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D0- For Sale, MT the Storc-rooms OF the La
dies Union Benevolent and Employment Society,
on Seventh street. next to the Odd Fellows Hall and
on Capitol Hill corner Of and First streets east
and SOUTH variety of clothing suitable to the sea
son, comprieing garments for the laboring classes
industrious poor the Society invite all who are in
want of this description Of clothing to patronize
these establishments, and. very small profit on
the work is added, the prices will necessarily be
moderate.
Families requiring such work to be done will
benefit the poor by sending it to the Socctys rooms
to be made up.
To accommodate families, Intelligence Office
has been opened at the store on Seventh street.
where those in want of servants may be supplied by
paying small fee.
BY order of the Board of Managers
All the papers of the city are requested to publish
this notice as often as convenient.
April 10
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IscREAss OF EMIGRAroN.--Thc emigrant and
express freight train from the East on Tuesday
night consisted of twenty nine cars-twelve of
which were filled with five hundred and sxty emf
grant passengers. From two thousand to three
thousand emigrants are now passing westward
the railroad every week.
The Troy steamers have contracted to bring from
New York this season fifty thousand cmigrnnts at
thirty seven and half cents each. The Albany
boats will probably carry two hundred thousand
this season. The greater portion Of these emf
grants go westward by railway. The canal tranr-
ports far less number than formerly.
lSyacuss paper.
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"Mr. Snow, wants to AK you one question"
UProDcl il. den ,,

"Mr. Snow, wants to you one question:
"Propcl it, den."
"Why am a grog- shop like counterfeit dol
lar?"
"Wall, Ginger, GIBBS dat right up.''
"Does you glib it up? Ksss you can't pass IT,"
"Yah! yah niggor, you talks much bout
your counterfeit dollars, jus succeed to dcform me
why a counterfeit dollar 10 like apple pie?"
"Oh, drops dc subject, and doesn't know no.
thin bout IL"
"Kase il isn't current"
ooh de Lord, what Niger! Why am your
head lii Q bag of dollars1''
eco way from newly am it?'
''kasc dcrc's no sense (cents) in 1t "
"Well you whs always do brackcst nigger l
never see-you always will hab de last word
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Arripal of Brig Commerce.

BosToN, May 6.--The brig Commerce, from
Bathurst, which arrived here reports that she fell
in on Friday with boat which contained eleven
men, who proved to be the survivors of the crew of
the Minerva, before reported as lost with all her
crew. Itappears, from the tatements of the men,
that when the Minerva capsized five of the crew
were swept overheard and drowned The remain
der chung to the vessel and daylight took to the
boat. When picked up they were almost insen-
sble. johnson. the cook, resident of Nantuc kct,
died coon after he taken on board the Com
mercc. Tho ten survivors, including Captain
Marchmont and Mr.. Gorham, q baker, were
taken into Holiness Hole.
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PorrING SHAp.--As the season is now at its
height for this delicious fish, Delaware shad, the
Inquirer offers the following recipe for potting
shad First, after scaling, cut the head, draw the
cntrails and cut the chad in four pieces crosswise
Second, place it in stone jar. in the bottom Of
cloves then layer Of fish, then cloves and spices,
with plenty Of ground Cayenne and black pepper.
and in the centre another onion, finely sliced; but
spices to top layer; then pour in plenty of strong
vinegar, tic the top of the jar with four or five
thicknesses of newspaper, and send to the bake
house TO be baked ten or twelve hours over slow
hro, which consumes all the bones. This makes
one OF the most delicious reishcs for the tea table
one could wish for The roe place on the top, and
also use plenty Of saIt-Phila. Ledger.
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Battalion MusrERs.-The battalion reviews in
Martins Old Field. The turn out Of officers and
men at both battalions was good, and the evolu-
tons wero correctly and promptly performed
There is evidently fine military spirit pcrvading
the 42d and which is destined at no distant da
to place this regiment high in the scroll of military
fame. An excellent band of music attended on
both occasions, and enlivened the performances
with the ennobling strains Of martial airs We
learn that an additional volunteer light infantry
company is soon to be organized near the Mineral
Springs, and will bea ttached to the AID regiment
volunteer flying artillery company is also in pro-
cess OF organization at Pendleton village and il ia
to be hoped will be ready for the regimental re-
view in the fall With these inspiring omens, we
may well say that brighter day is dnwning upon
the 4ad regiment, and that ere long, under the
training OF her sklful commander, she will, in
point OF military spirit and proficiency, rank with
any other in the State. We were pleased to see
the Greenwood troop of cavalry present at Martins
Old Field. They formed on the right and left of
the battalion, and presented most imposing ap.
were handsomely performed and we'll received,
and added much to the enthusiasm OF the occasion.
In regard to our Federal relations, the ADD we
believe 10 now, as she has been, sound to the
core. tale OF submission never will be told in
her history; and while prudence and caution in the
movements of the State is urged by every consid.
GRAFTON OF honor and safety, yet resisfance at all
"hazards and TO the last extremity lie the prevail
ing sentiment Of the upper regiment.
Anderson Is CO. Gazette, ApriI23.
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The CLEoPATRA.-Everyt thing remains in staf,,
quo as respects this vessel She IL still at her berth.
foot of North Moore street, engaged probably. as
would be. eating herscfup" The guard of ma :
rines still on board, a sentinel, with bis mus
kct pacing, ms before stated, back and forth in
front Of the gnpgwny. Nothing new, we believe,
has occurred in regard TO her. The question with
rcspect to her alleged destination will probably be
presented to the grand jury, which will meet carly
in next weekly. Y. Tribune, 5h.
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NOTES ON NORTH AMERICA, AGRIC UL-
IN TURAL, ECONOMICAL, AND SOCIAL, by
Professor James +. w. Johnston, author of John
son's Agricultural Chemistry" in vols; Edn-
burg, 1851 FRANCK TAYLOR
April IL
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Post Once Operations.
The Postmaster GESERAL has established the fol-
lowing new Post Offices for the week ending
MAY 3, 1851:
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SAILING OF THE CHAonEs SrEAMERs.-The Post
Office Department has consented TO allow the mail
steamers to leave ON tho Monday following, when
the day OF departure happens on Sunday.
Netr York Mirror.
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Markets.

PHLApKLrHIA, May 6--3 p. m.--Stocks dull.
Pennsylvania SIS, 925.
The market for flour is unchanged. Sales Of
common standard brands at 81 25 a 81.
Grain is without alteration. Red wheat 90 a
l0l cts; white, l02 LOG cts. Yellow corn, 81 a
65 eta. Oats, a. cents.
Provisions and groceries quiet. Whisky, 3D. cts.
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New ENerSE.-The New Orleans Courier has the
following account of a new invention. ga steam
boat to travel on land water would indeed be
novelty:
"a gentleman exhibited this morning in the Ly :
ceum Hall, while the assembled multitude waited
to be organized into convention, a model of loco
motive, which can be used for steamboat, to ira
vel on land or water-for ploughing, or for any sort
OF riding or travelling; it can also be used as fire
engine or street sprinkler He said it would throw
water three hundred or three thousand feet high,
according to the size of the machine constructcd
and, il one had been in existence here at the time
the st. Charles fire could have been extnguished
in five seconds after the invention got upon the
ground. The inventor is one of the keenest ut the
same time most gentlcmanly looking chaps in
town. and we believe he persuaded every body that
his invention 10 the greatest yct The first cngi-
nccrs OF the city have examined it, and pronounced
that he has overcome every difficulty in thcway of
travelling on land by steam. He made the model
move ahead, retrograde, turn round and round cv-
cry way, with grace and ease. 1t is, indeed, won
dcrful to behold"
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Parodi, SC.

NEW ORLEANS, May 5.-Signorina Teresa Pa
rodi has given her last concert here, and leaves
for Mobile tomorrow.
Advices from Tehuantepcc to the 18th ult. state
that the route of the Isthmus railroad had not yet
been decided upon.
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MYLIIONAIREA ASSOCIATION OF CAPITAL,
NOR the purpose of forming company Wit,
il one thousan nd shares, of 900 each, Tor whict
certificates will be Issued, paying ten per cent Pc
doubling the whole amount invested, leach and all
az special partncrs) free from assessment AMI ha
bility, under the Revised Statute of New York.
DESTROYS Of having influential parties through thu
entire Union interested, for the purpose OF obtain
ing contracts with the Government TO carry To,
United States mail in steamers and vessels 10 am
from New York, California, the East indies, Eu,
number Of ccriiic ates Of shares Of s 900 each.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
General Partner and Chief Agent OF Company.
III Wall street, New York.
RANKING and Commercial Houses in Europe and
the Americas, on application and investment OF
capital, will be appointed agents
Feb l-dtf
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Local Matters.

CIRCyIT CoURT-The case OF John T.. Davis u.s..
George w. Hughes has been before the court for
two weeks, and will not, according to present APP
pearances, be concluded for several days to come.
The examina ton of Witnesses for the defence has
not yet terminated.
FRosT.-There was heavy frost yesterday morn
ing, and between six and ten O'Clock in the FORE
noon the thermometer rose from 400 to 5lo7.
AN ADJOURNED PUBLIC MznrIno is to be held in
the City Hall this evening, TO receive the report of
the committee Consisting of one member from
each ward) on the subject Of testing at the next
election. through the ballot whether it il not
the wish of this community to elect all officers and
persons holding Office under this Corporation by
the voice of the people,"
HoTEL IMrRovEMxSr.-The proprietors of the
National Hotel commenced, yesterday, further to
enlarge their edifce by adding additional story
to the range connecting with the front building and
running back 10 c, thanking Sixth street. Thomas
b. Entwistlc is the carpenter, and George T. Lang
ley the brisklnyer, employed to execute the work.
NATIONAL MoNUMENT.-A granite block, for in
sertion in the column, contribution from the Sons
of Temperance of North Carolina, has been received
at Monument Place.
Citizens of Virginia are preparing block of
granite from the "towering Peaks of Ottar,'
(Which are four thousand two hundred and sixty
feet in height and they desire that it be made the
| capstone of the monument.
FALSE ALARM OF FIRE called out the engine
COMPANIES last night.
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0J-DaguerreOtypes arc taken ut the Odeon
in the finest style of the art for one dollar and up
wards, according to size and style of case.
N. b. Satisfaction given, or no charge.
May7-6t*
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Dean Of philip Hone.

MIR. Philip Hone, for many years one of the most
successful merchants of this city and we'll known
and influential citizen, died at his residence this
morning, in tho 7lst year of his age. Mr. Hone
had been out Of health for some time past but was
able 70 attend to his business up 70 within the last
i've days. He was afflicted with particular dis
case. but died from general debility and decay Of
his powers. About two years since, when the cho-
icra prevailed, he was taken with disease Of the
bowels, and did not Afterwards entirely recover
from it's weakening effects.
Mr.. Hone native Of this city, and had re-
sidsd here. except during temporary absences in
Europe, all his life. He was an alderman for q
long time, and in 1886 the mayor Of the city.
But his most useful services to the community
were rendered by him ~ u member of various be-
ncvolent and literary institutions. He &C.
tive manager of many important charities, such rs
savings banks. hospitals and institutions for the
diseased and poor; and in all public undertakings
ever took strong and practical interest He was
of the earliest and frmest friends of the Mer-
camille Library Association-now one of the most
hOurishng and useful societies in the city-and his
bust done in marble at the request Of the society,
adorns the large room Of the library. Having been
retired from business for long WHILE il was in his
power TO devote his leisure time to the furherance
Of objects of general interest and concern. When
General Taylor came into the Office of President
he was appointed naval officer of this port, and
was in the discharge Of the duties of his Office at
the time of his death.
Mr.. Homo was gentleman of polished and cour
toous manners. amiable character, and dignifed
address. He had secured large circle of attached
friends who will mourn his loss with profound and
sincere sorrow. II il only few months since the
death of Mrs. Hone, that the family now
without head.
The funeral of the distinguished deceased will
take place from his residence, at the corner of
Broadway and Great Jones street, ON Wednesday.
Neo York Evening Post, sM
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U1OR RENT, a most desirable three-story
t dwelling on 18th street, opposite the ireasuIy'
Appiy TO G.. ST. J. Chubb, atthe Banking houseoi
Janl-u CHUBB SCHENCh q W.
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E,LoUR FOR BAKERS AND FAMILIES.

IyLOUR FOR BAKERS AND FAMILIES
II The subscribers are now receiving per canal
100 barrels superior Virginia Flour, Of the best
brands, suitable for bakers families, which they
offer at the very lowest market prices. Bakers and
dealers would do well to call and examine, they
intend to keep regular supply, and establish a
depot for their accommodation.
J. r.. RADCLIFFE Co.,
Grocers and Com. Merchants, Odd Fellows
May l--6if Hall, Seventh street.
NTOHAIR STOCKs!-This popular and cheap
IFl stock Just received in variety and assorted
colors. The trade, as usual, supplied at manufac-
turers' prices.
Also, great variety of 'sBatiste'' and French
Summer Cravats, Gloves. Hosiery, &c.
STEVENS'S Great Hat,
Cap, and Gentlemen's Furnishing Store,
under Athenwum, op. Adelphi Theatre.
April 2S-6tifeod
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United States Patent ONCE,

| May 6, 1861.
| ON the petition Of Charles H. Ttcoinb. of Low
~ ell, Mass, administrator, SC, of Edgar M Tit
| comb deceased, formerly of Andover, Mass, pray
ing for the extension of patent granted to aaid
Edgar M. Titcomb for an improvements machine
for spinning woollen rowing for seven years from
| the expiration of said patent, which takes place
| on the goth day of July, 1851:
II ia ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, on Monday, the 2lst day of July
next, at IL o'clock, m; and all persons notified
| ~ appear and show cnuse, il any they have, why
| said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file in the Patent Office their objections, speci6cal-
~ set forth in writing, at least twenty days before
the day of hearing; all testimony filed BY either
party to be used at the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted in accordance with the rules of the
office, which will be furnished on application.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the
Republic, Intelgencer, and Union, Washington,
ID. c.; Daily Bee, Boston, Mass; Tribune, N. Y.
and Providence Journal, Providence, r. IL once a
week for three successive weeks previous to the
30th day of May, instant.
THOS. EwBANK,
Commtssioner If Patents.
p. S.-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office. with
an extra copy of the paper containing each inser-
ton Of this notice. May 7-law3w
"DENDENNls,' complete for 81 so. svols.
i For sale by TAYLOR & MAURY,
May Booksellers, near 9Th st.
w keeper, either in n private family a hotel
by young man capable of reading and writinx 4
we'll Address J. M, at this office.
May Tie
T,HE POCKET COMPANION for Machinist.,
Mechanics, and Engineers, by Oliver Byrnc.
Military and Civil Engineer. Embellishcd with
three steel engravings illustrative of the steam
CINE.
The Heirs of Dcrwcntwater. a novel, by E. L.
blanchard. FRANCK TAYLOR
May
MATHEMATICAL RECREATIONS, contain
1Vl ing solutions of many very difficult and i'm
portant equations, and of several useful problems
in geometry, surveying, and astronomy, together
with method Of finding the roots OF equations by
projection by H. N Robinson: A. NJ
For sale by TAYLOR MAURY,
May7 Booksellers, near 9Th ct.
nj OTICE.-Thc subscriber has left the papers
IN connected with his former Land and General
Agency in charge of VIM. Jarnes Stone, ir, Coun-
sellor at Law, corner Of + and l5th streets.
May 7-3tdN SAMUEL ID. KING
STILL LATER.
HAVE just returned from New York, and am
Il now receiving. by Adams & Co.'s Express, n
very handsome assortment Of Ladies' Dress G oods
which have been collected with the utmost from
the latest importations. Ladies in want Of very
choice goods, at low prices. will please CALL they
may rely upon getting the latest and most fashion
able styles in the country. l deem il useless to
tcmsc; and suffice ii to say that dry goods buyers
can have all their wants supplied ON the most mod
crate terms. G.. w. VERIFY,
Penn. avenue, between 9TH and Sth sta.
May G. DIV lam. Tell
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LITTELL's LIVING AGE. No. 365-I2l cts.
CONTENTS.
L. The Cloister Life of the Emperor Charles "
Fraser's Magazine
g. William Pcnn-4Atheneum and Spectator.
g. A Wreck Of the Old French Aristocracy-Re-
DIES Deur Mondes.
T. Journey to Cochis and the German Colonies
Uestminster Reuie,c.
5. Anecdotes Of Paganini--Dubiin Universify
Magazine.
6. Weekly Gossip-AMem~um
q. Mans Nature and Developments sstminstsr
Rsvisto.
8. An Antediluvian Romance--Fraser's Maga-
zins.
g. The Court of Chancery-I Timer.
10. Tessellated Pnvements, Ancient and Modern.
IL. Destruction of three Coal-laden Vessels
Boston Journal.
II. Western Africa and Colonization Commv-
cial advertiser.
With Poetry and Short Articles.
WAsHINGToN, December 81, lS45.
OF all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litcra-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared to to be the most
useful. 1t contains, indeed, the exposition only Of
the current literature Of the English language, but
this, by its immense extent and comprehension. in
cludes portraiture Of the human mind in the ut
j. q ADAMS
Published weekly a. sSs year. By -.
And sold by JOS. SHlLLlNGTON,
May 6-dtrw&wlw corner Of Pa. av and a st.
THE MEMBERS OF GEORGE WASH
i INGTON SECTION. No. q, Cadets Of Tenn
perance, take great pleasure in informing their
friends, and the public generally, that they will
NESDAY EVENING, MAY Z, in the {" Temper
ance Hail." on street, between Ninth and Tcnth.
The exercises will consist of Dialogues, Recita-
tons, and Music by one of the best bands in the
District. The Section has spared no pains ex-
pense to make this of the best Exhibitions that
has ever been held in this cityj and they have OBJ
tanned the consent of Mr.. J. Latham TO address the
meeting ut its opening. The price of the tickets
has been put down to the unusually low price of
twelve and half CENTS and be obtained Of
any of the members of the Section, or at the door
on the evening of the Exhibition. The exercises
will commence ut eight O'Clock precisely.
May 5-3t VIM. s. EDWARDS. w. A.
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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.
TNHIS company was organized under the General
i Insurance law Of New York, passed April 10,
lS49. and has been doing a very successful BUSH
household furniture, and other property, as ia
vorablc terms any other responsible Company in
this country
The public are referred to tho following letter
Of the Hon. ID. S. Dickinson, Senator from the
State Of New York, for the standing of the Com
pany:
I am acquainted with some Of the officers of the
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located nj
Saratoga Springs, New York, and know others by
character. The Company is in the hands of gen.
tlcmen of high character for integrity and bust
nces capacity, and cannot doubt that ii will be
prudently and successfully conducted.
ID. s. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo. Young, jr., Hcrmon Thomas.
ii. II. Hatborn, VIM. II. Fleeman,
T.. nj. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
y. M. Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John II. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
II. IL. HATHORN, Vice President.
VIM H. FLEENAN, Treasurer.
s. CHILD, Agent.
Applications for insurance may be made TO T.. e..
WsEp, assistant agent, North A street, Capitol
Hill March 6--tf
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 solid and orna
mental. which are required in an
AMERICAN FEMALE EDUCATION.
Located on Indiana avenue, near the City Hall.
Rev, X. w, CUSIIMAN. A. M,
Mar l7--dlys Principal.
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Destructive Fire

MoSTRosR, Pa, May 6.-There was a destruc-
tive fire at this place on Monday night, the work
OF an ipcendiary. Most of the business part of the
town was destroyed-loss very heavy.
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arrest for Murder .

Providence, X. L., May 6.--Almira Bcasley, a
girl sixteen years of age, arrested this morn
ing, and committed to Jail the charge of murder
She is accused of administering poison to her in
fent brother five months old. In the course Of
animation it appeared that she connected with
the spiritual knockngs, and her mind has not been
sane since she had been made the medium of these
spiritual communications.
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Arrsst Of supposed lIurd erers.

PHILADELpHIA, May 6-3 p. m.--Two persons
have been arr ested, charged with participation in
the Roxborough murders, one of whom has been
discharged. Gotteib Geissingcr has been held in
custody Roberts has not yet been arrested. 1t is
supposed that two persons concerned in the
butchery, as two axes were found covered with
blood