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United States Patent once,


ON the petition of Daniel E. Stilwcll, Of New
~ York, N. Y, praying for the extension Of a
patent granted to him the 18th day of July 1887,
for an Improvement in the manufacture Of soap, for
seven years from the expiration of said patent,
which takes place on the 17th day Of July, 1851
It is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, on Monday, the 30th day of June.
1851, at o'clock, m; and all persons notified
to appear and show cause, If any they have, why
said petition ought not TO be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required TO
file in the Patent Office their objections, specihcal
y set forth in writing, at least twenty days before
the day of hearing; all testimony filed BY either
party to be used at the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted in accordance with the rules of the
Office, which will be furnished on application.
Ordered, ALSO that this notice be published in the
Republic, Intelligencer, and Union, Washington,
d. c.; North American and Gazctte, Philadelphia,
Pa; Daily Bee, Boston, Mnss.; Tribune, N Y; and
Daily Atlas, Cincinnati, o.; once week for three
successive weeks. The first publication commenc
ing on or before 10Th day of April, 1851:
THOS. EWBANK,
Commissioner Of Patents
p. S.-Editors of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office, with
paper containing this notice. Apl4-law3w
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IooaarsrosOrso. or rHs Arrusno.I
BArrlMonr. April IL. 1851

aafIlH BALTIMORE, April II, 1851.
In the Baltimore market, to-day, sales Of 400
bbls Howard street flour at 8 6O Nothing do
ing in City Mills No change in wheat-no sales-
Sales Of white corn at 60 81 eta; yellow scarce
and in demand, with sales at 81 63 cts.-roceipts
light. Sales of oats at 50 q 20 cts
Sales at the Baltimore stock board to day of 2050
Baltimore 6's, 1890. at los; l70.26 do. at lO4I 81
shares Merchants Bank, 104; % Marine Bank, 27a;
do 27i Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, cash sales of
shares at 761; 20, at 77i; rs, at77l; 25. at 772;
sales on time Of b. o. r. H., 20. at 773 l95, ats;
York and Cumberlan X. r., 35, at 23.; los, time,
do. at 24a; Susquehanna Canal IL:
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FiNENrss OF CALIFORNIA GoLp.--From the re-
turns Of the gold assays at the United States
Office, in San Francisco, we ASCERTAIN the average
experiments on gold from various localities and OF
different kinds, to be SSa thousandhs, and the ave.
rage loss in melting lilo per cent. The highest
degree of fnsncss was 902-thousandths and the
sandths, and that the smallest loss in melting ia
lilo per cent. and the greatest IL l5, differ
once OF 10 l. per cent. An ounce of gold dust that
loses In melting lilo per cent, and is 902-thou-
sandths, yields xl8 20.
An ounce of the above average fnencss and loss,
that Is, SS7 and lilo per cent, yields $l7 IL. An
ounce Of gold dust that loses IL l5 and is but S66
80 80 per ounce. No amounts under sixty ounces
are received.-N. Y Erprsss
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DIsAsrRous FIns AND LOSS OF PRopxarY IN NEW
YoRK.--At about one o'clock Friday morning the
oupied @ by xssrs s Hudson ond Robertson anu SSy
good dealers, $50 Broadway, adjoining the Howard
hotel. was discovered to be on fire. On being en-
tered, the flames had gained such headway, that
the insurance watch were able TO save but very
small portion Of the goods. Owing to the very great
height of the building, il found to be
less to attempt to save il. and every exerton was
made TO save the surrounding buildings, the How
ard hotel especially being in great danger, from
being overtopped by the burning house, which ad-
Joined il. 1
In half hour the whole of the store was on fire.
well ~ the large building in the The wind
carried the flames in front Of the Howard hotel, the
upper portion of which ignited, but was kept well
checked. The house was full of boarders, but it is
believed oil had ample time to escape. Out of so
great number the clerk could not tell, in the
midst of the confusion, whether this was the
At about two O'Clock the upper part of the store,
the stone work of which had been falling for some
time in pieces, which made it dangerous TO remain
in front, fell with crash, smashing in the roof of
the two small houses between il and the corner of
John street. With 90 great a body of fire in the
rear, and IT tho side, the fire department had
enough TO do to the hotel from entire desruc-
ton. Mss al l4a .a.
Besides the store in which the fire originated the
next house. occupied by j. ID. Chevalier as cutle-
joining that of Mr.. Chevalier, the of
John street and Broadway, and No. John street,
occupied by Mr.. Gambridc, engraver.
LIE uroInen WORKED noOiys and by their cxcr-
tions doubtless saved great deal of valuable pro-
perty.
An immense number OF lookers-on lined Broad
way in the vicinity Of the confagration, which pre-
sented spectacle of sublime grandeur, especially
at the moment Of the fall of the main wall towards
John street, which-the rafters that supported it
being gradually burnt of-sank with slow and
steady movement, ending with a heavy crash,
which was followed by the uprising Of an immense
body of sparkling cinders, and these by dense
volume of thick black smoke.
Tho following are the names of the offices and
the amounts insured ON the property in Broadway,
destroyed this morning: City Insurance Company,
$4,000; North American, $4,000; Firemen's,
5000; Equitable. $4,000; Sturvcsant. $4,000;
Franklin Company, Philadelphia, 10000; Bow.
cry Insurance Company, $4,000 There some
other Offices, whose names have not yet ascer-
tanned. Tho loss is estimated at sl00,000.
Messrs. Hudson & Robertson have made
rangements to commence Immediately to rebuild
upon the ruins and will have their store ready in
time for their fall business, say by the LIST of July
This 10 New York spirit. Their Office at present
will bo lSl Broadway, opposite their late place of
business,--N Y. Erprsss, llM.
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The CRoPs.--The Catoctin (Md.) WAig says
From every part of our Valley we have the most
favorable accounts of the growing crops-the sea-
son, thus far; has been q most propiious one for
the growth of all kinds of grain, and, if no mis-
hap follows, an unprecedented yield may be ex-
pected.
The Westminster OarroItonian says that the
earth ia 30 wet that farmers kept back in the
preparation of their ground intended for corn and
oats. The various growing crops look unusually
promising.
The Winchester (Va.) Republican says that the
crops finely forward in that section, the grain
looks well, and there is little danger of any fruit
being lost by the FROST iV
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CuMsEaLAsD ArrAns.-Th Cumberland (Md }

N
CuMssaLASD ArFAns.-The Cumberland (Md. }
Ciuiia., of Friday, publishes the following items:
t"IHs Railroad Wsst-We have already noticed
the railroad west Of Cumberland. This work is
now progressing rapidly under the supervision Of
Mr.. Roseby Carr, an efficient officer who has long
been In the service of the company. The superior
manner in which II is done has elected commen-
dations from the best judges in this region Of coun
try. Already have seven miles been completed,
and on Tuesday last a number Of officers in the
service Of the railroad company made an expert
mental trip to the point at which about one hum
dred hands are engaged in the various processes OF
laying the track. They went upin passenger car,
and were very much pleased with their expedition,
and particularly with the sumptuous rcpast pro-
vided for them by Mr.. Roseby Carr. II is highly
gratifying to know that this great work is adj
vancing with giant strides towards the Ohio
river
ss44rriraI by the Railroad Walton Tuesday laet
the railroad west of Cumberland paid its first trii
butte to the capital and energy that are employed
In its construction. On that day train OF cars
brought down from Brady mill, about six miles
above Cumberland, two hundred barrels OF flour,
being the frat freight on the road from that direc
ton.
g .Netc Stopping Placs--The Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company have made arrangement
which will be highly convenient to the citizens of
Virginia md Maryland residing near the South
Branch. Tho cars now stop ut South Branch
BRIDGE and the price of the trip between that point
and Cumberland is fixed at twenty five cents.
"IHs Ohio Bakr.-This boat carried on her last
trip down the canal one hundred and ten tons OF
coal. She is thus entitled to the credit of having
carried larger cargo of coal than any other boat
that has left Cumberland"
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q PLENDID AMERICAN AND FRENCH
- PAPER-HANG1NGS.- have just received
from New York and Philadelphia large assort-
ment Of American and French Paper hangings Of
the most modern styles, such suitable for
parlors, halls, drawing rooms, and chambers. My
stock has been selected with the greatest CARE and
is equal, if not superior, to any in the District
to call and examine my stock. as have large se-
lection of Gilt Paper, which will sell low.
/ make to order Bed and Window Curtains,
Feather Beds, Curled Hair, Moss, and Husk Mat
tresses, Carpets, Cushions, and every thing in the
Upholstery line. JOHN ALEXANDER,
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th sta.
April 9-2aw3w
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THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
To Baltimore, philadelphia, New YORK.
and All NorNh and East.


MORSE LINE.
To Daltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and ALI North and East.
WASHINGTON OFFICE, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Fifth house east Of National Hotel, NO. 3.
TIME fret line ever established BY any company
i in the United States, and consequently the
oldest the pioneer line, extending between w ASH
INGTON. BALTIMORE. PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mos
an ocs at the intermediate stations: HANRE DE
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE.
TON. NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK. and
JERSEY CITY--thc only line in the country at the
present time having up Four Wires-has lately un-
dereone extensive repairs, and ia now prepared 10
transmit and deliver any number OF messages
which may be required oft for the accommodation
of the public, with an accuracy. promptness, and
fidelity hitherto uncqualled. This line connects
with other companies of Morsc Lines, extending
already over fifteen thousand miles, TO either OF
which messages and payment will be delivered as
desired. The managers Of this line have iately
thoroughly systematized its business, IN both
transmission and prompt delivery OF messages It's
charges equa TO ali with special favors TO none
Every one ia invited TO try the proinp'nese, cor
rectness, and reliability Of this Telegraph Line.
The Offices OF the Magnetic Telegraph Company
src: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house cast of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No.
Merchants Exchange, South Cay street; Pbiladel-
phia, No lOl Chestnut street, Quincy Granite Build
ing; New York, Nc: } Hanover street; corner o.
Beaver. VIM M VAIN,
Mar l4-u- Prcsldehs'
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DIED.

On the night of the llth April. MIR. JAMES
CARBERY, in the 59th year of his age. highly
esteemed citizen Of this place, and formerly Of ST.
Mary's county, Maryland.
On the evening of 10th April, Mrs. ELEANORA
FALCONER, widow Of the late ELISHA FAlcosER.
Of Frederick county, Maryland, in the 9th year
Of her age.
On the morning OF the llth Of April, JOHN
WINGERD, second son Of JOAN p and ANN
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Local Matters.

The TEAcHERs ASSOCIATION met at the Smith
sonian Institute, on Saturday, at o'clock, p. m.
MIR. J. r. Wilson presided.
Mr.. Wight concluded his able and very instruc-
tive lecture on the "Deportment and Manners OF
Teachers and Scholars"
MIR. Richards made some remarks in reply to Mr..
Woodbury's criticism OF his lecture ''Schooi
Government" The subject wns further debated
by Messrs. Woodbury. and Thompson, and then
postponed until the next meeting.
The Association, after doing some other business,
adjourned to Saturday, the 26th instant.
CIRcUIr OoURT-THE KosoIusKo CAsEs-In the
matter OF the several cases of Kosciusko's heirs,
after argument, on the motion by Major Tochman,
the court, Saturday, ordered 'that the names of
Joseph H. Bradley and p. r. Fendall, esqs., as
attorneys for any of the heirs of General Thadeus
Kosciusko, be stricken from all suits on the docket
in which they now appear, their power of attorney
having been revoked"
SPORT TURNED TO SEnIousNEss.--A few nights
ago young lady dressed herself in mans clothes,
for the purpose of having little innocent fun by
frightening the two white female servants in the
house. One of them had retired to rest, and was
in dozc when the young lady, thus disguised,
entered the chamber, and disturbed the occupant,
whose screams startled the other servant, who,
being down stairs, fastened up. The young (wo)-
man rushed to the door to keep her out; but supo-
rior strength prevailed, and ingress was effected
This servant seized the supposed male, and, after
severe contest, threw heavy condlestick at the
head of her antagonist, which did not. however,
strike as intended; and she then ran, and did not
stop until she reached the basement. Hero she
tainted, and remained insensble for nearly half an
hour. Tho whole household were now alarmed;
there much 'snoise aud confusion;' and, to re-
move all fear the young lady readily revealed her.
sell, percciving that her conduct wns near leading
to very serious consequences.
The above should serve warning to those
who may design to produce sport by causing others
to be frightened. II is not al,uays prudent for la.
dies to don mail attire.
TURS- S-oUT.-Journeymcn Coachmakers, Wheel
wrights, and Backsmiths, have been requested to
assemble in front of the City Hall this morning, at
ten O'Clock, as ''it ia in contemplation TO have a
general turn -out"-for what we are not informed.
The MASONIC FRATEnSIrY, in rcgalia, on Satur-
day. attended the funeral of their deceased brother
Mr.. John Wingerd.
THE WEArHrR.-Ycsterdny was contrary to the
ETHEREAL mldncss' of "gent!e spring." The
morning wasraw and rainy, and, after noon, snow
fell in thick flakes, covering house-ops. and melt
ing directly after touching the ground, before
night Subsequently this did not
NATIONAL MoNuMEST.-The shaft already dis
plays eighty. one feet of white marble. Judging
from the preparation OF stone during the winter,
and portion OF the present season, the progress,
upward. will after to-day be resumed under favor
] able auspices.
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CANAL MoNuxRNr-The board of directors of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company have or
dcrcd monument TO be erected at some suitable
point at Cumberland to commemorate the compile
tion OF the canal TO that place. The matter has
been entrusted to tho care of Col John Pckell, of
Baltimore one of tho directors who will visit Cum
bcrland in short time to select the proper location
lBdifimore Clipper.
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w. l.. CHAPLIN has gone to Ohio, and ON " the
Reserve it is said, intends to hold series of anti
slavery meetings. with the object of presenting his
case 70 the people, and of receiving contributions
for the relief Of his bondsmcn. Tho Syracuse IN.
w Journal says that several of his personal friends
devoted their entire means in his behalf, and, by
the forfeiture of his bail, left pcnncss; and II
adds, that it is to indemnify them that series of
"Chaplin meetings" have been held in New York
and Massachusetts, and that like meetings are to
be held in Ohio, and perhaps some Of the ncighbor-
inr States
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HAnroRp LAND SALE.--About twelve hundred
acres Of land known as " HALLS Park" about five
miles from Havrc de- Grncc, werc sold on Wedncs-
day. the second inst. That portion of it (about
two hundred aeres) embracing the buldngs
about Hall's ~ Roads was purchased by Robert
l.. Morgan, Of Havre- Grace, for forty five dol
lars per acre,
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h 1.-THE SAFE AND COMMODI
1er4ealz< ous steamer COLUMBIA, Capt
~ R81 - IL npsr having recenklY bee
NOTICE
Es g ll 4

BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON RAIL-
ROAD. eis
an AND AFTER WEDNESDAY NEXT, 9Th
~ instant, the Station on Pennsylvania avenue
will be vacated, and the new one on Now jersey
avenue be occupied.
The Passenger trains will leave the latter, com,
mencing at p. m. as usual, at and a.. m and
5p. m. daily, except on Sunday, when but Two
trains run, viz, at a. m and p. m.
In making this change, the undersigned desires
10 call attention to the rules Of the Company, in
regard to the reception and delivery OF merchan-
disc:
lst Shippers are reminded that, in ril cases.
bill, with full directions, should accompany she
goods.
This ia for the protection Of both parties and un-
less complied with, the goods cannot be received.
I'd. Consignces notified that all merchandise
must be removed on the same day upon which It 10
received, as the Company cannot hold itself respon-
sibe for any thing left in its house during the night
The hours for reception and delivery OF merchan-
disc arc from a. m. till 4 p. m.
The undersigned takes occasion to remark that
these are not new regulations, but he has been
compelled to call attention to them from their fire.
ouent violation, which has caused much and serious
Inconvenience r. II. PARSONS,
April 7---d2w p t9t agent.
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MAYOR BARKER--Joseph Barker, ex-mayor of
Pittsburg, has been convicted Of riot and mis,ie-
meanor, while in ofiice, and sentenced to five
months imprisonment. besides paying fine of
$500. Before the Judge sentenced him, Mr.. Bar
ker harangued a large crowd from the court
house steps, abusing the judges and lawyers with
out stint. His friends now promise to make him
sheriff,
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An order was received at Fort Adams ON Satur-
day ordering the company of light artillery, un-
der command Of the gallant Major Sherman, to be
dismounted, and the horses sold. All the light
companies in the army have been dismounted but
two, which are stationed on the western frontier.
This course has been pursued in consequence of a
want of funds to meet the expense.
GNetcport Or. ~ Netcs.
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ny C. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
GALE OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FUR
y NITURE AT AUCTION.--On Wednesday,
April 10th, commencing at 10 O'Clock, a. M, ]
shall cell at the residence of Mrs. Macdanie, stu
ated on 9th street, between ID and Streets all OF
her Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting g
in part Of
Mahogany spring seat Chairs
Do Sofa, mahogany Divans
Marble-top Centre Table
Mahogany arm and Rocker Chairs
Solar Lamp and Girandoles
Parlor, chamber, and step Garpcting
Handsome mahogany Hat Hack
Dining and other Tables
Ironstone China Dinner, Tea, and Toilet Ware
Glassware, mahogany Sideboard
Fine set of ivory handle Table Cutlery, ffty-
one pieces
Superior plated Castors
Plated Tea and Table Spoons
One very superior plated Tea and Coffee Set
Block tin Tea and Coffee Urns
Mahogany, maple, and walnut French and
other Bedsteads
Handsome marble.top Dress Bureaus
Mahogany Washstands, marble-top
Plain Bureaus and Waahsands
Superior Feather Beds and curled hair Mat
tresses
Wood and rush seat Chairs
An excellent lot Of Bedding
Looking Glasses, Window Curtains, Ward
robes, sc.
Also, several coal and wood Stoves, and on,
first rate Cooking Stove
Kitchen Furniture, Cooking Utensils, &c.
The attention of those in want Of good Furniture
is particularly called to this sale. The articles
all of good quality and nearly new, having been in
use about six months. Terms cash on delivery.
The house is for rent. Possession given imme-
diatcIy after the sale.
ap l2-dif c. w. BOTELER, Auct.
NTOTICE.-Ail persons having claims against a
IN balance due from the United States to Henry
Grosh, late a seaman in the naval service, deceased
are hereby notified to present them at the Office o
the Fourth Auditor Of the Treasury, within two
months from the date hereof.
TRRAsuRY DEPARTMENT,
FouRrH AUpIroR's OFFICE, April II, 1861.
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CLEVELAND ELrcrIoN-- VINO YIcToRy.-Our
friend, William Case, capital Whig, is elected
mayor of the Forest city, by the bouncing majority
Of three hundred and fifty five votes. or the two
new aldermen elected, one is Wing. and the other
Democratic. The board is equally divided. James
Lawrence, Democrat, is elected marshal. The
council is Whig, six to two. The railroad sub
scription carried by three hundred and seventy
three majority. Well done, Cleveland.
Ohio State Journal.
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INTERNATIONAL CoURrEsfEs.-The mayor OF
Limerick (Ireland) has, we understand, invited
the mayor of New York, with others, to visit Ire
land, during the time of the Worlds Fair, and to
receive from the corporation there the honors and
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MARRIED.,

On Thursday evening, April 10th. by the Rev.
Mr.. MoRGAN, Mr.. THOMAS w. SHAPE, of Eng
land, to Miss MARY A. PIERCE. Of this city.
On Tuesday evening, the lith February, BY the
Rev. MIR. TiLLINoHAsT. Mr.. CHARLES ALLEN
to Mrs. MARY e. BAGGETT, both Of George
town.
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LAND WANTED.

VXTANTED to purchase small piece Of land in
w Virginia, suitable for dividing into five or
six farms. The situation must be healthy, and
near to railroad river conveyance. Address v.
b. PALMER, Tribune Buildings. New York, tpost-
paid,) stating terms, location, &c.
Ap l4-3t
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MEMENTo OF PAUL JosEs.-The spy glass which
was used by the Chevalicr John Paul Jones, during
his whole naval career, was presented by him in
uei Breck, Of Philadelphia. II has remained in
Mr.. Brcck's possession since the dcccose of MIR.
Ross, until the Goth ultimo, when he transferred it
TO Commodore Du Pont, ga gentleman of the
naval heros profession worthy Of its guardian
ship"
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CLKhK's UFFiCE OF HOUSE OF REFS, o. 5.
April 5, 1851
DKOPOsALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
4 this office, until the 4th day of May next, for
The delivery at the Capitol Of two hundred and fifty
tons Of the best anthracite COAL to be broken into
lumps of about the size Of fourteen pound weights
the same to be deposited in the vaults Of the Capt.
tol, free from fine particles dust Aso, for two
hundred and fifty cords OF beet quality seasoned
hickory wood; twenty cords to be sawed in four
pieces, and the remainder In two pieces, and to
be delivered, sawed and slowed away in the vaults,
or before the first day Of July ensuing.
RICHARD NJ. YOUNG.
Clerk House Of Representatives, US.
April 7-dt4hMayif
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roYrr,s nrvrrArIons.

MIR. CLIDDONS THIRD LECTURE, ODD
xl Feiioys' Hall, on Tuesday evening, April
18th, at o'clock.
SusJnor; The Primordinl Sculptures of the
Pyramids, eopiously illustrated. Their scientific
teachings in respect to language, alphAbets, writ
ing materials, numerals, divisions OF time. paint
ing. scuIptures &C. Arts known at that remote
age in Memphis, about b. G. $500
Admission so cents. April II.
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NEw OaLEANs, April li.-By an arrival at this
port have received intelligence Of destructive
confiagration on the plantations Of Cuba. No fur
ther particulars.