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EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.

EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
Capital, 100000.
Il Insurance law Of New York, passcd April10.
lS49, and has been doing q very successful busi
ness, and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, on fa-
vorable terms as any other responsible Company in
this country.
The public are referred to the following letter
OF the Hon. ID. s. Dickinson, Senator from the
State OF New York, for the standing of the Com
pany:
wAsHrNoroN, March 8, 1851.
am acquainted with some of the officers of the
Saratoga Springs, New York ,.nnd know others by
character. The Company isin the hands of gen.
tlemen of high character for integrity and bust
ness capacity, and cannot doubt that It will be
prudently and successfully conducted.
d. s. DICKINSON.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo. Young, jr., Hcrmon Thomas,
H. II. Hathorn, VIM. Fl. Fleeman,
O. M Dawson. Samuel Corning,
Theo w Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p. M. Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John II. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
II. H. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, JR., Secretary.
WIN. II. FLEEMAN, Treasurer.
s. CHILD, Agent.
WEED, assistcnt agent, North A street. Capitol
Hill. March 6--u
DHYsICIAN'S PRESCRIPTION BOOK, con-
4 tanning list of terms, phrases, contractions,
&C., used in prescriptions.
Tho u. $. Pharmscopia.
I'd Series Of Tuckermans Characteristics OF Lit
crnturc
The Golden Sands Of Mexico--A Tale.
Just received by f,s sfs
TAYLOR & MAURY, E
| April7 Booksellers. near sth st.
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NTOTICE.-A CERTIFICATE of black lettercd
Unregistered debt, issued by the United States
sury George Tapscot for ninety three dollars and
seventy four cents, in lieu Of quartcrmasters
tifcate given to him by Thomas H. Drew, assistant
quartcrmaster general, Virginia, has been lost.
Payment for the same will be demanded Of the
United States treasury in six weeks from date, by
the administrator Of George Tapscot, deceased.
GEORGE G. THOMAS.
Attorney for Administrator.
Feb 2S-triw6w
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Telsgraphic.
Connecticut Election,

Connecticut Election.
HARrFoRp, April 9.-We have now received re-
turns from the whole State, and the following ia
the result:
by 1000 plurality, over L. s. Foster, Wing.
To Congress the following gentlemen are elected
Let district, Charles Chapman, Wing gain.
I'd do 9. N. Ingersoli, Dem
Sd do CT. Cleveland, Free soil Dem
4,h do T. B. Butler, Whig
This ties the delegation.
The Legislature stands as follows:
s. Wa;g' Democrats 9e
House. .........,....... lO6 liz
There are two towns yet to hear from which elect
three members to the House.
The Democrats will have small majority on
joint ballot, which will secure them the United
States Senator.
In the Senate there are thirteen Wings and eight
Democrats in the House, one hundred and four
teen Wings and one hundred and ten Democrats; I;
which secures Whig United States Senator
Municipal Election.
ALBANY, April 9.-The municipal election yes
terday resulted in the choice of Eli Perry, DEM,
for mayor, by 376 majority over Townsend, Whig.
The Democrats elect six aldermen TO two Wings
Reception Of Daniel JVsb.ter in Springfield
SpRrNaFixLD, Mass, April 9.-Danicl Webster
arrived here yesterday, and the people turned out
e., rnasse to receive him. He greeted with the
most enthusiastic demonstrations OF delight.
Later from Boston.
BosToN, April 9.-Thc Governor has directed the
attorney general to advise with the shern relation
to suing out writ de homine replegiando upon the
marshal, in the case of Sims, in Massachusetts.
The Senate has appointed a committee Of seven to
inquire whether any State law for the security Of
personal liberty has been violated by any State or
city officer and the freedom of any individuals OF
the Commonwealth endangered thereby. This
movement results from the refusal of the sheriff to
serve a writ of replcvin and criminal warrant ON
Sims, for assaultng nm officer at tho time OF his
arrest The committee is now sitting.
Matters in Bosfon.
BosroN, April 9.--Mr. Curtis, the United States
Commissioner, has deferred his decision in the case
Of Sims until Friday.
Tho Abolitionist meeting at the fremont Tenn
pie continued in session yesterday until late In the
evening. Hon. Stephen Phillips offered series OF
resolutions affirming the right of fugitves TO tho
hnbsas corpus and trial by jury under the common
law. Tho resolutions further declare the Fugitive
Slave law to be unconstitutional, and in violation
of the rights of frcemcn. Several speeches were
made and il was proposed TO keep the meeting up
all night but the announcement that the Commits
sioner had postponed induced them to adjourn.
Mr.. Webster arrived last night, and put up al
the Revere House.
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HARDWARE.-In now have my spring supply
II of Building Materials in store, which is very
largo and complete, and, as bought for cash. ]
will sell to carpenters and house builders as cheap
if not cheaper, than any other house this side o
New York. II shall not cost any thing to those who
may be pleased to favor me with their calls to
know my prices before buying elsewhere. Call
and see. C.'WOODWARD.
Anril S--6teowif
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CuBA.-Reports are kept up. with pertinacity
which almost gives them crcdcnce, that there are
domestic difficulties In Cuba that threaten serious
disturbance. The rumor 10, that not only havc the
negroes rovoltcd, but that tho people have risen
against the authorites II Il said, too, that letters
have been received at Savannah, which give infor-
cd and gone to the mountains, and that some
twenty Cubans had gone 70 join thom. These ru-
mors originate, ~ far a. We can judge, among
those who moro or lcss interested in the lats
events, wecannot advise our readers 70 credit the
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PLANKTT's BIrTKRs,

THIS article having been in use for some time, to
= considerable extent, throughout the United
States and Canada, and the 1attcring accounts re-
ceived from all quarters in regard its merits and
value q tonic, induces the proprietor to present
it at this time TO the public az invaluable in cases
OF General Debility Loss Of Appetite. Indigestion,
and Languor, that generally pervades the body nj
this season of the year.
Its composition is wholly and purely vegetable,
and 10 adapted to all classes, and to all ages and
conditions II is equal in flavor TO the beat table
wines, and when used as q beverage imparts to the
body energy and strength; and, unlike other
wines, is attended with no assitude after its use.
CHAsEvlLLs, IL. L) July II, 1850.
Dean Sra: ! have used the article of Planett's
Bittcrs, and have derived from them great benefit
have been subject for years past to the Fsvr and
have entirely escaped my usual attacks, and can
with confidence recommend them one of the best
Respectfully, yours.
SpaINGrsLD, June 20, 1850.
MrDEAR Sin: II gives me much pleasure to state
that the dyspepsia, with which my wife has been 20
long troubled, arising from inaction Of the liver,
has been entirely overcome and cured by tho use
OF your invaluable preparation of Biters; and Tor
your kindness in recommending them please ac-
cept my thanks.
Your obedient servant,
e. L. LEECH.
Distributing Agents:
l49 and Isl Front street, New York.
And for sale by r. s. PATTERSON and z. D. and
w. II. GILMAN.
April l-dtri-w&wly-(Apl6
nj NOTIFICATlON--Thes subscribers beg leave
IN to inform their customers and the public that
they have just opened large and we'll selected
stock Of the following articles, to which they in
vite attention, viz:
Linen shcetings, Ga. s-4, 1914. and 1874. Irish
Do 6-4. Sd, 1914, and ~ 4, German
Pillow-case Linens, all widths, Irish and Scotch
White and brown Cotton, do, 81, 81. l0-4, and
1874
White and colorcd Marsciles Quilts, some very
largo
Allendalc Quilts, very cheap
Richardson'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, superior lot Of silk warp and gauze Fian-
ncls
Gcntlcmen's and ladies' gauze merino Under
Garments.
Togethcr with general assortment of house.
furnishing goods.
Mar 26-4wif PHI HOOE & CO.
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THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPM COMPANY,
MORSE LIME.
To Ballimors, PhAladslphia, New York.
and All North and East.
wAsHiNoroN OFFICE, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
F1th houss east ef National Hotel, No. 6.
TINE fret line ever established by any company
Il in the United States, and consequently the
oldest, the pioneer line, extending between WASH
1NGTON, BALTIMORE. PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes
sages at the intermediate stations HAvRE DE
GRACE WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON. NEW BRUNSWICK. NEWARK, and
JERSEY CITY--thc only line in the country at the
present time having up Four Wires-haA lately un-
dergonc 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. protnptness, and
fidelity hitherto unequalled. This line connects
with ether companies Of Morse Lines, extending
already fifteen thousand milcs, TO either q
which messages and payment will be delivered
desired. Tho mAnagcrs of this line have lately
more thoroughly systematixed its business, in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages lts
charges equal TO alt with special favors to none-
rectncss, and reliability of this Telegraph Limo.
Tho oiIiccs of the Magnetic Telegraph Company
are: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue. fifth
house cast of the National Hotel Baltimore, No. 2
Merchants Exchange, South Cay street; PhilAdcl-
phia No. lOl Chestnut street. Quincy Granite Build
ing, New York, No. Hanover street. corner OF
Beaver. WIN. N. SWAIN
Mar A-u% President,
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NOTICE.
%

& 13lI
BALTIMORE AND WARRINGTON RAIL
ROAD.
an AND AFTER WEDNESDAY NEXT, 9th
" instant, tho Station ON Pennsylvania avenue
will be vacated. and the new one on New Jersey
avenue be occupied
The Passenger trains will leave the latter, COM
mencing at p. IN. as usual, at and q. m. and
5p. m. daily, except on Sunday, when but two
trains run, viz, at s q. m. and p. m.
In making this change, the undersigned desires
TO call attention TO the rules of the Company, in
regard to the reception and delivery Of merchan-
disc:
LIST. Shippers reminded that in all cases,
bill, with full directions, should accompany the
goods.
This is for the protection Of both parties, and
less complied with, the goods cannot be received.
I'd. Consgnees are notified that all merchandise
must be removed ON the same day upon which it 10
received, the Company cannot hold itself respon
sble for any thing e in its house during the night
The hours for reception and delivery Of merchan-
disc are from q. m. till 4 p. m.
The undersigned takes occasion TO remark that
those arc not new regulations, but he has been
compelled to call attention to them from their fre
quent violation, which has caused much and serious
inconvenience. II. H. PARSONS, .ss3
April 7-d2w Agent. w
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VXTILLIAM TUCKER, DR.

VXTILLIAM TUCKER, Draper and Tailor,
w Pennsylvania avenue, between 4I and 9th
streets, respectfully calls the attention of his
friends and the public to the fact that he has just
returned from New York with ono Of the lar gest
and best selected assortmcnts of French and En-
glish Cloths, Cassmercs, and Vcstngs ever offered
in this city, which he s prepared to execute in the
most fashionable style 1t the shortest notice and
would invite the public TO call and examine some
specimens of Coats, which cannot be surpassed in
style or workmanship in any city in this country
N. b. Also, very superior and choice stock oi
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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rurthsr lgsxaean Items.


From The general tone of the Mexican papcrr,
and from verbal accounts, we should infer that
Arista il determined upon carrying out his leading
measures with high hand-in other words, that
be knows his countTyInen well enough to be satis-
Aed that no other than An iron rulc can keep them
Ia subsection. No man who holds the reins Of gov
eminent loosely can hope to retain power long in
Mcxico. fact which Arista appear, 70 understand
a. well as did Santa Anna. Whether he will re-
tain his nscendancy as long rcmains to be seen but
our own opinion is that he is the man for the oc-
casion.
All the Mexican journals are as usual filed with
accounts Of Indian atrocities. In the northern
States Of the confederacy, as has been for years
their wont, the bor6avos, as they are termed, are
carrying all before them. In the neighborhood OF
Parras, In the State of Coahuila, but the bor
Of the savages appear to be more daring than ever,
and the entire population was kept in continual
| state Of alarm.
We see Il stated in the 7yait d. Union that ON the
9th March, while the English steamer was wait
ing outside the bar at Tampico for near $500 900
in specie, violent northcr sprung up, which
compelled the vessel TO leave tho coast at once
without the money. Even the mails and passen-
gers left behind, and among the latter was
General La Vega, who was on his way 10 Yucatan
To take command of the troops in that province in
the war against the Indians
General Francisco Garay has been appointed
military commandant Of Tamauhpas in place OF
General La Vega.
Mons. and Madame Bernardelly were to give a
ult., and were TO be assisted by violinist named
Mons. Dede, native of Hayti.
To fill the vacancy in the Mexican Senate, occa-
stoned by the appointment Of Seiior Casteheda to
the Supreme Court bench, Senior Jose Marin La
cunza has been chosen.
The city of Mexico never appears to have been
90 completely overrun with scamps and loafers,
robbers and pickpockets, as at present. The jour
Acordada and other prisons are crowded to over
howing.-Nesc Orleans Pic0yune.
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CLrax's OFFICE OF HOUSE OF Rsp's. U. s.

CLERKS OFFICE OF HOUSE OF KKP's, U. 5.
April 8, 1851.
DROPOsALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
Il this Office, until the 4th day of May next, for
the delivery at the Capitol of two hundred and fifty
tons of the best anthracite coal, TO be broken into
Jumps of about the size of fourteen pound weight;
the same to be deposited in the vaults of the Capt.
toll free from fine particles dust. Also, for two
hundred and fifty cords of best quality seasoned
hickory wood; twenty cords TO be sawed in four
pieces, and the remainder in two pieces, and to
be delivered, sawed and slowed away in the vaults,
or before the first day Of July ensuing.
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Clerk House Of Representatives, us.
April 7-dt4thMayif
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0J- No pleasanter place to spend an hour
can be found than at the Odcon Daguerrean Gal
lcry; and, II you choose, you can get good like
ness for mere triflo.
N. b. AZ good pictures taken in cloudy weather
~ in clear. April 8-6t
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TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER or PuBLIc BUILDINGS,
March 10, 1851
DROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
i Thursday, the 10Th Of April next, for furnish
ing 100 600 feet of l3 feet jost and 900 feet Of
IL feet joist above inches wide and inches thick.
The material to be yellow pine, gum, spruce, or
hemlock-l00 900 feet to be delivered at tho Poto-
mac bridge, 60.000 feet at the Eastern Branch
bridges The jost must have straight square edges,
of uniform thickness and free from rot, bad knots,
or shakes, and to be delivered before the lst
of July next. w. M. EASILY,
Commissioner of Public Buildings.
lGeorgctown Adv, Alex. Gaz., and Bait. Clip. ]
March 20-2awtAp 10
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TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUsLIC BUILDINGS,
March 10, 1851.
DROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
L 3o'clock on Saturday, the 18th of April next,
for grading and paving with round stone and curb
ing 18th street, from the canal to south street.
One foot in depth of good gravel will be required
under the stone, and the round stone to be laid on
fine gravel. The curb must be six inches wide and
eighteen inches deep, and will bc contracted for
per running foot. Proposals will state the price
price per superficial yard for paving with round
stone. The whole to Be completed on or before the
18th of July. under the inspection of person to
be employed by the Commissioncr. Security will
be required for the faithful performance of the work
VIM. EASILY,
Commissioner of Public Buildings
Mar 20-2awtApl2 (Alex. Gaz. & Bait. Clip ]
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GPLENDID WILTON CARPETS.-Wc res
- pcctfully invite the attention Of any who may
wish to furnsh themselves with fno carpets to two
of the most superb ones offered for sale in this
city. They are both made up ready for use, each
~ by 90 feet square. They will be sold bargain,
il soon applied for. They are both perfectly new,
and are on commission.
Ap 5--3tifcod CLAGETT { DODSON.
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THE REPUBLIC.

LATEST FaoM HAyzl.--C Captain Manuel, the in
telgcnt master Of the schooner Jane Iowes, at this
port, states that when be lefl Cape Haytien the
l7th Of March, every thing was quiet. II appears
that the individuals who were arrested at Port au
Prince were blacks. and had, contrary TO the prn-
ciplcs Of the government. been schcming to inure,
ifnot to destroy the whites and mulattoes. Cap
tain M. states, from what he could gather from in
telgent white merchants at the Cape, that it was
the evident design Of the emperor to give to all
good citizens. without regard 70 color, equal
chance. and that in the appointment Of his officers
this rule had been adopted, and would continue to
be followed.
The necessity Of having cxtensvc power vested
in one man had become obvious, and, as proof of
the independence Of carriage and manliness of the
chief 10 stated that hardly Of the active poll
ticians who (for selfish ends and with sanguinary
feeling towards the mulattoes) made him Prcsi-
dent now remain on the island. d.-Boston TrapeiIer.
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FsoM TuRKs sIsLAND.-The Royal Gazette, of the
5th ultmo, reports the salt ponds al Grand Turk
and Salt Cay in as forward state as s usual for
the season, and that with fair weather there would
be salt for sale in three weeks from that date For
the erection Of lighthouse on Grand Cay, Turks
leland, the government had appropriated E2,000.
hundred feet above the level Of the sea- and will be
made TO revolvc.-PhiJ. North AHsrican.
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MARRIED,

On ThursdAy, Sd inst, by the Rev. q. H. NoA-
ros, Mr.. SAMUEL A. MASTERS Of Alexandria,
70 Miss KATE. daughter of DR.. VIZ. A. Ross, Of
Fauquies county We.
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THO CABINET-MAKERS AND UNDER
i TAKERS.--I have now in store the largest
and most beautiful assortment of silver plated Han
dies, Breast plates, Screws, Ornaments, and Lace
Trimmings for coffips in the District of Columbia;
together with beautiful assortment of walnut,
rosewood, and mahogany carved Moulding for
furniture; all of which will sell at Baltimore
prices. Please call and examine.
April 6--6teowif c. WOODWARD.
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ID ILLS (of the National Bank) on the principal
ID cities in IRELAND, for sale in Gums to suit, BY
Feb 90--d2m CHUBB, SCHENCK 4 co.
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Tns FuorTIvE LAw.-Judge Nelson, on the
opening of the United States district court in New
York, ON Monday, made an admirable charge TO
tho jury.
s.In regard to the Fugitive Slave law, he said
that no lawyer could entertain doubt Of its con-
stituionality, and that 1t is binding on the North
we'll a. on the South. He explained the whole
theory Of our Government, and said that no one
section Of the Union obey the part of the Feder
al compact, which il IL its interest to respect, and
reject the other part. II must be obcycd and re-
spected a. = whole, or not at ALL"
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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER or PunLic BUILDINGS,
WAsHrNoToN, April 8, 1851.
DPOPOSALS will be received at this office until
i O'Clock Tuesday, the 18th instant, for
rebuilding the engine house south of the Capitol.
Proposals must state the price for the whole work
complete. The plans and specifications can be ex-
amined in this office.
WILLIAM EASILY,
Commissioner Of Public Buildings.
April lO-eod IUnionl
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E0YRT's REvELArrons.

THREE ARcHEOI,O0Ic LECTURES. fdis.
y tnct from the Panorama } upon the Iatcst Egvp
tian discoveries, will be commenced bv M
GLIDDON on Friday evening. iIth April. and
continued on Tuesday, 18th, and Friday. 18th, al
Sutjecfs-See programme; to be had. with
tickets. at the National, United States, and will
lard's hotels; At Mr.. Taylor's bookstore, and at
the door.
1srms.-Tickcts to the course: Gentlemen
and ladies, 81 each; children and pupils, rs cents
single admssion, so 0cents. No half price.
April 5-tf
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GLIDDON'S Transparent Panorama Of the
NJ Nile, Egyptian Gallery, Mummies. &c.-On
Mondays. Wednesdays. Thursdays, and satur-
days, at O'clock and on the afternoons of We'd
nesdays and Saturdays, at 81 O'Clock. Doors open
an hour before
ODD-FELLOWS' HALL.
Admission 70 cents; children halfprice.
April 5-tf
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"COPPER", TIN, &c.-I am fully prepared to
~ cover the roofs of houses, at the shortest no.
as the cheapest. Please call and see
April S-6teowif c. WOODWARD
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EIGHTH STREET PAPER-HANGING ES-
TABLISHMENT.

nAvID A. BAIRD, UPHOLSTERER AND PA
IL PER-HANGER, begs leave respectfully to in.
assorted stock Paper -hangingsand Borders which
he will dispose of at less prices than any other
adjustment in this city Persons wishing paper
hanging done will do well to call before purchasing
elsewhere. April S-eoSt*
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PLEASURE TRIP AND PICNIC ExCUR.
SION.

h THE steamboat THOMAS COLL
A1{8&% SYER will make a pleasure trip
q Dt too day, April 10th, leaving WASH
ington At 3 O'Clock, a. m, Alexandria at 81,
landing at Mount Vernon, stop there the usual s
ing shore at the White house. The company will
there land, where dinner will be served up for
fifty cents each. Those not wishing to dine will
find snacks on board the boat Tickets can be OBJ
tained from George & Thomas Parker.
The company, after remaining there long as
they wish, will then proceed down the river to Mr..
Marbury's wharf, and return to Washington about
6o'clock.
Coaches leave Browns hotel at g.. o'clock for the
boat.
The stockholders of the boat and their families
will be on board, and quite agreeable trip is cx
pected.
D1-Should the weather be unfavorable the trip
will be made tomorrow, friday llth.)
Boats fare, 81; children half price.
Ap l0-lt JOB COkSON, Captain
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CANTON MATTING.-Just received, at the
~ Furniture Dry Goods Wnrerooms Of the sub
scribers, Pcnnsyvania avenue, door east of 9th
street, fresh supply of superior Gowqua Mat
tngs, in all widths, both coorcd and white. These
mattings very heavy, and we think tho best in
the CITY,
Also, a fresh supply of floor Oil Cloths, at low
prices and List and Rag Carpeting.
Ap 5-co3tf CLAGETT DODSON.
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THE VIEW Y0Hx 4 LxvEnPoOx UNITE n
6TATEo NAIL SVEAMURs. =
The ships composing this line are
The ATLANTIC. .......... Capt. Wcst
The PACIFIC .. Cant. Nvc
The ARCTIC. Can't Lice
Lne BALTIC. .......... Capt. Comstock.
The ADhiATlC ......... Capt. Grafton.

THESE ships having been built by
contract exprcssIy for Government
!. Bscrvice, every care has been taken in
their construction, also in their engines 10 en-
sure strength and speed; and their sccommoda-
tonsfor passengers are unequaiIed for elegance OF
comfort. - = -
Price OF passagefrom New York to Liverpool. /.
lso Exclusive use ofcxtya size -rooms a25:
from Liverpool to New York, T35
ship. -~'"'o ~ seeH
NO berth can be secured untilpaid for.
The owners Of these shius viii NOT he .rco.rt
able ior gold' silver bullion specie, jewelry, pre-
signed therefor, and the value thereof cxprsssed
therein. ~P'su