion.
ladies, to be had Of the Executive Committee,
and at the following places Taylor Maury's
bookstoro s. Butts, r. s. Pattersons, and c. Stott
Coz Drug store; Adams Periodical store; Fish
er's Music store Gardner's Drug store, Capitol
Hill; and 4. p. Tench's, Navy Yard; and at the
door on the evening Of the Ball.
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POSITIVELY LAST EXHIBITIONS ,

CLIDDON's Transparent Panorama of the
NJ Nile. Egyptian Gallery, Mummies, &c.-On
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Satur-
days, at O'Clock and on the afternoons of Wed
nesdays and Saturdays, at 8. o'clock. Doors open
an hour before.
ODD-FELLOWS' HALL.
Admiration rs cents; children halfprice.
April 5-tf
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Tho Last Dog story.

1.-THE advantages of advertising are admirably
illustrated in the following incident, which we find
recorded in late Sandusky Democratic
Mr.. Luke Horton, of South Eighth street, keeps
dog called La Vega, an ILL favored, ferco- eyed
brute, whose untdy habits and cross grained tenn
por him to be held in detestation by the fam
lily in general, and BY Mrs. Horton, his mistress, in
particular. La Vega, however, is great favorite
with his master. About week ago Mrs. Horton
became exasperated. on account of come unendura-
Bile offence committed by La Vega, and privately
bargained with old collector Of soap fat, named
Abe Walker, who, for a dollar fec, agreed to take
the dog off and "render him up into tallow, or
otherwise relieve Mrs. Horton from the annoyance
Of his presence.
Mr.. Horton. ON coming home to dinner, in
CURED for La Vega, and was chagrinsd with the
For some days the absence Of La Vega gave occa
sion for much rejoicing in the household, and even
the grief Of Mr.. Horton for his loss was made the
subject of many sly joke in his domestic estab.
lishment. Mrs.. H. congratulated herself excess
sively on that lucky thought Of hers which cleared
the house Of the odious brute; and though a lady
who thinks q good deal of dollar, she did not
grudge the money, since il gained her object 10
tanned close prisoner in the cellar of the soap fac
tory-amusing himself by swapping at the rats
which coursed about tho premises, and sustained
himself, like Napoleon at Elba, with the belief that
the objects Of his destiny yet accomplished
On Tuesday morning Mr. Horton appeared ut
the breakfast table with beaming countenance.
"Wcli, my dear, good news" said he to Mrs. H.
"What is IL" asked the lady, with some secret
misgiving. .pve got La Vega back again Ad-
vcrtiscd for him in the Ledger; offered a reward
for his recovery, and this morning he was brought
home by Abe Walker" "Heavens 20 calculated
Mrs. Horton "what did you have 10 pay for hm?'
"Only eleven dollars replied Horton, s'one for
the advertisement, and ten to old Abe for bringing
him back "Merciful goodness !" replied the
unsympathizing wife. eleven dollars (enough
to buy silk drcss) for the recovery of such mas
" cur and to think that gave the black rascal q
dollar for taking him off" This inadvertcnt con-
fession, OF course, produced matrimonial duel,
the report of which We omit, as it might appear
stale and commonplace to some Of our married
readers.
BY this little canine speculation all parties were
gamers. Abo Walker, the cunning darky, gained
ten dollars, the advertising sheet gained one dol
bic experience, which will teach them the inn
portancc Of mutual confidence between welded
parties.
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VISIT From THE Hon. II. s. FoorE.--A pri-
vate letter was received in this city yesterday,
dated at Washington, which states that the Hon.
II. s. Foote, Of Mississippi is his way to this
city, and will arrive here day or two hence.
He is accompanying General Shields, of Illinois, on
friendly visit to his place of residence.
We trust that General Foote will be received at
St. Louis with becoming hospitality, and that dur
ing his stay occasion will arise which will in
duce him to address tho people. His course on the
Compromise measures has commended him to the
respect and confidence of all lovers of the Union
throughout the nation.-St. Louis Infeiiigsncer.
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DIED.,

On Saturday morning, the 9Th instant, Commo-
dorc ALEXANDER 8. WADswoarH, of the United
States Navy, in tho 6lst year Of his age, after n
severe and protracted illness, which had for
eral years disabled him from duty.
The funeral will take place from his late resi-
donce, Franklin Row, at IL o'clock, m, to- day.
Officers Of the Army and Navy, and the friends Of
The family, arc respectfully invited 10 attend.
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MACHINE FoR MAKING ENvsLorEs.-The Wor-
cester (Nass) Spy gives the following account OF
a new self feeding machine for manufacturing let
ter envelopes, invented by DR.. Halves of that city
CATER tho paper is cut from the ream by the
usual process common in all the manufactures of
envelopes all that is required is to place it within
the reach of the iron fingers Of the machine, when
it is taken up. sheet by sheet folded, pasted press
ed so as to make the paste adhere more firmly, and
not only delivered into receptacle for the purpose,
but actually counted into packages of twenty five,
needing farther on the part of the machine
tender than to put slip of paper round the pack
age, and place them in baskets ready for the mar
ket. Three Of these machines are now running,
which turn off thirty six thousand envelopes day.
Others are being built, and will soon be in read-
meas, when the Doctor will be able to fill a con-
tract which he has made, to furnish one hundred
and twenty thousand envelopes a day.
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VXTILLIAM TUCKER, Drape

VXTILLIAM TUCKER, Draper and Tailor,
w Pennsylvania avenue, between a and 9th
streets, respectfully calls the attention of his
friends and the public to the fact that he has just
returned from New York with Of the largest
and best selected assortments of French and En-
glish Cloths, Cassimeres, and vestings offered
in this city, which he is prepared to execute in the
most fashionable style at the shortest notice; and
would invite the public to call and examine some
specimens of Coats, which cannot be surpassed in
style or workmanship in any city in this country.
N. b. Also, very superior and choice stock of
Gentlemcn's Furnishing Goods, something entire
ly new all of which will be sold at very moderate
prices. Mar 2l-3taw3w
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NOTICE,
- l9lsR2 I ~
RAIL


BALTIMORE AND WARRINGTON RAIL-
\ ROAD.
ON AND AFTER WEDNESDAY NEXT, 9th
" instant, the Station Pennsylvania avenue
will be vacated, and the new on New Jersey
avenue be occupied.
The Passenger trains will leave the latter, COM
mcncing at s p. m. as usual. at s and a. m. and
5 p. m. daily, except on Sunday, when but two
trains run, viz, at q. m and p. IN.
In making this change, tho undersigned desires
to call attention TO the rules Of the Company, in
regard to the reception and delivery OF mcrchan-
disc:
lst Shippers are reminded that, in all cases,
bill, with full directions, should accompany the
goods.
This is for the protection Of both parties, and un-
less complied with, the goods cannot be received.
I'd. Consignees are notified that all merchandise
must be removed on the same day upon which it is
received, the Company cannot hold itself respon-
sbe for any thing left in its house during the night
The hours for reception and delivery of merchan-
disc from 8 D.. m. till p. m.
The undersigned takes occasion to remark that
these not new regulations, but he has been
compelled to call attention to them from their fire.
quent violation, which has caused much and serious
Inconvenience. T. H. PARSONS,
April 7--d2w Agent.
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SENAros HousroN IN BATON Rouon.-We learn
from the Baton Rouge Advocate that General Hous-
ton was In Baton Rouge ON the oath ultimo, aud
delivered temperance lecture, at the request Of
the 'Sons." The Advocate says Il understands from
good authority that the General il about TO retire
psrmapsntly 70 the shades Of private life,
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MOVE AMONG TIE TAlLORs.

TINE SUBSCRIBER respectfully tenders his
i thanks to his customers and the public for
their patronage, for many years extended to him
on the Avenue, and informs them that he has been
compelled, by contemplated improvements at the
old stand to change, for the present, his place OF
business. He has fitted up store on Eighth street,
third door from the Avenue, where he hopes still
to serve the public acccptaby, and solicits con-
tnuance of their favors.
An examination Of our new Spring Goods is par
ior making them up to order, in the most superior
style, and at prices to suit the times
p. J. STEER, Merchant Tailor.
Anril Aft IUnionl
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- pectfully invite the attention Of any who may
wish to furnish themselves with fine carpets to two
of the most superb ones offered for sale in this
sty p1sy are both made up ready f., each
if soon applied for. They arc both perfectly new,
and are on commission.
AID 5-3tifeod CLAGETT & DODSON
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Uses or GUrrA PERsHA.-The public may not
be aware of the progress made in the preparation
and manufacture Of this singular article. BY diff.
ferent processes it is made elastic like India rub
Der, hard like marble, and fit to spread cloth,
thick thin. table slab has been made oft, and
long used without injury, which possesses all the cx
ternal qualities of polished marble. Race horses
are shod with il in England. An omnibus, We are
assured, has been running in Philadelphia for a
year more with tires Its wheels made Of gutta
percha; and those best acquainted with its proper
ties believe that in two years it will be adopted
universally in this city for public vehicles. If
so, il will at least save our ears much noise.
N1c York Erprsss.
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Eai0l Accident.

th;. nrnn m .h .; ii hs ta ;sa
west Of Alden. The locomotive attached to the
mail train ran against large tree that had been
blown across the track, and was dashed to pieces.
Mr.. WILDER, the engineer, was instantly killed.
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PLEAsURE EXCURSIONS.

h THE steamboat THOMAS COLL
Aa&z >YER can be chartered for public
q nor select companies, with the priv
ilege Of landing AZ Mount Vernon. Schools taken
at reduced prices. For particulars apply TO the
President of the Company. or to Captain Corson.
The Thomas Collyer il well suited for excursions,
being very fast and pleasant.
JOB CORSON.
April 2--Tu&Tb2m Captain.
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NEW VAS-FTTTIN0 MISUNDERSTANDING.
TNIIE Subscriber dcsires to inform the public that
i he has commenced the Gas fitting business in
all its various branches. He has secured the ser
vices Of competent and experienced workmcn, Sc
leced expressly for him by the celebrated house OF
Cornelius & Co., of Philadelphia, and 10 now pre-
pared TO put up piping Of any size in private dwell
inps. public halls hotels churches Sc, to furnish
fixtures Of any description. and to execute any
work appertaining to the business with neatne.s,
economy, and dispatch He also has ON hand
beautiful and extensive assortment Of chandeliers.
pendants brackets, &c, which he will dnpose of
at Philadelphia prices. Those who design intro
ducipg gas into their houses can have drawings
executed aud correct estimates made OF the cost OF
piping, fixtures, &C., free of charge.
G. w. BOTELER,
Mar Ig-3taw3w Opposite Centre Market.