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LIFE ASSURANCE.

26 CoRNHILL, LONDON. AND II WALL
STREET, NEW YORK.
CAPITAL, E5OO000 sterling, or $500, 900.
u (Empo,oered by Act Of Parlianent,) I'd Vic.-
Royal assent, 9th July, 1888. GA Savings Bank
for the Widow and the Orphan" T. Lamie Muir
ray, George street, Hanover Square, Chairmanof
the Court Of Directors, London.
UNITED STATES BOARD OF LOCAL DIREcroRs.
New YoRk.-C Edward Habicht, Chairman
John s. Palmer, James Boorman, George Barclay,
Samuel S. Rowland, Samuel M Fox, William Van
Hook, Aquila G. Stout, Tanning C. Tucker, Bache
McEvers.
PHILApELpHIA.-Clement C. Biddle, George r.
Graham, w. Peter, (H. b. M. Consult Louis A.
Cooley, William Jones.
BALTIMORE Jonathan Meredith, John McTavish,
(H.B. M. Consul,) Donald McIvain, Samuel Hoff-
man, Henry Tiffany, DR.. J. H. McCuoch.
BosroN.-George M. Thatcher, Israel Whitney,
Franklin Dexter, Benjamin Seaver, Elijah d. Brig
ham, E. A. Grattan, 1H. B. M. Consul.)
]. LEANDER STARR, General agent.
EDWARD II. RIcHARpsoN, General accountant
for the United States and b. ". A. Colonies.
Pamphlets containing therates of premium, pros
pectus, examples, names of gents, medical exam
incrs. &C., can be had free OF charge application
at IL Wall street, and of agents.
Part of the capitals permanently invested in the
United States in the names of three of the local di
rectors, ,astrustees-avaiabc always to the assured
in cases of disputed claims (should any such arise)
otherwise
Thirty days allowed, after each payment oi
premium becomes que, without forfeiture OF poncy
The United States Local Board meet every Wed.
nesday, at their Office in Wall street, where ali
business connected with the Socieys operations in
America is transacted-afording thereby every
possible advantage of promptness and attention to
parties in ofleave to travel loans, settlement
sc.
Medical examiners attend daily, at o'clock, p
m, at II Wall street, and at the Office ofthe diff
fcrent Local Boards and Agencies.
All communications to be addressed to
J. LEANDER STARR, General agent
for the United States and for B. ". II. Colonies
June 2S
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Again expressing my regret that cannot be
with you, beg you to accept the assurance OF my
beat regards.
Truly yours. MILLARD FILLMORE.
Messrs. VIM. l.. Harrison, Chas. McDevitt, Fred.
| W. somers and James Marine, Committee.
The regular toasts, published below. were then
West. editor Of the Commercial Advertiser, G. p.
X. James, h. J. LOSING, George p. Putnam, Mr.
| Walker, and Park Goodwin, esqs.:
8. The Orator Of Tie Evening-The upright Judge
| the accomplished Jurist His eloquence this light
is an evidence of what the Prees has lost in his
| transfer to the legal profession.
4. The Press-The glory of a free people--a po
tent engine for good or evil May it's strength be
ever directed to and establish truth
8. Authors Of England and AInerica--Embellish-
ing common language with the gifts of their ge-
MUS may their only strife be who shall add the
choicest flowers to the garland Of literature.
3. The Learned Professions-Indebted to the
Press for their text books and to the body Of print
era for many of their noblest ornaments.
4. Engraving and Printing Mother aud child
noble CO. workers in the cause of human progress
They both deserve the gratitude and veneration of
mankind.
g. Edscation-The soul of the Press by whose
benign influence it shall govern the world.
9. Pubishsrs--Bankers in the realms Of thought:
If the paper they issue be of the right stamp, it will
never lack circulation.
10. Our Gtaests-Worthy representatives Of the
republic Of letters We delight to do them honor.
H. Book Binders-Although not free from gilt,
we welcome them to our festival as faithful con-
IL. WOmGn-Heaven's consoer for earth toll
its recompense for earths sorrows; its antidoc
to earths ills
l3. Our Sister Societies -Nlinistering spirits. re-
lieving sorrow and afiiction, and blessing race
by charity and love.
The reading of the regular toasts inter-
spersed with appropriate music from Dodworth's
Band. Several volunteer toasts and sentiments
were presented and speeches made, to which
have not space to make further allusion. During
the course of the evening letters were read from
several distinguished citizens, who were unable to
attend.
After the ceremonies at the supper table had been
concluded, the company again adjourned to the
assembly rooms, where those who felt 80 disposed
joined in the may dance. We cannot conclude
this report without complimenting the Craft, and
especially the members of the various committees,
as to the admirable manner in which the entire
proceedings passed of. The committee of arrange
Inent were untiring in their efforts TO administer
to the happiness of those present; few Of whom will
SOON forget the PRINrERs' BANQUET 1851.
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Prospectus or
THE CONSTIT TUTION,

A nesr Daily Paper to be published IN Wash
efa ington City, ID. c.
TvHE UNDERSIGNED will shortly publish at the
i seat of the National Government new daily
paper. the organ Of the great UNION PARrr OF
The elements of national revolution, evolved
from the passions Of mankind, always tend to fatal
examinations; but II 10 tho prerogativc Of an en-
them subservient to wise and patriotic issues Such
elements are now fcarfully at work in the United
States, tending avowedly to revolution which
svst could a pO..iby Bsa this cosnsry The e.
forts of the Union Party alone can avert that ca
lamity-the united efforts of those who, nobly re
linqushing personal and old party considerations,
are determined to stand shoulder to shoulder for
Liberty and tie Union, and forever, one and
j~ssparobEs." saHt ti@ gl w
The fres of American patriotism require to be
rekiu1 led in the hearts Of too many Of our coun-
tryn,en. Evii influences from abroad have found
their way ansongst them, and snothered the
flames which ought nevcr to subsidc in American
bosoms. In one section Of the country an ignis-
fatuus has been held up a. light 70 better pros
perity; in another, the moral sentiment has been
stimulated TO monomania, with the design Of Of
fecting collision between the North and the South
and dissolution of the American Union. Even
now, the missionaries Of ruin. scenting blood from
afar are lowering, like vuitures, in the hope OF
conflict. st .s5
Itjshigftime. therefore. for patriotic Americana
for men Of both the old partiesto throw aside their
old trammels and divisions, and TO unite in one
greater party, for the salvation of the country.
is high time that they should wake from their false
security, and look their real danger in the face to
reassert their American character, and resolve
with an energy never to be relaxed that foreign
or domestic foe shall stay the of their coun
try's glorious destiny. .s.,4f,
Il viii be the earnest purpose of s"rHE CossrIru-
rIos" faithfully to represent the sentiments Of the
Union party. 1t will recognise no man US Whig
or as Democrat; but every one as friend or
foe to the Unio0k the Constitution, and the laws;
An Wi those those
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r AND WARRANTS-for for sale by
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on the most favorable terms. Printers, publishers
and others, wishing to establish a Newspaper,
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UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE. COM

UNITED STATES LIFE INSUtANCE COM-
PANY,
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Office No. 81
Wall strcct.--This Company, possessing a
guaranty capital of $l00,000O, the whole Of which
Is paid in and invested in the public stocks of the
United States and the State of New York, makes
insurance the lives of individuals and grants
annuitics.
Parties insuring upon the mutual plan partici-
pate in the profits of all the business transacted by
the Company. Persons may, if they prefer, in
profits.
A married woman may insure the life of her
husband, which will inure to her sole benefit
and that of her children, free from the claims OF
creditors.
A congregation may insure the life Of their
clergyman, and many gratifying instances are
recorded of the happy effects which have resulted
tberefrom.
The premiums upon policies may be paid annu-
ally, semi annually, quarterly, at the option of
the assured.
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GEORGE M. BIBB, Counsellor at Law.

OFFERS his sprofessonalservices in the Supreme
" Court of the United States, the Circuit and Or
phan's courts for the District of Columbia, claims
before the Court OF fConmissoncrsundero our treaty
with Mexico, and in claims upon the Treasury
Office corner OF and 9Th streets, opposite west end
Of Patent Office souare entrance from east side Of
9th street. Sept. l9-u
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TAMES'S NEW NOVEL. = Henry -Smeaton, a
u Jacobite Story of the reign of George l., by
the author of the 'Old Oak Chest" &C., SC.
The Bards of the Bible, by George Gilhllan,
vol. l2mo. TAYLOR Il MAURY,
Jan II booksellers, near 9th ct.
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NTILES'S REGISTER-A complete set of the first
IN series, from volume l to volume 80, being
1911 to 1896, which comprises all the volumes which
ber--a second hand copy but in good order.
Price for the fifty volumes $75.
Janl6 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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FIRE PROOF CHESTS, Ter hooks,
PAPERS, JEWELRY, &c.-EVANS x

WATSON, No. 80 Dock street, opposite
the Philadelphia Exchange: Patent Soap
Fire and Thief Proof IRON CHESTS, warranted to
stand more heat than any other Chests in the coun-
try. Also; Patent Air Chamber IRON CHESTS;
100 now in use. They also continue to make the
ordinary Fire Proofs at very low prices. f
We, the undersigned, were present, on the llth
day Of September, when Messrs. Evans & Watson
tested Of their Salamander Fire Proof Chests at
which time they consumed five cords Of wood over it,
commencing at A. M. and continuing until p.
M, making Eve hours intense heat. amounting 70
white heat. The Chest remained in the fire until
the next morning, when il was opened in our pre-
sence, and all the books and papers taken out
having been preserved entire. The above named
Chest. together with the books and papers, may be
examined by calling at the store Of Evans & Wat
THOs. HANSELL, 18th street above Arch.
SAMUEL l.. DAVIS, Ill N. Sd street.
Mesrs. Epons 4 Watsom. ea bi.l
GaHrLxMsN: Having been present when the con-
tents Of the chest alluded to in the above certificate
testimony to the perfect security of the papers, No
mark Of IRE was apparent on any Of them.
Respectfully, s. v. MERRICK.
PHILADiLrHlA. Sept. l6, 1850.
BALrIMoRE, June Is, l849.
Messrs. E1dns + Watson, Philadelehi0.
GENTLEMEN: We have much pleasure in recon-
mending your Fireproof Chests to the notice Of the
public, The one we purchased from you having
saved our books and contents effectually, after
dergoing a very severe heat during the fire which
street wharf, on the Schuylkil. the 9Th of June,
. = - ' RUSSELL GILLINs.
Cast and Wrought Iron Houses, of all sizes and
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Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Pire- proof
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ISLAND WORLD OF THE PACIFIC, by Chez
Il yer, with illustrations.
Twenty. five cent editions of Mothers Recon-
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Hunts Merchants Magazine for January.
Andrews Latin English Lexicon, copous and
critical.
Just published and for sale by
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Frederick Sheldon, John ]. Cisco,
Josiah Rich, Charles r. Bill,
James Suydam, Edward >. Clarke,
James Marsh, PC. Van Schaick,
Thomas &. Doremus, Isaac N. Phelps,
Isaac A. Storm, Francis L. Luqueer,
James S. Polhemus b. r. Winthrop,
Luther Bradish, John j. Phelps,
Charles NJ Connolly, VIM. L. Whittemorc,
B. +. Wheelwrght, Richard f. Carman,
Wilson c. Hunt Gerard Stuvesant,
d. H. Arnold Clinton Gilbert,
John A. Luqueer, 5. b. Althausc,
Wash'n r. Vermye, Jacob Harscn,
William Tucker, Elisha Riggs,
FREDERICK SHELDON, President.
JOHN A. STEWART, Actuary.
J. EApiE, jr., Secretary.
JOHN w. SCOTT, Nj. d., Medical Examiner,
residence IS Ninth street. AT the office of the com
pany daily, from TO 2, p. m.
G. p. CAhiMANN, M. d.. Consulting Ply ysician.
EDGAR S. VAN WINKLE, Counsel.
Prospectuses with rates and every information
can be had on application 70 the undersigned, who
has been appointed agent of the company for this
District.
WILLIAM c. ZANTZINGER.
Southeast corner of T.. and 10th streets,
opposite Masonic Hall.
JNO. +. MAY, M. D., Medical Examiner,
Nov7 Louisiana Avenue, opposite City Hall,
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EBENRxER Cook. GEoRGE b. SARGENT
COOK & SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Corner of Main and Second Streets,
Davenport, IoDa.

MINIATURE EDITIONS OF WORDSW ORTH,
1Vl Moore, Campbell, Cowper, Thompson, Gray,
nah Moore, Bernard Barton, Hemans, Pope, Tup-
per, Southey, Hood. Montgomery, and many other
Of the most esteemed writer's, are for sale by the
subscriber, English and American editions, in va
rious plain and rich bindings, the English copies
imported by himself direct from London.
Jam FRANCK TAYLOR.
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OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION,
Washington and Baltimore II. n. Company.
PASSENGER TRAINS run as follows, viz:
II From Washington at ia. M, and p. IN. daily,
and 8 a.m. daily, except Sunday
From Baltimore at a. M, and p. m. daily,
and 9 a. m. daily, except Sunday.
April 29-dly TIL. PARSONS, Agent.
ID H. HOOE & CO., Wholesale and retail deal
n ers in Carpeting, Floor Oil Cloths, Mattings,
Rugs, Curtain Materials, Sheeting, Blankets, and
house furnishing goods generally
Pennsylvania avenue, between tn and Sthstreets,
Washington, d. G.
Aug 20-tf Union.l
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TO PRINTERS.

TYPE PRESSES, AND, EVERY MATERIAL
i NECESSARY FOR FURNISHING NEWS
PAPER, BOOK, AND JOB OFFICES, can al
ways be had at the long established BALrIMoRx
Type FOUNDRY, Bank Lane, adjoining Barnum's
City Hotel at greatly reduced rates, on six months
credit for approved notes, liberal discount al
lowed where money 10 paid.
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TEErH SET on EDoE.-All acid foods, drinks,
medicines and tooth washes, and powders. arc vcry
injurious to the teeth. II tooth is put in cider,
vinegar, lemon juice, tartaric acid, in few hours
tho enamel will be completely destroyed. that it
can be removed by the finger nail as if it were
chalk Most have experienced what is commonly
called teeth set edge. The explanation of it is
the acid of the fruit that has been has far
softened the enamel Of the tooth that the east pres
sure Is felt by the exceedingly small nerves which
pervade the thin membrane which connects the
enamel and the bony part of the tooth Such
effect cannot be produced without injuring the
enamel. True, il will become hard again when the
ust as an egg shell that has boen softened in this
way becomes hard again by being put in the water
When the effect Of sour fruit the teeth subsidies
they feel as well ever, but they are not as well
And the oftener II is repeated the the dsas
trous consequences will be manifested.
Scisntifc american.
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YoRK AND CUMBERLANp RAILRoAD.-The Presi.
dent and Directors have made report of its affairs
and condition, from which the Baltimore Clipper
CLEANS the following facts
The whole amount of receipts from stock sub
scrptions ia 1872 TAT o. and the receipts thus far,
from all sources, have amounted to the sum of
$52a,ll7 81
The aggregate endorsements, for all purposes
connected with the progress of the work. or having
relation to its operations when completed, amount
to the sum of S524,ll7 81.
The available means Of the company for complet
ing the work and placing it in successful operation
amount to $17l 900.
The liabilities of the company, together with the
sum necessary to complete the road. amount to
$l6l, ,523 so, leaving balance Of $9,476 80 on
hand. The sum Of 900 Is set down as necessa-
ry to complete the road, but it will probably not
require that amount.
The whole cost of this important work when
completed for use, in cash, and stock and bonds
passed to the contractors, will be $6S5, $40 81.
Bonds to the amount Of S25 900, made payable
in twenty years from date, which constitute an
item in the statement of available means and o
liabilities to be issued to Messrs Gonder, Burke
Il Co., under the agreement OF compromise with
those contractors, dated Jan. Z, 1851
It is not apprehended that the Legislature oi
Pennsylvania, as is supposed by some, will impose
a tax on the trade and travel of this road.
The expenses of the company have been gradua-
ted with due regard to economy At this time, and
for months past, the salaries of the president,
superintendent, secretary, and treasurer, amount
IN tnc agBregd'c 10 the SUN oi A,Szo per year
The amount paid for land damages has been
large. but the board believe il was entirely una
voidable
The report closes by stating that nothing has
heretofore occurred, or now xsts, OF a character
to undermine the confidence felt by the mass OF the
stoc kholders in the value and usefulness of this
road as an avenue of commerce, when they under
took to furnish the for its construction. II is
believed OH tie other hand that in its completion,
every lust anticipation of that day will be fully re-.
alized The hope is confidently entertained that
the road will be opened for travel and transporta-
ton by the lst of February"
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ID ENJADIIN BLAKE MINOR, Attorney at
ID Law, will attend promptly to any business in
his profession in the city Of Richmond, (includng
cases in the Appellate and Federal Courts,) and
the adjacent counties, and in the town of Peters
burg.
Virginia. Aug. 6-u
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PRICES OF TYPE.

And larger sizes at equaIIy low Prlces
Borders, Flower Cuts, and Ornaments in great va
riety f3s a
Wood Letter of every description, from to rs
lines Plea, at manufacturers' prices.
Smith, Washington, and Power Presses, of the
following sizes and prices, viz:
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Letters from Rome announce that the United
States residents IN that city have resolved ON re-
sstance Ia Plus TX s order To close their chapel
within It's walls.
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MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE In
SURANCE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA.
INCORPORATED In APRIL l649. AND DECLARED A
DIVIDEND OF Is PER CENT. ON IL MONTHS BUSINESS
Business Of the Company confined to Life
y Insurance only. s
Permanent Fund by Act or incorporation,
a 100000. ;atsta
Office No 50 Camp Street. betsDeen Gruvier and Com
streets, NttD Orleans.
This permanent fund to be invested per char
ter for the benefit of the policy holders, in bonds
and On sea @ cs.a;n m
OF the State and Of the United States government.
This company, being organized solely for the
protection of the policy holders and their families
against want and poverty, is in its operations
great national benevolent institution, conducted
upon the most secure and solid principles and af-
fording, for small annual sum, paid during life,
large and handsome legacy to widows and chill
dren after DEATH
All policy holders, whether for life or shorter
terms, who continue the insurance till death, par
ticipate in the whole Of the profits of the company.
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors. A
married woman can effect insurance on the life Of
her husband for the sole benefit and of herself
and children, free from the claims ofcrcditors.
TRUsTEEs.
John Hagan Samuel Stewart
Robert J, Ward John 8; Allison
Isaac Johnson VIM. E. Leverich
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunscl White
PRrER COMFY, jr., President Board OF Trustee
DIRECroRs
Joseph w. Stanton Geo. w. Smith
John l.. Lewis Junius Bebee
N. c. Hall M. M. Cohen
John l.. Saffarans Edw. Jenner Cox
E. W. Sewell A. Van Bbbcr
Cornelius Fellowes William II. White
J. Morxan Hall Theo. II. McCalcb
Z. II. barton b. M Norman
Andrew Carr G. C.. Snethen.
JonN HAeAN, President of the Company.
Epw. JENNEa CoxE, Vice President.
A. J. WEppRRBURN, M. ID. Medical Board OF
THOMAS HuNr, M. ID. Consultation.
III. G. HEARrT, Actuary.
f. L. GooLp, Attorney.
RICHARD BEIN, M D., No. 27l Magazine street,
Medical Examiner, who will be at the office daily
from l2A TO 2 2o'clock. pm.
BY the Charter only $4,000 is taken on single
life.
Or This Company is prepared to entertain ap-
pcations for Life Insurance, and issue Policies on
all sound and healthy White persons and Negroes,
at the Table OF Rates established by the Board,
which less than the rates charged by the New
York and London offices, and without their restric-
tions to residence in the South. BY the charter
Dividcndes of Profits declared annually, and
the profits draw interest, and can be made availa-
BILE at once to tho extent Of two thirds OF their
amount, where the party has paid his premiums in
full. e,sat
0J- California Permits at New York and London
Rates. Prospectus, Table of Rates, and all nfor
nation as to Life Insurance, and all papers mecca
sary TO effect Insurance can be had at the office Of
the Company.
(ty- Extensive Travelling Privilegcsare allowed.
no. Office hours, a. m. to p. m,
Augusta-ly