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THE UNITED STATES HOTEL.
Pennsylvania auenuc, bet,ceen Sd and a streets,

IeUVSVtCnHtu uDeJtUc, DGItUeCH Oh uHu "a StFcetS,
WASHINGTON CITY.
TTNHS ESTABLISHMENT was opened on Tues
i day, the 4th day Of February. 1851. by the
subscriber, late Of Gadsby's hotel. as manager,
who respectfully announces to his friends and the
public generally that it is commended to their
favor and patronage by every comfort and con-
vcnience that be found in the best conducted ho
tells in the country He would also add, that
a hotel conducted by him will always be found
safe and pleasant abode for families, and all
who regard propriety, good order, and the strict
est dccorum AS essentials of an agreeable home
Feb loft w. N. b. JUDKINS.
Baltimore Sun, New York Herald, Richmond
Enquirer Petersburg lntclfgencer, publish every
other day two weeks, and forward accounts.
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nj OTlCE.-Membcrs of Congress having books
IN that belong to the Library Of the House Of
Representatives are requested TO return them this
accounts may be properly credited.
p. WILLIAMS,
Librarian Of House of Representatives.
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b. THE SAFE AVID CoMMoDI-

b. THE SAFE AVID COMMODI-
214S& Gus steamer COLUMBIA, Capt
G - HAnPER, having recently been
placed in frat rate order, will her trips be-
tween Baltimore and this District on SATURDAY,
the lst March, leaving Commerce street wharf,
Baltimore, at O'Clock in the afternoon, and at the
same hour on every succeeding Saturday during
tho season; and returning, will leave R;iey's
wharf, Washington, at 6o'clock, and Alexandria
at o'clock every WEDNESDAY morning. touch
ing at the different landings on the Potomac river
a. usual. s ..l.
For freight or passage apply to the Captain on
board, or to the following agents:
CHARLES WORTHlNGTON, Bait.
j. WHEAT & BRO, Alexandra.
f. PICKREL 4 CO., Georgetown.
~ THOMAS b. RILEY, Washington,
. Feb 2S--co6t
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DIED,

DIED.
I'm Baltimore, on the 25th instant, THOMAS
WANNALL. SEN, aged Ct years and months,
formerly of this city.
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AM USE NJ E NTS.
NATIONAL HALL.

Stage Manager. ..................... MIR. FESEo.
Complimentary Bsnsft Of Mr.. JOHN GILBERT.
On which occasion Sir VIM DON has in the
most liberal manner volunteered his valuable ser.
vices. and will appear Sir Charles Coldstream in
Used Up.
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FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH
INGTON-FOUR TRIPS.

b. THE steamboat THOS. COLL
lrAA-~ YER will leave Washington at
= 10 O'Clock and Alexandria at 10i
O'Clock, Monday Feb. "a. Wednesday rs, Friday
2S, and Saturday, March |.
Union Line Coaches leave the Capitol at 81
O'Clock Seats ten cents each way, to and from the
boat. at1f
Fare. round trip, 81; from Alexandria, 10 CITE.
For seats apply to Mr.. Reside. Georgetown, or
George and Thomas Parker. The day before the
boat starts is preferred.
Refreshments on board the boat at city prices.
ss .yfe JOB CORSON,
Feb 23--4tNIonTuThF eN Captain.
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taste. Tbs enhancement Of the value Of contig.
sous property, alluded to in the foregoing extract,
il . consideration BY no means unworthy Of note;
and the employment Of 20 large . number Of men
~ will be required on the work will prove an
equally agreeable item in tho account
Altogether. the religious, moral, social. archi-
tectura, financial. and business prospects of Wash
ington are looking up and going ahead
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THIS EVENING, FRIDAY, FEB. %, 1851,
Will be produced the excellent comedy of
USED UP. -i
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"A FOR RENT.-Thc House No. s Union Row,
HiiS street, just vacated by Allen A. Hall, esq,
: Tor rent The house ia large and enicnt, and
pleasant residence for a family. Possession can
70 bad Immediately.
Apply at Republic office, 9th street.
Ech If
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O-Wanted-Evorybody to know that tho
place to get satisfactory likeness is at the OpEoN.
They are taken at low price, and every picture
warranted. Feb %
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NEW NATIONAL HALL-A CARD.

Grand Complimentary Benefit Of Sir WILLIAM
DON, the celebrated eccentric Comedian, upon
which occasion the following attractive bill is Of
fered to the public, being Sir WILLIAM DON'S
last appearance in this city:
THE SERIOUS FAMILY,
In which Sir WILLIAM DON will play his great
part Of Aminadab Sleek.
DONE ON BOTH SIDES.
Written expressly for Sir WILLIAM DON, by Mr..
Madison Morton.
And the successful Farce Of
THE ROUGH DIAMOND,
Being the tieth time Of its representation in this
country by Sir WILLIAM DON.
SATURDAY EVENING. February 20, 1851,
Will be presented Morris urnett's great Comedy Of
THE SERIOUS FAMILY.
AminadnD SLEEK .Slr WILLIAM DUN.
Mrs. Ormsby DelmAine ......... Mira. II. Lewis.
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GAIT & BRoTHra advertise silverware and other
pretty things worthy tho inspection of every adj
mirer of fine wares and beautiful workmanship.
Call and look at them-at the goods, we mean.
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SufJ0 Damages.
BosroN, Feb. PHO p. m.--Barton, the Salem
barber, arrested in mistake . fugitive. has
brought suit against the District Attorney, Lunt,
for malicious prosecution, laying damages at ten
thousand dollars.
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BUFrALo. Feb. 25.-Thc body of a woman, sup
posed to have been murdered, was discovered this
morning near Parker's boat-yard, on the canal
Her name was Catharine Gauly. The body bears
marks of violence. man named Waters has
been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in
the affair. p -.
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DEsrRABLE OFFICES FOR RENT OP-
- positc the Treasury Building. Apply TO
ST. J. Chubb, Mt the Banking House of
Jan l--tf CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.
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ALBANY, Feb. 25.-The water is about four inche
deep the floors of tho stores on the pier, and i
still rising.
The Oregon arrived here at seven O'Clock thi
morning. She encountered some floating ice nea
Poughkccpsie.
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PROPOSALS for carrying tho mails of the Uni
i ted States from tho Let day of July, 1851, to the
30th Of June, 1865. inclusive, in Virginia. North
Carolina, South Carolina. Georgia. and Florida,
Once Department, in the cityo Washington, I'M
til 10 m of the Let Of April 1851, 60 be decided
by the 18th day Of April) the routes and in the
manner and time herein specified, viz:
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Decline in Colon.
NEW YolK, Feb. a7.-Cotton has declined To- day
half ccntIunder the Europa's news. Eight hum
dred bales have been Sold ~ u. re-
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The NEW SAVINGS BANK will be located on It'll
street. opposite the Post Office Department.
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CANTON GRAPE sHAWLs.--25 richly en-
~ brodercd White Grape Shnwls, Of very recent
importation, just received on consignment from
New York, and for sale by
Feb 10-2wif p. H. HOOE Co
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about -hat did not know what Hugers order to Carmi
chae was, as had never seen it.
Question When you read as you say, to General
Taco Anderson letter. did you read him also the enclosed
copy Of the order from Colonel Huger to Doctor Carm-
chae I,
Aas,rer. showed to him. don't think read it to
him.
Question. Did the General make any explanation or
remark to you the subject Of the order to Carmichael
AnsWer He made none. ...
The Judge Advocate here offered in evidence the one hum
dred and hiryecond regulation of the Ordnance Depart
ment under which the first charge is brought.
Judge Adrocate 10 Capt. Mayndder. Will you read to
the Court the hundred and thyseco regulation of
the Ordnance Department
Capt Msynadier read it, and il is as follows
No contract for the service Of the Ordnance Department
shall be made by officer agent thereof by
cai authority from the chief Of the Ordnance Department
agents making shall strictly observe the provisions
OF the laws that subject Contracts shall be made
plicate of which shall be forwarded the chief Of the
Ordnance the date of the contract that may
be deposited n the Office Of the Second Comptroller within
ninety days thereafter, as the law directs"
Question. Will you read the provisions Of acs to which
the article just read refers
The provisions read by the witness, as follows
That contracts to be made under the direction of the
Secretary of War.
9. No member Of Congress be concerned in a contract
Limitation Of the preceding article relates TO ncor-
1 porated companies. .. ,..
tracts.
s. Public notice Of be gven and statement Of
conerac" and expenditures TO be made to Congress
Contracts to be made only when there appropra-
| ton adequate to their ful6lment by Congress. ...
/ 2: All payments in advance prohibited
vueson VIII you read the articles following the 1920,
\ and bearing on that subject
Witness read the SD and l34th articles which are as
| follows " "
"f33D ARTICLE. The rights vested contractor for SER
vices to be performed or supplies be furnished for the ord
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SEVENTH DAr-uONDAr, JUNE 1901.
The Court met all the members present.
The gallant General WALLACE, who is the Oldest officer
in army, previously subeuenan in that Of Prussia
was unanimously excused from further attendance MEM
Der Of the Court in consequence of i'll heahGeneral TAI
nterposng objection. The General said, in taking
leave that he old man. s5 years. and that be did
not know if he should them all again. God bless
you all, gentlemen" said he. He appeared much affected
and the tears stood in his eyes he left the Court.
The record Of yesterday was then read.
Capt MAYSADIER called.
Question. You have read the Court from the l32d
tcle of the ordnance regulations that the rights Of
shall not be transferred that each shall be held
his legal responsibilities, and all payments shall lie made
him only Will you the Court whether, accord
ing the established usage Of the Ordnance Bureau and
the Treasury, payments on contracts well other
counts made attorneys powers Of attorney duly
authenticated and also to heirs and legal representatives
A,scer payment regularly constituted attorney on
proper powers Of Attorney in the Ordnance Office and at the
Treasury, is regarded payment the individual himself;
also, in like manner to his heirs and legal on
due evidence.
Question Are projectes for cannon ever found BY the Co.
vernment ready made and for sale in the market or have
fnstcer. Never to my knowledge.
Question You have said that supplies are procured bv the
Ordnance Bureau written ORDERS and that these
mens by the usage Of the Bureau are DESIGNATED m
tracts and as "0pen purchases Will YOU now cav what
distinction, If any between contracts" and oman puY
according the usage Of your Bureau
BY an order to procure shot by "open purchase only
hsp. should understand such an order as prohibiting
the making Of formal written contract but az authorizing an
order to be given supply the shot my discretion 10 the
person.
Question Describe the process Of making PAYMENT to
where the contract open purchase made d.
recty with the Ordnance bureau
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taken place between the date Of this report 9Th January
1851 and ls November 1850, exclusive Of the contract with
Carmichael
Ans,cer. No material change that ON aware Of
The Judge Advocate here read the report from the Ord
nance Department, dated January 8, 1861. a..
The report states that the Ordnance Department was we'll
supplied with balls in proportion to other articles
as 70 render unnecessary for to be purchased and
were not the limited state Of the appropriations for that OBJ
ect would prevent their being purchased that time.
Cross-eramnatien.
Question. If Colonel Huger had received on public ac
count the shot and shells delivered by Anderson would not
ne regular and pay for them have requr-
ed him to forward the Ordnance bureau estimates specf
ing he quantity and prices Of the shot and shells and would
not have been necessary have the Secretary of Wars
question: specifying the appropriation before the money could
Dc arawn from the Treasury to pay for them
Anscer II would have been necessary for Col Hueer to
nave forwarded estimate to the Ordnance Department,
what funds he required for what purpose and from
wna appropriation and he could not have got the money
without previous requison from the Ordnance
on the Secretary Of War; stating in gross the amount to be
and the appropriation under which Col Huaer was
to be held accountable for the same
Question. If the amount REQUIRED vvas ,,,,,1 - &c e
any one eason the Secretary desired to inquire into the
Parucuiar would not the records of the Ordnance Depar
ticulars ~ ~ 1 P'
Anscer They would plainly show every fac, and everv
particular. ' '''' anu ''''y
Question Please examine the printed d.
cumen now SHOWN you and purporng to be copv Of the
report OF the Colonel of Ordnance and dated the 4b Decem
Der last and say whether does contain purchases made
not oy the bureau but by the dsbusng officers Of arsena
Amsue.. does contain such purchases among which
notice particularly 054 cubic feet Of timber among the ar
tces reported being procured by purchase for f.b,on
the and IN the report and n the report Of the
der Of the Waertown arsenal which the
the Colonel Of Ordnance tits stated spherical hot were
inspected at contract establishments II would No, foIo
cesary that these spherical were nurcb..d :, ~.
commander OF the arsenal This officer is contract nspec
0sds. - -
Question II the order for shot or shells BY Col Huser
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cord and authorizes the purchase of shot reasonable
tent from time TO time.
Question. Where was this letter found and where were
you when it was received by your bureau
As,cer 1t fround in its regular place on the files Of
the Office absent, have before stated, when it was
received.
Cross examination
Question. In your testimony heretofore given you have
read TO the Court certain regulations touching the purchase
supplies Will you look the paper now shown you pur-
porting to limit from and after its date the discretion Of the
colonel Of ordnance making such purchases and say whe
her it true copy Of order Of the Secretary of War; and
when it was given
Ans,cer believe this be true copy Of letter received
at the Ordnance office the day Of its date or within day
two after.
Order read, dated January 49, 1851 directing that no
purchases or contract for supplies shall hereafter be made by
any Of the bureaus to exceed $ 00O without obtaining the
previous sanction of the Secretary of War;
The SECRETARY OF War recalled
Question: Will you relate to the Court what inquiries you
made OF Gen. Talco in regard any contract for shot, after
the interview between yourself and Doctor Carmichael and
wna answers you received BE pleased to state all that
Cured on that subject
Ansoer Shortly after took charge of the War Depart.
men several applications were made to by different per-
sons Tor contracts to make shohese persons speaking for
themselves or on behalf of friends Among the first of those
who made this application was Mr.. Thomas Green Of
this cy who spoke in behalf of friend Of his who owned
foundry in Virginia. inquired Of Gen. Talcott-verbay,
OF course as these things usually done in the Depart
ment-wheher the Department would be in want of shot
during the fiscal year which terminated yesterday
Gen. Tacot told that the Department did want shot as
there was an ample supply on hand accordingly commu,
ncated that Mr. Green, and think to one or two
others, telling them however. that at another me If the
Department should be making shot, would give them all
chance Of sharing in the profits. Some time after this con-
versaon with Mr. Green, be TO the Department and
reminded Of what had told him, and told me that was
mistaken in what had said that the Department was not
making shot this year. for he had learned that the Tedegsr
Iron Works. at Richmond, had large for shot for
the War Department said that il could not be So But
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whom he had this information Of undoubed respeca
bity and that he would be willing testify in the matter
if necessary He still insisted, however, that the story was
without foundation. then said, General you must make
report to me on this subject" He answered. "Imake my
report now What further report do you want " told
him wanted formal report in writing He said, with some
impatlence "that if to make dozen reports,
only repeat what say now there not word Of truth in
that letter. replied Neverheless General Imust have
report in writing this letter !; the time extend
ing the letter to him, which held in my hand. He said
that should have report in writing, and left the
This was about the 10th Of April last Two three days
afterwards he came to the office, accompanied by gene-
man. whom he introduced me as Mr.. Anderson of Rich
mond, Virginia. He observed, he entered, that
Mr. Anderson is the owner Of the Tredegar works, and
have brought him to you to explain that matter OF the shot,
INSTANTLY replied, General want explanation on that
subject from Mr. Anderson whatever explanation is given
must come from yourself" He said that as Mr.. Ander
the gentleman who making the shot, and knew
all about it, he thought that he could best explain it."
observed "then, there is shot making ~ He answered,
"it seems So" answered, "Wel, then, General, will
receive no explanation that subject but from yourself
have requested you to make written report that subject
and will accept substitute for it." He said that he did
not offer it substitute, but thought would like to hear
Mr. Andersons statement replied that Mr.. Anderson could
make his statement in writing Mr. Anderson then spoke,
and said that he thought it hard he could not make
statement on subject in which he had pecuniary interest
replied that he could have neresn this question that
if he had claim against this Department he had only
present to the Department. and 1t would be consdered
but that this question between this Department and
one OF its officers. was question whether an order Of
the Department had been disobeyed-whether false
reports had been made to the Department by Of is Off
GERS and that was question which did not him.
He said he had acted in good faith that he had executed
part of the work. and delivered of the shot, and had
made his preparations execute the remainder and he
should not suffer the faults others told him this
not the time for that inquiry and refused the
subject with him. In the of the conversation be
toned that he had executed the work under an order given
by Colonel Huger to Doctor Carmichael General Tacott
lef the first he about to retire said TO him,
General you will please direct Colonel Huger receive no
more shot shells. He answered that ii was hardly
he took for granted he would receive
I told him, "Genera, you have taken too much for
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-21

FIR FOE sAs.F.-The schooner CATHA.
ssszaasasas Kline AMANDA Capt. Hughes, will be sold
privately, together with all her rigging aud sppqre as
she now lies in the Dock She is in good order, and
about 100 ions burten carries large cargo for her ten
nage and is well suited for the lumber end grain bus-
ness in the river. For terms apply 10 the Captain on
board or
rlo II 1Trryrr
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.fh FOR BCSTON-FIRsr AND ONLY PACE
:sss ETThe superior fine fast-sailing regular pack
ct schr. SHARON Capt. Prentiss .Thacher, having
portion OF her cargo engaged and going board will
sail with all possible dispatch. For baauce of freight
or passage having superior accommodations apply to
Captain on board, at Edmond < Davenport's wharf,
or to DAVID i;IIPPTE
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6zs FOR Y EMF, the Brick Building on Brooke
HEH Avenue, near Capt Goddn's Tavern, at present
occupied by Mr. John Van Buren,. 1t is well cacula-
ted tor boarding house, tavern grocery II
contains or 10 large rooms, with grocery room in
the basement. II desired, the dwelling part of the
house will De divided into two apartments. Apply to
TOLEH & COOK,
ia Id a oe,te ~ f,rlIan,o-.
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"a EO3e RENT, the large lumber house on lll,
ss; between Main and Cary streets, at present occu-
pied by Searn q brunmell. Possession given tebru.
airy lst 1851 Apply to
ia II JAS NJ TAYLOR
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FIR FOR NEW OI2LEANs- First Vessel
; - VIRGINIA AND LOUISIANA ..LINE--
he superior fine fassang regular packet barqus
CYANE, Capt .Iesse Loveland having a portion Of
her cargo engaged, and going board will sail with
al possible Dispatch For balance of freight, cabin or
seefage passage, having superior accommodations ap-
ply to Captain on board lat Dunlop, Moncure g. Co.'S
wharf orto DAVID CURRIE,
CGAS. 7. WORKMAN g. co. or
l6 HASKTNS & IIHEy
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VIEW LINE OF STEAM


,Mssd12ysn NEW LINE OF STEAM
LIAhTlZfsdYa SHIPS BETWEEN RICHMOND
ai:ss:sSs - AND PRILADELPBIA-TOU
,or>,m nv, ING AT NORFOLK AND CITY
P I, N The UNION STEAM SHIP COM
an having built two beautiful first class steam
sps expressly tor this trade, respectfully give notice
mat the new steamship VIRGINIA viii positively
leave Philadelphia on the lat day of February next
and the ship PENNSYLVANIA in a few DAYS there
after; One Of these ships will leave each port every
I'VE days and will go through in AZ TO SO hours, and
70 ~ from Norfolk in "a hoursofering unrivaIled IA
cl,'es to shippers and passengers, economy and dis
patc avoiding all transhpmene. Insurance will be
as low as by the inland routes Each ship IS provided
WIN Two OF Francis life boats and have the credit OF
peipg .ne oess tnltt ships in Philadelphia. Due notice
VIII De gwen OF Tie lime tor leaving each port.
hENklN Il WHITLOCK,
Agents at Richmond.
JOHN ROWLETT,
Agent at Petersburg.
T. p. CROWELL,
Agent at Norfolk,
LEVI ELDRIDGE,
General Agent, Pha.
~ Lynchburg Virginian will please copy.
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RANKIN g. WHITIOCR

asaA For CIEARLEsTON.-Th fine 7fas,
H. H. sailing Schr JACOB REY MON having
part OF her cargo engaged viii have dispatch. For ba-
lance OF freight, apply 10 Captain on board, n the Dock
or to RANKIN 81 WHITLOCK
ia
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-21

a. FOR RENT OF: SALE, the neat and con-
NIL Portable house, with SIX rooms, on 9th street, stua-
ted between the residence OF n. Mills. Esq and the
City Springs, suitable Tor the accommodated Of small
sized family Apply 10
ia 16-en2w PEIII.Ip RAHM