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PosTMAsTEn OF Nsw YoRK.--The Merchants
Ledger pays the following compliment to the post
master of the city Of New York.
alt is generally acknowledged that, since Mr..
Brady has been appointed postmaster of this city,
the utmost satisfaction has been given to ner-
chants and business men, and, indeed, to the pub
lie at large, in the prompt delivery of their letters
There is such thing faith in post
office; and, notwithstanding the murmurng of
some men, who would growl even at not receiving
letters that aDritten, can confidently
assert that the present management OF the post
office in this city gives general Satisfaction MIR.
Brady is an excellent business man-energetic,
fearless, and ready to do his duty. OF him it
may be truly said that he ''born to command"
we should perhaps say, direct as the word command
CRATES rather harshly on some ears. We knew
him (by reputation, not personality when he was
alderman; and whenever bio undertook to &C
complish any thing then, he was bound 10 succeed
With his career while mayor our readers are In
miliar, and we will not particularize in reference
to it, particularly we do not wish to dabble in
political affairs. Since, however, he has been
placed at the head of the post office in this city,
are free to say that we know of no man better
adapted for that post, emnently qualified
TO make every thing move like clock-work. May
he long remain there, is the devout wish of every
man, of every shade of politics, who has any in
terest In the efficient management of post
Office"
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TO CONTRACTORS.
ARcHrTEcr's orrIor, .. S, CAplroL,

ARcHITEcr's orrIcE, U. S. CApIToL,
WAsHIHaToN, D. c., September 10 1851.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ Office or before Monday, the Goth day of Oc-
tober next, at 6 o'clock, p. m, for the followng 9
work and materials for the extension of the United
States Capitol:
For all the exterior marble work, embracing
marble, workmanship, and setting, including all
expenses pertaining to the same
For all the exterior granite work, embracing
granite, workmanship, and setting, including all
expenses pertaining TO the same.
For 5000, 900 good hard burnt brick.
For 1900 barrels Of lime burnt entirely with
wood, each barrel to weigh not Icss than 400 lbs
nett
For 900 barrels of best hydraulic cement each
barrel TO weigh not less than 800 lbs. nett.
For so 900 bushels of Clean sharp, river sand
For 900 feet of IA white pine common Gull
ing boards. in 10 feet Lengths.
For % 900 feet, board measure, of by spruce
pine scantling.
For "a, 900 feet, board measure, of by white
pine scantling
All the foregoing materials. except the marble
aud granite, to be delivered at such times during
the ensuing year, and in such quantities as may
from time to time be required by the Architect.
commencing on the lst of March next
All bidders for marble and granite work are re-
quested TO send, with their respective proposals.
fair spc linen of the marble or granite they pro-
pose to use, with information as to the locality and
capacity of the quarry, which Will be retained as
sample under the contract.
guarantee, signed by one more responsible per-
sons, to the effect that he they undertake that
the bidder bidders will, if his or their bid be
copied, enter into an obligation within twenty
days, with good and sufficient surcties, to furnish
the article, or perform the work proposed; said
guarantee to be accompanied by the certificate Of
the United States District Judge, United States
District Attorney, Navy Agent, or some officer OF
the General Government or individual known to
the Department Of the Interior, that the guaran
tors able to make good their guarantee
In deciding on the bids regard will be had to the
quality of the materials offered and the RESPONSE
blty of the bidders and the right will be reserv
ed to accept such offers may be deemed most
advantageous to Government.
The plans and specifications may be examined
at this office every day, Sundays excepted, from
a. to p. IN until the aforesaid goth day of Oc
tober.
All bids to be scaled and endorsed proposals
for Extension Of United States Capitol" and ad-
dressed to THOMAS U. WALTER,
Architect Of the Extension of the Capitol
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PLANK ROA WASHING TON AND ROCK
VILE TURNPIKE COMPANY

TIME PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS with the
4 majority OF the Stockholders, have determined
construct on this turnpike Plank Road, running
from the city boundary Seventh street 20 the line
Of the District and Montgomery county, Maryland
and for that purpose will issue stock TO the
tent of seven hundred and fifty shares. of t,oenfg
dollars each. and have appointed the undersigned
to solicit and receive subscriptions to the same
Books are now open at office for the purpose
Fiue dollars each share is 10 be paid al the time
of subscribing, and a like amount every sixty
days until the whole ia paid.
The advantages OF such road to the city, and
the property in the vicinity of the road, must be
apparent all conversant with its situation. There
is but little doubt that similar road will soon be
built, connecting this road with Rockville and
Brookville-the last in the midst Of fine agri-
cultural country; thus opening direct and easy
route from Montgomery and the upper part OF
Anne Arundel counties to this city for the trans
portation Of the products of that and the surround
ing country.
Plank Roads are being most extensively con-
structed throughout the country, and have every
ichere proved profitable investments, paying large
dividends to the stockholders, besides improving
creasing the trade in the places through which
they pass.
A considerable portion Of the stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders of the old stock in the company onti
tied 10 share of stock for every tro shares
of the old, which will be issued TO them surren-
der of the old certificates The new road will pro-
badly be finished in less than twelve months and
ready for travel. The cost will be less than Sl5-
than five per cent the first year after 1t Is finished,
and the dividends will steadily increase.
CHUBB, SCHENCK y CO.,
August 9-dift Bankers, opposite iitlsury.
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WAsHINeroN, September p,

WAsHlNGroN, september ~, 1901.
There has been great activity in the money mar
ket the past week, but prices have not advanced,
and we now have later news from England stating
that the uneasiness in their money market has been
relieved, which will no doubt give confidence TO
capitalists who have been holding back, fearing
that the curtailng of discounts by the banks, few
weeks since, would create panic. The amount
of paper discounted by capitalists, through bank
ers in Philadelphia and New York, ia immense,
and their refusing is most seriously felt if the
banks were TO curtail their discounts The CAPT
talists in England through their bankers discount
at less rate generally than the Bank Of England,
but of course get the best paper; while, with our
capitalists they obtain higher rates, and get that
which the banks do not take, owing more TO their
discount lines being full than to not liking the pa
per. The Geographic news from Norfolk and
Charleston of the arrival of gold dust to the extent
of over two millions of dollnrs must have benef.
cal effect upon the market the receipts of specie
continue to exceed the exports.
We notice an arrival of specie at Boston per
English steamer. This is no doubt IN Spanish coin,
and intended for shipment TO Cuba, ns it is con-
trary the nature of exchanges to be shipping to-
and receiving from, the aame port on our own
count Our commercial communications with all
countries is 30 extended and extending, that we
will soon be large Disturbing agents for Europe
and our commercial cities will be the recipient Of
foreign specie for the purpose Of transportation 20
those places where the balance Of trade Is against
her. The exports from New York, in August, 1851,
were less by two millions than in August, 1850
The railroads throughout the country doing
large business, and the receipts generally exceed
the estimatea
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TooaarspoNDExcr or THE RrpUBLlc.I
RALrlnonr. sept. 22-6 p.

BALrIMoRE, Sept. 22-6 p. m.
The weather to. day has become quite cold, with
appearances Of a storm.
The first number Of a new daily Wing penny
paper will be issued on Saturday next, by Messrs
Peake, Walker & Co. A journal of this kind has
been much needed by the Wings of the city for
some time past, and il ia matter OF surprise that
its publication has not sooner been commenced
The young gentlemen at the head of this paper are
practical printers. and stand high for industry and
untiring enterprise. The writing editor has not
been publicly announced, but learn is we'll quail
fed for the task.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows adjourned sine
die on Saturday afternoon last. Many CT the repre-
scntatives still in city. A more dignified
and intelligent body Of men has never before as
sembled in our city. Their demeanor and appear
ance were the admiration of all who saw them
Well may the fraternity be proud of such repre-
sentaton.
letter from New Orleans informs me that Co
lionel A. M. Holbrook, of the Picayuns, met with
severe accident by being upset from the stage
between Montgomery and Mobile. Fortunately
he soon recovered and proceeded route for the
Crescent city, suffering only from severe bruises
Colonel Holbrook was on his return from Europe
where he had Como as one of the Commissioners Of
Louisiana to the Great Worlds Fair.
The political warfare is progressing in our city
with much spirit and We have never the Wings
80 sanglne of success, especially regards their
Congressman Mr. Walsh is unquestionably
most popular man. Baltimore could not have Sc
iected one who in all respects is deserving
ofsuccess. The Balance OF Power party, which has
become quite strong here. will go for him to man.
Our market is quiet; small sales Howard street
Hour at SIS 81; City Mile, So 81. Red wheat, 65 to
75 cents; white, rs 80 centsi yellow corn, 81
cents; white, IS 60 ccnts; oats, 81 cents.
Provisions and groceries steady-unchanged.
Stocks quiet. No change in groceries
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[ Correspondence Of the Neto York Erpress,l

A courier arrived at the Imperial Palace yester-
day with dispatches from the Minister of Interior,
now residing at Montenegro. From the govern
ment organ of this morning we learn of the revo-
luton in New Grenada and the wnrlke feeling
manifested by that republic towards that of the
Ecuador. 1t is currently reported that fourteen
thousand troops have already received orders to
hold themselves in readiness to march at days
notice for the western frontier.
The business in coffee has slackened off consider
ably in consequence of the wet weather, which
prevents its receipts from the interior. About
thirty or forty thousand bags yet expected to
como in The market for American dry goods has
quite an animated appearance, and though the
stocks OF blue drills are heavy, retailers reaz
ing handsome profits Tea and indigo are de-
pressed.
The steam frigate Susquehanna, Captain Inman,
is in port from Madeira. She had to touch at
Pernambuco for fuel, and her qualities rs a sea
boat are not of the first order. Her machinery is
in good order, and her officers state worked admi
rabiy well from Norfolk to this port via Madeira,
All on board are in good health, and she will de-
part in few days for the river
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AMUSEM ENTS.
NATIONAL HALL.
First Night of the Season.

FIRST Night Of the Season.
NTONPLAIsIR FRENCH BALLET TROUPE
Iva This celebrated troupe will give their fret per-
Torrance in this city this evening, and will be &C
cOmpanied by dramatic company and full corps
de ballet. For particulars, see small bills.
The principal members Of this company are we'll
known TO be the best artates in the country, viz:
Mrs. A. Monplaisir, celebrated trst danseuse Of
the theatres OF Milan, Brussels, Madrid, Vienna,
and the principal theatres OF America.
Miss +. Biondeau. frat danseuse.
Miss Anna Bulau, first danseuse OF Vienna.
Miss l.. Tassin, second danseuse.
Miss Kate Ludlow.
Mr.. ii. Monplaisir. the celebrated iirst dancer in
the principal theatres OF Europe aud America
Mr., C hIontplaisr.
Mr. Corby, comic dancer.
Mons. Cornet, Mons. Wet Hoh, Mons. Grossi,
Mona. AIariarro.
Mons. ellis, the celebrated hageolette player.
And full corps de ballet.
Tuesday Evening, Sept. %, 1851, the perform
ances will commence with laughable Farce Ivy
the dramatic company.
After which the comic ballet Of
FRISAC; on, THE DUELLIsT.
The whole to conclude with the grand Asiatc ballet
entitled
CALIPH OF BAGDAD; OR, THE SLAVE.
Price Of admission; Boxes and parquet 80 cents;
gallery, 20 cents. Secured seats, rs cents.
Doors open at o'clock; performance 10 COM
mence at quarter before 8.
Box office open during the day. from a. m.
until 3p m, when seats and boxes may be Sc
cured. Sept y3-lt
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MOUNT ALBAs INSTITUTE.

II 'IAIt'
Il on the Georgetown Heights; the prospect from
il embracing the city of Washington, the Potomac
for some miles, and the town Of Alexandria II is
designed to extend tp a limited aunnbsI OF boys the
benefit OF good, practical, Christian education.
1t seeks 20 combine the advantages Of thorough
acadcmical instruction, with the proper discipline
of Christian home.
The next regular session will begin November l..
Parents who for any cnusc desire earlier admis
sion, may confer with the Rector. Applications for
admission of pupils, for farther information, may
be Addressed 10 Rev. Anthony Ten Brock, George
town, ID. G..
R9GeHcts.- Bishop Of Maryland, and Hugh
Davey Evans, LII. D., Baltimore; Hon. f. f.
Chambers, Kent county, Nd Aaron o Dayton,
esq., Fourth Auditor vi the Treasury, Washing
tou; Evan Lyons. esq, Georgetown; ". Bever-
bout Thompson, Pittsboro', n Carolino; Col. Miller
Holowcs,, 81. Mary's, Georgia
Sept l6--2aw4w
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OUTRAGE AT KEY WEsT.-A correspondent of
the Charleston Courier, under date of Key West,
September z, gives the following particulars of the
outrages committed upon certain Spaniards at
that place
"0n the evening of the 2lst ultimo about thirty
PERSONS principally seamen, attacked the stores Of
Messrs Ramon Preeno, Pedro Aberti, Joseph We
hill, Bartolo Sintes, and Albert Arrow, Spanish
residents of Key West, and destroyed the whole
contents of the stores. One of the party, Ramon
Prelno, who charged with holding correspond
ence with the officials of Cuba, fled from Key West
in Spanish smack for Havana previous to the riot;
the others charged with being opposed to the
Cuban expedition"
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CHARLESTON STEAMSHIPS.

PHILA DELPHIA AND ATLANTIC STEAM
AVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA AND CHARLESTON, 8. &.
.-sEFa Steamer ALBATROSS, Captain James
asssaaszz8zzrs b Peck.
Steamer OSPREY, Captain John Power.
These sea steamers are unexceed for sea quail
ties, safety and speed, and pains or expense IL
spared in securing comfort and convenience TO pas
sengers
The sailing days are WEDNESDAY, of each
week, at 10 o'clock. a. m
RATES OF FARE.
To Charleston, ladies' Saloon, State Room, $40
Do Gentemen's do. do. 20
Do. Storage, III
To Havana, taking the Isabel at Charleston, %
Savannah, through ticket. y
For freight passage. apply at the company's
office, No. 81, South Wharves, Lombard street
wharf
No freight received on morning OF smiling.
Agents in Charleston, John Fraser & Company
and John IL. Holmes. fully 26-d3m
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NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
DOE, BROTHER & CO, Penn. avenue, be-
Ia tween 7th and Sth streete, have just received
and prepared to offer to the citizens of the cities
of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and
the surrounding counties OF Maryland and Vir.
ginia, full and complete assortment of French,
English, and India Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
of the most recent importations. They name
Very elegant Brocade Silks, dark colors
Extra rich Brocade Silk, for evening
Rich plaid Silk, new styles
Extra heavy plain Pout dc Sole
Heavy watered Silks. all coors
Real Irish Poplins, richly watered all shades
Very lustrous black Silks, all widths
Superior wide coored Silk Velvets, every shade
French Mcrino and Thibet Cloths, great va
riety
French Nous dc LANES, new designs
French Cashmere de Cosse, latest styles
Richly embroidered Chemisettes, with sleeves
TO match
Real valenciennes Lace Chemisettes and Cuffs
Richly embroidered Muslin Capes, Collars, and
Caps
Elegantly embroidered and lace trimmed
Handkercheis
White embroidered Canton Grape Shawls,
from Sl2 to $75
Velvet Cloaks and Mantillas, new STYLES
Silk Mantillas and Yisites, also styles
Real Cashmere Shawls long and square
Real Cashmere and Thibet Scarfs
Long and short sewing elk Mitts and Gloves
Baiiou's celebrated Kid Gloves, every size and
shade
Black Silk Laces, black and coored Sill,
Frnges
Thread Laces and lnsertings wide and narrow
Muslin and Cambria Rulings
Muslin and Cambria Insertings and Edgings
Sash, Neck, and Belt Ribbons, &C., sc.
Together with many other entirely and de-
sirable goods, suitable for the present and APP
preaching seasons, to which weekly additions will
be made, so that purchasers may be assured offind
ing at all times during the season the most fash
ionabe styles, at the lowest prces
HO0E, BROTHER & co.
Sept ll-if Union & Alex Gnzettel
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Stocks and Markets.

New YoaK, Sept 22.-stocks are lower. Erie
has declined and Canton
Flour is steady. Sales of 1000 bbls at So 933
for State brands and 81 n 81 l2s for Genesee.
Rye -four, So 81; cornmeal, SO l25.
Wheat is unchanged. Sales of 1900 bushels
mixed corn at 50 cents; rye, 10 cents.
Provisions firm. Mess beef, SIS rs.
Groceries are steady Sales of 800 bags Rio
coffee at 81 81 cents, and 100 hhds. New Orleans
sugar at cents.
Cotton is quiet and unchanged.
Sales OF Kentucky tobacco at g. cents.
Whisky % cents,
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Severe Gale at Newfoundland.

BosToN, September 20.--The st. John papers
state that, on the 27th ultimo, gale was expert
enced the coast OF Newfoundland, the like of
which has not been known for the past fifty years,
and it is probable that very large amount of pro-
and on the southern shore, the gale most fear
full. Forty -four sail driven ashore chiefly
fishermen, Four boats, from st. Peters, were
missing, and it s feared that they were lost, with
all hands.
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THE ODD FELLOWS -GRAxp Lopez OF THE UsI
TED sTATEs.TThis body adjourned in this city ON
Saturday. Below we publish an interesting exhi-
bit giving some idea Of the personnel OF the Order
aud its finances. The Order now claims one hum
dIed and eighty nine thousand members in this
country, and two thousand lodges. During the
past year there were thirty thousand limitations.
Receipts for the year about one million two hun
bred and twenty five thousand dollars:
4nluGi Report Of Grand and Subordinate Lodges
Of The r. W. Grand Lodge Of The United STATES
for The year ending June 30, 1851.
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New PLANT, called the Victoria Regina, is now
attracting great many persons to the gardens of
the countryseat OF Caleb Cope, esq. in Burlington
county. The flowers of this singular plant often
present most grotesque CONGREGATIONS, sometimes
hkened to heads and bodies OF animals, and the
stems sometimes presenting the forms of tall grass
es, and, at Others contracted into the most clumsy
figure. 1t is native Of British Guiana, and was
recently introduced into England, the first having
lowered in the gardens Of the Duke Of Devonshire
In 1919. Mr.. Cope procured the seed from Eng
land, planted it on the 10th of March last and on
the Oath of May it was transplanted, when the leaf
measured four and half inches. Up to the I'd
inst 1t had produced thirty leaves the largest mea-
surfing six feet elk inches in diameter; the stem Of
the leaf is from ten TO twelve feet long, thcky set
with strong spines Mr. Cope-has erected a build
ing purposcy for this plant twenty five feet high
and thlrty-fou feet each way, forming a square,
with double roof In the centre is an octagon
tank, twenty four feet in diameter the middle
tanning basin four and half feet deep, in which
Is deposited the lily for ts growth.
Ne,oark (N. ~ -4dUertisp.
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[sKcoN I'd pEspArcH.l

New YoRK, September 22.-The Cherokee left
at Havana the United States steamer Saranac and
ship Albany. The passengers visited the patriots
in prison. and state that nineteen of them are in
good health and twenty six in the hospital. They
express thanks for attentions shown them by the
British consul. Nine other Americans cap
tured in the mountains and brought to Havana.
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FOR NEW ORLEANS DIRECT, VIA
HAVANA.

FARE UCED.
On Friday, September 20, at O'Clock, p. m, the
splendid steamship
CHER KEE,
q 200 tons burden,)
HENRY WINDLE, Commander,
lift. WILL sail on Friday, Sept. Goth, pre-
cisely at o'clock, p. m, from her pier
at the foot of Warren st.. NJ r., with the Govern
ment Mails, direct for HAVANA and NEW OR
LEANS.
Freight to New Orleans at reduced rates.
Specie only taken on freight to Havana.
No bills of ading will be signed after the steam
er has sailed
n. B. Shippers requested to supply them
selves with the Compapy's Bills OF Lading, which
may be had on application at the Office No other
form will be signed.
For freight passage, apply at the office of the
company, lit West street, corner of Warren, N. 7.
Sept l7-td M O. ROBERTS.
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D.pnrtrr. Of Lord Elgin for Canada.

BosToS, September 20--Lord Elgin and suite
left Boston this morning at o'clock by the
Northern railroad direct for Canada.
Sir Allen McNab, Hon. Joseph Howe, and other
distinguished Canadians, had interview with
the city government this morning in the Mayors
room, City Hall
Speeches and congratulations ensued, exhibiting
the best of feelings
The Canadians express themselves highly de-
lighted with their reception in Boston.
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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF Public BUILDINGS,
WAsHISGToN, Sept. g. 1851.
nROpOsAI,s will he received ~ this Ofice nm

Il Ill O'Clock p. IN Wednesday, the lst day
of October next, for the grading and graveing
Maryland avenue, from lth street to the Potomac
Bridge.
The grade of the avenue has not yet been cstab-
lished. As that shall be done, the informa-
ton be given at this Office where specifica.
ton of the work may be seen.
Security will be required for the faithful COM
pIetion of the work by the LIST of December next
VIM EASILY,
Commissioner of Public Buildings.
Sept ll-3taw3w
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WRAPPER AND TAILoR.-wM. TUCKER,

WRAPPER AND TAILOR.-WM. TUCKER,
IL late of the firm Of Lane & Tucker Pennsyl-
yana avenue, between q and 9th streets, is now
prepared TO receive calls from HE numerous friends
and the public generally, having just opened
very large and extensive assortment of French and
English Cloths, Cassimercs, and VcstiDgs, selected
by himself with great care from the most extensive
importing houses of New York and Philadelphia
oil of winch will be sold at hclowest cash price;
and the reputation of his establishment is cuff
cient guaranty 70 all who may honor him with
their patronage of the style in which bis garments
will be executed
N. g. ! shall he ready in ten days to show some
of the abandonment styles of Overcoats that have
ever been offered in this city.
Sept 22--3taw3w