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BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
Preparations for the Contest- Health of Baltimore
@s The Markets, &c. .sr

Preparations for the Context Health of Baitimore-
s~.s The Markets, &c. s..5
BALTIMORE, October 1876 p. m.
All is excitement here to. day in anticipation of
the returns from Pennsylvania. Ohio, and indiana,
and in preparation for the contest for the mayor.
atty of Baltimore to come of tomorrow. As the
time approaches both parties are becoming more
sanguine. and full vote will doubtless be poled,
unless the day shoul be rainy, which the opposi.
ton calculate will be 500 votes in their favor.
The returns from Florida have been checked by
the southern telegraph being out of order since
Saturday night, there being no connexion beyond
Raleigh. The dispatches published in the New
York evening and other papers are consequently
Roorbacks, manufactured to operate on the elec-,
tons in Pennsylvania. .' ,,...'. 3D."
The boys arrested on suspicion Of having muir.
dered the colored man James Smith, on Sunday
morning, were yesterday discharged for want of
evidence to hold them for trial. L..
The health of Baltimore remains unusually
good, there having been but ninety-two inter
ments, during the week ending yesterday, out of
a population Of zoe, 900. The highest number of
deaths during any week in the present year has
been 147. .r= ..
In the Baltimore market this morning there
were no sales of -four, holders asking 81 81 and
buyers offering 81 sl4 Sales OF good 70 prime
red wheat at 81 81 cts, and white at 95 LOO cts
Sales Of white corn at 60 cts, and yellow ut 10
II cts. Oats IS q 81 cts.
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One Hundred Piano Fortes.
II. GILBERT & co.'s

Ne,c York Ware Rooms, 333 broadway, corner Of
Anthony street and opposite Broad,oay Bank and
Theatre
WHERE THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT Of
w Pianos, toith and soithout the celebrated In
proved Eolean, may be found-all of which have
the Metallic Frame, and are .oayTanted to stand
any climate, and glue entire sasfacti0n, and will
be sold at great bargains. By an experience Of
eight years, resulting in many important improve
ments, the AoleGn has been brought to perfection
attained By Others. Nearly two thousand Eoleans
have been applied for, and the demand ID rapidly
increasing. Elegant Boudoir or Cottage Pianos,
convenient for small rooms. T. G.. & CO e Pianos
are admitted 10 be superior to all Others, otoing to
their frmness and long standing in tune. Prices
same as at the manufdctory. Dealers supplied at
liberal discounts. E. H. Wade's and the entire
Boston catalogue of music and instruction books
furnished at this store at trholesale.
HORACE WATERS, Sole Agent.
Constantly on hand an extensive assortment of
second hand Pianos in rosewood and mahogany
cases, varying in prices from $50 to $50. Sc
cond hand Eolean Pianos, from $500 to $275;
grand Pianos, from $500 to 800. Prince &
Co.'s Mclodeons, from $35 to $50; Carhart, $55
to $50. Guitars, from SO to $75, &C., &c:
Aug l4-3m
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OREeoN.--Advices from Oregon arc to the latter
part of August. Numerous parties Of overland
emigrants had arrived In good condition. II ap.
northwest are in q deplorable condition, from the
ferocous warfare carried on BY the Indians against
the whites. more especially the leland OF Sitka.
Continually they menace the city with confagra-
ton and the Inhabitants with massacre; nor does
one week pass 10 which the Governor IL not obliged
to prepare the inhabitants for self.dcfence; and
wherever q party Of the latter 10 found unpro-
tccted they are Unfortunately slaughtered and
horribly niutilated. The perpetrators Of these
age deeds are said to be fne, intelligent race;
but war 10 their passion, and their method Of
Quoting Il 10 Of course owing to their false ideas Of
warlike conduct. Considering that these follows
are supplied with arms from foreign vessels, the
Russians will have no small difficulty in maintain
ing their position against them.
s.3 Eg IBr6ado advertiser.
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VALUABLE WORKS.

TINE LIFE AND CORRESPONDENTS OF
i JOHN FOSTER, edited by J. E. Ryland
with notices Of Mr.. Foster as a Preacher and
a Companion. By John Sheppard. A new edi-
ton, two volumes in one, TOO pages l2mo cloth,
81 25.
sin simplicity Of language, in majesty Of con.
ception, in the eoquence Of that conciseness which
conveys in short sentence more meaning than
the mind dares at once admit--his writings are
unmatch NORTH British Rerie,c
You've MANS CoUssELLoR-Sepenth Edition. -
"No young man can read this work without pro.
fit. 1ts counsels are not only safe, but have an
elevation and freshness which adapt them to the
present times. They show an intimate knowledge
Of even the most secret springs Of human action.
It is not book of mere defamation; the reader
will find il profound as well as lively. We noticed
the book with appreciation on it's fret appearance,
and we rejoice to know that II has already reached
lie fifth edition. - Northern Christian Advocate.
vol. l6mo., 252 pp., with engravings; muslin
62i cents; gilt edge 81 cents.
For sale by
GRAY AND BALLANTYNE,
Sept % Union Seventh street,
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LOCAL. MATTERS.

NATIONAL WAsHINGToH MoHUMENT-A Con-
rRIBrTIoN raoM TURKEv.-We have been favored
with the following copy of a letter recently re-
ceived at the Office Of the Monument, from which
il will be seen that the Sultan Of Turkey intends
TO contribute block of marble for insertion in the
shaft in token of the admiration Of the character
and respect for the memory Of the Father Of our
Country: &c., II rt1.tnr
LEGATION or THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
CossTAsTIsoPLE, September s, 1852.
DsAR Sra When the late Turkish agent, Amin
Bey, was in Boston, Mr; winthrop wasso good az
he delivered on the occasion OF laying the corner
stone Of the National Monument to be erected at
the capital to the memory Of the great and good
Washington. It will now perhaps strike you
Of our Country that, from admiration Of his char
acter and respect for his memory, his Imperial
Majesty Sultan Abd-al- Maid contributes block
of marble to his monument.
This marble is from Byzantium, the most ancient
Of republics, and from the city Of Constantin
an Offering from the successor OF the Mahomedan
caliphs and the Ottoman sultans-from the most
iustrous sovereign Of the Of eastern princes,
illustrious both for the great nobleness and mag.
nanimity of his character, and for the exertions
which he il making to promote the prosperity Of
his country and his subjects; It will, am conf
dent, give satisfaction to the American people. II
will contain the cypher Of the Sultan and proper
citation.
In communicating this for your information,
have the honor to be- dear sir, with great respect
''N' ' JOHN p. BROWN.
To the Hon. ELISHA WHIrTLEsEY, Secretary of the
Washington National Monument Association.
SMALL NorEs.-The bacon merchants yesterday
morning, in the Centre Market, refused to receive
individual paper, and have commenced this move
ment in the hope that other dealers will follow their
example, and that they will be sustained by the
community generally.
Sons OF TEMPERANcE.-We learn that at the
annual meeting of the Grand Division of this or
der, held yesterday afternoon, L. A. Gobright was
Grand Worthy Associate; R. Gray Campbell,
Grand Scribe; Christopher Cammack, Grand
Treasurer; John Shackleford, Grand Conductor,
John w. Thompson, Grand Sentinel, and s. 8.
Briggs. Grand Chaplain.
SurraAeE.-A large number of mechanics from
Baltimore, temporarily employed in Washington,
returned to that city yesterday, in the afternoon
train of cars for the purpose of voting at the mu.
nicipal election, which takes place to-day. 9th
ers were to have followed this morning. Between
four and five hundred persons, at least have gone
home especially to exercise the right of suffrage.
WYMAN, at Odd Fellows Hall, is still delighting
large audiences with his wonderful feats of ven
triloquism and magic, and the popular dancing
figures. This afternoon at half past three O'Clock,
he will perform more especially for the accommo-
dalton of juveniles.
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j. X. GOODALL'S DANCING ACADEMY,
Iron Hall Assemblu Rooms, Penn. Apenue,

j. X. GOODALL'S DANCING ACADEMY,
Iron Hall Assembiy Rooms, Penn. Auenue,
WILL open for the ensuing season on Satur-
w day next, October l6, at % p. m. for ladies,
at 81 for children, and at u for gentlemen.
In announcing myself as q teacher of Dancing,
Department, 1.-THE Indian Sceptre Exercise for
Ladies'" Gas recommended by Donald Walker on
the Deformity of the Chest and Spine, DR.. Coul
son, DR.. Brkbeck, and the medical profession gen.
erally,) also the more Athletic Club Exercise for
Gentlemen, / have the honor to inform Fami-
lies, Schools, Parents, and the Guardians of
Youth, that having studied under the very first
fifteen years in England, testimonials Of which
shall be happy to show, will, trust, be a
sufficient guarantee Of ability in thus soliciting
the patronage and support Of the families Of
this District; and the advantage Of most ele-
giant rooms, infinitely superior to any other
in Washington, enable me by attention and
zeal, and the correct department of my pupils-a
branch of the profession Of the utmost importance
but too frequently neglected-tor give satisfac.
ton to my patrons; in word, Task nothing more
than a fair TRIAL. All the fashionable Dances are
taught by me as in Paris and London.
Terms for ladies and children, $l2 per quar-
ter-two lessons a week.
For gentlemen. So per quarter--one lesson n
week.
My fret class Assembly will be on Tuesday next,
the 18th October, at 3 p. m. Admission 50 cents
Pupils half price, with permission to introduce two
J. X GooDALL, Iron Hall, will receive prompt at
tention.
Private classes to suit the convenience OF ladies
and gentlemen may be arranged.
Telegraph, Union, and Intelligcncer.1
Oct l2-d5t
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vTHOMAs G. sTEARNs, (late Chesebrough
Il and Stearns.) Importer and Jobber of Silks,
Millinery, and Fancy Goods, 1852 BroaGway, New
York, has constantly on hand complete and
carefully. selected assortment of Black and Fancy
Silks, Marcelines, Florences, Shawls, Ribbons,
Embrdderies, French and English, Grapes, Lisses,
Silk Cravats, Gloves, Lace Mits. Dress Trim
mings, Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery,
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, &c. , SC. The un-
dersgned would invite the attention of his friends,
and the trade generally, to an examination of bis
stock.
THOMAS G. STEARNs, 1852 Broadway,
Between Liberty ct. and Maiden Lane.
Auo 2S-3m
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Mem pork advertisements.
BILLIARD TABLES.

NEW YORK BILLIARD TABLE MANUFAC-
IN TORY, No. 80 Ann street, New York city
where large stock may be found, with several
new and important improvements, which we have
brought to degree Of perfection attained by no
others. The improvements consist Of forming the
cushions that they will give the angles correctly,
they being made Of cloth or the patent Yulcanized
India-rubber, which we have within the last year
introduced to the public. Gentlemen at distance
wishing to purchase Tables with wood or marble
beds can have their orders filled the same as il they
hand, Cloihs. Balls, Cues, French Leathers, and
Pockets, OF the best description. Tables packed
and shipped to all parts of the country.
GRIFFITH & DECKER,
Oct ll-6w 80 Ann street, New York.
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A NEW SrYPrIc.-A physician Of Rome has re.
90 extraordinary power Of coagulating blood,
that if to q large basin containing this fluid one
drop of the styptic be added, complete qualification
ensues, 90 that the basin may be inverted without
preparation: Take eight ounces Of gum benzoin,
one pound of alum. and ten pints of water. Boil
all together, for the space Of eight hours, in an
sarthenware glazed vessel, frequently stirring the
original quantity of that lost by the ebuliion,
taking care, however, TO add the water 30 gradu-
ally that boiling may not be suspended. The
liquid portion Of the compound is now to be strained
'"." - Albany Register
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Forsign ITEMS. =. p
Prepared for ne Nero York E6sning Post.

Prepared for ne Nero York E6sning Post.
The cholera il still raging In Polish Prussia.
The Duke or Wellington was Marshal OF
France, Knight of the Holy Ghost, and Duke de
formerly royal residence. and used by Charles
X. az RENDEZVOUS de Chase. gss a.sl.&
Agrsat and public rejoicing has taken place
occasion of the opening OF the first dry dock ever
family came from Gaeta to witness the ceremony at
Naples. Mass was performed. The bishop blessed
the work. and Ave hundred galley slaves, who had
worked at the formation Of the basin, received
their pardon from that most clement and compas-
sionate monarch, the Kingof Naples, and testified
their freedom by throwing their yellow jackets
Al The 18th session Of the German Evangelical
made, and discussion took place on the advisa-
biity Of the Protestants adopting oral confession.
In Demerara they have begun to make paper
from the plantain fibre. -.
College. Galway, has become Jesuit. IA
The Count Pompeo Litta IL dead. He was de.
scsndant Of the ancient house Of Visconti. 4....
Pearl oysters, containing many pearls, have
been lately found on the right bank Of the Qua
The great balloon called the I" Erin 20. bragh,"
which was to have been lately sent up at the Pa.
Wilton Gardens, went of by itself, without pilot
ascended good distance, and burst with loud
In Prussia they have been filming post Office
clerk for endeayoring to discover the contents OF
letter, by looking too closely into the envelope.
The vile of Mr.. Macready, the tragedian. is
dead. -. ~. ....., a-.&t..4,. e-..s... .., .
Professor Rymer Jones is spoken of a. likely
successor to the late Professor Macgillivray, Of
Aberdeen. DR.. Lancaster il also named. 49,"
A young man named James Yates commenced
lately to walk 1000 miles in 1000 consecutive
hours, on the Trent bridge cricket ground, Not
tingham. Yates 10 toreceve, IL he succeed in this
foolish experiment, El00. The task will occupy
nearly nix weeks, and 10 one of the greatest pedes
train feats ever attempted. 3 gafg-7Sa sgsS y. +.
According to the Breslau Gazette, General Hay.
nau has been summoned to Vienna by order of the
Emperor, his majesty considering that the demon.
STATIONS which his presence has excited in certain
places are calculated to compromise the honor Of
the Austrian uniform. a5 nsEtt .,n Sd
The Frankfort journals announce that several
persons belonging to secret political and religious
society, calling themselves the sChildren Of God"
were arresteda few days age at Bernheim. .s ~
II 10 stated in Vienna letter of the Goth, In the
Leipsic GGzstts, that the Austrian government in.
tends to grant extensive amnesty to politicalof
tenders ia December. 1t will, it is said, comprise
the prisoners in Bohemia and the students who took
part in the disturbances of May. IA H. s.,
The Emperor of Russia left St. Petersburg on the
l4th, to make a journey in the interior of the en-
pire. The Grand Dukes Nicholas and Michael set
out the day before to precede his majesty.
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O r CT A L.

Notice TO Claimants under the Convention
Nth Ecuador Of ls49.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WAsHIHaroN, October 6, 1852.
Claimants under the Convention with Ecuador
of 1s49, in the case fthe brig 'Morris, here.
by notified that an instalment has been received,
and is now ready to be distributed.
All claimants are accordingly requested to for
ward to this Department such evidence as will en-
able the distribution to be made to the proper par
ties respectively.
Oct 7-eo3tlw
[Iutelligencer, Bait. Patriot, and Bait. Amerl
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IRON HALL ASSEMBLY ROOMS,

- F0nnsyIvAnIe AVonuos
r K. GOODALL'S first Promenade Concert will
u take place ON Friday evening next, the 18th
October, at 8 p. m. Admission Is cents. The per-
formances will be Vocal and Instrumental, en-
bracing novelties of . 6rstolass character. See
programme of the day. .tsl,ay....9. .,.
These Concerts are intended not only to refine
the mind and taste for the higher order of music,
but may be attended in the ordinary walking dress
at a cost that will enable even the humble me-
chanic to participate in promenading these delight
full suite Of rooms, and enjoying nrst.class music
performed by frst.class arfistss.
) Solo Violin, Master GooDALL, only ten years Of
age, sths scondr Of ths suorld." All ye critics and
professors, everybody, and hear this prodigy,
pronounced to be second to none.
: Vocalist, Mrs. GoopALL.
violoncello, So, &c, ]. K. GoopALL.
Mr.. JAlDINs will preside at the piano-fort
Oct 1876 ny Intel. Union & Tell
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TYPE FOUNDRY.

VIZ AND h. HAGAR would respectfully call
w the attention of editors and printers in the
United States to their establishment, and solicit
continuance of their patronage. Possessing, with
great experience in the business ample facilities,
they hazard nothing in saying that all orders with
which they may be entrusted will be filled with
promptness and correctness; and that the reputa
ton hitherto possessed by the foundry in this
spect, will be fully sustained.
Additions will constantly be made to the already
large and varied assortment Of Job and Fancy
Type, Borders, Rules. &C.. now to be found in their
Specimen Book-specimens OF which will from time
to time be issued. Arrangements have been made
by which the services of an eminent Punch Cutter
have been secured, and Book and Newspaper Type,
of an entirely new and beautiful cut, are now be.
ing executed by him, far surpassing any thing yet
produced for the purposes of machine or hand
printing. ga,n a p. r&s. .."~. j.. .'. -
They keep constantly ON hand every article re.
quired in printing Office, such az Presses Chases,
Cases, Galleys, Stands, Furniture, SC; all of
which will be furnished at manufacturer prices.
Old type received in exchange at nine cents per
pound.
Specimen Books will be furnished gratis upon
application by printers. - :
Editors and publishers wishing estimates will be
furnished with the same in detail by informing US
of the nature Of the work desired to be executed.
Aug l0-3m w. 4 II. HAGAR.
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OFFicH OF DAuPHIN AND Susa. Coal Co.,
No "a Wall 1T n W. Sent %. 1852

~ ----- NO, 81 WIFI st.s N. q, sept. rs IoUz.
NOTICE TO Proposals
IN will be received until the 18th day Of October
next for the Graduation, Masonry, and Bridging
of that portion of the Dauphin and Susquehanna
Coal Company's Railroad extending from near
Rausch Gap, on the line now open Tor travel, to
Auburn on the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad,
a distance Of about thirty one miles.
The character of the work is such as to render
1t well worthy the attention of Contractors and the
payments will be made In cash.
fhe Directors reserve the right of rejecting
any proposals that may be deemed unsatisfactory
Plans, profles, SC, can be seen, and further IN.
formation obtained, on application to the Chief
Engineer, Richard h. Osborne, at the Company's
Office, No. 70 South 4th ST. Philadelphia, after the
9th Of October next, or on application to the I'M
dersigned. lf...... ~ .. ~
Proposals to be addressed to A. G.. Jaudon, Sec
rotary, marked Proposals for Grading, &c.,) at
the Office No. 81 Wall st.. New York.
'', THOMAS CHAMBERS,
Sept 24-dtOctl5 President.
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County. state. Postmaster.
Office.

DISCONTINUED.
Willow Grove, Kent county, Delaware.
Lewistown, Frederick county, Maryland.
Massey's Gross Roads, Kent county, Maryland
Mauchs, Travis county, Texas.
Worth, sheboygan county, Wisconsin.
Prairie Creek. Yell county, Arkansas..
.aa .ta l,t NAMES CHANGED.
2 Conine, Licking county, ohio-name changed
TO "Pataskala."
Indian Lake, Cass county, Michigan-name
changed to "Silver Creek" ..,.t
Paddy Town, Hampshire county, Virginia
name changed to "New Creek Depot.'
Maple Springs, Washington county, Virginia
name changed to "Smith's Creek" .
New Prospect, Tallapoosa county, Alabama
name changed to "Kowaliga,"
Melton's. Navarro county, Texas-name changed
to "Dresden.n .....
Arenosa. Victoria county, Texas-name changed
to "Woodfort." .-aJ..
Modrel's Point, Coles county, lllinois-name
changed to EST. Omer."
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p. j. STEERS REMOVAL.

ID J. STEER, Merchant Idiler, having removed
L. to one Of the fine new stores lately erected
by Mr.. Fowler on 7th street, few doors above
Odd Fellows Hall, has now the pleasure to invite
all bis friends and customers to call and see him,
where he will be able to exhibit bis superior stock
of new goods to great advantage, and where he
intends to keep such general stock of Gentle.
mems Furnishing Goods as his elegant store and
fine location will demand.
Very grateful for the continued patronage that
has followed him since his removal from the Ave-
nue., he can now assure his friends that his ar.
rangements are such as to enable him to serve
them much more satisfactorily than ever before.
Oct 2-eo3wif
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DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Corner OF 9th and T. Streets,

Rev. E. r. LIPPITT, A. M, formerly Professor
IN p. e. Theological Seminary, Virginia, Prin-
cipai.
THIS INSTITUTION, in which are thoroughly
l. taught all the branches necessary to furnish
a complete and finished female education, is now
in successful operation. The Principal, relying
on an experience in teaching of nearly tsoenty
years, and a corps of faithful and accomplished
assistants in euery department, offers his institu
ton with confidence to the patronage of the public.
Terms English, Mathematics, and Ancient
Languages, from IS to $l2 per quarter of eleven
weeks. Modern Languages, Drawing, and Music,
extra.
Sept l7-eo4w
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u j. STEERS NEW GOODS.-P. ]. STEER,
Il Merchant Tailor, has received very elegant
and complete stock of new goods, and invites the
public to call and examine them. He fatters him
self that he will be able this fall to his
toners little better than ever before, as be has
allowed himself more time, and taken greater
pains than usual in laying in his stock.
Prices will be low, and all work will be done in
the very best manner.
Sent 22-Staw3wif
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NIYER PHINEAs,
American steel Pen nIanufactur,

American Steel PEN Manufacturer, "a
ID ESPECTFULLY calls the attention Of his
~ friends and patrons to his new Pen, called the
IMITATION QUILL PEN, which is unsurpassed
in fexibty and design, being the most perfect
imitation OF the quill ever made. This. together
with his new Double Elastic Patent Spring, New
York Commercial, Original, Bank Pens, Jenny
Linds, Suavetor, and Extra Fine Point; also, his
superior, accommodating, and plain Holders of all
patterns, ivory and cocoa Letter Stamps, can be
procured at his establishment, No. llS William
street, New York. ,.....GE N..a -.G r-ss ..E
Az also by all the principal stationers in this
city. Aug 2S-Th&Satu 3
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GAS FIXTURES.

HAVING just received from the celebrated man.
IL ufactory of CORNELIUS & Co. q large assort-
ment Of their latest style of Gas Chandeliers and
Fixtures, they are offered to the public at reduced
prices. Persons having gas introduced into their
stores and dwellings invited to call and exam
inc. They will find it to their interest.
Gas Pipes introduced in old or new buildings at
the shortest notice, and at the lowest prices. All
work warranted.
Washington Plumbing and Gas Fitting Establish
ment, one door from the corner of Eleventh street.
south side Pennsylvania avenue.
J. w. THOMPSON.
Oct S-MWed& Frilm