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ELEGANT CURTAIN mATER1ALs.-wo

ELEGANT CURTAIN mATERIALs.-we
IL have the pleasure of informing the public that
we have just received and now have on sale mag
nihcent stock of Brockitels, Satin LANES, Damask
LANES, and an extensive variety of other new and
beautiful materials for window curtains and furni.
ture coverings, with elegant Cornices Side pins,
Drapery, Cords and Tasses, Loops, Gimps, Sc, to
correspond.
Also, elaborately wrought Lace. Swiss and Book
Muslin Onder-curtains, some of which have been
Tor some time on exhibition at the Worlds Fair,
and will be admitted by all who see them to be the
most elegant goods OF the kind ever seen in this
country. The ladies are particularly invited tn
call and see them. CLAGETT & DODSON
Aug l6--d2w
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TeiegraphIc.
Tennessee Election

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 1.-THE Nashville mail to
night brings us returns from forty counties in
Tennessee, in which General CampbePs nett gain
for Governor is 2,306. The Nashville Banner says
the Wings have elected their Governor, Whg
majority on joint ballot in the Legislature, Wing
Senate, and, in all probability, Wing House of
Representatives The Wings also gain u S.
Senator. to be chosen by the next Legislature aud
as far heard from, three Representatives in Con-
gress. Hopkins l.. Turney, late United States
Senator, has been defeated for the Legislature.
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Canadian qnd Nora scotia Rnilrond.

ToRoNTo, August l4.-In the Canadian Assem-
bly,, last night The government resolutions were
adopted, by which sixteen millions of dollars are
appropriated towards the construction of the great
trunk railway through Canada TO Halifax, N s.
The decided action of this province, and the
known favor with which this long talked OF and
great national enterprise is regarded in the lower
provinces leaves little room to doubt but that it
will now be prosecuted to a successful issue.
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not =, ,exrHE UNION ACADEMY.

mlneof I4M street and Neto York dUcnue.
A Nlpre AND COMMODIOUS BUILDING has
iAbeen erected to be furnished throughout in the
most approved modern style, and to be opened The
LIST day of September, 1851. The register is fast
filling up with the names of applicants for admis.
sion. Circulars obtained of the principal, corner
of l4th and |, at r. Farnham's Bookstore.
Those desiring to enter should apply mmcdi-
ately. Il. RICHARDS,
Aug 9-eod3w Principal
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MONEY AND STOCK MARKET.
WAsHINoroN. August l5, ISL

The money market has again become more
stringent, but some of the leading papers at the
East appear to think it cannot last but n very
little while The receipts Of gold from California
during the past week have more than equalled the
shipments to Europe.
On Thursday stocks generally improved in New
York, and there appeared to be more confidence.
We learn that subscriptions to the plank road
stock are being rapidly made, and we hope that
the road will be soon under contract.
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rLAGETT 81 DODSON, dealers in all kinds O
~ EurniLiIre Qrv Gnnds have the honor of IN.

III
" Furniture Dry Goods, have the honor of an
nouncing to the citizens of Washington, George
town, Alexandria, and environs, that the followin
description of goods in their line have just been
ceived, and are sale:
Velvet Tapestry Carpetings, in superb body, fin
ish, and combination of colors
Brussels do do at unusually low prices
Do do do for steps
English three thread Brussels plain do
All the above goods are in patterns and styles
never before offered in this country for sale.
Elegant Administer, velvet cheneals and tufted
Rugs to match the above.
Imperial and extra 3-ply carpetings, of great
weight of body and beauty of color.
Double Ingram in do do.
Also, Rugs and Door Mats TO match
All housekeepers and those intending TO furnish
are most respectfully invited to our warerooms
that they may examine for themselves We as
sure them that in consequence of certain advan-
tages possess goods can be sold at consid-
erably less prices than elsewhere.
Aug l6-d2w CLAGETT & DODSON.
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ID ITTENHOUsE ACADEMY, Corner of
N Third Street and Indiana Avenue.-O. G.
WIGHT, Principal; A. G. CARorHERs and d. l..
SHoREY, Assistants; Professor e. GRoUx, Teach
er of Modern Language; Professor Il. GIBsoN,
Teacher of Drawing.
The next academic year of this institution will
commence on Monday, the lst of September
For circulars apply TO the Principal. to Mr.. Ca.
rothers, at the bookstore of William M. Nor
rison.
Aug l6-eo7tif
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PROPOSALS FOR CLOTHING, &C., FOR
THE MARINE CORPS.

HEADQUARTERS MARINE CoRPs
QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
Washington, 18Th August, 1851.
GEPARATE proposals will be received at this of
~ flee until Wednesday, the Sd September, 1851,
at 10 O'Clock a. m, for supplying the Marine Corps
with such quantities of the following named
ticlcs as may be required from time to time, be-
tween the lst day of October, 1901, and the 3Oth
June, 1857, viz:
Uniform Caps, complete.
Pompons
on-commissioned officers worstcd epaulets.
Brass counter straps, for the shoulder.
Cotton shirts.
Brogans
Blankets.
Knapsacks.
Worsted socks.
Fatigue caps with brass letters, U. S. NJ; and
Flannel shirts.
All of the aforesaid articles to correspond with
samples TO be seen at the Marine Clothing Store,
81 Walker street, New York; Quartermaster's Of
fice Washington; and the Marine Clothing Store,
Norfolk, Virginia. To be endorsed proposals for
Clothing, &c." and addressed to the Quarter
master Marine Corps, Washington ID. e.
The lowest responsible bidder will be officially
informed Of the acceptance of his bid.
The newspapers in the habit of publishing Pro.
posals for this office will give the above three in
sertions per week until the Sd September, 1851, and
send their bills, accompanied by printed copy of
the advertisement to this office for payment.
Aug l5-3tawt3d Sep
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NOR SALE Four fine brick dwellings on 18th
IL street; five fine brick dwellings 9th street;
one fine brick dwelling on 18th street; two frame
dwellings Sth street; brick dwelling on 10th
street; one brick dwelling street.
The above buildings will be sold cheap, and on
accommodating terms.
Building Lots for sale on Sd street, "a splendid
lot,) 5th, 9th, 18th, and M streets.
Building lots and dwelling houses,
for which offer ready market.
MONEY to loan negotiable paper.
Office hours-7 to 10 a IN 4, 3 to p. m.
GEO. b. ARMSTRONG,
June l9-eodtf Ii street between and Sth.
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FLANK ROAD-WAsHINGTON AND ROCK
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY.

TINE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS, with the
Il majority oil the Stockholders, have determined
reconstruct on this tUrnpikea Plank Rood running
from the city boundary Seventh street to the line
Of the District and Montgomery county Maryland,
and for that purpoee will issue stock to the ex
tent of seven hundred and fifty shares of tlueity
dollars each and have appointed the undersigned
to solicit and receive subscriptions to the same
Books open at our office for the purpose
Fue dollars each share is TO be paid at the time
of subscribing, and a like amount every sixty
days until the whole is paid.
The advantages Of such road to the city, and
the property IN the vicinity of the road must be
apparent to all conversant with its situation There
is but little doubt that similar road will be
built, connecting this road with Rockville and
Brookvi ville-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
potation of the products of that and the surround
ing country.
Plank Roads are being most extensively con-
structed throughout the country, and have ecery-
tchere proved profitable investments, paying large
dividends TO the stockholders, besides improving
the value Of property near them, and greatly in
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 are enti.
tied TO share of stock for every tDo shares
of the old, which will be issued to them on surren-
der Of the old certificates The new road will pro-
bably be finished in less than twelve months and
ready for travel. The cost will be less than S l5,-
000 II is thought it will pay dividend of not less
than five per cent the first year after it is finished
and the dividends will steadily increase.
CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.,
Aupust q-dftf Rnnkera oDDosite Treasury.
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T,uE UNION FEMAIE ACApEMY. on

Il street, between II and New York avenue
Mrs. II. RICHARDS will commence the second
year of her Seminary for Young Ladies, September
Sh, in a suitable brick building, just erected for
the purpose, and fitted up with the best furniture.
The young ladies will have access, free of charge,
to the library, and the large and beautiful collection
of ne,U apparatus in the Union Academy. They
will also have the privilege of attending the semi
monthly Lectures on Philosophy, Chemistry, &C.,
by the Principal of 'The Union Academy" Cir
culars obtained as above.
Aug 9-eod3w
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T.lrihle Slenmbont Erplosion.

CINCINNATI, August l4-The steamer Dacotah
exploded at Peoria, Illinois, Saturday. She
of number of settlers who were on board, and was
wooding when the explosion took place. Eleven
persons were killed, and quite q number badly
wounded. The killed were, MIR. Haywood and two
children; VIM. Baker, wife and child; Messrs. IL.
Foster, G. Van Syklo, three children of B. Wood
worth II. Barnes, and MIR. Moffatt.
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A SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.

NNTANTED.-A graduate of Princeton College,
wv formerly Professor of Mathematics Ia q
Southern Military Institute, and lately Professor OF
Ancient and Modern Languages and Bellies Lettres
in Southern University, wishes TO establish
BOARDING SCHOOL for young ladies. He would
become principal Of an academy either for boys or
for both sexcs. He can furnish testimonials as to
qualifications, success, character, SC, second to
none in this country. Those wishing a Ladies'
School established in their community, and trus-
tees of academies and female semnaries, can ad
Dress as he ID spending the warm season at the
North, as long as this advertisement appears, 'H
I. w." Sheffield, Berkshire county, Mass. The
services of accomplished female teacher can be
secured by addressing as above.
July l9-Tri wlawtf
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Provisions ara steady. Sales of new mess pork
at $l4 as, and 100 barrels lard at cents.
Groceries are unchanged. Sales of 700 bags Rio
coffee at 81 cents, and 10 hhds. Porto Rico sugar
a. .5s 81 cents.
Sales Of /, 900 barrels Canada crude turpentine
at s. 81 /; sales of spirits do. SO cents.
Cotton tirm at yesterdays rates.
Whisky 3d. cents.
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Nstp York Markets.

New YoRK, August l5-2 p. Stoke have dc
clinod; United States 6's, 1862 have declined B.,
and Canton Company z.
Flour is firm. Sales of 1000 bbls at S3 "a a
50 06i for State brands. and 81 06a 50 l2l for
Genesee. Rye flour, SO 90 Cornmcal. So 81
a S294
Sales of 500 bushels new white wheat at 81 cents
Sales Of mixed corn at 81 cents. Rye 70 cents
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M IoTICE.-HoOE, BROTHER s Co.

NJ OTICE.-HOOE, BROTHER & co. beg
IN leave TO inform their customers that they have
Just received from the latest importations rich
and beautiful assortment Of
French Embroidered Muslin, Cambria, and Lace
Sleeves, Cuffs, and Collars
Cambria Flouncings Insertings, and Edgings
Also, Jaconet Cambrics, India, Null, and Swiss
Muslins for dresses, TO which they invite at
tention. July l7-n
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NOTICE TO THE oREDrToRs OF TEXAS
TanAsunr DrpAarmEKr, March 2z, lssI

TaEAsuaY DEPARTMENT., March 2z, yssf:
TENHE STATE OF TEXAS having, by dcts o. sts
IL Legislature, passed during the sessions OF Ioso
and 649 called upon the creditors Of the late repub
lie to file at the treasury Of the State previous 10 the
Let of September next the evidences Of their respec-
tive claims, and Congress having, by an act sP
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 TO Texas "until the creditors
of the State holding bonds and other certificates
of stock OF Texas, for which duties on impor's
were especially pledged, shall hrst file at tie
. Treasury Of the United States releases Of all
claims against the United States for or on as
count of said bonds certificates, in such form
as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of ths
9 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 owners of all such claims
required to file the amount and description oi
them at this Department previous 10 the lst OF Oc
tober, 1851, and to execute release 70 the United
States Of their respective Claims agreeably to the
annexed form, which has been approved by the
President of the United States, in pursuance OF inc
above act of 9Th September, 1850.
VIM. l.. HODGE,
Acting Secretary of the IrsnsHy.
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New FLoUR-Mr. Akin, on the dock. had on ex-
hibtion and for sa le, this morning, some twenty
barrels of new -four, manufactured at the Railroad
mills in this city This is the first, we believe,
manufactured from the new crop in this city
ALbanu ATgus, 1911.
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Suicide of q Boston Broker.

BosToN, August 14--The real estate broker,
who committed suicide last night in his office by
cutting artery in his right leg, formerly
secretary fthe Commonwealth Insurance Compa-
NY, and worth considerable property. He mar
ried last Saturday to of his tenants in Groton
The inquest is now in progress.
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NEW GooDs.-The subscribers beg leave to
IN inform their customers that they have just re-
ceived a new supply of the following articles, to
which they invite attention, namely:
Black Chally for mourning dresses
Do Grenadine do do
Do Poult d'Soie, Gro de Rhine, and India silks
Do Bombasins and Silk Warp Alpacas very
light
Do and fancy Bereges and de LANES
Fancy French Organdie and Lawns
Plain and figured JaclSonets for dresses
Do Swiss and Polka Muslins
Black and fancy Fouard Silks
French embroidered Chemisets, 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 Grays undressed Irish Linens
English and American bleached 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 Sheetings, damask Table
cloths
Napkins, Towelling white and colored Marseilles
and Allendale Quilts
Table and Piano Covers, embroidered and lace
Curtains
White and buff Linen for Window Blinds
English and French Curtain Chntzes
A., 5-4, and Cd white Mattings
"A, 5-4, and Cd fancy colored Ma tings, new
style
A, 5-4, and Cd plain and colored ocoa Mat
ungs
Very superior English and American floor Oil
cloths, new designs, and very handsome
And large stock of French and English Velvet
Tapestry
Brussels, j. ply, and Ingram Carpets, at very re
duced prices.
HOoE, BROTHER & co.
May 2l--ifdtf
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Storm in nInaRnchnseffs.

BosToN, August live had very severe
storm here yesterday. Many persons were in
jured by lightning. 1t also felt at Chelsea,
Lynn, Gravesend, and other places
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BeggT Woman.- Please, sir, give Inc penny to
keep me from starving.
Gentleman stop-in great hurry-I've
the destitute
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Price of Dies.

When it is not convenient 10 forward amount OF
order per mail or express reference to respect
able New York house will be sufficient. All orders
will meet with prompt attention, II addressed
WILLIAM MURPHY,
263 Madison street, New York.
Orders will be attended to promptly IL left at the
stores of Messrs She'll & Mott, 90 Wall street. or OF
Messrs. II. Jeroliman & Co., l34 William street.
N.B. Business cards, embossed in coors from
same dies, at $40 per thousand. Nov &
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THE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN.
A Weekly Nexvspaper.
Deuoted TO african Colonization and Civilization
to Literature and General Intelligence


TO Literature and General Intelligence.
TINE undersigned propose TO publish in the city
IL Of Washington weekly newspaper, bearing
the above title, and dedicated to sound morality
in politics, to the Union of the States to the cause
of African colonization and civilization, and TO all
topics of high and general interest to their coun-
try and mankind. They will endeavor TO impress
upon the People and Governments of the United
States and of the several States the Importance Of
colonizing in Africa, with their own consent the
free people of color of this country, and such
may become free. They will communicate to the
public all important information they may obtain
in regard to the geography, exploration, resources,
commerce, and population OF Africa; the state of
the slave trade, and the measures best adapted for
its suppression; and will enforce the duty of union
among all Christian denominations in efforts to
diffuse the knowledge of arts, liberty, and
Christianity among the barbarous people of that
continent.
They will aim to render the journal an instruc-
tive and useful Family Newspaper, and to
for its columns the public favor shall enable
them, contributions, literary and scientific, Of de-
cided merit.
TIE CHRISTIAN STATESMAN will be of the size of
the Home Journal or National Era, and exceed in
size the tHigencer the Union OF this city; and,
with but few advertisements, will be nearly filled
with matter designed to be of interest TO its readers
II will be printed with new type, fine white
paper, and in mechanical execution be equal to the
best newspapers in the country.
TEaMs.-The Christian Statesman will be two dol ,
lars year, payable in advance,
Postnasters or others, who msy be plpAneG to &C.
voluntary agents, will be responsible TO those who
may pay over to them subscriptions; and to the
der OF such agents, to any who may make
mittances for the Christian S atesman, it will be
supplied on the following terms
Single copy for one year. ...,..... 50 90
Single copy for six months... 90
Three copies for one year. 90
Six copies for one year. 10 90
Twenty copies for one year. 80 90
Twenty copies for six months. ..... l5 90
The first number of this paper may be expected
to appear early in August, and it is desired that
those who disposed to further its great objects,
by their patronage, should indicate their wishes
before that time. Orders and communications,
addressed (post paid) to Gurley & Goodloe,
will receive immediate attention.
R. K. GURLEY,
D. X. GOODLOE.
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HoPs.-Advices from the counties of Otsego,
Oneida, and Madison, Qhe principal hop growing
counties in the State,) give assurance of most
bountiful growth this season. The sales recently
of the crop of 1850 havebeen made at fifty and sixty
cents per pound in this city.-Aibany Argus l3h.
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CHARLESTON STEAMSHIPS.


PHILADELPHIA AND ATLANTIC STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA AND CHARLESTON, S. C.
1fEs> Steamer ALBATROSS, Captain James
rassAtas4A b Peck.
Steamer OSPREY, Captain John Power
These steamers are unexcelled for quail
ties, safety and speed, and no pains expense is
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, $50
Do Gentlemen's do do. 20
Do. Steerage, 10
To Havana, taking the Isabel at Charleston, 60
Savannah, through ticket, %
For freight or passage, apply at the company 8
office. No. 81, South WharveN Lombard street
wharf
No freight received on morning of sailing.
Agents in Charleston, John Fraser & Company,
and John II. Holmes. [July 26-d3m
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nILoLoTHs.-Just received at the wnrerooma

nILCLOTHS-Jus received at the warerooms
" Of CLAGETT & DODSON extensive and
superb stock of Floor Ocloths, in prospective land
scape, tapestry panel, and Mosaic pave patterns,
all well seasoned, and colored in the highest style
of the art.
Also, 20 sheets at very low price. All or any of
which we will cut to fit any room, hall, passage,
according TO diagram
Also, rich stock of Oilcloths for covering fur
nture, in widths from feet to feet inches, and
Oilcloths expressly for steps.
Augl6-d2w CLAGETT & DODSON
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From, The DVest Indies,

BosToN, August l3.-Late advices from the Weat
Indies, via Bermuda, August Cd, had been received
at Halifax. Mr.. Ross, the new governor of Toba-
go, killed by being thrown from his gig on his
return from the celebration of the queen's
Jon day.
The eminent house of A Duff, of Demerara, has
taiied IN consequence OF tne stopRage OF the house
$240,000, and the assets 100000 Four estates
belonging to him had been sold at auction for
$l2, 900, which in former times worth 81 000
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NAvAL.-The United States ship Preble arrived
at Eastport on Tuesday The man Of war seen off
Nantucket, and spoken Of by some of the papers,
was probably the st. Lawrence.
Boston advertiser, I4fh.
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DIED.

AT his residence, in Burlington, Iowa, on the 5tt
Hack Eye, in the fiftieth year of his age.
The deceased was much respected by large
circle of friends, and especially by the editorial
fraternity.
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Stenmer Ocenn Hnre ON Eire

LOUISVILLE, August 13-The steamer Ocean
Wave, while lying at the lower levee yesterday,
took fire. and before it could be subdued her upper
works entirely destroyed.
There is an insurance on the boat for four thou
sand dollars.
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KenflIckn Election

LOUISVILLE, Aug. l4.-We have returns of the
vote for Governor in seventy five counties, which
the seventeen counties to be heard from, Powell
Dem, in l64S, had | ,02S majority.
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We Michigan Conspirniors.

DETRoIT, August l4.-The. defence have close
in the trial of the railroad conspirators. Harve
has made q full confession of his perjury.
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Reported Ship,creck.

New YoRK, August 1--we have Rio dates 10
July 10th.
There is report of the loss of the United States
surveying schooner Jefferson. schooner had left
Montcvideo to take off the officers and crew.
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Magisiraie.-W hat has brought you here, sir2
Prison9.--Two policemen, please your honor
Magistrate. Then suppose liquor had nothing
10 do with il?
Prisoner. Yes, sir; they are both drunk
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arrival of the Uinfeld Scott.

New ORLEANS, August 9.-The steamship Win
field ScCtt, from New York, has arrived after
passage Of a little under seven days and half.
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Indiana Congressional Election.

length all been received from the tenth Congress
sional district and show the election of Samuel
Brenton, Ind. Wing, instead of Borden, Democrat,
as previously reported. The delegation stands
eight democrats, two Wings.