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ExcAvArrSe Coir.--Tbo French rogues can re.
move one aide Of a silver coin with a very thin
fine saw, cut out the silver in the middle fll up
with fuser metal, solder on the surface again and
leave the piece looking ss before Most of the
pieces thus altered bear the efgy either of Louis
XVIII Charles X, or Louis Philippe. The fraud
was first detected at the Bank Of France. The dc.
eroration Of the coin thus altered IL about seven
tenths-Ne,p York Mirror.
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TIE SHELLY FoRGERiEs.-The New York cor
respondent Of the London Daily Neios. as
he heard Of the Shelly forgeries, pointed TO party
in New York as the probable author Of them-a
circumstance commented on in the London pa
pers, and made certain by late article in the
dtteneun. ~ eic York Post.
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LOCAL. MA TIER s

NATIoaAL THEATaE.--In consequence of the
great success tt at has attended the performances
| of the Segun Troupe, they have been engaged for
| another week, and will reaPpear this evening in
Tie Bohemian Girl For Tuesday Cinderella is an
nounced, with especial view to the convenience
and pleasure of the "little folk" The opera of
Masanieio ia in rehearsal, we informed, and
| may be expected on Wednesday.
JENNY BusK.-Ths fir young Baltimorean
having sufficiently recovered from her late indis
position, is at length to crafty the Washington
public with exhibition of her vocal powers,
which said to be Of very superior order.
The GEEMANIA MUSICAL SOCIETY - 1t will be seen
by advertisement in another column of our to-
days issue, that this celebrated corps of artiss will
give grand musical entertainment this evening
at Forrest Hall, Georgetown. assisted by the world
| renowned pianist, Alfred Jael, of whose perform
ance the Boston and Philadelphia critics have
spoken repeatedly in the highest terms of praise
They will give their fret concert here in Carusi's
Saloon, Tomorrow tTuesday) evening.
The CoURTs.---Th criminal court was engaged
on Saturday in the further bearing of the case of
the United States vs. Brown, charged with obtain
ing money under false pretenccs. Not concluded.
The circuit court will assemble again this morn
| ing, and continue the civil cases on the docket
MINIATURE PAINTINo.-We were shown on Sa
| turday beautiful, wel-executed and faithful
miniature likeness Of Miss Fillmore daughter of
the President, painted on ivory by Miss Wagner,
| an American artistic now staying at the National
Hotel In viewing it, we were struck with the su.
perior quality of this old style of miniatures, espe
cially when they produced by competent
artist.
FIRE.-The alarm of fire about nine O'Clock last
night was occasioned by the burning of cow
house in the of Beers's Hotel, Third street
north of Pennsylvania avenue
FINE DAY.-Yesterday was of the finest
days of the season. After the rain and unplea
weather of the previous days, there was pretty
general turn out Of persons, and the churches were
well attended.
RENEWAL OF TRAvEL.-Thc interruption of ira
vel and business, in consequence of the injury
done the Long Bridge by the recent freshet, will
soon be remedied, we learn, by the substitution of
steamboat conveyance. Our ncighbors Of George
town are also making similar arrangements for
the accommodation Of lite trade and travel from
below.
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l1e sILAS II. HILL, esq,

sILAS III. HILL, esq, for many years
President OF the Board OF Common Council, is an
nounced a suitable candidate for Mayor Of
Washington, and will be supported in June next
by thousands OF VOTERS.
An Ql-cote
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The SrANIsH Pass IN CUBA AND AT New
YonK.-Letters published in the New York pa
pers, and received from Havana by the Cherokee,
which left that port the 18th instant, contain the
following statement:
"You will be surprised, perhaps, in hearing that
the Spanish paper, the Cronica. published in your
city, the staunch supporter of Spanish rule in this
island, has, by decree of the government at Mad
rid been prohibited to circulate in the domnions of
Spain. on account, it ia said, Of the severity with
which it has treated the American Government in
its articles about this island, &c The Diario de la
Marina Of this city has been fined = $4,000 for having
committed the same fault"
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- v
~ sSc.-The subscribers have now in store a com.
plete and carefully selected stock of House Fur.
nishing Dry Goods, embracing every article in
their line adapted TO the wants Of housekeepers,
such az
Tapestry Velvet, Tapestry Brussels, Printed
Brussels, Three-ply, Ingram, Venetian List,
Rag, and other Ca~etngs
English and American Oilcloths in full sheets,
which will be cut TO fl any size and shap DC,
passage or hall
Irish, German, and Russia Shectngs
Cotton Sheets and sheetingr of all widths
Double Damask Table Cloths for any length,
and square or round tables
Damask Napkins and Towellings
Pillov-csse Sheetings, all widths
Bed Quits and COunterpanes, all sizes
Bed and Crib blankets, all sizes
Alec, rs pieces a. Canton Mattines, superior
20 do do do
% do Ga do do
40 do 40, 81, and Cd checked do
Ap l3-4vif HO0E, BROTHER & co.
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I,URNITUnE DRY GooDs.-CIAGETr 8

ENURNITUKE DRY GOODS.-CLAGETT &
Il DODSON, dealers in all kinds OF Goods in
the above line, have the pleasure OF announcing 10
the housekeepers and those who conten plate soon
becoming 80 III Washington, Georgetown, Alex
andria, and their environs that the following ar
ticles IN the above line have just been received,
which, added TO their former stock, ma kes their
sortnent now completes all of which will be found
Of the very latest production newest in style, most
desirable for utility, and reasonable be
had In any other establishment in the Union
IN TOILET GOODS.
81, "a, ~ 4, Id, I'D, and 1874 Russia, Barns
ley, and Irish Sheetings, which will be sold
lower than heretofore
4Oinch, 42-inch, 45inch 80. inch, and So inch
Pillow and Boulster Linens from Ger
many and Ireland. Some of these goods are
far surprising any for excellence that have
ever hitherto been offered for sale in this part
OF the country
Belgian, English, and Scotch Damask Towels,
in beautiful figures and borders, all new STYLES
Fine and heavy Huckaback Toilet Towels, in
damask borders, which will be sold as low as
huckaback by the yard
Real Russia Basket Towelling, very pleasa nj
Electric Rubbers. a fabric of wool and linen, the
use Of which has been found highly conducive
to health
Baden Baden Rubbers, and Russia Dowles and
Crash. These last named will be found excel
lent to be used for bathing purposes
Also, many other kinds of Towelling not neces-
sary to specify
1914, Ia, IL 4, 1874, and Ia 4 pink blue, buff,
and white Dresden Quilts, ali new styles
White Narcotics. Victoria, French, and Weted
Coverlets and Quilts, some of which are manu-
featured expressly for summer use-they not
being too heavy for the approaching season
Also, case Allendale Quilts, extra sizes
White, pink, blue, buff. and aquimarin Toilet
and Crib Covers and Quilts matching
White Marseilles Stand Covers.
We respectfully invite the attention of the pub
lie to these goods, which will be found desirable
CLAGETT & DODSON
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eJ-Wc hope the Cholera, that dcsoIating
seourge, will not visit our happy country again,
sweeping from the stage Of fife its thousands, at
least until everybody has had time time 10 get n
likeness at THosrsos's skylight Gallery, Lane A
fuckers Building, between Four.and half and
Sixth streets where the most beautiful and durable
pictures are taken, and put up in fine morocco
cases, for fifty ccnts. Ap3-u
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TWO DESIRABLE SQUARES OR LOTS
FOR SALE

TIVE UNDERSIGNED having made n new di.
Il vision OF his large square, No. ga, into con
vcnient lots and spacious alleys, according TO a
plan proposed by Randolph Coyle, eco, Is now
prepared 20 dispose Of the at low rates and on
accommodating terms.
The property 10 located in a rapidly improving
section Of the city, between New Jersey avenue
and North Capitol street, Immediately north Of the
railroad depot and south Of the residence Of the
Col. Burohe.
Should any individual, or an association Of per
sous, desire 20 purchase the whole square, icon.
tanning nearly seven scrcs.) rare opportunity is
here offered Tor IN advantageous investment
Also. for sale, small square in the vicinity,
beautiful cottage site, in which may be had a
great bargain.
Plsts Of the division Of this property can be seen
by calling on the subscriber, at the office of the Su
prcme Court Of the United states in the Capitol or
at his residence, on Capitol Hill.
ID w. MIDDLETON.
Mar % TnThGcIun
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GAMs.-The Detroit Tribune cay that during the
past winter Messrs. Rowe Co Of that city, have
sent to the eastern cities twelvc thousand nine
hundred and forty -four" prairie hens or grouse;
"forty thousand four hundred and thirty three
quails," besides patridges, wild turkeys, &c, in
large numbers
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AIarI6
THOMAS ~. JACOBS 81 CO.. NO. III DOCK
STREET. PUILADELPUuA.

Wine and Liquor Store.
TIVE SUBSCRIBER has associated with him in
Il the Wine and Liquor business his son THoMAs
A. JAcoBs, under the firm Of
THOMAS II. JACOBS & CO
The attention Of the public s respectfully invited
to an examination Of their large stock OF choice
WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS;
with every other article i'm their line
ORDERS transmitted { ON abroad will receive
their prompt attention, and such articles furnished
as will give satisfaction.
THOMAS II. JACOBS.
PHfLADELPHfA, March |, 1852.
March 5-d3m
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In order TO arrange satisfactorily for all RoB1S-
SON ELpRKD will reduce the price Of admission
from 50 TO 20 cents, except for the Bores, which
will be charged at so cents; children 10 reserved
seats d cent?. No half price % the Pit
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MIsrEsoTA.-A correspondent of the Albany
Rsgisfer, writing from Minnesota, save:
at is singular fact, that the ordinary field birds
and songsters so common in old settlements, and
also the honey bee, unknown here before. have mi
grated biber with civilized man. The Indians
say that the rsttesnskes follow in biz wake also.
BE that as it may, while they numerous far
ther down the Mississippi, they have not yet made
their debut into this locality. In the neigbborhood
Of Sank Rapids, however, some have been killed,
where, 1t IL said, they were never seen till re.
Cently.p
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FORREST HALL, GEORGETOwN.

Grand Musical .4ttraction
i96th Concert in the United states.
A Grand Instrumental Concert will be given by
the celebrated GERMANIA MUSICAL SOCIETY,
this (Monday) evening, April DO at the above
named Hall, assisted by the celebrated Artist
ALFRED JAEL,
The greatest Pianist in the United States
Tickets so cents; for sale at the usual places
Doors open at 7 O'Clock; Concert commences at
o'clock.
05-The Chickerng Grand Piano forte used on
this occasion ia from Mr.. Davs's Music Store.
Ap %
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LAND WARRANTS are in better demand The
selling prices range $l25 to | 80 for quarter Sec
tons, loo acre scrip, and smaller scrip in proper
ton.-Ne,C York Times.
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We have not yet observed any mention Of Sir
Henry Bulwers appearance at bic poet in Florence.
On the contrary, we read that he is negotiating
with the electors of Lincoln, with view of ofern q
himself A. candidate for a seat in the next Par
lament.-N. Y. Albion.
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G1JOHN w. MAURY, Esq, is nominated
az suitable candidate for Mayor Of the city at
the ensuing election, and will DO sustained by his
numerous irends. A VOTER
An y
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FnoM SANTA FE.-Tbe st. Louis Republican Of
the lf,h has a Geographic communication from
Independence, of the previous day The Mayor Of
Santa 70 had just arrived at Independence. lie
left Santa re on the 9th Of March; business was
very dull. and tho place almost deserted Those
that could raise an outfit had gone to tho ella.
Governor Calhoun wac preparing to leave for
Washington city. The March mail was mot at
Cedar Spring, the April mail at Council Grove; oil
well. Aubrey has gone the new route. The Ara
paboes, kiavshs, Pawnecs, and Cheyenne Indians
we're trading with Bent, five miles above Fort At
kinson
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CIRCUS,
On Centre Market square.
ROBINSON & ELDRED

HVBINSON y ELDRED
AlLL cause their great Southern Circus to per-
w form in Washington on MONDAY, the Sd
day OF May, when will be presented a host Of dar-
ing and graceful Equestrian Feats by Master
JANIS, Madam RosiSsoS, Master JOHS, MdIle
HssRrHTTA, the Mssos LOUISE and CARoLINs
ChRLo, and the whole Troupe. consisting Of
Sixty Star Performers and Auxliaries
Eighty superb Horses, in splendid condition
Fifteen intelligent and diminutive performing
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Tn LATE FarsHET.-The Cumberan Miners
Journal Of Friday has long article upon the late
destructive frcsbet in the Potomac river, the main
facts of which we have already published. Speak
ing OF the injury to the Chesapeake and Ohio cana,
it Gays; From Harpers Ferry 20 the Point Of Rocks,
where the greatest injury ia always done by fresh
etc. we are told that II has been terribly damaged.
In many places the tow path is said to be entirely
swept away so as to render IL impossible 10 distn-
also said to have sustained great damage. and n
number of breaks are reported at different points
along the line.-Bdihmore Ne,ns
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suIRrsl suIRTsi SHIRTS,

~ hW and beautiful styles Of French cnbrOider-
4 ed Shirts, in pleasing variety. Also a large
additional supply OF Dress Shirts Of the fncst quail
ties and most approved makers, just received.
shirts made TO order the best manner and
latest fashion, and good fts guaranteed IN cas,s
at CHAS. H. la NE'S
Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing
Mar % Establishment, Penn. av.. near a. "a
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From Buenos Ayes-An Amoican Schooner Turned
Pirate.
BosToS, April 23.-A letter from Buenos A res,
dated February %, received here, contains the fol-
lowing: 1.-The Brazilian admiral sent a note 10
Commodore McKeever, that the American schooner
Draco, Capt. Thatcher, had gone from hence TO
the coast Of Patagonia, and there raised a crew
from vessels loading with guano, and left for
Brazil to capture vessels, under letter Of marque.
The vessel, however, has no such letter, and che
will be proceeded against as a pirate.n
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hOCTOR NEUMANN has cured several Corns
IL and Bunion much to my satisfaction.

nOCTOR NEUMANN has cured several Corns
~ and a Bunion much to my satisfaction.
N. b. SEABROOK,
RICHMOND, VA, Leigh 1T near 81, April , 1852.
TO ALL WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM
Corns, Buniops, &c.-I am happy TO give my ties
timony that DR.. Neumsnn has cured me Of a very
bad Corn, much to my Subtraction.
w. NELL, NJ. D,
372 Pine street, above 18th.
DR.. Neumann, from Berlin, has cured my Corns
and very troublesome Bunion, without cutting
or giving me pain.
AMOS PALMER, M. D.,
ais Walnut street, philadelphia
join with pleasure my testimony TO the forego-
ing ones in favor Of DR.. Neumann's method Of
curing corns lie has operated to my perfect sa.
tisfaction-the operation performed without giving
me the least pain.
Signed: L. TRAPMANN, lol Broad street.
CHARLrsTos, March II, 1852.
concur entirely with the appreciation and tho
satisfaction expressed by Mr. Trspmann
Signed: FRANCIS X. HUGER,
CHARLEsToS, March, 1852. 10 Lamboll st.
DR.. NEUMANN, from Berlin, Cbiropodist TO
the late King Of Prussia, respectfully informs the
C0RNS, BUNIONs, and TENDER NAILS, with
out the dangerous and useless practice Of cutting.
and without giving the least pain. BY this method
the patient will be able to wear tight shoes in n
few minutes. Hundreds Of testimonials have been
presented TO him wherever he practised
Ofiico hours from TO |, and from To : D. IN.
Patients will be attended at their own houses.
Office Al Mrs. TiLLEY'S, corner of Third street
and Missouri avenue, Washington, u. G.
N. Il DIR. N. will only remain here a short
time. Ap l5--u
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

ANNAPOLIS, MD, April 25.--The information re-
ceived here that the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
had been damaged a million dollars, requiring six
months to repair is contradicted by the chief engi
neer, who says the amount of damage does not ex
coed eighty thousand dollars and will only require
three months for repairs
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L,LooR oILoLoTHs AND INGRAM CAR

LLooH oILcLOTUs AND INGRAM CAR
II PETINGs.-We have Just received an e.ten.
sive and elegant supply OF Floor Oilcloths, in ia
poetry, Brussels. panel Ia ndscspe, and bouquet dc.
slgns, all IN entirely new and different patterns
from those hitherto cold by va, and we think will
be found heavier and better made
Aso, new article Of ..wide real English step
oiicloths, very heavy and durable, pleasant art.
Gle for summer use.
Berlin, LEIPZIG, and domestic table Oilcloths,
some OF which are rich in the extreme.
Also iull supply Of Ingram CarpetinRs from
the late auctions, which IN consequence of tho ap.
preaching season were bought cheap, and will be
disposed Of by us accordingly; some as low ne IS
cents per yard.
Also, tale Of Skeleton Cocoa Door Mats
| do Jenny Lind do
! do Edelade do
| do Jute do
To all Of which invite the attention Of our cue
TONERS and the public generally
CLAGETT & DODsoN.
Ap l2-eodiftMayI
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Eirem,n,s Eight-Riotr, Shol hn police

PHrLADELPHIA, April 25.-In a frcmen's fight
to-day two policemen fired revolvers MORALLY
wounding James Gillespie, member Of the Moy
amensing Hose. The officers surrendered them
selves
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Grand FOCAL and Instrumental Concert of
MISS JENNY Dusk,
AT CARUSPS SALOON, ON THIS (MONDAY)
EVENING, APRIL &c,
ON which occasion she will be assisted by Mrs
" MULLER, the popular Vocalist; Mr.. KEY, the
eminent Pianist; and Mr.. WAGNER the distin-
gushed Cla rionetist.
PROGRAMME.
|. Grand Fantasia, from Lucia de Lammermoor
for the piano forte, by NJ. Stra-
kosch. Mr. Klev
2. AWAY, now Joyful Riding" by
klecken Miss J. Buck
3. Jenny Lind's "Bird Song for
the clarionet. Mr. Wagner.
4. "Kato Kearney," Irish Ballad.
Miss J. Busk
5. The Magic Bells, by III. S,ra-
kosch. Mr.. kley
6. "scenes that are Brightest" from
the opera Mariana. Miss ] Busk.
PART SECOND.
4 Solo for the clarionet. Mr.. Wagner
s. Cavatina, from the opera Rob-
ert lie Diabe. Miss j. Busk
8. Capricio Variante, from the opera
Norma, composed and execu-
ted by Mr.. Kley
10. "I'll be no Submissive Wife"
Mrs. Muller.
H. Coming Thro' the Rye" Miss J. Busk
Tickets so cents; TO be had at the music stores
and at the door on the evening of the Concert.
Doors open at 7 O'Clock; concert to commence
at .. APP 20
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CuUBB. uRoTHERs

bankers and Dealers in Stocks, Land War
ID rants, Foreign and Domestic EXCHANGE -
Drafts on IRELAND from & | and upwards, payable
on demand, furnished in sums TO suit
Collections made, and Checks for sale on all the
principal cities.
dousrnnsnt, State, aud other Stocks bought and
sold on commission
Cia,D's before the Departments promptly attended
to. Remittsnces made et lowest rates in Nee
YORK Philadelphia, Baltimore funds ne de-
sired, Tor Notes or Drafts payable in the District
Alexandra, Va, and other southern cities.
Banktng House, opposite Treasury Department.
MAI Ill Irelegrnph d2wl
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CTEAM MARBIE WORks. CORNER OJ

STEAM MARBLE WORKS, CORNER OF
~ North and Monument streets, Baltimore.-Tbe
undersigned are prepared to furnish all orders
in their line, viz: Marble Mantels, Monuments,
Tombs. Gravestones, Table Tops, Tiles for Floors
Garden Statuary, &c, on reasonable terms as
can be had elsewhere, and at the shortest notice,
and would respectfully invite purchasers to cali
and examine their large and extensive stock now
on hand. The trade furnished with Slabs, Blocks
&c, cut 10 sizes, at New York and Philadelphia
prices.
Mar 3l-lm SISSON & BAIRD
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DACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
notice having appeared in Saturdays pa
Pers conveying the idea that passengers provided
with tickets from responsible agencies would be
subject to detention on the Iethmus Of Panama, it
Is deemed proper to announce that the steamer
Oregon at Panama, at last dates, es a spare
steamer, free OF engagements for passengers; and
that in the absence Of accident sea- the steamers
California, Republic, Tennessee, Golden Gate, and
Constitution, in the service OF this company, will
be at Panama in the course of the present month.
By order: VIM. II. DAVIDGE, Secretary
NEW foRK, April 8 1852. Ap 6-dtfif
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The Boxes will be constructed 90 az TO DO distinct
from the other portion Of the Pavilion and the Pit
will be neatly and comfortably arranged
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embitterng sectional prejudice than their enemies
could maciously accomplish in generation. Our
| counses to both portions OF the party can be cum
med up in single sentence In justice to the
North, say to the South, go TO the Ba fillmore
Convention; in justice TO the South, we say to the
North, declare, when there, your perpetual adhe-
renee to the Compromise measures OF 1850. On no
other terms than these harmony be restored to
the party and to the country.
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE ST. GEoRoE's society,"
The sixty sixth annual dinner of the st. Georges
Society was given on Friday evening at Niblo's
saloon, In New York, about one hundred and fifty
persons having assembled around the festive board
and the chair being occupied by the President of
the Society. DR.. Beales.
The Commercial advertiser Gays:
Among the invited guests we noticed the pre-
sidents of the ST. Nicholas, St. Andrews, and st
David's Societies; also the presidents of the Ger
man Emigrants' Society. and the Friendly Sons of
st. Patrick; Robert Bunch esq, ii b. M.'s Vice
Consul at this port; his honor Judge Daily; the
Rev. Mr.. Flagg. and Captain Graham, of the
was beautifully decorated with the British and
American flags entwined, the red cross of ST.
George. and various smaller flags of different ma
tons. Over the chair was suspended a ma gniicent
full length portrait of Queen Victoria"
The American army and navy having been
toasted. Captain Graham, of our army, responded:
"He found himselfin very trying position las hav.
ing once been officer Of one country, and the
only representative of the three branches of the
other. He could answer for the kindness in which
the American officers looked ON the officers Of the
British service, and he hoped they would one day,
if necessary meet in the field, rank to rank, and
shoulder to shoulder, fighting for constitutional
liberty. He alluded to the discipline exhibited on
the occasion Of the late catastrophe to the Brken-
head, and hoped that would say, when
every woman and child board that ship was
eaved, that the age of chivalry was past" (Great
appause.l