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FIRE INSURANCE.

TUE Potomac Insurance Company of Georgetown D. g.
the stockholders of which individually liable to
equal to the stock held by them will insure
houses, dwellings,, merchandise furniture &C.. &C., at
sonable Application made at the Companys Office,
GEORGETOWN to N Caan agent for Washington, Fsree
the Treasury Department. will receive prompt aen
ton. JOHN MARBURY, President.
HENRY KING, Sec'y. may 19-6teo
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BS- v. d. PALMER the American Newspaper Agent is
authorized to make collections the cities of Boston,
New York, and Philadelphia and duly empowered to take
advertisements and subscriptions at the rates required by
u.s. Ills receipts will be regarded payments His oinces
are; Boston, Congress street, New York. Tribune build
ng Phladepha northwest of Third and Chestnut
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A5- Con. II. G. WEIGHTMAN is announced
as WHIG candidate for Mayor at the coming election, In
juno next by
ap g-1m% MANY WINGS.
1s- JOHN w. MAURY, esq, is announced
a candidate Mayor coming election lap 2lte
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Approved, May 10, 1862.

AN ACT for filling in behind the seawsll at the end Of
Eleventh street east. ~
BE enacted, do, That the of two hundred dollars,
or SO much Thereon be necessary be and the same
hereby appropriated out of the general fund.- for the
pose OF filling in behind the seawa at the termination of
Eleventh street east
Approved, May Is, 1862.
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AN ACT to provide for grading and grayeling part of NJ
street north.
Be enacted c That the of five hundred dollars,
much thereof be be and the is
hereby appropriated of the funds of the First Ward for
the purpose of grading and graveng street north from
Twentieth to TWen street west and constructing
cuyert the the intersection of and Twenty
second street, the earth required for filing up to be taken
from NJ street. between Twenty second and Twentyh
Streets the work to be done under the direction of the Com
missioner Of the First and Second Wards and two Assistant
Commissioners to be appointed by the Mayor.
Approved, May Is, 1852.
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Odd-FeIlows' Hall!

Odd-Fell0W5 dau!
xxvyMaN,s New and Unparalleled Won-
w dcrs in MAGIC and yENTRlLoQUlsM at oddFe
ro,, Hall IN Monday Tuesday, and Wednesday, May H.
10 ond no. and on Wednesday afternoon, l9th instantly
commencing at o'clock introducing besides other new and
bcb he pors upwards Of hundred glasses Of Wines
LIQUORS and Cordalstwenty-two knds all and fourteen
ids moro than any other Wizard produce from one
htte Pot Pouri Of Handkerchief Foras Bunch of Keys
wonderful Portfolio, Ink resus Water, Lemovng and
Speaking Automatons, Ventriloquism, Astounding nu-
sions etc. etc. BT- See small bills.
pf- Admission 20 ccntsChildren half price Doors open
ut ito commence at o'clock. may 15-n
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WASHINGTON:

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 10, 1852.
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National Theatre.
Mr.. Il. A. MARSHALL."...."".."...S Sole Lessee.
mr.. w. H. tLEMlNG., stage manager.
Third appearance of the great American actor
MIR. EDWIN FORREST.

MIR. EDWIN FORREST.
THIS "WEDNESDAY EVENING May 10th, will be per
formed Sheridan Knowless tragedy Of VIRGINIUS The
ROMAN FATHER. Virgnius, Mr.. t. FORREST Dancing, by
Miss Annie Walters and Made Theodore To conclude with
the very amusing farce of PLEASANT NEIGHB0RS.
s- During Mr.. Forests engagement the Free List with
the exception of the Press, must be suspended.
PRICES OF ADMISSION
Private Boxes So Dress Circle and Parquette so cents
Reserved seats rs cents Orchestra seats rs cents Family
Circle % cts Third Tier 30 cts Colored Gallery 20 cts
The Ladies of the Navy-Yard Baptist Church
holding FESTIVAL at ANAC0STIA HALL, common
and evening OF this week. for the purpose raising funds to
repair their Westinghouse The public invited to attend
may ISIS
STATEMENT exhibiting the receipts and disburse-
- mens of the Central Building Association for the
ending April 30, 1852
For dues s1o,755 rs
For 10Y -
l24sS co
DISBURSEMENTS.
Tor Advsnces...,t. ,...,...........a S1O,166 90
For stock redeemed .'.'.....''... 10 81
1l,789 90
Balance IN tho treasury, .,..,... 6o4 O6
aggErg-BEISs TIE EARNINGS rwo YEARS
DUcs invested In bonds, &c ........ 81 ,slS 90
Premiums do..........u.,..... 1857 90
Dues advanced and lines In arrears, o0l 96
Balance In The treasury ,..,,..t,...,... t9l ob
Divided by s75 shnres) 3s,3a6 % (4Sss 1O2-s75
may l9-lt
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mar Bayne's Panorama is at Norfolk, Va.
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INV vus,cl Music! [NtVNvslcI
E.s~-sS-jsongs, Polkas, euadrilles Gsssss@=.s.--J
Take them, implorc thee
The Rcsponse
viii you meet me-
The blind Boy
VirnniH Rosebud
odd fcilowp' Glgs
Bright Eyes.
Wy Foul 10 one unbroksn sigb. ttIuitar)
Call me pet names.
sauty Kate
Thrcs Olees Coz three vuiccE.
New Mary Blame
tuney Al u,s Gstc.
innutunoy.
Hungarian song Of Liberty.
Whist are the Wild waves saying
I'm talking IN my sleep,
wpuld mi dir tn Winter
Who you'd not sip the liquid light
havs sonethiBg - n tell you
The Quaker 6trta
Ab my child
~ oHsr thee this hand u mine,
Ny besutifai M rwn
3iaCa frt CRll, thee mine
he Mothers ~ the West
" happy home.
~ viyo me bsck my heart, pray
rhs sh0smhkef-a comic yong,
flss stnils That hshi1 w glsancEs
Wrui1 With thee
ga 80 ne trom my cottage home.
a.s~ 90 Eals -
WiIERs Cheap Cab stationery store,
may ta--sr zen street Louisiana avenue
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AN ACT authorizing the curbsones to be and the foot
paved the east fronts of four hundred
and twenty-five four hundred and twentyone four hun
dred and twenty, four hundred and nineteen four hun
bred and seventeen, and four hundred and sixteen
Be 1t enacted de- That the Mayor be and he is hereby
horzd and required to the curbones to be set and
footway paved the east fronts Of squares four hun
dred and twenty-five, four hundred and twentone four
hundred and twenty four hundred and nineteen, four
hundred and seventeen, and four hundred and sixteen
being the side Of Seventh street west between
street north Boundary street. in conformity with the
of the act concerning paved otways approved
fourth of April eighteen hundred and and for
raying the expenses thereof tax hereby imposed
upon the lots the east fronts of said gquares
the amount of said expenses Provided That tax shall
be laid exceeding three dollars per front foot of said lots
Approved, May Is, 1852
AN ACT making additional appropriation in relation te
the alteration in the of Tber creek through
numbered six hundred and thirty
Be enacted, d. That addition to the balance remain
ing Of the appropriation made by the entitled An
in relation the change Of the of Tber creek
through square numbered six hundred and thirty, ap
proved twelfth September, eighteen hundred and ftyone
the of thousand dollars much thereof
be necessary is hereby appropriated pay
able of money the credit of the Fourth Ward
otherwise appropriated to enable the Mayor to settle with
the of lots in square numbered six hundred and
thirty for claims they have in consequence of the
alteration made in the of the Tber creek through
the said square, by direction of the Mayor under said act
provided part the money hereby appropriated
shall be paid until all the parties claiming damages for said
change in the of the Tber creek shall execute to this
Corporation such deeds other Instruments of writing
WILL in the opinion of the Mayor and Corporation Attorney
confirm said change in the the Tber Creek through
said square, and this Corporation against further
demand claim in consequence thereof from eny
ApnrO May
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House OF REPRgsENTATIvEs.--The House re-
solved itself into Committee of the Whole on
the state of the Union, and resumed the consid
GRAFTON of the bill authorizing the governor of
New Mexico to call an extra session of the legis-
lature whenever he may deem the same to be
necessary and proper.
Mr.. GRAY, after advocating the bill, reviewe'
and replied to the manifesto issued by those " he
seeded from the late Wing caucus.
The bill was laid aside to be reported to the
House,
bill making appropriation for the eonstruc-
ton of military roads in Oregon was next taken
up, when debate ensued.
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PUBLIC MEETING.


preliminary meeting of the citizens of the northern
N section Of the Fourth Ward the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved That meeting Of the voters Of this portion Of
the Fourth Ward be requested to meet In the Hall of the
Washington City Benevolent Society," Wednesday
ing the 10th instant at ~ o'clock, for the purpose Of
designating candidate to represent them in the Board
Aldermen, and member of the Board of Common Coun
Gil. may 1S-2t
NTANTED-Two Good Ironers, for which the most
w liberal wages will be paid; likewise Seamstress.
Apply at Browns Hotel. may 17-r3t
A ZAPPONE,
Teacher If Languages and agent fer Renting, Buying, or
SLING Houses Rooms, and other Property
NOTES messages designed for him win be promptly
~ attended to- If left at the Countpgroom Of the Daily
American Telegraph. may 15-tf
HOSIERY, GLOVES, &c.
WE have on hand very large and extensive sssor
w ment Of Cotton Hosiery and Gloves, Silk Linen, and
Cotton Handkerchief Shawls Undersleeves Cbemsetts
Collars Silk and Kid Cloves Combs Suspenders Fans and
a great many small wears Persons buying to sell again
will find at store great many goods suitable for their
Sales pay particular attention To those kinds Of goods
WIN. EGAN son,
South side Penna. nv, doors east Of 7th street.
may lin
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SECOND WARD.
CO. NICHOLAS CALLAN, 90 che second
Ward Is announced a. candidate ~ rrflfrtgn " N
Board Of Common Council 90 thai NRrI
may 1s--8tH H
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Dey SEE FIRST, THIRD, AND FOURTH
Congress TO-day.

SENATE.-The CHAIR laid before the Senate a
communication from the Secretary of War, in
answer to a resolution calling for information in
relation to extra compensation to civil officers in
New Mexico during the Mexican war
Messrs. SEWARD, SUMNER, and WALKER pre-
sented memorials asking for the passage of the
homestead bill.
After the transaction of other business, the
Senate proceeded to the consideration of the de-
fciency BILL
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sented a. candidate Cor s.ai ~ 90 llassd ~ Caaa
Council for the Fourth Ward sna wi y ssTgrtsd b.
may lsSt* MANY fKfKNnr
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fs~ II. v. QUEEN IL announced a. . can
didate for the Common Couul IN the flir Ward " n
coming election In june and wil - EuIl@risd ~
may ls-ts~ MANN VOTERS
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True Democratic Responses.

We copy with high qualification from the Baltimore
Sun (extra> the following passage from the report of
the proceedings OF the convention subsequent 10 The
nomination OF General Pierce, and pending the ballot Tor
the vice presidency:
During pause 10 the taking of the ballot, the FOL.
lowing dispatches were read 10 the convention:
From STEPHEN A. DOUGLASS; 81 congratulate
the democratic party upon the nomination; and Illinois
will give FRANKLIN PIERCE larger majority than
any other Stale in The Unon."
From General CASS: "A good nomination, that d
General PIERCE. shall support il heartily"
/From General HOUSTON: An excellent nomination
it will unite The whole democracy
From democrats Of Washington: mime cheers ioI
Franklin Pierce"
We cannot doubt that, could the other candidates and
other democratic associations have been heard from
time they would all OF them haye sent similar message
of congratulaton and confidence.
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The Platform.

Ii anything were needed enhance the emulation =,
the democratic party OF the country or elevate the h,b
hopes inspired by the nominations OF its Convention su
additional encouragement and cheer may be iouAd in n.
unanmity and enthusiasm which marked the Attention l,
the resolutions which are 10 form the creed Of IL.
democracy in It's coming canvass They will be ound
in another column. Most Of them are faniua,
10 democratic ears, the notices which have been
inscribed upon the old banner which has led the demo
cratic party to victory, and the country forward in n
march Of prosperity in former years; while the noble and
truly national declarations upon the sectional issues ana
the Adjustment, which, in the judgment OF the democracy
has now composed and settled them, will be welcomed b
democrats Of all sections in harmony with the ,rsd
democratic spirit, and most salu,ary and needruI
response TO the momenous exgencies OF the country and
the time Against the aggessions Of ianatcism and in
defence OF the Union and the constitutional rights OF every
State and section, and in maintenance Of the law,
enacted 10 protect them, the national democracy hs,
solemny pledged its faith and auayed the whole force Of
lis organization. II is wall OF adamant, against which
the pillows OF sectional agitation, however swollen by all
the stormy elements but Too surely pesaged in the pa
san aspect of opponents, will rage and in vain
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To Contractors.
hRcufrFoT's OrroE, military Asy1un,
MRshinQtpn. ID. G.. Nav 70. 1870.

hRourFor's OruoK, military Asyluu,
Washington, ID. G., May ~, 1854
CEALED PROPOSALS. will he receiveda until We'd
~ OF II O'Clock
lion Of the buildings OF tho Military Asylum, this city.
OF the buiding hundred
It's depth feet with wing eighty three feet by foryx
whole OF which faced with Proposals will
be far completing dis building marbo granite
but all bidders requested send with
respective proposals specimen the with Which
they propose build accompanied W particular information
locality Of the quarry which specimen viii be
tanned a sample under the contract
In addition the above building, there viii be moderate
sized cling houses for the officers Of the institution,
specifications be examined this oce from
Moudsy seth
information relative The location
character Of the buildings will be given.
buildings accompanied by
guarantee, signed BY responsible the
undertake that the bidder bidders will
bid be accepted into obligation within days,
Sufficient buildings
codnG the aud specifications which been,
hereafter be- furnished
deciding hide viii be had the quality Of the
md responsibility OF bidders right will
odcrs deemed advan
government and also whole, should
~ them be acceptable
sealed endorsed Proposals building the
Military Asylum" and addressed 10 ~ 8, ALEXANDER,
May 23-3awtd Lieutenant Corps Of Engineers
90 The Baltimore Sun, New York Herald and New York cou
rer and Enquirer, viii please insert the above times week until
the 3Dth OF June nort
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WAsnrseTos May 81, la52.
ON the petition Bennett New York, New York
praying the extension Of granted 10 him the
third August 1885, apparatus
Grating from the expiration of said PATENT
which takes place the third 80 day OF August eighteen hundred
and ffy-two, QS52)-
Il is ordered that petition Office
Monday, July next IL O'Clock, and all
persons notified 10 and show if they have,
why said petition ought not to be granted
opposing file the Patent
objections specially forth in writing, least
ofheang All testimony filed by either
party said be taken and transmitted
Office, which will be furnished
application.
Ordered also be published in the National nie
gcnce Republic, Unon Washington D. c.; Inquirer, pa
dephia Express New York Guys Albany State Register,
Albany, N. "; Providence Journal Providence r. Ii and Daily
Bee Boston, week for three successive weeks
the twentysixh 5) Of July nexte day Of hearing
THOS. EWBANK,
of
Editors above papers will please copy, and send their
bills ONCE with paper containing this notice.
May 21-law3w
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CARD.-Imporant OF fashon.-G. r. GREEN, pro-
IL preor Of Green's Fashionable slmaking Establishment,
respectfully
Washington Georgetown, and the vcn.y that he VIII be Wash
from LIST until the sih Of June During that
will be happy take the orders OF gentlemen DESTROYS OF
procuring shirts the
United G.. T. Green's
himself perfect III nil with maihe
precision and punctua in the execution Of orders post
lively guaranteed.
The Wards HOTEL and will either receive
there's their residences for the
pose of taking their moasune, ke
GEO. r. GREEN,
May 2s-eoi4uf No. | Asor House. New York.
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THE UNION WASHINGTON, SUNDAY MORNING. JUNE g. 1852.

TO refer 10 the Mexican war; &C. but by conversation
near the reporter he prevented from hearing them
The committee 10 report relation to the next Demo-
criie Convention reported series OF resolutions fixing
the place at Cincinnati leaving the time TO the Demo
cratic National Committee and providing that State
should send more than twice many delegates their
vote IN the electoral college This latter provision was
laid upon the table, and the remainder OF the report
adopted.
The convention, at about o'clock, adjourned sine die
Recapiiutation Of me Buildings
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four o'clock this evening saying that be did because
Il was evident that the delegations wished to consult
together.
New York claimed vote by States the adjourn.
ment.
The question was then taken by States the adjourn
meni but before The roll was concluded The affirmative
gave up the question and the adjournment negaiyed
The convention then proceeded 10 take the oryeighh
ballot, which resulted as follows:
FORTY BALLOT.
"a Ns oGnne0SS ob Nsw I0 10
Georgia, 10; Alabama, 81 Mississippi Tennessee, D
cass-New York, 10; Delaware, 3; Maryland, Louis
lana. s. Ohio, 49, Indiana, 10 Missouri Michigan 0;
0p MiSsnsn M ci Hamashf IS Massachusetts
Rhode Island Il Maryland, 8; Virginia. 10 Kentucky
Doaglas-yermont, s; Massachusetts i +; New York, !;
Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, III Arkansas, A; Florida,
buchanan pennsyivana, q; Maryland, I-2s
Boyd-Ohio, g.
Bufiey-Ohio, L.
| Dicklas0n-Florida, l.
IagersoH-Tennessee, i.
The convention then proceeded to take the forty ninth
ballot which resulted as follows:
FoRTY NINTH
| Pieree-Maine, 8; New Hampshire, 8 Vermont. s.;
Massachusetts,. Is; Rhode Island Connecticut 8; New
sew v isiay H. Sok Calona oa Gooss
10; Alabama, 81 Mississippi, Louisiana, 81 Ohio, y
Missouri. o; Arkansas, 4; Michigan, 6 Florida Tex,
as.4; Iowa. a; Wisconsin,; California, 4-2Ss
/ Gds5-Ohlo, T.
| Dougas-Ohio. 2.
Btttisr--Oho, L.
| Kouston-Ohio, 1.
Several of the above States at first voted nearly
the previous ballot but afterwards asked leave to change,
las will appear from the remarks which will be published
on tuesday, giving the adherence OF these States for
General Franklin Pierce The most unbosnded enthu-
siasm prevailed so that il was with extreme difficulty
that members could make themselves heard; and when
The result was announced
| For FRANKLIN PIERCE OF New Hampshire, 2s3 votes
Scattering
il burst forth in hurlahs and other demonstrations
of Joy, which could no longer be restraned-prov-
ing that the nominee was, Mr.. Dickinson SO hap
PLY said he second choice Of every State, and there
fore the first choice Of all the States"
Ii was now two o'clock, and the convention adjourned
10 meet at four o'clock.
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PROPOSALS will unl Goth OF June supplying
Military Asylum with fresh beef
aoh June next in such quantities. and such days not
undersigned The
he
fore quarters sanks
subject approval
Asylum, succru bidder will be required bond and
faithful performances.
addressed Major w w. Mackai " s. A.,
Washington city sealed and endorsed" Proposals for beefn
w. w. MACKALL,
2e3awte0June Bt Major and Treasurer Army Asylum
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fp1S0 desirable Lots ssie.-Tbo under
sgnsd having made division Of bs square, No. 694
into convenient lots and spacious sE according plan
posed BY snd0ph Coe esd u now prepared 70 dispose OF the
low rates and on accommodating terms.
This property located In rapidly section Of the city,
New Jersey and Capitol street,
Of the railroad depot and south OF the residence Off late Col
Burcbe.
Should Individual association desire
chase the whole square containing nearly
porunity offered for aivanta
Also The vcnity-a beautiful
site which may be bad a bargain.
Pais the division this property be by calling
subscriber the office OF United
d, w. MIDDLETON.
March 30-aawtf
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SUNDAY MORNING. JUNE Q. 1902.

CO. Mr. O. No. Harrison street, Cineinnau, ohio 10
travelling agent the States assisted BY JoHN
A. DENT, Dr. j. A. WApswoRrH, ALKx r. LAws JAMES hurH-
ERyoRD, LOTT EDWARDS c. M l.. WsEmAE, and A. Eo-
AXIS
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Bank of the Metropolis,
lVaehipatan Itno IS

Washington, June 4, 1861
general meeting stockholders OF this bank will be held
IL banking Monday the 9Th day OF July next, for
purpose elecng year ensuing
The polls will open 10 o'clock and close at IL
O'Clock, IN.
June -eot29June & dt5thJuly RID. SMITH.
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g The Young hickory of the Granite Hills

~
The nomination Of Pierce is glorious termination Of
the abors OF the Baltimore Convention There is moi the
man throughout the Union who possesses Of the
spirit and character OF Andrew Jackson than Franklin
Pierce OF the noble oil Grs lite State His name i a
tower Of strength His nomination is equivalent
cess.
With You've Hickory or THE GRlsrg HIfIs for the
standard beser and the old Jacksoaian motto OF ar
rskscuwsSr AsD sxDvcrpos TaE rowra AND PATRON.
laK ~ fna TsnIFtsI ITNI uVTsi 49,
other glorious Jackson victory awaits Us.
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pArENT BED TRUNKS AND PATENT PORTABLE
private subscriber respectfully
the public and travelling community in particular that he has
bed patent portable
prices Members Of Congress- gentlemen
navy persons about travel respectfully
vted for themselves they certainly
greatest convenience invented. a. GREEN,
Auctioncer and Commission Merchant, AT tho
May 27--eod2w 9Th u. and Pa.
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n. ]. Ingersoll received one vote on the ish ballot