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proprietor of the New Orleans True Delta, Office 103 St.
Charles street. opposite the St. Charles Theatre, has just
issued in pamphlet form, List of Intermens in all the
cemeteries Of New Orleans from the let Of May to the LIST
of November 1858, together with and ages of
ceased places Of nativity causes Of DEATH date OF inter
men and name Of cemetery which inferred alphabet
cay arranged To which added Review of the Yellow
Fever its Causes &c and interesting and useful alb
of Mortuary Statistics Price so cents per copy.
The work. by single copy in quantities, promptly for
wae to any part of the United States, payment being
made in advance in post Office stamps in the
funds Of any State in the Union Parties at distance
DESTROYS Of procuring copies of the work. and persons
wishing to forward 1t to their friends correspondents In
other states will please send their orders to the pubca~
ton Office of the True Delta, 103 st. Charles street. New
Orleans, early possible. Editors with whom
change will confer favor by noticing the work. price,
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HN-Mezzograph Likenesses,-This new art Of
portrait taking, lately introduced by Mr.. Whtehurs
knowledged by all TO sprpass anything yet offered to the
public substitute for ivory miniatures II purely
American invention, and should be patronized by all
patrons of the fine arts While II possesses all the truth
funess of the daguerreoype, the clearness Of the finest
steel engraving and SURPRISES when coored the ivory
miniature in the imitation Of nature, and quite dur-
BILE, at much less expense.
Mr. whtehurst has beautiful specimens on exhi-
bon at his gallery in this city, and Is furnishing them
uncoored at about the cost Of the finest aguerreopes
Though the chief exceency of this art IL the facility with
which they be multiplied hundreds thou
sands be made from single sitting, with all the
rectness of the original
Dec AE3t m)
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A CARD.

Now that the merry Christmas day has gone,
And all save memries of its joys has flown,
kriss Kringe," with watchful eye,
Has seen with pride his chosen agency
So well conducted by his employee,
That in the fullness of his rapture, he
Now recommends TO each and every one,
To call on LAMMOND, WHO such skill has shown,
In filling with rare gifts his Fancy Store,
That one might think he'd searched creation DER,
The most fastidious taste TO crafty
Including New FEARS Presents in variety;
And all who wish this great display 10 see,
Should visit Seventh street, two doors from L.
Dec o0-3t a.
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Sand streaming above the gallant ship
Like banners In the sky"
The Loss of the American Barque Hypc-

The Loss of the American Barque Hypc-
rion.-Thc American ship Edward Everett, Gun
by, from Baltimore, arrived in the London docks
Yesterday, and landed Captain Perkins, Thomas
Hartley, first mate, Henry Swift, second mate, and
George Phillips, seaman, the only survivors ofthe
American barque Hyperion, from New York for
Jamaica, who were picked up floating on pieces
OF wreck, where they had been for ffiy-seyen
hours, exposed to the greatest suffering The
Uvperion left New York on the 2Sth Of October,
for Kingston, Jamaica, and on the following day
the wind hauled TO the north east, and commenced
blowing heavy, accompanied by rain. On Sunday
morning the wind increased suddenly, with high
cross sea, and about o'clock A. M. sea struck
her heavily, and threw the ship upon her beam
ends which caused her cargo 10 Shift and gave The
ship n TO slarboard. II was discovered That
the vessel had sprung leak. The pumps were
manned fore and aft, and the vcsselwas hove 10 70
ease her, as she was laboring very hard. Contn-
ued pumping until IL o'clock al night, when II
was found that the leak had gained upon her. and
that she was settling down fast. The pumps were
quilted in order to get ont the boats, but beipre
they could be got clear Of the ship and between
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The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE iRaanfaneousiy
changes the hair to brilliant jet Blaek or glossy
Brocn, which is permanent--does not stain or in
any way iniure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with il. We would
advise all who have gray hairs to buy il, for il
nerer taiIs--BoStoR Post.
For sale by z. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washington Cftv
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New ARRIVAL OF FINE JEwEIRy

IN at Hoods. Ear rings, in great variety, cuff
pms, breaches, ockets, finger rings, sleeve but
ions gold guard, vest and fob chains, silver cups,
spectaces Of every description, &c, &c. All of
which will be sold at New York city prices, aud
cheapest in this city,
Please call at the store, between Al and 9th
streets, Pennsylvania avenue, sign of the large
spread eagle.
N. b. All kinds of fine watches carefully re.
paired and warranted by
w. W HoLLINGSWORTH,
Dec. 30--3t
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CUTS FOR THE new YEAR-Taylor

NJ 81 Maury have just received several addi-
tons 10 their stock of booss adapted for presents,
amongst which will be fond
Liber Fluriaram, or RIVER Scenery in France;
depicted in CT line engraings from drawings by
J. w NJ Turner, r. A. With Biographical Sketch
by Alaric A. Waits.
Goldsmith's Animated Nature; vols; full
bound cali, antique.
The Spectator a new and beautiful edition in 6
vols, with prefaces Historical and Biographical,
by Alexander Chalmers, l. NJ,
Passion Flowers,
Poems and Parodics BY Phoebe Carey.
Memoir and Writings # Robert Wheaton,
The Young Voyagers,or the Boy Hunters Of
the North, by Captain Msyne Reed.
NV Twin Sisters, stetch from memory, by
Emily Judson.
Vision of Fairy Land and other Poems, by
William Gibson.
The Works of Walter savage Landor; vols,
full bound calf
Dec 30-3t bookstore, near yth street.
"A LDEN,s CREAM C0FFEEr-Prepared
~ from pure Java Coffee, from which cup of
Clarified Coffee sweeteied and creamed can be
made in one inmate by dssolving il in hot water.
For sale by
SHEzELL & BAILEY,
Successors to J. b. kibbey g. Coz
No. 5, opposite Centre Market.
Dec. 3O--Gt
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noULTRY.--Tothe Poultry Dealers. Plan

i tiers, and fanciers at the south. The subscri
Der is now prepared to ill orders to any extent for
any known variety OF choice imported and do
nestle Fowls, Geese, Ducks Turkeys, Swans,
and Pea and Guinea Fowls, and will sell stock by
the PAIR, trio' or 'ot, al very reasonahie prices.
BILE terms. | will warrant all Birds sold by me 10
he equal in oil respects TO any in the country
Stock can be safely sent To any part of the United
States.
No charge made lor cages. J. w. PLATT,
Dec 20-lotd Rhuebeck, New York
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Arrivals.--We notice, by the registers of the
hotels, notDony the recent arrival Of many persons
from different parts of the United States, but from
several foreign countries. Among the latter are
T. Count Renard and H. Count Renard, OF the
Prussian legation; r. Schultze, and A. Gorkoaenke
of ST. Petersburg J. Strybus, of Antwerp, and W.
Coblis Pezuea, and w. s. Lake, Of Mexico.
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severe storm.

BosToN, Dec 29-Snow is failing here thick,
started for New York with two engines, but made
slow progress The steamboats, and trains due
this morning had not arrived al ten o'clock The
storm is very violent TO the eastward. The Port
land boat, due early this morning. has not yet
rived
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~ ENERAL AGENCY CHARLES Z.
NJ WEAVER, Attorney and Counsellor al
Law, continues his agency for the prosecution OF
claims against the government. He will attend
to the procuring of pensions-revoutionary and
Invalid bounty land warrants extra pay arrear-
ages of pay, well the adjustment of post
masters and contractors accounts at the Post OF
an attorney at the seat of government An expe-
rience Of years affords him good facilities for
prompt attention to all business entrusted 10 his
care, and its satisfactory adjustment,
References given, If necessary, In any State Of
the Union Nov. 6-dtfNcp.
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The Committee of the House, which left the
city on Wednesday night in the southern boat.
with the body Of the Hon. Brookins Campbell, for
Tennessee, consisted of Messrs. Smith, Bugg and
Cullom, oft State, and Mr.. Dent, Of Georgia
Mr.. Curtis, of Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Eastman, OF
Wisconsin. They were accompanied by The SER
geant-at-arms, several subordinate officers, of the
House, and Mr.. White, the undertaken.
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Important from Mexico.-Nstc Orleans, Dec
27-By the arrival ofthe steamer Texas, we have
dates from Vera Cruz 10 the 22d, and the City Of
Mexico to the nth inst
Santa Anna had issued decree accepting the
Guadalajara declaration, with salary of 100000,
but takes the title of Most Serene Hghness, in
stead of Captain General; and has decreed, that
in case of his death, or moral disqualification, he
shall name his successor.
Silver mines of extraordinary value have been
discovered near Acapulco
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R. FRANCE 6 CO.,
sole managers and CONTIGUOUS OF the vi
ryland state Lotteries.

SoAC anu SohtEdStoIs Oh the WA
ryland state Lotteries.
Managers Office, No 4 North Calvert ST. next
door TO Barnum's City Hotel,
Baltimore Nh
DERSONS at a distance, addressing the Man
IL ayers, can confidently rely on having their
orders for tickets in the Maryland Lotteries
promptly filled.
Bank notes on any solvent bank in the United
states received at par for tickets.
Bonds, TO heavy amount, are deposited with
the state to secure the payment of prizes. Draw
ings conducted in public, under the superintend-
ence OF the State Lottery Commissioner.
We would call your attention 10 the following
splendid Lotteries, TO be drawn under our man
agement, during the month of December ANY
orders you may favor us with will receive prompt
attention, and be considered strictly confidential
The Managers Official Scheme IS always sent
from the Managers Office, with all the tickets or
dered and the printed official drawing certified To
by the State Lottery Commissioner, will be sent
day. after the drawing of the lottery is
All prizes sold at the Managers Office are
cashed Immediately after the drawing.
These Lotteries will be drawn each Saturday
of the month, and we would suggest TO correspon-
dents the propriety of sending their favors in the
early part of the week. Should order be
ceived too late for the Lottery of week the
amount enclosed will either be invested in that OF
the succeeding week, returned 10 the CORES
pondents, according 10 their wish.
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Gelegrapbif.
The Weather--Marine intelligence.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-Snow fell here last night
to the depth of two inches and sleghs run
ming this morning. The weather is intensely cold.
The schooner wrecked off Cape May, on Friday
last was from the eastward, with stone. Her
name is still unknown. From the clothing that
hoated ashore, il is supposed that the captain had
wife and child aboard. All persisted, including
Albert Fuller, pilot of Southwark.
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Large PAYMENT.

ALBANY, N. Y. Dec. 29.-Dr. Knott president Of
Union College, paid yesterday. 10 the trustees, six
hundred thousand dollars Of his indebtedness.
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Petty Larceny.-A crimson velvet-bound
prayer book was recently stolen from Mr. Adams
bookstore the third theft ofthe kind always about
Christmas times within the last three years. The
hope is INDUCED that the guilty one may be in
clined 10 read the volume, and thereby be instruct
ed in the practice of honesty and religious peace.
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Fatal Explosion.

GENEVA, N. Y, Dec. 29.-The steamer Watkins,
collapsed her fue on Seneca lake to-day, fatally
scalding the two fremen, Edward Davis and
Thomas Fish
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BEDFORD WATER, fresh from the

I'D springs this day received; also, Congress
water aud Blue Lick water constantly on hand, for
sale by n. ID. GILMAN,
Chemist, Pennsylvania av.
Cooper's sheet and shred singlass, Bermuda
arrow root, London mustard, African Cayenne
pepper, tapioca and sago for buildings; carragecn,
Tor relies; and blanch mango, Port wine, Sherry
wine, old otard brandy, and Wofes schnapps, just
received as above.
Dec 30-lI
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CPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED and rich
- ly bound gift books, juvenile books, bibles,
Catholic and Episcopal prayer books, in the best
and most beautiful ornamental binding
Also, splendid assortment Of portfolios port
monnaies, writing desks, albums, and every thing
in the fancy stationery line suitable for Christmas
and New Year presents, for sale at
J. JOE SIIlLLINGTONS
Bookstore, Odeon Building cor. Al street
Dec 22-5tif and Penn. avenue.
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The washington stone-dressing Company's

The washington Stone-dressing Company's
effects were, on Wednesday, sold at auction, for
S25, 700 Elfred E. Jorman, of New York, being
the purchaser. The company went into operation
last summer, prepared with mammoth and beau
iifuy working steam engine and extensive ma
chinery, and seemed to make a fair start for abun
dant success in the enterprise but il appears that
the stockholders were disappointed in their calcu
laions.
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INFORM SUGAR DROPS.--An excellent
w and very efIicacious vermifuge. 1t has
sweet and delicately pleasant flavor, and is there
fore peculiarly adapted for children, who will take
il as readily as any other confectionery. For sale
by Y. d. GILMAN,
Dec 29-3t Chemist and Druggist
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NOTICE.
A LII PERSONS having left their card
IN plates with us respectfully informed that.
upon closing our business, we deposited them with
Mr.. VIM. Phpps, engraver and plate printer, on
l1th street, side, I'd door above f street, and
we take pleasure in recommending HIM 10 our old
patrons, and the public generally for any work in
that line. f. MAST Il co.
Nov 29-lm2aw
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Bridges over the PotOmac.--The Secretary
OF the Interior, in his official report to the Presi
dent says that applications are made at almost
every session of Congress for repairing the bridges
crossing the Potomac from Washington city, and
truly remarks, !" although in the aggregate large
amount has been expended on them they are in
a most unsafe and insecure condition. Permanent
and substantial structures are required and ought
to be erected. In the end it will prove saving to
the government, and in the meantime conduce
greatly to its interests and the benefit of all who
are in anywse connected with this District"
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THESAPEAkE and Ohio Canal stock
~ wanted by PETER A. KELLER
Sep2l Opposite the Treasury.
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ETEW JEWELRY sToRE.--The sub

NEW JEWELRY STORE.--The sub
In scriber would most respectfully inform the
citizens Of Washington and vicinity, that he has
just opened very choice and select assortment
ity of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold and Silver
Spectacles, Gold Chains, Seals Keys, Gold and
Silver Thimbles, Gold Lockets, Pens, Pencils de-,
&c. All Of which he now offers for sale by the
single article as cheap goods of the same quail
ty be purchased for in any other city in Amer
lea SO that purchasers be supplied here as
well and as cheap as in any other city. Please
call at the store formerly occupied by Mr.. Steven
Eddy between Al and 9th streets, north side
Pennsylvania avenue.
ii. o. HOOD.
repaired by
w. w. HOLLINGSWORTH, Matchmaker.
Dec Sly Qn)
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NEW CROP New Orleans Sugar and Mo-
IN lasses at Auction.--On Friday next, the
30th instant, at IL o'clock on +. IL A. III. Dodge's
wharf, the cargo of the Brig Fidea, consisting
Of
PIG hogsheads choice and prime sugar, (part
carifed9
1i0 barrels choice molasses.
E. s. WRIGHT,
Dec 30--1t Auctoneer, Georgetown.
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ID ICH AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS for
LII Holiday Presents, such as
Gold and silver head walking canes.
Gents superior travelling and dressing cases.
Fine porte monaies and purses
foiogne in wicker and fancy glass bottles.
Lubin's best French extracts
Scaris, cravats, ties, and stocks, OF new and ell
egant styles.
Guina hen, chenille, and cashmere muffles
Together with complete assortment of toilet
articles OF the best quality, at
CHAS III. LANES
Gents Furnishing Establishment,
Penn. avenue, near AZ street
Dec. 22-d2w.
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TIE MAMMOTH oPTHE MONTH.
Capital $6O,O)O.


Capital $6O,OOO.
l,535 prizes, amounting 10 S1,0S0,400.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY OF
MARYLAND.
For the benefit II the Consolidated Lotteries
Of Maryland.
Class b.
SCHEME. (,
IL drawn ballots in each package Of IS tickets.
prize of. 100000 $50 prizes Of. 300
do ). 10000 81 do ). 100
do - S,270 122 do IS
10 prizes Of. $4,000 5,3o7 do 40
SO prizes of. 1000 25,62o do 20
SO do ;. 500
Certificate of25 whole tickets. $3.50 90
do IS half do. ............. 1875 90
do 25 quarter do. 62 SO
do 25 eighth do............... 81 25
Single tickets SEQ; Halves SO; Quarters IS;
Eighths SO so.
TO CORRESPONDENTS
Va Prize Tickets must be returned before they
can be renewed or cashed.
My- All orders from distance for Tickets in
the above Splendid Schemes will be promptly and
faithfully filed, and official drawings sent TO all
who order Tickets. Address,
r. FRANCE & CO., Managers,
. Nov. 27--d&tw Baltimore M
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MEDICAL CARD.
CHRIsTMAs WEEK with the Ladies Of

lNHRISTMAS WEEK with the Ladies Of
~ St. Misunderstanding Christmas week, COM
mencing on Tuesday evening, the 9th, Carusi's
Saloon viii be converted into a bazaar, where the
ladies' and patronesses of ST. Dominick's Church
will offer tor sale very large and splendid assert
ment of ready-made articles, books, fancy goods,
toys, and confectionery selected in part with great
care at the north. They have been at much pains
and expense to render the Saloon in every way
agreeable as place of resort, and look confident
ly TO the ladies and gentlemen OF Washington Al
exandra and Georgetown fora liberal patronage.
Members of Congress and strangers in the city
are invited TO attend. They present special invi-
tation 10 the boys and girls of Washington.
Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria papers
please copy.
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GATHERS.

GAUIIER'S.
N anticipation Of full supply of Ice, the price
i of ICE CREAM will be reduced 10 So so per
gallon on and after January /, 1854.
! ri dec o9-eo3f
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X ENERAL Taylor & Collins
VI will prosecute claims of every description
against the government, before the departments
or Congress. Procure pensions, bounty lands
extra pay, and arrearages of pay They will ar
tend to the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting bust
ness
They will also furnish parties at distance with
such information they may desire from the seat
Of government.
Charges will be moderate
REFERENCES:
Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary Of War.
Hon. James G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy
Nicholas Calan, President Board Common
Council.
General John M. McCalla, Attorney at Law
James III. Caustn.
w. c. Ridde State Department
Office on street. Immediately opposite w Jsr's
Building, Washington, ID. C.
Sep 2S-6,aod&w
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The Pacific Railroad.-NEw ORLEANS, Dec.
27-The house of representatives of Texas has
passed the Senate bill for constructing section of
the Pacific railroad through that State. The bill
appropriates twenty sections Of land to every
mile.
The company agreeing 10 build the road, will be
required TO guarantee the performance of the con-
tract, by depositing in the State treasury three
hundred thousand dollars
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Loss Of the Winfield Scott.-NEw ORLEANS.
Dec. 2S.-The steamship Winfield Scott, an ac-
count of the wreck of which sent you yesterday.
struck on Anachu island at midnight, on the I'd
inst The passengers were very little alarmed and
losses. Two steamers were Immediately dis
patched to her relief, but she was fast going TO
pieces
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Great Fire In Observation-Disclosures; Dec.
GA fire broke out in Notre Dame street yester-
day morning, and destroyed the dry goods store OF
Mr.. Lewis, the fur establishment of Mr.. Solomons,
Mr.. Sharpley's store, and one other. An immense
amount of property was burnt. Mr.. Lewis was
insured for El5,000 Mr. Sharpley for :f5, 900, and
Mr.. Solomon for f4,500.
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Important from Russia.-NEw YORK, Dec. 90.
Private advices received here fiom Russia, state
that the emperor will never submit to the dicta-
tons of England and France.
The wealthiest merchants at Moscow offer the
government millions of rub!es, If wanted, TO pros
&c, eeu,e the war aas are no, se,es aSr ng
men, is to advance on Constannope. Extensive
preparations were making on the borders, and the
first hostile act would probably be 10 blockade the
Baltic.
Russia, or the emperor it was said, expected
that the American would be the only neutral flag
before the affair is brought to final settlement