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BALrrMopE, March 27-5 o.


The steamer Brother Jonathan, bound from New
York to Chagres, when three days out broke her
larboard wheel, and put into Baltimore this morn
ing to repair damages She had made six hun
dred miles in the three days Her passengers. about
a hundred in number, are all we'll.
Capt. Wallace, who has charge of the wreck OF
the ship Robena, states in letter to the UNDER
writer's that he expects to get her of and bring
her up to Baltimore in about ten days.
The annual commencement of the College OF
Dental Surgery took place this morning at the Uni
versity buildings. The address to the graduates,
seventeen in number, was delivered by DIR. Eeazar
Parmly, of New York.
Sales to day of 400 barrels Howard street flour
at $4a7s, and 400 City Mills at the same.
Grain and other articles unchanged.
In stocks, sales of $50 shares Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at 76 76i; 50 York and Cumberland "a
a pa
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THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
To Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,

THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
To Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, 3
and all North and East.
wAsHINeToN OFFICE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Fifth house east Of National Hotel, No. s.
THE first 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 mcs-
sages at the intermediate stations: HAvRE DE
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK, and
JERSEY CITY--thc only line in the country Mt the
present time having up Four Wires-has lately I'M
dcrgone extensive repairs, and is now prepared to
transmit and deliver any number of messages
which may be required oft for the accommodation
Of tho public, with an accuracy promptness, and
fidelity hitherto uncqualed. 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 systcmatized its business, in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages. lts
charges equal 10 all, with special hvors to none
Every one is invited to try the promptncss, cor
rectness and reliability of this Telegraph Line.
The offices Of the Magnetic Telegraph Company
are: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house east of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No.
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street; Philadel-
phia, No lOi Chesnut street, Quincy Granite Build
/ ing New York, No. Hanover street, corner oil
| Beaver. VIM. M. SWAIN,
| Mar l4--us %'.A President.
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BENEvoLEST BEaUEsTs.-John Porter, ESQ.,, for n
long time resident of Northumberland, in this
State, died suddenly in St. Johns on the 25th of
February. The news of his death was communi-
Gated to his friends by the American consul at that
place, and since the melancholy intelligence has
been received Mr.. Porter's will was opened, and
the following bcqucsts were found to be made: To
the First Presbyterian church (new schooI OF
Northumberland, $1,000 in bank stock, to the
Sabbath school connected with said church, 900;
to the Home Missions, $4,000; Foreign Mission
airy Society, $4,000; Board of Education connected
with the Presbyterian church, of which Rev. John
Patton, of this city, is secretary, $4,000 The
balance of the wealth Of the deceased, amounting to
some $95, 900, left to his friends in New York.
Phiia Pennsyicsnian, 25th.
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ILL-coNsIDERED LxdIsLArIoN.--The st. Louis
Republican recites notable illustration of the i'm
propriey of legislative. bodies passing bills with
no other reading than that of the title At the late
session of the Legislature of Missouri bill passed
both houses. received thesignature of the Governor
and has become law. Its title is "to incorporate
the very important bearing of expelling all the
agencies of foreign insurance companies from the
State, with perhaps one or two exceptions It is
supposed that the bill was slipped through both
branches of the Legislature without reading, or
further explanation Of its provisions beyond incor-
porating tho seminary.
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orrIcr OF ConnrsslosEns AGAINST MrxIco.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS AGAINST MEXICO.
WAsHINGroN CRY, February Is, 1851.
CLAIMANTS under the treaty of Guadalupe Hi
" dnlgo will please take notice that the Honora
BILE Commissioners, in their yesterdays session,
adopted the following order.
- Ordered, That the Secretary publish notice in
the Infsliigencer Union, and republic newspapers,
printed in Was11a gton. that claimants who have
not vet filed the proofs necessary to sustain their
Claims arc required to do or before the fif-
teenth day of March next, after which time new
evidence will be received; and all parties intend
ing to submit arguments in support Of their claims
are required to file them before the first day
of April next; after which argument will be
received EDWARD VIM. JOHNSTON,
Secretary 70 the Commission.
Feb l9-3tawtApl
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LANDS SACRED AND CLASSICAL.

Ii now open for a Fortnight only, at
ODD FELLOWS HALL, WASHINGTON,
LIDDON'S Grand Moving Transparency of
" the River Nile, Egypt. and Nubia. together
with a magnificent Gallery of Egyptian Antiqui-
ties, Mummies, &C., and splendid Tablcaux of HE
roglyphical Writings. Paintings, and Sculptures
Oral Descriptions, comprising the latest Archmo-
logical Discoveries, by GEoRaE r. GLIDDoN, for
merly United States Consul Mt Cairo
Oriental Music performed at each Exhibition.
Every evening at O'Clock, wednesday and Sa-
turday afternoons at half past o'clock.
Children balf price.
Tickets for sale also Mt the principal hotels and
book and music storee, &c. Mar 81
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rity there is against loss. We do not wish to b
understood questioning the integrity Of thos'
concerned in the management Of the new cstab
lishment; but as this is a subject which concerns
the community at large, prudence would dictate
that traders, and our citizens generally, should not
be quick'to endorse these paper issues.
! Nkw POLICE REGULArIoss-On Wednesday
night the Mayor of the city called meeting of the
police magistrates recently elected by the City
Councils, when it was arranged that the magis-
trates for the Second. Third, Fourth, and Fifth
Wards shall, severally, in turn. be in attendance
at the watch-house every night, between the hours
Of and 10 O'Clock, during which time the police
constabes for these wards are to report The ma
gistrates for the First, Sixth. and Seventh Wards
are to keep their offices open from until 10 o'clock,
p. m, and the police constables attached to them
are required to report to the magistrates within
these separate jurisdictions
THE SALE OF THE HorEL FURNIrURE OF THE
MEssRs. BRowN was commenced yesterday morn
ing. Bedsteads, tables, chairs, &C.. were literally
pilod in the yard. and sold in lots; aording fine
advantages TO a Of enterprise desirous Of
founding colony scale of economy. The
more valuable articles were within doors, mean
while subject to inspection.
New MUTUAL BANKING COMPANY, of issue,
deposte, and discount, has been agreed upon by
some of citizens, and subscription books are to
be opened shortly, We learn, in Washington and
in Georgetown. II is said that there to be six
thousand shares, one dollar each of which is TO
be paid monthly. and the money thus paid in to
constitute the capital of the institution, and
which notes, to circulate currency, to be ia
sued.
The LAuScH.-The steamer Champion built
for Captain Stroudberg, to ply between Baltimore
and Cambridge, Maryland. was launched into the
Potomac yesterday afternoon, at half past four
o'clock. The hillsdes were densely lined with spec
tators, including large number of ladies' The
passengers on board the Mount Vernon, in pass
ing, had fine opportunity of witnessing the scene
and assisted in increasing the volume of loud huzzas
which the interesting and exciting event sponta-
neousy elected.
BRUTAL AssAULr.-A German, named Schraub,
was yesterday arrested and brought before Justice
Smith for cruelty beating his wife and mother. in
law on Monday last. The justice held him to bail
in the of 8 500 for each assault; in default of
which Schraub was committed to prison to answer
for the offence at the next term of the criminal
court.
Trinity church, on Wednesday evening, yielded
$l,750 in premiums for choices. In addition,
their assessed value is $4,000.
The CrRcurr CoURr was yesterday engaged with
chanccry cases, and adjourned until Monday.
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ROOMS AND BOARDING.

ROOMS AND BOARDING.
MFRS. WILLIS has several rooms for rent. suit.
lv1 able for families or single gentlemen; also ac
commodations for day boarders
To persons who desire rooms board near the
Treasury, Navy, War, Post Office Depart
mens, this location will be found one of the most
desirable in the city, it ia within few minutes
walk of either of the above Departments.
For terms and further particulars apply to
MRS. WILLIS,
Mar 4-M&Thlm* n z. corner & 18th SITS.
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CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-The bill qua
rnntying the bonds of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company for $3.50, 200, SO as to enable the
company to furnish an ample supply of water from
the South Branch Of the Potomac for all seasons of
the year, having failed in the Legislature of Vir-
ginia, il 10 suggested in the Alexandria Gazette
that the citizens of the counties as well as the bond
holders, should hold meeting to take into oonsd-
Grafton the beat mode Of raising the money to
bic the company to bring the Potomac into the
canal.
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CoLLKeE OF New JKRsEy.--We have received the
annual catalogue Of the college of New Jersey. at
Princeton, for the year 1S50-'5l. The whole num-
Der of under graduates is two hundred and fifty
ono OF these fifty -four belong TO the second class
ninety TO the junior, sixty five 10 the sophomore,
and f0rty-two TO the freshmen.
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At New York, on the 18th instant, by the Rev.
Mr.. CARpER, Lieut.. HENRY w. STANTON, u.
s. Dragons, to Miss SARAH MACOMB. daughter
of the late Major General MAcoMB. U. 8. Army.
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TREAsuRY DEPARTMENT, 9th March, 1851.
THE Secretary of tho Treasury hereby ac-
i knowlcdges the receipt OF ten dollars, ~
belonging to the Government. Mar 2S-t
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The number of trees on Boston Common, accord
ing 10 a recent official statement of the Mayor, 10
1850; Of which 664 are American Gins, 2So hr.
and 90 linden trees.
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LrTTELL's LIVING AGE. No. s5s-Ia, cts.

LITTELL'S LIVING AGE. No. 359--I2, cts.
CONTENTS.
|. Antarctic Explorations with new Map
Chanbers's Papers.
2. Customs' Unions in Germany-Past, Present,
and Future.-Erdminer.
.. Bears.--Bentisy's MisceIlany.
4: Lord Hollands Foreign "reminiscences.
Edinburgh Rerietc.
5; The Sleeping Volcano in Europe. English
6. England and South Carolina Morning Giro
nicle.
Poetry Lucy Neal in Latin Life in the West.
Short Articles: Bread in England; Lecture by
the Duke OF Argyle; Constitution, French and
American; An Interview with Napoleon; Hayti
Mutiny and Oppression of British Sailors.
WAsHrNdroS, December "a, lS4o
OF all tho Periodical Journals devoted to Litera'
turc and Science which abound in Europe and III
this country this has appeared TO to be the most
useful. II contains. indeed, the exposition only oil
the current literature of the English language, but
this, by its immense extent and comprehension,in
cludcs portraiture Of the human mind in the ut
~ J. @. ADAMS.
Published weekly at Sc year, by
And sold by JOS. SHILLlNGTON,
Mar A--dtrw&wlw corner Pa. NV. and a. st.
NATHALIE. Tale; by Julia Kavanagh. vol.
IN General Theory of Bridge Construction; by
Herman Haupt, A. NJ, General Superintendent
Mar27 FRANcK TAYLOR.
HAUPT ON CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES.
II with practical illustrations; ] vol svo.
Byrne's Dictionary of Engine-work and Engi-
neering; No 20.
Lincoln's Horace, with English notes; vol
Nathalie; tale, by Julia Kavanagh, author oil
" Madeline" sc.
International Magazine for April.
Just published. and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Mar 81 Booksellers, near 9th street.
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TNOR RENT, a most desirable threc-story
r dwelling on 18th street, opposite the Treasury.
Apply TO c. St. J. Chubb. at the Banking houseof
Janl-tf CHUBB q SCHENCK & CO.
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NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF TEXAS


| TREAsuRy DEPARTmEsr, March %, 1851
THE STATE OF TEXAS having. by acts of it's
Il Legislature, pasaed during the sessions Of 1913
and ls9 called upon the creditors of the late repub
lie to file at the treasury OF the State previous to the
stof September next the evidences OF their respec-
tive claims, and Congress having. by an act APP
proved 9th September 1850, authorizing the Issue 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 10 Texas "untl the creditors
Of the State holding bonds and other certificates
Of stock OF Texas, for which duties on imports
were 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 or certificates, in such form
as shall be prescribed by the Secretary OF the
Treasury and approved by the President Of the
. United States:" Now, in order that this Depart
ment may automatically know the amount Of the
claims for which the duties on imports were thus
pledged the holders or owners Of all such claims
are required to lille the amount and description OF
them at this Department previous TO the LIST of Oc
ober, 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.
FORM OF RELEASE.
Whereas, by an act of Congress approved Sep
TENDER g. 1850, ten millions Of dollars in five per
cent stock are to be paid to the State Of Texas,
for considerations in said act mentioned, with a
proviso that no more than FIVE millions Of said
stock shall be issued until the creditors of the
State, holding bonds and other certificates of
stocks of Texas, for which duties on imports
9 were specially pledged, shall first file at the
Treasury of the United States releases of all
claims against the United States for or on account
9 of said bonds certifcates." And whereas the
undersigned ia creditor of the State Of Texas,
holding and the owner Of, the following described
bonds certificates Of stock of Texas Gas the case
may be,) and for which the duties mentioned in the
said act were specially pledged.
Here describe the bonds or certifcates.)
Now, for the purpose of complying with the pro-
Visions of said act, and for a good and valuable
consideration, hereby release to the UnitedS
all my claim n, in law or equity against then or
scribed.
Witness my hand and seal at this
day of 1851.
Sealed and delivered in presence of
1.-TWO witnesscs.)
Mar 26-d3lt& wtSept3l
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DESrRABLE OFFICES FOR RENT or
IL posite the Treasury Building. Apply to
ST. J. Chubb, at the Ranking House of
Janl-u CHURBs SChENCK CO.
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o. Delays arc dangerOus.-How often do
people regret, when too late, not having had the
likencsses of their children friends taken. The
best, at the lowest prices, taken at the ODEoN
Mar oS-6t*
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jenny Lind.

ST. LOUIS, March 26.-Jenny Lind gave her
farewell concert to might to a crowded house She
leaves for Louisville in the morning.
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,onrv Recouersd.

NASHVILLE, March 26--About one-half the
money obtained by the rascal Hodge, by forged
endorsement Of draft, has been found in his
house. He was seen near Nashville to day, and
was shot at, but missed.
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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,

EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
Capital, 100000.
HNHlS company was organized under the General
Insurance law of New York, passed April 10,
IS49 and has been doing very successful bust
household furniture, and other property, on as ia
vorable terms as any other responsible Company in
this country.
The public are referred to the following letter
OF the Hon. d. s. Dickinson, Senator from the
State Of New York, for the standing Of the Com
pany:
WAsHINGroN, March 8, 1851.
am acquainted with some of the officers of the
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs, New York, and know others by
character. The Company is in the hands of gen.
ness capacity. and cannot doubt that it will be
d. s. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Geo. Young. iir.. Hermon Thomas.
III. H. Hathorn, VIM. H. Flecman,
G.. M. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p M. Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John II. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President
H. H. HATHORN, Vice President
GEO. YOUNG, Jn., Secretary.
VIM. II. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
Applications for insurance may be made to E. c.
WEED, assistant agent, North A street. Capitol
Hill. March eff
NTOTICE.-A CERTIFICATE of black lettered
IN registered debt issued by the United States trea
sury George Tapscot for ninety three dollarsand
seventy four ccnts, in lieu of quartcrmaster
tifcate given to him by Thomas H. Drew, assistant
quartcrmaster general, Virginia, has been lost.
Payment for the same val be demanded of the
United States treasury in six weeks from date, by
the administrator of George Tapscot, deceased.
GEORGE C. THOMAS.
Attorney for Administrator.
Feb 2S-triw6w
WILLIAM TUCKER, Draper and Tailor,
wv Pennsylvania avenue, between Al and 9th
streets, respectfully calls tho attention Of his
friends and the public to the fact that he has just
returned from New York with one of the largest
and best selected assortments Of French and En-
gish Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings ever offered
in this city, which he is prepared to execute in the
most fashionable style at the shortest notice; and
would invite the public to call and examine some
specimens Of Goats, which cannot be surpassed in
style workmanship in any city in this country.
N. B. Also, very superior and choice stock Of
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, something entire
ly new all of which will be sold at very moderate
prices. Mar 2l-3taw3w
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ny c. w. BorELER, Auctiones,

By G. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
Continuation OF the Sale OF Furniture, &C.,
at Browns Hotel.
ON THIS (FRIDAY) MORNING, March %,
" commencing at 10 o'clock, a. M, ] shall re-
sumo the sale of Furniture, &C., at Browns Hotel.
The sale Of this day will be of the most valuable
portion of the Furniture, &C., consisting in
part Of
The Furniture in the Ladies' Parlor, which is of
the most beautiful description and finished work.
manship, such as
Imperial Carpeting
Splendid rosewood and velvet Sofas
Chairs, recess Sofas &C., marble. top Tables &C.,
all of the style of Louis l4th
Very handsome French plate Mirrors, 70 by 60,
ornamental frames
Also, the Chamber Furniture of about so rooms
Crockery, Glass, SC.
Housekeepers, and those in want of good articles,
will find it decidedly to their interest to attend this
sale.
Terms: All sums of and under $25 cash; over
$25 credit of two, three, four, five, and six
months, for approved endorsed notes, bearing in
terest. c. w. BOTELER.
March 2S--1t Auctionecr.
NEW UNITED STATES PHARMACOPGIA,
Washington, 1850.
Topographic Encyclopedia, No. is.
Theory of Effect, embracing the contrast of light
and shade, of color and harmony, by an artist; Is
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Mar % Booksellers, near 9th ct.
TCONOGRAPHTC ENCYCLOP EDIA, part 1s.
Il Just received by FRANCK TAYLOR.
Mar %
NOTIFICATlON.-The subscribers beg leave
~ to inform their customers and the public that
they have just opened a large and we'll selected
stock Of the following articles, to which they in
vite attention, viz:
Linen Shectings, Ga, 81, 10-4. and 1874, Irish
Do Ga, 8-4, l0-4, and a. German
Pillow-cace Linens, all widths, Irish and Scotch
White and brown Cotton, do, Cd, 3D., 10 4, and
l2-4
White and colored Marscillcs Quilts, some very
large
Allendalc Quilts, very cheap
Rcbardson's super family Linens
Gray and Sons soft finish do
Scotch Hollands for family use
Damask Table Cloths, all sizes and qualities
Table DAmasks, by the yard, all widths, some
very superior.
Also, a superior lot of silk warp and gauze Elan
ncls
Gentemen's and ladics' gauze merino Under
Garments
Together with general assortment Of house,
furnishing goods.
Mar 26-4wif p. II. HOOE & CO.
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FOR LIVERPOOL. - United States Mail
steamship PACIFIC. Capt. Ezra Nye.-This steam
ship will depart with the mails for Europe posi-
lively on Wednesday, March 18th, at II O'Clock,
NJ from her berth, at the foot Of Canal street.
No berth secured until paid for.
All letters must pass through the Post Office.
For freight or passage, having unequalled ac-
commodations for elegance or comfort, apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
Sc Wall street, N. Y.
Positively no freight will be received on board
after Monday evening. March 18th.
The steamship ARCTIC will succeed the Pacific,
and sail on April I'd. Mar 81
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o. Board OF Health.-The members elect
will meet at the City Hall on Saturday, 10Th March,
the Board for the present year. in conformity to an
act approved 2lst instant. Mar %