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Orricx or AMY CLorHisG AND EoUIPAGE,
PsuApELrHIA, May 26. 1851.


Orricx or AMY CLorHiso AND EoUIrAGE,
PnfLApELrHIA, May 26, 1851.
g EALED PROPOSALS. WILL bic RE-
~ ceived Mt this Office, until 10 O'Clock a. m, of
the hrst day of July next. for furnishing. by
tracts, the following army supplies and materials.
deliverable at the United States Clothing and
Equipagc Depot. schuyIkll Arsenal. in equal
monthly proportions. on or before the first day Of
December, 1851, viz:
$4,000 yards Cd fine dark blue Cloth
1000 DO 33-inch Cotton Canvas for Baleing
1900 do 2s,-nch Cotton Duck, for wall and
common tents
10 600 do 2s,-inch do do for tent flies
10000 do 30-iIeh do do for hosp talents
1000 dozen pArkof woolcn half Stockings, three
SHEA. weight lbs. per dozen
Telling Ares and Spades. in quantities required.
All Of which must be OF domestic manufacture,
TO the standard patterns scaled in this Office, by
which all supplies. furnished contracts will be
tested; samples Of which. for wooicn cloth and
ton canvas and duck, will BIZ sent by mail. with
any additional Information upon the subject which
may be desired by manufacturers wishing to offer
proposals..
Ten per cent. Of the amount Of each delivery
viii be retained until the contract shall bc com
pleted which ia to be forfeited 10 the United States
Ia case Of defalcalon ON the part IL the contrac-
tor in fulfilling the terms and stipulations Of his
contract.
Contracts will be based upon accepted proposals.,
for the faithful fuilment OF which two more
curitics will b. required. Letters containing pro-
posals should be endorsed Proposals for furnish
ing Army Supplies" addressed 10
G. II. CRoSMAN,
Major and Quartermaster, U. y. A.
June 2-2awtJuly |
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FIRB AND Loss OF LrR.---A fire broke out on
Tuesday afternoon, about three O'Clock, in car
penter's shop in Graham avenue, Williamsburgh,
New York, from which ii communicated 10 two ad
joining brick houses. One Of these was occupied
by Mr.. Michael Decl, and the other by Mr.. Augustus
Elsbach. both of whom lost nearly all their furni-
ture. The damage Is estimated at 81 800, winch
is partly covered by insurance. Twoof Mr.. Decl's
children were in the house at the time Of tho fire,
under the care Of an old woman, who, in her haste
to escape forgot n them. boy about six years
of age, who was burned 10 death. The other child
was saved, though severely injured, by being
thrown from second story window.
nv. Y Evening Post.
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nor SALE.-Four fine brick dwellings on 18th
II street; five fine brick dwellings ON 9Th street;
one fine brick dwelling on 18th sireet; two frame
dwellings on 9Th street; one brick dwelling 10Th
street; one brick dwelling on ID street.
The above buildings will be sold cheap, and on
accommodating torms.
Building Lots for sale on I'd street. "a splendid
lot,) 5th, 9th, 18th, and NJ streets.
WANTED-Bulding lots and dwelling houses.
for which offer ready market.
MONEY TO loan on negotiable paper.
Office hours--7 to 10 a. IN, 3 to 8 o. IN.
GEO.B. ARMSTRONG,
June 19-eodtf IL street between Z and sth.
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THIS NEW REFRIC ORATOR was brought out
Il last season. nnd wids circuatcI through the
city and surrounding country. and wherever pro-
perly managed has given entlrc satisfaction.
The Universal Rririgcr atvr is altogether differ
ent from all Others before me public 10 its comb
nations. apartments. vesseis, and the philosophical
principles oil its construction. The case Il made oil
wood which IL iroe IRON smoll, and lined With
ialnc surface, and its interior vessels Of stono
ware. Il ia arrang ed thai each article OF food
provisions IL kept entirely separate, and removed
with facility. by this plan Of its construction
rent Of cold air Is in constant circulation around
each weasel and within each apartment. while. by
simple vcntilating contrivAnce, the complete pu-
rity Of the whole apparatus 10 insured. thereby OBJ
WAITING all the old objections that have been made
in every other invention for the purpose viz;
by avoiding that liability engcnder local rela
tive odors from the viands meat. hsh, vegetables,
pastry, or fruit which may be contained therein.
The convenience which it aiiords for retaining the
purity and sweetness OF good butter particularly,
cannot be surpassed aud the email quantity Of ice
that s required To keep every thing cold, is most
economical dssidvatum.
o. The proprietor challenges the country To
produce any thing that will compare with IL. and
he guarantees il 10 keep provisions colder and
sweeter with haifa peck 81 ice in twenty four hours
than any other refrigerator can with peck. he
cost of the Universal Refrigerator Is Low that
sionS. The filters are attached when desired by
purchasers. We have the ordinary kinds Of Re
figerators OF all sizes. good any other In the
city, which We will sell nj reduced prices.
c. WOODWARD. OF Washington, 10 my sole
agent for the sale Of the above Refrigerator for the
District OF Columbia.
June al--st +, S. FARsoN.
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BOARDING-HOUsE.

Mrs. ROBINSON Formerly residing nearly
lS1 opposite Wizards Hotel) would respectfully
inform her friends and acquaintance generally
that she has taken large and commodious house
on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue. between
lat and I'D streets, where families, citizens, ira
vcllers, can be either permanently transicntiy
accommodated on the most reasonable terms.
The house is situated in Of the most healthy
locations in the city, and being adjacent to the
Capitol Grounds, affords n fine view of the same
and the short walk to its shady groves furnishes an
additional inducement to summer visitors, also
to members of Congress and other visitors to the
Capitol during the inclemcncy OF the winter
son. April 23--eod3m
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LITTELL's LIVING AGE. No. 37I-Ias cts

LITTELL'S LIVING AGE. No. 37I-I21 cts,
CONTENTS.
/. Conception of the Conslitution--Leftsr Of Aer-
ander Hamilton.
g. Maurice Tiernay, the Soldier of Fortune
Dublin University Magazine.
g. The Republic in the Kings Coaches Quar-
4. Dramas from the Waverly Novels Portfolio
Of a Manager.
s. Hartley Coleridge- 7aies Maga-ine.
g. The Red Spectre of lS52-Nep Monthly Maya
zine.
Z. Prussia; The Dresden Conferences-E Exam
iner.
s. Sir Edward Lytton's New Comedy-Literary
Patronage-Spscfator.
9. Draining Pond in Georgia Savannah Re-
publican.
10. Negro Love Feast Southern Crisiian AdOo-
cate.
IL. Adventures Of whaler's Singapore
Free Press.
II. Gleanings on the Overland Route Morning
Chronicle.
PoErnY: To the Disunionists Indications; An
Evening Walk: The Poor Mans Words to Jenny
Lind.
SHORT ARTICLES: Age and Wisdom; Result of
Kindness; Miss Dix; New Books.
wAsHINGToN, December 81, 1S45.
OF all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared to to be the most
useful II 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
most expansion of the present age.
J. @. ADAMS.
Published weekly at So year, by
+. LITTELL & Co., Boston,
And sold by Jos. SHILLINGTON,
June l7-sdtrw&w1w corner of Pa. av and 4, st
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THIS beautiful establishment, recently enlarged
i and improved, is now open for the reception Of
visitors. The great benefits resulting from sea
bathing aud the sca breeze becoming more
known and appreciated. No place can be more
healthy or posscss n finer climate than this does;
through the entire summer and fall months fever
and AK ue and bilious fever are entirely unknown.
The drinking water is from one of the purest
springs ia the country. A fine band of music has
been engaged for the season. The hotel il complete
in all iis arrangements; active and efficient assist
ants have been procured, and no exertions will be
spared 10 rendert in all respects the most agreea
be and pleasant resort in the whole country.
The steamers from Norfolk, Richmond. WASH
ington. and Baltimore, land passengers daily.
Board per day ..........,. ........ 81 50
Board per week. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 9 90
Board per month. 80 90
JAMES II. BIRCH, Proprietor.
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II OW PRICED INGRAM CARPETINGs
IL AND FLOOR OH, CT Otis Inst received

II OW PRICED INGRAM CARPETINGS
IL AND FLOOR OIL CLOTHS.--Ju received,
at the store Of the subscribers fresh supply Of the
above goods, which will be found very pretty and
good.
Also, additional supply of those heavy A
extra N. p. Mattings. These the last shall
be able to furnish our customers Of these goods.
Also, 10 pieces Of A white ditto, OF new
make, mt lower price than the above, but which
will be found heavy, even, firm and with straigh.
selvages.
And bale Step Damask Drugget.
The public are respectfully invited to call and cx-
anime our stock Of Furniture Goods, as We devote
entire attention to this department, and there
fore confidently recommend all that we sell.
CLAGETT & DODSON,
One door east of corner of Penn. av. and 9Th st.
June l4-eo2Wif
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, June 9th 1851.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received until
~ the LIST July next for supplying this Depart
hickory and 100 cords Of oak wood. The whole to
be of the best quality and to be delivered corded
and measured in the Treasury yard at the expense
Of the bidder not less than fifty cords before the Let
October, and the whole before the let December
next. The bids to be directed to the Department
and TO be endorsed "Proposuisfo Hood"
June 6-eodt25
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PROPOSALS ron WOOD.

OrrIcx PESIrxNrIARv Disr. OF CoLuMBrA,
WARRINGTON, June 49, 1851
GEALED PROPOSALS. endorsed Proposals for
- Wood" will be received Mt this office until the
20th day of July next, for the delivery Mt the Pen
itentiary wharf Of one hundred and twenty five
cords Of good OAK WOOD, full length, OF nedi-
um size. and free from limbs or rnp-wood. To be
delivered ON before the fret day Of September.
JOS. B ELLIS, Warden.
June 2l-law<w
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AGENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHINGTON
CITY.

CHARLES p. CLEMENTS tenders his services
~ TO the public, as General Agent at Washing
ton city, for the prosecution of caims before Con-
gress and the several Executive Departments Of
the Government, such invalid. revolutionary,
and widows pensions; bounty land arising out oil
the Of 1912, the Indian wars since 1890, in
GLIDING the Indian Of 1911. the Seminole war
Of 1886. the Black Hawk war, and the war
known General Wayne's war, from 1892 to
1895.
Also, claims of all kinda arising out Of the late
war with Mexico.
All communications (post- paid) addressed TO
him at Washington city will receive prompt atten-
ton. Feb 7
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The SrHAMsHrP Norm AMERICA, which was
advertised TO loave New York for Galway on
Tuesday, did not co. she having been sold tho day
Of her departure. Com. Vanderbilt purchased her
for $500, 900, and she will leave in few days for
the Pacific, to be placed on the Nicaragua route,
and run between Kealejo and San Francisco. She
had number of passengers engaged, among
whom much dissatisfaction wns expressed at the
new turn of affairs.
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NAvAL--The United States ship vandalia ar
rived at San Francisco on the I'd Of May, in TWEEN
ty-eight days from Honolulu, Sandwich Islands.)
with dispatches for the United States. Tho fol-
lowing 10 list Of her officers, viz VIM. II. Gard
Nor, Commander; Robert X. Johnson, Reed Wer-
den, r. Hartman Patterson, Licutenants; John p.
Bankhead, Acting Lieutenant; James c. Palmer,
Surgeon John G. b. Blocker, Purser; Walter v.
GiIlieo, Acting Master; Robert Cartcr, Assistant
Surgeon; Jacob Read, Lieutenant Marines; John
II. Stewart, A. w. Habersham, II. st. George
Hunter, Stephen b. Luce, William r. Mercer,
Passed Mdshipmen; Charles H. Cushman. Mid
shipman; John Robbins, Captains Clerk; Zachary
Whitmarsh, Boatswain; John d. Brandt, Gunner;
Robert M. Balm, Carpenter; John w. North, Sail
maker.
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y. SMITH DODGE, Dentist,


No. n Bond Street, nsay BYoadscay, Neto York,
nURING his practice in Washington city. in
~ lS44. secured to himself by Letters Patent
new mode Of fastening ARTIFICIAL TEETH. which
saves most Of the pain usually given, holds the
teeth f'mly in their place, and enables ths wearer
TO keep the mouth perfectly clean. Out Of several
hundred cascs there has been bat one failure in
seven years.
From Hon. Slas Vrighf, jr.. United States Senator
from the State Qf New York.
WAsHisoros. ID. C., Feb. Is, 1913.
DR.. j. Smith Dodge, upon his arrival in Wnsh
ington to open office Surgeon. Dentist. pre-
scented to me letters from several friends In New
York16 the highest respectability and standing,
containing the strongest and most favorable tcsti-
monias, both as to tho excellence Of his private
character and his superior professional qualifca-
tons. These satisfactory evidences of the man
and the dentist induced me al once to engage the
professional services Of DR.. Dodge for my own
family; and my wife and myself are now able,
from personal experience, to add our own equally
favorable testimony in his favor a gentleman
and skilful Dentist. This testimony IL thus
given by me, well in obedience to the earnest
licitaons OF respectable and worthy friends in New
York, who have for many years experienced the
skill and fidelity Of the Doctor in his profession "a
TO my own convictions Of is personal and proics-
sional merits SILAS WRIGHT. ia.
May 24--2aw2m
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INFORMATION,

~ w. VERIFY, Pennsylvania avenue, between
Vt. Seventh and Eighth streets, is this day open
ing another very cheap lot of DRY GOODS, which
will be sold at very reduced prices for cash only.
Persons wanting goods will do we'll to call and K
anime, the present stock is at least twenty five
per cent cheaper than has been offered this season.
June l6-lw
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NEW GOODS.--Tho subscribers beg leave to
In inform their customers that they have Just re-
ceived supply of tho following. articles, TO
which they invite attention, namely:
Black Chally for mourning dresses
Do Grenadine do do
Do Poult d'Soie, Gro dc Rhine, and India silks
Do Bombasins and Silk Warp Alpaca, very
light
Do and fancy Bcregcs and de LANES
Fancy French Organdic and Lawns
Plain and figured Jackonets for dresses
Do Swiss and Polka Muslins
Black and fancy Foulard Silks
French embroidered CHEMISTS, 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 Cray undrcssed Irish Linens
English and American bleached long Cloths
Ladies' and gentleinen's kid, silk, and isle
thread Gloves
Also, every description of gcntlemen's and
youths Wear, and a 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 new supply Of
Linen and cotton Sheetings, damask Table
cloths
Napkins, Towclling. white and colored Marseilles
and AIlendalc Quilts
Table aud Piano Covers, embroidered and lace
Curtains
White and buff Linen for Window Blinds
English and French Curtain Chintzes
A, 5-4, and Cd white Mattings
"A, "a, and Cd fancy colored Mattings, new
style
A, 81, and Cd plain and colored cocoa Mat
tngs
Very superior English and American floor Oil
cloths. new designs, and very handsome
: And large stock of French and English Velvet
Tapestry
Brussels. 3ply, and Ingram Carpets, at very re-
duced priccs.
HOOE, BROTHER & co.
May 2l-ifdtf
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WASHINGTON CITY
Private Family PROTESTANT boarding
school,
(ENGLIsH AND fRENCH.)
For the careful and thorough instruction Of
YOUNG LADIES
In all the branches oil study, both solid and orna
mental, which required in an
AMERICAN FEMALE EDUCATION,
Located ON Indiana avenue near the City Hall.
Rev. II. w. CUSHMAN, A. NJ,
Mar 17-dlyf Principal.
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
Executed at the 06iee Of the Republic.
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MARRIED.,

AT Baltimore, on Wednesday morning, by the
Rev. Mr.. FOLEY, at the residence of H. b. Majcs-
ty's Consul, Lieutenant d. AMMEN, United States
Navy, to MARIA CATHARINE JACKSON.
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TIE nESv YORK n LIyERPooL UNITED
STATES MAIL STEA mEAx.
The ships comprising this line srr
The ATLANTIC. .-.-..--.. Capt West
The-PACIFlC ..........-.>C Capt. Nye.
The ARCTIC. ....-.......-.C Capt. Luce.
The BALIIC: ...-....-. Capt. Comstock.
The ADRiATIC ...-...... Capt. Grafton.
Ks THESE ships having been built by
ZE1s contract expressly for Government
- Dservice, every care has been taken In
their construction also in their engines TO en-
sure strength and speed; and their accommoda-
tionsfor passengers are unequalled for elegnnceor
comfort.
Price Of passage from New York to Liverpool,
$3.50 Exclusveusc ofex ira size state rooms, 1926;
from Liverpool to New York, f35
An experienced surgeon is attached to each
Noberthcan be secured until paidfor.
PROPOSED DATES SAILING.
From Nero York. From liverpool
Saturday, June 7th. Wednesday, May 18th
Saturday, % 2lst Wednesday, June llth.
Saturday. July 9th. Wednesday, !. oath
Saturday, " 10TH Wednesday, July 9Th.
Saturday, August I'd. "wednesday, s 23d.
Saturday, {" 18th. Wednesday, Aug. 9th.
Saturday, 60 3Oth Wednesday, 20th.
Saturday. Sept. 18th. Wednesday. Sept. 3D..
Saturday, 81 9th. Wednesday, q 18th.
Saturday, October 18th. Wednesday. Oct. LIST,
Saturday, 25th. Wednesday, .s 18th.
Saturday, Nov. Sth. Wednesday, 60 29tb.
Saturday, I'D Wednesday, Nov 18th.
Saturday, Dec. 9Th. Wednesday. % Goth.
Saturday, " goth. Saturday, Dec 18Th
Saturday, :. 9th.
For freight or passage ,appIyto
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
No Sc Wall street, N. Y.
BROWN, SIMPLIFY & CO.,
Liverpool.
T.. G. ROBERTS & CO.,
ID Kings Arns Yard, London.
Or L. DRAPER,jr.,
Boulevard. Montmartre, Paris
The owners of these ships will not be account
able for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jeweIry, pre-
cious stones, metals, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed
therein. June IL
FOR LIVERPOOL. = United States Mail
steamship PACIFIC, Captain Ezra Nyc.-This
steamship will depart with the mails for Europe
positively on Saturday, 2lst June, at II O'clock,
NJ, from her berth, at the foot of Canal street.
No berth secured till paid for.
All letters must pass through the Post Office
For freight passage, having unequalled ac-
commodations for elegance comfort, apply to
EDWARD X COLLINS,
Sc Wall street, N. "
Positively no freight will be received on board
after Thursday evening, June 18th.
The steamer ARCTIC will succeed the Pacific,
and sail on July 9Th June ~
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BANK or THE METROPOLIS.

WARRINGTON, juno b, 1901.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
IN general meeting of the Stockholders Of this
Bank will be held Mt the Ranking House IN this
city on Monday, the It'll day of July next for the
purpose Of electing Board of Trustees for tho
year then next ensuing.
The polls will be open at II o'clock a. m, and
close at o'clock p. m.
By order Of the Board:
RID. SMITH, Cashier.
June 7--codtJ unc30& dtJuly7
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MILLIoNAIRE AssOClA1lON oE car

MILLIONAIRE ASSOCIATION OF CAPITAL
LNOR the purpose Of forming company with
IL one thousand shares. of . 900 each, for which
certificates will be Issued paying ten per cent. per
annum in return therefor, with a safe prospect OF
doubling the whole amount invested, leach and all
special partncrs) free from assessment and lin
bility, under the Revised Statute Of New York.
DESTROYS Of having influential parties through ,he
entire Union interested, for the purpose Of obtain
ing contracts with the Government to carry the
United States mail in steamers and vessels to and
from New York, California, tho East Indies, Eu-
rope, &C., proposals will be received for limited
number OF certificates Of shares Of 3 .0O0 each.
OLIVER HOLDEN,
General Partner, and Chief A gent OF Company.
III Wall street. Now York.
Banking aud Commercial Houses in Europe and
the Americas, application and investment OF
capital, will be appointed agents,
Feb 1-du
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MI THOMPSON, ATTORNEY AND CouSsELLoR
WI. AT Law. Commissioner of Deeds for North
and South Carolina. Agent for Revolutionary PEN
sion Claims. Bounty Lands, and every other de-
ments of the General Government and before Con-
gress.
Also, agent for the BRITISH COMMERCIAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital Three
Millions Of Dollars. Office one door west Of Jack
son Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, ID c.
P.S Refer. If necessary TO the Heads Of DE
partments and to members Of Congress generally.
May 24-tri- WIN
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NALL AND EXAMINE, all who want bargains
~ in Dry Goods.-Having determined to close off
my stock as possible will offer very great
inducements to persons purchasing goods for the
cash, as the present stock must be run off even IL
sacrificed. will name in part
100 pieces Irish Linens, some very heavy and
good for families
Also, some very fine for bosoms and collars, Of
Richardson's make
pieces and parts Of pieces Linen Sheetings
Is do Table Damask, all widths and qualities
so dozen do Napkins, some very
pretty patterns
10 pieces Huckaback Towcllings
100 do Linen Crash, all prices
10 do very superior black Silks, which will
be sold very low
rs do Bereges, from l2t cents up
rs do Bercge dc LANES, from l6 TO 81 cents
100 do various styles Silk, from IS cents up
20 do plain BercRc, all shades
100 do Lawns, from 49, cents up
80 do rich printed Jaconcts at % cents
so do embroidered Muslins, in colors
20 do fine Tissues
80 do linen Bingham. very fine quality
Grape Bercge, Beregc de Laine, and Merino
Shawls and Scarfs
With all kinds OF black and black and white
summer drcss goods for ladies.
Also, good stock of domestic goods-the whole
of which must be sold for the cash.
G.. w. VERIFY,
Penn avenue, between 7th and Sth streets.
June 9-eolmif