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TIL n; MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
To Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and all North and East.
wAsHINGroN orrlCE, PrNNsyLvANIA AvESuE,
Fifth house cast Of National Hotel, No. s..
THE frat line ever established by any company
i in the United States, and consequently the
oldest, the pioneer line, extending between WASH
INGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes
sages at the intermediate stations: HAVRE 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 I'M
dergonc extensive repairs, and is now prepared to
transmit and deliver any number OF messages
which may be required oft for the accommodation
of the public, with an accuracy. promptncss, and
fidelity hitherto unequalled. This line connects
with ether companies Of Morse 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 lately
more thoroughly systematizcd its business in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages Its
charges are cqua; ALL with special favors to none.
Every is invited to try the promptncss, COR
rcctncss. and reliability Of this Telegraph Line.
The offices Of the Magnetic Telegraph Company
are: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house cast of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No.
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street; Philadei-
phn, No. l0l Chestnut street, Quincy Granite Build
ing; New York, No. Hanover street. corner OF
Beaver VIM. NJ. SWAIN,
Mar l4-fs President
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SOME Coon AMIDST GREAT MIsroRruNE.-The
old saying ''it's an i'll wind that blows nobody
good, % was literally verified last week, in one n
stauce at least. Bakers island, at the entrance Of
our harbor-or rather much thereof 10 not
occupied by the United States Government for the
lighthouse cstablishment--was purchased not ma
ny years ago by industrious individual, Irish
man, who has put up a house and established his
residence there, where he cutivatcs a portion of
the soil; and, by supplying ballast-lgbters, &c.,
contrives TO pick up quite decent support. On
ono part of his domain, exposed to the wash Of the
sea, there until the recent storm quite an
tensivo reach OF smooth sand beach, which, after
tho late gale had uphcavod old ocean to it's very
depths, was found to be covered with hundreds up
on hundreds OF tons of paving stones, enough to
supply ficet of ballast lighters and bring small
fortune to the lucky landed proprietor Among
the host OF ioescs II is pleasant TO chronicle one
considerable gain. Salem (D1ass) Register.
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WANTED, by youth, situation in MGR
wv camille shipping house in the city Of Philadel-
pha. He has been in business and writes a fair
hand; can bring the best references regards NOR
ais and capacity. Please address" Evelyn, through
Washington city post Office. April %
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EXPLOSION OF A SODA FoUNTAIN.--The New Or
eans Picayine says that on Saturday the 9th inst
while soda fountain was being charged, ut the
corner of Orleans and Royal streets, II exploded
with the report Of cannon, and flew up in the air
nearly three hundred feet. Npassed over tho Or
leans theatre in its course, and came down i'm St.
Ann street. piece Of the fountain struck against
door where little negro girl was standing, and
came within an ace of Killing her.
ISarasr ahl Republican.
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WINDOW sHADEs.-I have Just received
w from New York the largest and handsomest
assortment Of Window Shades that was ever brought
to this market. varying in price from s % to $40
per pair Also a large assortment Of Gilt Window
Cornicc and Curtain Pins. Also large selection
of Picture Cords and Tassels, of all colors
April 9-2aw3w JOHN ALEXANDER.
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CUFF PINs.-Just received, in addition 10 our
~ former stock Of rich Diamond, and other jew
elry, Watches, &C., another splendid assortment
of Cuff Pins, to which we invite the attention Of
the ladies'. M w. GAIT BROTHER,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th sits.
April 2g-3tif
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BY DYER Il MCGUIRE: Auetsoneers.

BY DYER & MCGUIRE . Aucttoneers.
GOVERNMENT SALE AT WASHINGTON
VI ARSENAL.-On Saturday. May Sd, at IL
O'Clock m, we shall sell, at the Washington Arse
nal the following articles. viz
l4S Muskets, "a Pistols
l25 Swords and Sabres
46 Collars, so pairs iron Hamcs
80 Saddles, and other parts Of artillery har-
ness, suitable for wagon harness
Punching Machine, and about {, 900 pounds
scrap wrought IRON
The above can be secn at the Arsenal any day
previous to the sale. BY order Of A. Mordecai,
Brcvet Major. DYER & MEG UlRE,
Terms. cash, in specie. Auctioneerr.
April ed
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NOR RENT, a most desirable thrce-story
II dwelling on 18th street opposite the Treasury.
Apply toe ST. J. Chubb. at the Banking house Of
jan I-tf CHUBR SCHENCk II co.
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OFFICE FOR FOREIGN PATENTS.

OFFICE FOR FOREIGN PATENTS.
No. S We'll Street. .Nep York, and l66 Fleet
Street, London.
DATENTs FOR INVENTIONS procured in
i Great Britain, France, Belgium, Holland, and
all other parts qf Europe-the Canadas, Cuba. and
the Brazils
Full information on the above can be had by ad-
dressing J. r. PRISON,
Apr 25-3m* Wall st., New York.
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BOYS, AND YOUTHS. CLOTHING.

II HAVE this day received by express from New
i York another rich and beautiful lot of Spring
and Summer Garments, adapted to childrcn's wear,
from two to fourteen years of age all of which will
be sold at moderate prices by G. IL. LANE,
29-3t Cents Furnishing Store, Pa. av.
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Death by Lightning.

DANvILLE Pa. April s.-The Methodist church
in this place was struck by lightning yesterday af
ternoon while the congregation were at prayer
The electric fluid passed down the steeple into the
centre of the church, instantly killing Mr.. George
Pensyl and seriously injuring eight others in diff
ferent parts of the church. The congregation at
the time were preparing for communion. The
steeple shattered to atoms and the first floor
rent into fragments.
arrival Of Jenny Lind.
BALTIMORE, April 28-9 p. m.-Jenny Lind ar
ri wed this evening in tho western train of cars.
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,

COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
Capital, 100000.
THIS company was organized under the General
Il Insurance law of New York, passed April 10,
lS49, and has been doing very successful bust
ness, and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, on as ia
vorablc terms any other responsible Company in
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;
WAsHrsoroS, March 8, 1851.
am acquainted with some of the officers Of the
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located ut
Saratoga Springs, New York, and know others by
character. The Company is in the hands of gen
tlcmcn Of high character for integrity and bust
ncss capacity, and cannot doubt that ii will be
prudently and successfully conducted
ID. s. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo. Young. jr., Hermon Thomas,
III. ii. Hathorn, VIM IL. Flceman,
Z. nj. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Thco. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
r. M. Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John H. Boyd,
- ISAAC FOWLER, President
II. II. HATHORN, Vice President.
WIN. II. FLEEMAN. Treasurer.
S. CHILD, Agent.
Applications for insurance may DO made to +. c.
WEED, assistant agent, North A street. Capitol
Hill. March 6--u
WASHINGTON CITY
Private Family PROTESTANT Boarding
school,
(ENGLIsH AND rRENCH.)
For the careful and thorough instruction Of
YOUNG LADIES
In all tho branches OF study, both solid and orna
mental which arc required in an
AMERICAN FEMALE EDUCATION.
Located ON Indiana avenue, near the City Hall.
Rev. X. w. CUSHMAN, A. M,
Mar l7-Sdly' Principal
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THE BANKERS ALMANAC, for 1851.
i The Bankers Common place Book.
Whipple's Essays and Reviews; 2 vols, limo.
Just published and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Anr, ,L.oIl att
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The EccLxsToN FxMiLY.--Judgc Eccleston, in
thanking the bar in Cecil county court last week
for requesting an adjournment, made some touch
ing remarks, In which he alluded to the death of
his brother, and stated that the recent Affections
(four deaths in his family, the Elkton Whig under
stands, in six wccks) which had bcialen him
warned him that, as the only surviving member OF
his fathers family, he must meet the fate Of
those who have preceded him to the grave.
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TINE COMPLETE WORKS OF JOSEPHUS,
i translated by Winston; one octave volume Of
$50 closely printed pages, with index and several
engravings; price, in full leather binding, dol
lar.
April rs, FRANCk TAYLOR.
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Coon News FoR HoRsEs.-T. M. Coleman has
filed caveat for an improvement in India rubber
horse collars and saddles, which inflated with
air, instead Of being stuffed. is the If
the air be retained at the very point OF pres
sure, this will prevent chatting, and be great re-
lief to the nobest of domestic animals-the horse.
We shall then expect to see this invention in gene
raj use. as humanity demands that even to the
creature "the back should be suited TO the bur-
den. "-HarrisbMg PAD Journal
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MISERABLE OFFICES FOR RENT oP-
~ posite the Treasury Building. Apply TO G
st. ]. Chubb, at the Banking House of
JanI-u CHUBB, SCHENCK Il co.
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49, THESE 6ulps u0VIuB U0c" DuHHt "
& contract expressly for Government
= service, every care has been taken in
their construction az also in their engines to sn-
sure strength and speed; and their accommoda-
tions for passengers are unequaiicd or
comfort.
Price Of passagefrom New York to Liverpool,
$3.50. Exclusive ofextra size state rooms, $40;
from Liverpool to New York, 835.
An experienced surgeon 10 attached to each
ship.
No berth can be secured untilpaid for.
The owners Of these ships will not be account
able for gold silver, bullion, specie, jewcry, pre-
cious stones, metals, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed
therein
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SPLENDID AMERICAN AND FRENCH

CPLENDID AMERICAN AND FRENCH
- PAPER-HANGINGS.- have just received
from New York and Philadelphia large assert
ment Of American and French Paper. hangings OF
the most modern styles, such ms are suitable for
parlors, halls, drawing rooms. and chambers. My
stock has been selected with the greatest care and
is equal, IL not superior, TO any in the District
Those in want Of Paper han gings would do well
to call and examine my stock, as have large Sc
lection of Gilt Paper, which ] will sell low.
make to order Bed and Window Curtains,
Feather Beds, Curled Hair, Moss, and Husk Mat
trcssee Carpets, Cushions, and every thing in the
Upholstery line. JOHN ALEXANDER.
Penn. avenue, between 18th and 18th sts.
April 9-2aw3w
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b Co. THE SAFE AND coMMoDI-
~ l l G8

OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION,
Washington and Baltimore II. II. Company.
PASSENGER TRAINS run as follows, viz:
II From Washington at "a. m and p. m. daily,
and a. IN. daily, exceptSunday:
From Baltimore at s a. M, aud p. m. daily .
and 8 a. m. daily, except Sunday.
April 29-dIy t. H. PARSONS, Agent.
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TAYLOR & MAURY,
April % Booksellers, near 9Th street.
GREAT BARGAINS IN WATCHES, JEW
ELRY, Sc.
THE undersigned, intending to remove to their
Il new Store in few weeks. and wishing to re-
Goods, have determined to SELF OFF, ron CASH,
their large stock of WATCHES, JEWELRY,
MILITARY and FANCY GOODS, "a considerable
portion Of which is of this Springs importation,
be sold without regard to cost, and purchasers
may rely on getting bargains. at Wholesale re-
tail. CANFIELD. BROTHER & CO.,
No. 227 Baltimore street,
APP 29-(2) corner of Charles ST., Baltimore.
DIONEER SMELLING CoMPANY.-Notcc
Il ia hereby given that meeting Of the share
holders Of the Pioneer Smelling Company will be
holden at the office of the President of the Company
in this city, the Goth May, 1851, to take into
sderahon the acceptance OF the modification of the
charter. BY order: j. r. McCORKLE.
April 26-dtMay 90 Secretary.
HOUSE LINENs.-The following descriptions
IL of House Linens have just been received at the
store of the subscribers which, with the stock on
hand before their arrival, makes our assortment,
we think, the most complete and extensive ever
before offered for sale in the District:
"a pieces heavy Russia Sheetngs, in widths
from 1914 to 1874; the 1874 width is extra
case Pillow and Bolster Case Linens, all
widths
l case English Long cloth Cotton do This
article is also superior for clothing, and
wears better than the domestic, and is sold
quite reasonable.
The following styles of Towelling have also just
been received and never heretofore offered for sale
in this city:
Double Satin Damask, "a and 5-lS wide, in
dozens and in the piece
Albert and Bloom Towelling, both English
make, very thick and soft
And two bales Russia Crash.
Also, general assortment of heavy Linen Drug
get, for crumb cloths, and for projecting carpets
from the wear and tear of dancing, in widths 10 4
to 1914 wide, all new and beautiful Patterns; and
Step Druggets, in heavy linen damask. all at very
reduced prices CLAGETT & DODSON.
April 24-eo3tf
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SOSOseD ~
From Nesc York.
Wednesday, Mar. 9th.
Wednesday, March 10.
Wednesday. April I'd.
Wednesday, April 10th.
Wednesday, May 10Th.
Saturday, I" Path.
Saturday, June 7th.
Saturday, " 2lst.
Saturday, July 9Th.
Saturday, +" 18th.
Saturday, August I'd.
Saturday, {" 18th.
Saturday, I" S0th.
Saturday, Sept. 18th.
Saturday, +" 27th-
Saturday, October 18th.
Saturday, =" 25th.
Saturday, Nov. Sth.
Saturday, 4" 22d.
Saturday, Dec. 9Th.
Saturday. +" goth.
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ISLAND HALL.-We learn that the purchase Of a
new site for this public building was effected last
Saturday at fifteen cents per foot. The purchased
lot fronts forty feet Sixth street, and eighty five
feet on d strcet and Virginia avenue. We arc
glad TO learn that the work will commence i'm
mediately, and we anticipate that in reasonable
time Island Hall will be presented to the public
gaze one Of the most prominent improvements
Of the Seventh Ward - ntelLigencer.
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REV. MASON MOBILES SEMINARY FOR
YOUNG LADIES
WILL be opened, mt his residence, on the corr
w ncr of 18th and II streets, on TUESDAY,
the 22d instant. Terms made known on applica-
ton to the Principal. Alphabetically
Intel, Union, and Telegraph
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MIR. +. R. Liable has the honor TO inform the
lfl Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington,
Georgetown. and Alexandria, that his May Ball
will take place Tuesday, the 9th of May, Mt
jackson Hail.
0j- Tickets for sale at Wizards (City) Hotel,
McCIcry's and Butts Drug Stores, Irving House,
Fischer's Anderson, and Taylor and Maury's
tional Hotel. April ltd
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SPEECHES

Delivered at a Dinner giren to the
HON. DANIEL WEBSTER,
By the Reform Convenfion Of Maryland, at
Annapolis, in March, 1851.
very handsome edition Of the above just pub
lished and for sale at the Republic office. Ap Is
TIL n MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
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From Liverpool.
Saturday, March 9Th.
Saturday, I" 22d.
Wednesday, April 9th.
Wednesday, +" 80 b.
Wednesday, May l4th.
Wednesday, :" 25th.
"Wednesday, June 18th.
Wednesday, " 25th,
Wednesday, July 9th.
Wednesday, +" 23d.
Wednesday, Aug. 9th.
Wednesday, - 2Gh.
Wednesday, Sept. 3d..
Wednesday, I" nth.
Wednesday, Oct. lat.
Wednesday, Z" 18th.
Wednesday, " 29tt.
Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
Wednesday, I" 26th.
Saturday, Dec. 18th.
Saturday, I" 9th.
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vERNlFUc s
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THIS VERMIFUGE will always expel Worms
In from two to i've houn aes being administered Il q
WINER'S vRRMFUG8h has now stood the test Of ssv.
Ton. ~ amss usp9sssi i osrsia 70 s.pe Worms,
shadow Of . doubt about IL II CANNOT FAIL. This
ny appear N!ons language bat i not stronger than
who ~ Sgcs n;sd j. viii any Other whs can be o.
S.nid Many hays waited several weaks when the agent
~ S sscs 4, .hsy had conds1ss 9 I'D new 4
Thossans Of Certificates could b pubahsd II 4 we've me-
eay 70 prove die statements. but single trial will prove
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Is Ps5lc VIZ ssd EsHsTb tss h n.Ts
shst can 3 depended Upon ri RRsps%bsr sAI,. ~
81 and 60 Maiden Lane, New York.
q For sale whols.sle and retail BY =
]. WRIGHT 4 co. Isl Chartres street.
Sole Agent for the South. myl7 tnovl
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cess deeieu ard eths n0susd that tksr oedss viii b
promptly sapRIsa With any aztas IN he Pstsat Msdioins
81 x; A:.k n!s Agent for ths GRAEFENBERG
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..k7k- Az 1ob AGset fos Dr. JAYNE,S MEDICINES,
"a IA5sE p IN IA RaHAx RFlrEERs
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-11-01
THE -FOUR MASTER SPIRITS.

Happening 10 cast my eyes over The por-
traits in gallery of paintings, remarked
tina, they were so arranged as TO give four
personages, Alexander, Hannibal, CPsar,
and Bonapartc-the mos, conspicuous places,
had seen the same before but never did a
similar train of reflections arise in my bo-
som, as when my mind now hastily glanced
over their several histories
Alexander, having climbed the dizzy
heights of ambition, and with his temples
bound with chaplels dipped in The blood Of
countless mations looked down upon a con-
qucred world and wcpt that there was not
another to conquer--set city on fire, and
died in a diSgracelul scene of debauch
Hannibal, after having, to the aslonish-
ment and conslernaion OF Rome, passed the
Alps, after having pnt to flight the armies
of this "mistress Of the world," and stripped
three bushels of gold rims from the fingers
Of her slaughtered knights, and made her
very foundations quake-retnned 10 his
country, to be DETAINED, to be driven into ex-
lie, and to die al last by poison administered
by his own hand, unlamented and unwept,
IN foreign cline.
Caesar, after having taken eight hundred
cities, and dyed his garments in the blood Of
his felow-mcn- after having pursued TO the
death the only rival he had on earth--was
assassina,ed by those he considered his near
est friends aud at the very point in which he
had gained The highest object OF his amb-
ton
BonaDqr,c, whose mandates kings and
priests obeycd, after having filled the earth
with the terror of his uame--aGler having
/ deluged Europe with tears aud blood, and
clothed the world in sackclolh-- closed his
days in lonely hauishmeul; almost exilsd
, from the world. yet where he could some
| times see his counlry's banner waving over
the deep, but which u ould not, or could not,
| bring him aid.
Thus those four men, who, from the pccu-
| liar situation Of their portraits seemed 10
! stand IA representatives of all those whom
the world calls "areat, "--lhose four who
! made the earth tremblr To lis centre sever
ally died ona 10y inloAication, the second by
suicide, the third 10y assassination, and the
/ last Ia lonely exile.
How vain is the greatness of this world
How fearful is the gilt of genius, if it be
abused Who, that is now living, would
not rather die the death OF The humble. right
eous man, than that of Alexander, or Hanni
bal, or Cw.Ar, or Napoleon