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ODD-FELLOWs, HALL.

Grand Gala night, and Benefit Of the Washington
Monumental FINN.
THURSDAY Ev ENING, June 26, 1851,
The NeD Orleans Opera and Ballet T1oupe, S.
SAMUEL SANFORD, Director, will give their
Unique Entertainment the above evening on
which occasion the receipts will be devoted TO the
Monumental Fund. For partieuarssec Programme.
: Doors open at - O'Clock; Concert to commence
at $. oclockl
Cards of admission only 25 cents
NJ b. The Troupe will appear ut Forrest Hall,
Georgetown, Friday evening.
June 25- Wed&Th
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LNEsTIvAL.-The ladies connected with the
IL Methodist Episcopal Church South invite the
public to Festival. which will be held at Apollo
Hall, commencing Tuesday evening. June "a, and
continued every evening until the 5ih July A
great variety Of useful and fancy articles together
with the best refreshments OF the season, will be Of
fered for sale on reasonable terms. They respect
fully invite the patronage of the public in this their
first effort to assist in paying the debt due their
house Of worship. June 23-dtJuly 5
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TeIcgrnPhic.
Buffalo Hunt and Riot.

CiNcINNATI, June "a "A Buffalo hunt by
Indians was advertised yesterday to take place
at Covington, opposite this city, and attended
by 10000 persons from Cincinnati. The buff.lo,
when attacked by the Indians, and, pierced by their
arrows, showed no disposition TO fight, and the
crowd, seeing that they were humbugged, became
excited and fired upon the Indians, killed the buff
falo, and were about carrying him to Woods mu.
scum, around which several thousand people had
congregated and we're committing riot, when the
Mayor and strong police force arrived and ar
rested ten of the ringleaders. Their intention was
to mob the museum, Wood being suspected of get
ting up the humbug. which, however, he denies.
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FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSION!
The cheapest and most pleasant Excursion
ever offered to the Public.

FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSION!
The cheapest and most pleasant Excursion
ever offered to the Public.
Only Fiue Dolidrs-Nfeals and Lodging included.
TINE safe, swift, and splendid Steamer "BAL-
i TIMORE," Cept. Turner, will leave her wharf
in Washington, on Thursday, the Sd July, at I
O'Clock, a. M, and Alexandra at 7s Touching at
all the points on the river,) for an excursion to
"Piney Point" arriving there about 8, p M, the
same day. Returning, will leave Piney Point on
Saturday the 9Th July, at 10 o'clock, p. m; arriv-
ing at Alexandria Sunday morning about 10, and
Washington TO-,
Tickets for this trip includes meals and lodgings
at Piney Point, as treH as on the boat.
0U- Ii will be perceived from the above that per-
sons taking this excursion will be absent nearly
four days, two of which will be at Pney Point, one
of the most pleasant and healthy resorts for the
summer season.
An Grafton by Henry May, esq.,
Those who cannot make it convenient to take
the baltimore at O'Clock can go on board the
steamer Mount Vernon, at 8, o'clock, and will
connect with the baltimore at Aqua creek.
For tickets, apply on board either boat or TO
GEO. MATTINGLY,
Agent, in Washington City.
June 26-dt4thJ Union Intel s. Tell
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NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF TEXAS
TaEAsUnY DspAarnEsr, March %,

TREAsURy DEPARTMENT., March %, 1851.
THE STATE OF TEXAS having, by acts Of it,
i Legislature, passed during the sessions of lS4S
and lS49 called upon the creditors of the late rcpub
lie to file at the treasury Of the State previous to the
LIST of September next the evidences OF their respec
tive claims, and Congress having, by an act ap
proved 9th September 1850, zing the ssue of
ten millions Of five per cent stock to the said State
of Texas, directed that five millions Of said stock
should not be Issued TO Texas until the creditors
of the State holding bonds and other certificates
of stock OF Texas, for which duties on impor,s
we're especially pledged, shall first file at the
Treasury Of the United States releases Of all
claims against the United States, for or on ac-
count Of said bonds certificates, in such form
as shall be prescribed by the Secretary OF the
Treasury and approved by the President OF tho
United States" Now, in order that this Depart
mert may automatically know the amount OF the
claims for which the duties imports were thus
pledged, the holders owners Of all such claims
are required TO file the amount and description Of
them at this Department previous TO the LIST OF DC
tober 1851, and to execute release to the United
States Of their respective claims, agreeaby to the
annexed form, which has been approved by the
President of the United States in pursuance OF the
above act of 9th September, 1850.
VIM. L. HODGE,
Acting Secretary Of The Treasury.
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T OW PRICED INGRAM CARPETINGs
i 4 AND Ell QQR OIL CI QTaS Inat recei.ad

IL AND FLOOR OIL CLOTHs.-Just received,
at the store Of the subscribers fresh supply Of the
above goods, which will be found very pretty and
good
Also, an additional supply of those heavy A
extra N. p. Mattings. These are the last we shall
be able to furnish our customers of these goods
Also, 10 pieces of IA white ditto, of new
make, at a lower price than the above, but which
will be found heavy, even, firm, and with straight
selvages.
And bale Step Danask Drugget.
The public respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime our stock of Furniture Goods, as we devote
our entire attention to this department. and there
fore can confidently recommend all that we sell.
CLAGErT & DODSON,
One door east of corner of Penn. av. and 9th ST.
June lS-eo2wif
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DEArHAr SEA.-Intclligcncc has been received
of the death OF Mrs McLane, who was accompany
ing her husband, son of the Hon. Louis McLane, of
Maryland, an officer of the United States navy to
whom che bad been butreccntly married. 10 a sta
ton on the Pacific, but arrested at Rio Janciro
by the yellow fever which is prevailing there TO
great extent. She sister to Lieutenant Bache,
Of the navy. drowned in California some months
sincc.-B1ifimore Sun,
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self on the drum, which he beats with the vigoI
and precision Of drum.major. He has been
brought here to exhibit His friends were probably
tempted BY the notoriety given to the drumming
Of the "Infant Drummer" who was exhibited here
last winter.
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BANK OF THE METROPOLIS,
WAsHINaroN, June 8, 1851.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that a
IN general meeting OF the Stockholders of this
Bank will be held at the Banking House IN this
city on Monday, the 7th day of July next for the
purpose of elscting Board of Trustees for the
year then next ensuing.
The polls will be open at II O'Clock a. m, and
close at o'clock p. m.
BY order of the Board:
RID. SMITH, Cashier.
June 7-eodt June 3U& dtJuly7
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CHOLERA IN THE SouTHwEsr.-The Louisville
Courier of the goth instant says:
1.-THE cholera is prevailing TO a considerable ex-
tent the plantations along the lower Mississippi
We learn that five negroes, out Of family of six,
died in one night at Mr. S. Davis's plantation, just
below Vicksburg. AT points between Vicksburg
and Memphis much sickness also prevails, which
is sudden in its attacks and of fntal charactern
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THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY
MORSE LINE.
To Baltimore, PhtladelphIs, New York,
md all North and East.


To Baltimore, PhiIadelphIa, New York,
md all North and East.
WARRINGTON OFFICE, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Fifth house east Of National Hotel, No. s.
THE first line established by any company
i in the United Statcs, and consequently the
Oldest the pioneer line extending between WASH
INGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes
sages ae the intermediate stations: HAvRE DE
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK, and
JERSEY CITY-the only line in the country at IL Q
present time having up Four Wires-has lately un
dcrgone extensive repairs, and il now prepared to
ansmit and deliver any number Of messages
which may be required oft for the accommodation
of the public, with accuracy. proinptness, and
fidelity hitherto uncqua)ed. This line connectD
with ether companies If 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 systeuIatzed its business, in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages. lie
charges are cqua. all with specialfavors to
Every one is invited to try the promptness, COR
rcctness, and reliability of this Telegraph Line.
The offices of the Magnetic Telegraph Company
ore: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house cast of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No..2
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street; Phiadcl
pha, No. l0l Chesnut street Quincy Granite Build
ing; New York, No. Hanover street, corner OF
Beaver. VIM. M. SWAIN,
Mar I4--tI* President.
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NEW GOODS.--Thc subscribers beg leave to
IN inform their customers that they have just
ceived new supply of the following articles, TO
which they invite attention, namely:
Black Chaliy for mourning dresses
Do Grenadine do do
Do Pouit Sole, Gro dc Rhine and India silks
Do Bombasins and Silk Warp Alpacas, very
light
Fancy French Organize and Lawns
Plain and figured Jackonets for dresses
Do Swiss and Polka Musins
Black and fancy Foulard Silks
French embroidered CHEMISTS, Cuffs, and Col
lars, of every variety and price
Very handsome lace and embroidered under
Sleeves
Ladies' gauze, merino, and silk Vests
Richardson's and Gray's undrcssed Irish Linens
English and American beachcd long Cloths
Ladies' and gentemcn's kid, silk, and Isle
thread Gloves
Also, every description of gentlemen's and
youths Wear, and great variety of other
Goods, all of which will be disposed of on the
most accommodating terms.
We also beg leave to call the attention of house
keepers to our new supply Of
Linen and cotton Shectings, damask Table
cloths
Napkins, Toweng, white and colored MarseiIles
and Allendale Quilts
Table and Piano Covers, embroidered and lace
Curtains
White and buff Linen for Window Blinds
English and French Curtain Chntzes
"A, ga, and Ga white Mattings
a., "a, and ID fancy colored Mattings, new
style
a., 5-4, and 81 plain and colored cocoa Mat
tings
Very superior English and American floor Oil
cloths, new designs, and very handsome
And a large stock of French and English Velvet
Tapestry
Brussels, 3.ply, and Ingram Carpets, at very re-
doced prices
HOOE, BROTHER & co.
Nav 2l--ifdtf
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Late from Hayfi.

New YoRK, June 25.--Adviccs from Hayti state
that battle had been fought on the frontier be-
tween the Haytians and Dominicans in which forty
of the former were killed. The Dominicans were
preparing in anticipation Of another conflict.
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SALT BATHING-PINEY POINT PAvI-

LION.
TNHIS beautiful establishment, recently enlarged
Il and improved, is now open for the reception of
visitors The great benefits resulting from sea
bathing and the sea breeze are becoming more
known and appreciated. No place be more
healthy or possess a finer climate than this does;
through the entire summer and fall months fever
and ague and bilious fever are entirely unknown.
The drinking water is from of the purest
syringe in the country. fine band Of music has
been engaged for the season. The hotel il complete
in all its arrangements; active and efficient assist
ants have been procured, and no exertions will be
spared to rendert in all respects the most agrcea
bic and pleasant resort in the whole country.
The steamers from Norf Tx, Richmond, Wash
ington, and Baltimore, land passengers daily.
Board per day. .................. 81 so
Board per week. 900
Board per month. ............... 80 90
JAMES H. BIRCH, Proprietor.
June 6-2aw3w
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UNITED STATES HOTEL, Mt Philadel-
- phin.-The subscriber respectfully announces
to his friends and the travelling community that he
has assumed the proprictorsbip OF the UNITED
STATES HOTEL. Long known in connection
with the hotel under the late proprietor, he feels
perfectly safe in promising its old patrons that
nothing shall be wanting to confirm its previous
No expense has been spared in completely reftting
the entire establishment, and he particularly in
vites attention 10 the changes introduced for the
convenience and comfort OF ladies' And firmly
determined to give satisfaction, he so.icits con-
tinuance of that patronage always so freely be-
slowed on the old United States.
May 29-dlmf A. G. ALLEN.
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WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA BOAT.
Thomas ColIycr's Week.
h G The hours Of departure for this
Ss.74aSg@5 week will be as follows
On - Leave Alexandria at u 81, and
H. a. m; y, 8, A, and 81 p. m.
Leave Washington at 81, l0,. and IL a. M;
p, 81, 81, and p. m.
0r3-The Thomas Collyer will be on the Mount Yer
non route next week, and likely make two trips to
Mount Vernon on the 4th of July. Further par
ticuiars will be given hereafter.
June 23-6t SAMUEL GEDNEY, Captain.
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FOR LIVERPOOL. - United States Mail
steamship ARCTIC, Captain j. C. Luce.-This
steamship will depart with the mails for EuroPs
positively on Saturday, 5th July, at II o'Cloc X.
NJ, from her berth. at the foot of Canal street.
No berth secured till paid for.
All letters must pass through the Post Office.
commodations for elegance comfort, apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
Sc Wall street, N. Y.
Positively no freight will be received on board
| after Thursday evening, July Sd.
The steamer BALTIC will succeed the Arctic,
and sail on July 18th. June 26
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The Cholera in Missouri.

ST.. Louis, June 23.-Tbe total mortality for tn
week ending yesterday was 273, Of which numbt
l49 deaths were from cholera. and mostly emf
grants; 90 deaths by cholera had occurrcI at Je
ferson, mostly young recruits.
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WASHINGTON CITY
Private Family PROTESTANT Boarding
school,
(ENGLIsH AND FRENCH)
For the careful and thorough instruction of
YOUNG LADIES
In all the branches of study, both sold and orna-
mental. which required in
AMERICAN FEMALE EDUCATION.
Located on Indiana avenue, near the City Hall.
Rev. Il. w. CUSHMAN, A. M,
Mar Idly Principal
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Sailing of he Amsrica-- Thompson Leaves.

BosroN, June 25.--The America sailed to day,
with eightyth passengers for Liverpool, and
thirteen for Halifax. Hon, George Thompson, the
Abolitionist, goes out in her.
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PLEASURE EXCURSION TO
Pincy Point, Old Point, Norfolk and Cap
Henry.


Piney Point, Old Point, Norfolk and Cape
Henry.
b. THE STEAMER OSCEOLA
AeEeeXE1735 will leave Washington upon an
~ - excursion to the above places on
Thursday, July 3, at O'Clock, p. m. al irving at
Pney Point the same evening, and at Norfolk early
next morning, when che will leave again at 9
O'Clock for Old Point, where the passengers can
pass the 4th of July most pleasantly in bathing,
fishing boat sailing, enjoying the sea breeze, and
viewing Fortress Monroe, which is the largest
military work in the Union.
In the afternoon the boat will make a trip to sea,
and return to Norfolk after the magnificent display
of fireworks from the Notifications.
The OSCEOLA will leave for home the next day,
(Saturday,) after giving the party ample time to
visit the navy yard, dry dock, big ship Pennsylva
MIA, &c.
The table will be supplied with all the dcicacies
which the salt water a ffords
Good music will be in attendance.
Passage and fare for the round trip, So; for a
gentleman and lady, SO.
June &c j. MITCHELL, Captain.
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BANK OF THE METROPOLIS,

BANK OF THE METROPOLIS,
WASHINGTON, June %, 1851.
VNHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of this Bank
l. have this day declared dividend of four per
cent out of the profits of the Bank for the half year
ending the 30th instant. The same will be paya
bic to the stockholders and after the lst Of July
ensuing. RID. SMITH, Cashier
June 24-d3tif
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WE HAVE FON SALE VARIETY OF
w City Six per Cent. and Railroad Seven mort
gage bonds, principal and interest, payable in New
York, to which we call the attention of and recon-
mend TO those wishing good investments.
June 95-tf CHUBB s. SCHENCK.
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BEDFORD MINERAL SPRINGS,
IL Il Gslrd y De

II L. ANDERSON, proprietor, respectfully in
H. forms the public that the above celebrated
watering place Ia now fully prepared for the re-
ception and accommodation of visitors.
June ll-dlm
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FLOATlNG-BRLL BEACON AND BUOY
FOR HATTERAS SHOALS.

FLOATlNG-BRLL BEACON AND BUOY
FOR HATTERAS SHOALS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Coast Sur
Il vey office, Washington. for an iron beacon
and bell and for iron buoy until the 18th day of
July, to be delivered at Hatteras Inlet before
the lst day of October 1851, to the officer charged
with placing them.
The bell beacon to be of best iron, 40 feet long
and Is feet beam. The buoy to be Is feet inches
long, and feet inches largest diameter, and to
be built in accordance with drawings and specif-
cations to be at this Office.
SAMUEL Helm,
General Dsbursing Agent U. S. Coast Survey.
June 24-eodtJuly Is
TRANSPARENT WINDOW SHADES
Il Just received at the store of the subscribers,
one case of the above beautiful goods. il land
scape, gothic, bouquets, medallions, with flowers
and landscapes, and in plain centres; all exqui-
sitey painted in the finest style of the art, and will
be sold exceedingly low
case buff and white Shade Linens
! case Shade Fixtures
CLAGETT & DODSON,
Dealers in all kinds Of Carpetings, Mattings, Oil
Cloths, Curtain materials, Bed and Table Lin
ems, and Towellings, one door east OF the cor
nor of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street.
June 24-ifco2w
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NJ OTICE.-The Secretary of the Treasury here.
IN by acknowledges the receipt of ono dollar and
eighty cents, in an envelope. post marked St.
Louis, Missouri" which amount has been paid into
the Treasury. June 26--lt
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FOR NORFOLK.
AaTHE SAFE AND COMMODI-
1\ oua ateamer COLUMBIA. Capt.

b THE SAFE AND COMMODI-
A4S4E355 GUS steamer COLUMBIA, Capt.
HARPER, having recently been
tween Baltimore and this District on SATURDAY,
the LIST March, leaving Commerce street wharf,
Baltimore, at4 O'Clock in the afternoon and at the
same hour every succeeding Saturday during
the season; and returning, will leave Riey'r
wharf, Washington, at s O'Clock, and Alexandria
at O'Clock every WEDNESDAY morning, touch
ing at the different landings on the Potomac river,
as usual.
For freight or passage apply to the Captain on
board, or to the following agents:
CHARLES WORTHINGTON, Bait.
J.J WHEAT s. BRO, Alexandra.
E. PICKREL & CO., Georgetown
THOMAS b. RILEY, Washington.
Feb 2S-tf
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HALL AND EXAMINE, all who want bargains
~ in Dry Goods.-Having determined to close off
my stock near possible, ] will offer very great
inducements to persons purchasing goods for the
cash, as the present stock must be of, even if
sacrificed. will name in part
100 pieces Irish Linens some very heavy and
good for families
Also, some very fine for bosoms and collars, Of
Richardson's make
spices and parts of pieces Linen Sheetiugs
Is do Table Damask, all widths and qualities
SO dozen do Napkins, some very
pretty patterns
10 pieces Huckaback Toweings
100 do Linen Crash, all prices
10 do very superior black Silks, which will
be sold very low
10 do Bereges, from I2i cents up
rs do Berege de LANES, from 10 to 81 cents
100 do various styles Silk, from rs cents up
20 do plain Berege, all shades
$50 do Lawns, from 49, cents up
so do rich printed Jaconcts at 25 cents
so do embroidered Musns, in colors
20 do fine Tissues
30 do linen Bingham, very fine quality
Grape Berege, Berege de Lame, and Merino
Shawls and Scarfs
With all kinds OF black and black and white
summer dress goods for ladies.
Also, a good stock of domestic goods--the whole
of which must be cold for the cash.
G. w. VERIFY,
Penn avenue, between It'll and Sth streets
June 9-eolmif
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that all ac-
IN counts remaining unsettled upon the books Of
the late firm of p. II. HOOE & CO., together with
those of our present firm, will be made up to the
2Sih instant, and handed in for settlement, either
by note or otherwise. The change in our bust
ness, which took effect upon the LIST Of February
last, renders it essentially necessary that all open
accounts should be closed at the expiration of the
present half year. HOOE, DROTHER & CO.
-. 0.,,c
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Or Dagucrrcotypes.--Thc public are res
minded that the Odeon ia the place to go for a Da-
guerrco ype. Likenesses are taken in the best
style of the art for s and upwards, according to
size Of plate and style. May Sl-H
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Tickets $l5-Halves ST 50-Quarters SO rs.
Certificate of Package of 25 Whole tickets S2l0 90
Do do 2s Half do los 90
DO do rs Quarter do 50 80
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Connecticut u. S. Senator-Arrira. Of The Europa.
HARrroRD, CosN June 25.-The Legislature to-
day, after three unsuccessful ballots for United
States Senate, indefnitely postponed the further
consideration of the subject.
The Europa has arrived at Boston.
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g I & go -

OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION,
Washington and Baltimore II. II. Company,
PASSENGER TRAINS run as follows, viz:
i From Washingto at a. m , and s p. IN. daily
and a. IN. daily, exceptSunday.
From Baltimore at a. m, and p. m. daily
and a. m. daily, cxceptSunday.
April29--dly II. H. PARSONS, Agent.
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.
or EvrRy pKsCRIPTIoN,
Erecufsd at the Office Of the Republic.