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FLANK ROAD-wh sIIiNGTON hNDROCI<
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY
ID ID - - a, TNTp ~ ..tl IS

UNHE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS, with TIC
4 majority Of the Stoc holders, have determined
20 construct on thisturnpikca Plank Road running
from the city boundary Seventh street TO tho line
of the Districtan Montgomery county, Maryland,
and for that purpose will Issue stock to the
tent Of seven hundred and fifty shares. Of f,renfv
dollars each, and have appointed tho undersigned
10 solicit and rcceivr subscriptions 10 the same.
Books are nov open at our Office for the purpose
Pre- dollars each share IL 60 be paid at the time
Of subscribing, and like amount every sixty
days until the whole il paid
The advantages Of such a road 10 the city, md
the property In the vicinity Of the road, must be
apparent 20 I'll conversant with its situation There
is but little doubt that a similar road will coon be
built, connecting this road with Rockville end
Brookyile--thc last IN the midst Of fine ogfi-
cultural country; thus opening direct and casy
route from Montgomery and the upper part Of
Anne Arundel counties 10 this city Tor the trans
portaton Of the products Of thatan the surround
in- country.
PLANK Roads arc being most extensively CON
structcd throughout the country, and have surTg
irheJe proved profitable investments, paying large
dividends 10 The stockholders. besides improving
the value Of property near them, and greatly iu.
crcaslug the trade in the places through which
they pace
a considerable portion Of the stock has already
been subscribed
Holders Of the old stock in tho company ire cnti-
tied to share Of stock for every iro shares
Of The Odd which will be issued 60 them Hurren-
der Of the old certificates Tho road viii pro-
badly be flashed IN less than twelve months and
ready for travel Tho cost will be less than 3 To-
00. II is thought il will pay dividend Of not less
than five per cent the irst year after II is finished
and the dividends will steadily increase.
CHUBB, sCffENCK 4 Co,
August 9-dinf Bankers, opposite Treasury.
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CHARLEsroS, February I've have paper, from
New Orleans 20 tho Let. The Brownsville Fiag
contains letter dated tho 10th Of Janusry from
Gsneral Harvey To General Ursgs, thanking
him for his conduct during the recent insurrec.
tionary movements on tho Rio Grandc.
General Uraga, who arrived at New Oroan, on
Saturday, s accompanied by Judge Carasos, a
member Of the Mexican Congress, and are on n
tour prior TO returning 10 Mexico.
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WINE STORE H. BUrHMANN

tAI iNE sToaF- -JOhN ~. ~ 4 IMAM
w Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between
4, and 9th streets, has received invoice Of rcd
and white French Wines, viz:
Chateau M,rFaux, Chateau Mouton, DcOyillc,
- Pierre, St Julien, in quarts and pints, Margaux
MedOc.
Chateau Coutct Haut Barsac, Chateau Ssuterne,
Haut Sautcrnc.
Alec, invoice Of superior London Brown
stout. in pints
My Olive brand Champagne having arrived at
New York in the chip Nauclusc from Havre, nov
expect daily 60 receive 81, together with choice
assortment Of Wines, Brandios, Cigars, &c.
Nov Is
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Jan II
FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
PRESENTS.

/ HAVE now in store avery rich and splendid as
Il sortment Of the following articles, to wit Elk
ira super Silk, Cashmere, and French Flannel
Dressing Robes; Scars, Cravats, Stocks, and Neck
ties in rich and pleasing variety, for dress. we'd
ding, and evening parties; Silk and Linen Pocket
Handkerchiefs; Gloves of all descriptions, Of the
best makers; extra super winter Fur Gloves, Sus
penders and Hosiery also, full stock of fine
Dress Shirts. plain and fancy, with complete
supply of Woollen, Merino, Cashmere, Silk, and
Fur nder-garments Brushes of all kinda, Port
Monaies, Purses, Umbrellas, Canes, and Toilet Ar
ticles in abundance at &. III. LANES
Fashionable Hat, Cap, and Gentlemen's Furnish
ing Store, Pennsylvania av., bet. A. and 9th sts.
Dec "a Union and Telegraph
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CsssRAL BLAZE, with a delegation Of twelve or
fifteen seminoles and Creeks, arrived in town last
week, on their way 10 Florida. TO induce the Sem
inolos in that State 20 emigrate 20 their homes
west Of this State. Gen. n. feels very sanguino Of
,uoce.s, and believes he will be able 10 accomplish
bic designs In few weeks.
Fort Smith drt.) Herald
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NEw YoHr, February 5.-The steamer Hum.
boldt arrived at her wharf this morning from Hall
fan, where she put in on Sunday ast, on her way
from Hsyre, short Of coal. She bears the evidence
Of = most stormy passage. She brings large and
valuable freight, and thirty sir passengers.
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SMITHSONIAN LEcTunEs.

A COURSE OF TWELVE LECTURES will
n be delivered by Professor Benjamin sillinan
senior, Of Yale College. on Monday, "Wednesday
and Friday Of each week, TO commence on the
evening Of Monday, February >. at n O'Clock.
Suhicct-GsoLooy
Feb 2-lawlw
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Af,,i,,ipp, Unifed sat-, .s,ngfor,

JAossoS, February 5.-In the Senate the reso-
luiions TO elect United States Senators for the
short and full terms was, after some debate laid
on the table.
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CharI,,ton Races Quiek Time.

CHAsLssToS, February 4.-Thc Charleston rsocs
commenced to day, and were largely attended.
when the four. mile m came of. John Camp
bells horse Monte won the fret beat in the unpre-
cedentod time here Of minutes q seconds. vii.
liam VI. sinkler's horse JEFF. Davis, however, took
the purse, winning the second and third heats.
Time, second heat, I'm. 44s.
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LrTrEbL's LIVING AoE. iot-ra 81.

LITTELL's LIVING AGE. 30. Iot-I2 cts.
CoTTrNTE.
I. Mont Blanc Biac k,coodis Mago-ins
,. D1sraeli's Character OF Sir Robert PEEL
Times.
3. My Novel; or Varieties in English Life
Bigcktoood's Naga1i
Z. Mrs. Rray's Life Of stothard.-Spe,fqtor.
8. Mailct do Pane Memoirs aud Correspond
Spectator.
8 Leaves from the Note. Book Of a Naturalist
7. The &c Deum" at Notrc Dame Morning
C4roniclt.
With Short Articles.
WAsHNoToS, December "a. lS45.
OF all the Periodical Journals devoted TO Ltora-
turo and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared to 10 be the most
useful II contains, indeed the exposition only Of
the current literature Il the English language, bot
this, byte immense cxtcnt and comprehension. in
cludcs n portraiturc Of The human mind in the Ut
most expansion Of the presentage.
J. q. ADAMS
Published weekly at 50 year, by
r. LITTELL Co. Boston,
And sold by JOS SHILLINGTON,
Feb 3-dtw&vlw corner Pa. av. and a 81.
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DANCING ACADEMY

NJ the Temperance Hall, Washington, N &.
ID SANARRO, from 10 Grand street New York,
Il professor, inventor, and sole teacher Of all
the new aud fashionable dauccs known in Anne.
rica has tho honor 10 spprizc the public that the
above DANCING ACADEMY will be open cach
20 O'Clock in the evening for classc, and private
lessons.
y. > would assure ladies and gentlemen who
would favor him with their patronage, that in
ftccire Lessons they will be perfectly au 6aif in the
dances OF tho saloon.
Several distinguished musicians Of his SALOON in
New York performing the most now and bcauti-
fol pieces Of music recently composed IN Europe,
will arrive on Monday morning, 81 February,
and persons wishing their services az SOIREES
or BALLS, will please address their orders to he
Academy OF p. SAVARRO.
Feb2-fws
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Mrs. cHoArE,s MILLINERY AND FAs-

MRS. CHOATE's MILLINERY AND FAN
WI oy store, Four-and-n-haif street, near
Pennsylvania Ayenuc.-Mrs. &. keeps con
stanty on hand very large assortment of Milf
merry Goods, Bonnets, and Dress Cape, made 10 or
der. She IL confident that her Bonncts cannot be
surpassed by any other establishment In thus city
Her Fancy and Trimming Article. well select.
Cd and every csertion is used to give satisfaction.
Christmas and New Years Presents Of asurcrior
quality. Eairs supplied at a liberal discount. Don't
forget street, one house north Of Ponnsylvsnia
avenue. Dec 22-du
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HANGING hChDEuy.-FIRST COURSE
~ Mr.. p. X. LIABLE has the honor TO announce
TO the citizens Of Washington, Georgetown, and
Alexandria, that his fret course Of dancing lessons
for the season will commence on Thursday, No
vcmbcr 8. at HE room over George and Thomas
Parkers grocery store, south side Of Pcnnsy lvanio
avenue, between 9th and 7th streets, opposite
Browns new hotel
Days oftuition--Taesdays, Thursdays, and Sat.
urdays.
and taught. Oct 22-tf
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he abous triN be good.
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{ '. KITTENIIOUsE, Prcsiden
IL. Is. SWEENY, Cashier.
PENSION LAWS * BOUNTY LAND LAWS.

PENSION LAWS ~ BOUNTY LAND LAWS.
rI'HE UNDERSIGNED have in press. aud will
Il publish in few days, foil compilation Of Inc
Pension and Bounty Land Lave from l776 till 1861.
With their appropriate accompaniment. There be .
ing bat little more than the official forms and the
indexes yet TO be printed In completion Of The
work, we have submitted copy 10 the inspection Of
the Commsfi0ner Il Pensions who has politely ten
dercd TO NE the su, joined recommendation Of Il.
ROBERT MAYO,
FERDINAND MOULTON.
WAsmNoToN, January 2s, 1851.
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MARHlEn.

In this city, on the 22d uldmo, by Rev. Mr.. Bur.
Lrp, JONATHAN W HAsLUP, ofHoward county
Maryland. TO Mice SUSAN HARRISON, Of Fairfa,
county, Virgins,
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DIANOs! WILLIAM WALL, Penn.
and next TO Mr.. Shanks's Iron Building agent for
Nunn's & Clarks celebrated Pianos, which took
the premium at the Worlds Fair, and too well
known to need any recommendation. They are
finished in the most elegant style, in rosewood and
mahogany cases.
Also, one fine toned Melodeon. (Csrharps pa
tent,) which will be sold cheap for cash.
Feb Got
UNIFORM AND DRESS OF THE UNITED
~ States Army, from the original Text and
Drawings in the War Department, / vol. 4to.i col
ored plates.
The Life Of William Penn, with Selections from
HE Correspondence and Autobiography, by sa-
muel Janncy; vol. svo
Whimscslities Of Thomas Hood, with wood cuts;
price IS ots.
Goes Drawing book Of Heads, Figures. and Ami.
male.
Feb FRANCK TAYLOR.
rLEANINGs AND GROUPINGS FROM A
VI PASTORS PORTFOLIO. by the Rev. J. l..
Danforth.
Historic de Toe E.,odos Unidos, por Emma
Willard; volume
homeopathic Domestic Physician. with m
abridged Matcria Mcdica, by J. n. Polite, NJ. ID.
Hood's Wbimsicalitics. being tho sccond number
Of Potnnn's Semi. Monthly Library.
Goes Drawingbook Of Heads, Figures, and An
finals
Riego, or the Spanish Martyr,s Tragedy in five
Acts.
This day received for salo by
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
Feb booksellers, near 9Th o..
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BosroS, February The steamer America
sailed to-day at noon from her wharf Mt East Bos.
ton for Hplifsx and Liverpool with about forty
passengers and 8 l52 900 in specie.
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CharIe,fon Inarta and Mnr,ne Mr.

CHhRLssroS, February Cotton Sales OF 500
bales at 81 81. The market is firm, dealers
awaiting the Niagara ncws.
Arrived, ship r. Buckley, from New York
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OTFICr or COMMISSIONER on PUBLiC ButtbiSos
WhsHiSGTON, February 5, 1852.
PROPOSALS WILL HE RECEIVED Al

Il this Office until O'Clock p IN on Thursday
the 10Th instant, for furnishing for ono year the
Gas that may be ordered for lighting the Capitol
the Presidents House, Pennsylvsnis avenue. ana
such other public buildings aud grounds as ina be
ordered 60 be lighted
Persons vffering will please 10 state from what
material they propose 10 make the Gas, and the
price per thousand feet at which they will furnish
IT, VIM. EASILY,
Commissioner Of Public Buildings.
Feb 6-2aw3w
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SrKcIr RKcovKrKD.-hbout two hundred dollars
Of the specie which fell into the dock at New York
has been recovered.
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BANK OF COMMERCE,

FINIIs INSTITUTION, located IN the building
Il formerly occupied by the Union Bank. has
been recently organized with ample capital
and is now prepared 10 transact Banking and
Exchange business, in all it's branches.
The President and Cashier having been Bank
officers for the last seventeen years (hc one in tho
Bank of the Metropolis. and the other In the Bank
Of Washington, Washington CityD it lie conf
IDENTIFY believed that all business entrusted TO this
Institution will be managed in a satisfactory man
Particular attention will be paid to tho collection
OF Drafts and Claims upon the several Department
Of the General Government, as well upon indi.
viduals residing in Georgetown or Washington
Cty-to the purchase and sale Of Stoke. Land
Warrants, foreign Bank Notes and Coins; in a
word, Of every description Of Public Securities
Foreign correspondents may rely upon having
remittances made 60 them in such funds ma y
be desired, and at satisfactory rates
c. y. RITrENHOUsE, President.
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A nj U S E M EN- rs.
NATIONAL TIinATRE.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6,

FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8,
WI be performed Bulwe,'s excellent Comedy Of
MONEY. Alfred Evelyn, Mr.. BROOKE. Pas
Taglioni, by Miss A. WALTERS. Grand Over
ture by the Orchestra. To conclude with the
laughable Farce of the DAY AFTER THE WED.
DING.
Tomorrow evening. benefit and positively last
appearance Of Mr.. g. v. BROOKE, when he will
appear az WILLIAM TELL, and O'CALLIGAN
ON HIS LAST LEGS.
The ladies and gentlemen of Washington and
vicinity are respectfully informed that an engage
nent has been entered into for a limited number
OF nights with the celebrated and far famed artste
Mad'llc LOLA MONTEZ, who will shortly appear
PRICES OF ADMssIoN.-Private Boxes, s. 6; Dress
Circle and Parquctte, so cent?; Reserved seats rs
Cents Orchestra Seats. rs cents; Family Circle, 20
cents; Third Tier. so cents, Colored Gallery, rs
cents. Feb
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DIED.

In New York, on the 3lst ulnmo, Of iypbu, f.
Yer, BALDWIN DIX, aged % years, son Of Hon.
JopS a. DIX.
At his residence. in St. Charles, Missouri. on
the 9th Of December last, in the cath year Of his
age, WIN. DOUGLASS, brother Of the late Judge
DoUetAss, Of Virginia.
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WAeHtSGToE, January y, 1872.
Mcssrs. MAYO and MoULToS have in prcssa Com
pilation Of the Army and Navy Pension Laws and
Resolution Of Congress relating 10 Pensions. II
alec contains the Bounty Land Lave, with the
Opinions Of Attorneys General Of the United Sacs.
and the Decisions, Rulcs, and Regulations adopted
by different Secretaries in reference % the epecu
ton Of those laws. The work having progressed
thus far. and being almost through the press, has
been submitted to my inspection. II will alsO con.
tain tho Official Forms Of the Pension Office CO.
pious Index, and sundry Analytical Tables ] avn
fully impressed with the belief that the work will
be highly useful one 10 many branches Of the
Government; and TO toe Pension Ofiicc almost in
valuable, as the compilation IN is in many
public patronage. J. r. HEATH.
Jan %
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drrtral Of "a, Ifnnholdl.

sAvANNAH, February 4.-Tbe buoys in Doboy
and Taiello sounds, at tho entrance 10 Port Darcn
have been replaced.
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U,pEE EXHIBITION. - Fr

ID
j. Fair, the greatest curiosity and wonder of the
s1c-a Coat without n seam. This IL a most beau
Hfol garment in texture and quality, and made
and Finished in elegant style. This IL believed TO
re the only cont of the kind in THE country.
WIN WALL, Merchant Tailor,
And Dealer in Ready made Clothng. Penn. sv.,
ten doors wee, Of 9th IT. and next TO Mr.. shhnks's
Iron Building. Feb Cot
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l,SS4,S26 10
received from
perintendents,
rst day OF July
Sl,O52 1913 10
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Lmnnrfnnf 10 hfnriner,

BosTos, February 5.-Jenny Lind wbb married
10 day 10 Otto Goldsohmdt, pianis, ofIiarrisburg
Of the residence of S. G.. Ward, banker.
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AcoIDsST.-A pistol was accidentally discharg.
ed in the hands Of Mr.. John Storm. whilst attend
ing Centre Market yesterday morning. producing
serious lsooraion ofhis left hand, and rendering
the ampuiation Of finger necessary.
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THE NEW YORK d LIykhfSpLGnA1LS
STATES MAIL srEA uhbs.
The sSipe comprising this linz are
The ATLANTIC, .......... .tapi " esf.
The PACIFIC ..........,.. Capt rye
The ARCTIC. ..4f.s<..,,...EoIt Lnce
The BALTIC ......,.,. i'act Cvms.ock
The ADRIATIC ......t..t .tslt trafton
E@Sk THESE ships lao 'Ine 1e,n Quilt ny
&1W3 econtract expressly Tor SJvefpmeh'
1z101l bscrvice every care hua 18th taken IN
theirconstr ucton, g also in theirenglnsr,t en-
sure strength and speed; and their accommoda-
tions for passengers are orcieEance
comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpoo'
in first cabin SGD Exclusive use Of extra size
atate-rooms 800 in second cabin, $40. From
Liverpool to New York $40,
An experienced surgeon is attached TO each
ship.
No berth can be secured until paid for.
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HUDSON RIVER FIRE AND MARINE IN
sURANCE COMPANY or NEW YORK.

sURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
Office No. ]. T6dd's Building, adjoining
Bro,on's Hotel, Washington Chy, ID. G.
Capital 300 600 (all paid IN and securely invest
cd according 70 lsw.)
WILL insure merchandise cargDcs, DWELLING,
w household furnitUre aud other property,
any'oh'rs ~ ms District or he adjoining Sfats, on
the most favorable terms.
The public may res, assured that al losses SUE
tanned by this company will be hbraly and PROMPT
" adjusted At ihcir Office in this city.
ISAIAH BLOOD, President
ALFRED NOXON, Vice President.
7. J. AVERY, Secretary.
JAS. A. REQUA, Actuary.
sAML. u. IICKCOX, General Agent.
Jan l2-dly
John :. EVANS has no connection in any
manner or shape with the agency Of the Hudson
River Fire Insurance Company.
SAMB. ". IIlCKCON, General Agent.
WssuNoroN, Jan. 81, 1852.
Feb 6-lt
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" Tor sale Land Warrants wanted. Checks on
al the principal cities for sale by
June 25-t CHUBB, SCHENCK a co.
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o. NOTItE-Tbcro VIII be n regular
Monthly Meeting Of the Northern Liberties Fire
Company on THE friday evening, 9th instant, At
p O'Clock, p. w. The members are earnestly
hctcd 10 attend, business Of importance will be
laid before the meeting. BY orjsr;
Feb q J. KING WOOD, Secretary.
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1farriars ~ J,,Iuu Iind

PHLADrlrBI., February .s.-Tbe jury in the
cnsc OF Samuel Williams, a negro engaged in the
Christana outrage, have acquitted him.
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tins celebrated vocalist can be seen ~ the Da.
gucrrien tallcry Of J. H. WHITEHURST, in this
city hiss Hayes has pronounced IL one of the best
over taken OF her. He has alec a likeness Of Gov.
kossuTa aud Cot. BsRszESczEy, fRAscts PuLszKY,
g. NAoy. Or. szPhczEK and Dr.. JAvLoE, of Kos
snth's suite.
Those who have not had opportunity Of sec
ing tho above in propria persona, can sec a coua.
fcef prcssnfrntnf OF them by calling at the rooms
Of Mr.. W, which are open 70 the public ut all
times OF the dav. Jan y
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tai amount for teachers wages
Sl,439,i50 IS

Total amount for teachers wages
and Libraries. ................. 8 a.
Aggregate amount Of expenditure
for school purposes during the
year .................... is
The whole amount Of public money rooci
all sources, by the several to~ n superin
during the year ending on the first da
last, was. $40
OF which there has been appor-
toned for teachers
wages. 1854, 422 80
For libraries. .. 95,695 80
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III 1IONDS

THE RATTLE for the Diamonds will take place
Il 1T PARkER'S Fancy Store without fail al Z
o'clock p. w. this Thursday evening, jth inst
PARKER'S Fancy and Pcrfumery
Feb sit Store, under National Hotel
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Ffsder,ck EIsoiion
Chrisfiana Prisoner .deruified

FsrDnRicK, Mo, February 5-McElfrcsh, De.
mocra,, has been elected 20 the House Of Delegates
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sIO1 SOD 81
Leaving unappropriated .
g5O,l20 SO

Leaving Inappropriate. .......... Sl02, s0l 81
contract has been entered into with Aessrs G..
e. Merriam, Of Springfield, Massachusetts, for
the purchase, at 81 persolume, Of supply Of
Webster's Dictionary, in order TO furnish a copy
10 each district applying for it, under the prov-
sions Of the late act.
The State Normal school is in a nourishing con.
dtion, end continues annually TO furnish a number
ofeJcellent teachers for our schools.
In accordance with resolution OF the Assembly,
Mr.. Samuel Randall, Deputy Superintendent, OF
Public Schools. bss compiled entire common
school code. In prosecuting this work, Mr.. Ran
dali has incorporated several amendments and re-
Communications. They arc understood TO brace, as
their leading and prominent obocts the separation
OF the office OF Superintendent Of Common Schools
from that OF Secretary Of State, and its erection
into separate and distiDct department. ID. The
sut~utotion OF a permanent annual State tar Of
one mil upon every dollar Of the aggregate real
aud personal property Of the State for the support
OF common schools, In lieu Of the present tar Of
100000. And 3D.. Tho restoration, In modified
form, aud with suitable guards and restrictions,
Of the system Of county supervision.
The superintondnnt urges that the schools be
made snf,reiy free as soon as possible.
Nftc York poper.
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Aip TO TIE PooR.-The chairman Of the com
mi1tee Of arrangements Of the late Congregational
dinner TO Kossuth has sent, through Mayor Lenor.
Sls2 to the Female Beneyolen, Society. for the
benefit Of the poor
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o. Board OF HcsIth.-Tbe members elect
viii meet at the City Hall Saturday, TIN inst :,
ot O'Clock, p. m, for the purpose Of organizing
the Board for The present year. Feb
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y CY-ArnE sArn AVID connop,-

p C1hrHE SAFE AVID oonnoD,-
eI(YHN ous steamer COLUMBIA, CAPT.
sSHfs HARPER, having recently beer
placed in t-rnto order, will resume her trps be
tween Baltmoreand this District on SATURDAY,
the lat March, leaving Commerce street wharf,
Baltimore at O'Clock in the afternoon and AZ tie
same hour every succeeding Saturday during
the season; and returning, will leave Riley's
wharf, Washington, at O'Clock and Alexandra,
IT o'clock every WEDNESDAY morning touch
ing at the diIcroutiaudingso on tho Potornacriver,
a usual
For freight or passage apply TO tb,Cnptsin on
boa ri, or TO the followin agents:
CHARLES WORTHINGTON, Bait.
J. J. WHEAT & BRO, Aleysndis.
T.. PICKREL g. CO., Georgetown.
THOMAS -. RILEY, Washington
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