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NOHCE.-I take this opportunity of inform
~ ing my friends and the public that this day
associate with me in the Hardware and Stove bust.
ness mr.. BENZ. F. Guy, who has been acting as
my clerk for several years. The business here
after will be conducted under the firm of Woop-
WARD Guy. | return my most sincere thanks
20 my old friends md customers for the very lib
erai patronage have received for the last twenty
years, and earnestly invite continuance of the
same, feeling confident that they will be better
suited and buy cheaper in future.
also invite my creditors to bring forward their
bills for settlement; and those indebted to me will
please call and close their accounts, either by cash
or notes. to suit their convenience as it is eces-
sary to close my old books.
c. WOODWARD,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and 18th sts.
April 2-3t Washington. D. c.
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The Fnsr OF April opened with sunshine, but,
true to the tickle character of the month. there
was rain towards the close of the day, accompa.
MED BY thunder and lightning.
WATCH REryRNs.-During the last month one
hundred and thirty-6ve persons were brought to
the central watch-house for petty offences, and
fifty six came in for lodgings. of the entire
number, fifty-fve were foreigners and sixty five
colored persons.
GREENHovsE, handsomely designed, and Of
the dimensions of twenty-five by fifty feet, ia now
in the of erection on Third street, near the
south side Of Pennsylvania avenue, for D. A. Hall,
esq The roof ia semicircular and the span thirty.
seven feet. large space, sixty feet in circum-
ference, ia set apart for the mammoth water lily,
the "5ictoria Regina
MALIcIoUs.-Several nights ago, the iron rail-
ings attached to the door steps of dwelling house
on Seventh, near D street, were wrenched and
broken beyond repair by evil persons unknown.
On Thursday night two young men amused
themselves by tearing down an awning in front of
store on Seventh street. Fortunately they we're
arrested by the watch, and Captain Goddard held
them to bail for their appearance at court.
UIT.-According to the statements OF orchard
lists in the District OF Columbia and the adjoining
States, the fruit trees promise abundant crops.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-This ia what is called
the "Ticket Night, being set apart for the benefit
OF the officers, doorkeepers, and ATTACHES of the
establishment; on which occasion will be perform
ed the drama of ssJonathan Bradford and the
patriotic play of the sLberty Tree"
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OUSEK EKPERS AND FpRNISHERS,
III LOOK HEREy-H. c BROWNS i'm
proved Smoothing Irons, to which was awarded a
hrst class diploma at the late Fair in this city. may
be had for . few days, by the set or dozen, at
BoAK's, corner Of a street and Pennsylvania
avenue. JAMES l.. STREET,
April 2-eod4ts Agent
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VXTHITNEY's RIFLE REVOLVING Pts
w TOLs.-The undersigned will exhibit and
receive orders for these arms. They are of supe.
rior beauty and finish. certain in their execution,
durable, simple in construction, not liable To rust
or get out of order. md are not expensive. The
(dischargcd) cylinder may be detached in an
instant and another (loaded) inserted, and 90 on
to any desired extent. Particularly adapted to
frontier life. Z. B. ADAMS
Ninth street, between F and streets
Mar 3O-N
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COTTAGE CHAMBER FUR
NITURE.


Mathews & Stacy. SAG Broadway,
Corner Spring Street, Netc York, Opposite 81. Nj,
cholas Hotel, Prescott and Collamore Houses
NOV OFFER at Wholesale and retail the most
IN extensive assortment of Enamelled Furniture
to be found in the United States, all from original
designs, including Oriental, Serpentine Open Cot.
tage, High Post, and other patterns. Also Rosa
wood, Mahogany, Oak, and Black Walnut cham
Der and parlor suites.
NJ s., devoting themselves exclusively to the
manufacturing department of this business, assure
purchasers they procure of them we'll seasoned,
durable, and elegant furniture, at prices varying
from 1925 to $500 per suite
N. B.-No connexion with any other firm in the
city. Feb S-3m
CODA WATER APPARATUS, FOR MAN.
~ UFACTURING, DRAWING AND BOTTLE
ING, of the latest and most approved construction
manufactured, and for sale, with explicit printed
directions for its use, by
Hs JOHN MATTHEWS,
Corner Of First Avenue aud Itoeniy- Sirth street
Opposite Bellevue. Ne,o York
The only establishment devoted exclusively to
the manufacture of Soda Water, Machinery, &C.
in the United States, and where may be found
large assortment of every article connected with
the business. including materials, SC. Established
20 years. Jan 22-3m
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DULLES & BYRNE, after years of experience
" in the manufacture of genuine fret class En-.
amelled Furniture, take pleasure in informing
their old patrons and the public generally that they
still continue to sell at rates far below all compe
tition, their assortment being the most extensive
and varied of any establishment in the United
States, being made throu bout of the rst class of
materials and kiln dried wood, from the latest
Partisan and Italian styles. Persons of the most
peculiar tastes in regard to color, shading, orna
menting, &C., can always find their taste suited
at Our facilities are such as to ena
BILE to finish at the shortest notice Sets in num-
Der and style, ordered in the shortest space of
time. A written guarantee in all cases will be
given, if required, all Furniture sold at our
establishment in regard to it's being proof against
over heated rooms or tropical climate. Orders
through the poet punctuay attended to. The great
est bestowed in boxing, that the least injury
will not be sustained in transportation. Mattresses
Pillows, Palliasses, Sc. &C., at the lowest rates
GILLIES & BYRNE,
No. 1852 Broadway, New York. below
Grand street, East side.
ROBERT GILES,
THOMAS JAY. BYRNE. Jan 27-3m
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STATUE BY PowERs.-A subscription has been
started in Cine innati for statue from the chisel
of Hiram Powers. Eight thousand dollars have
been raised, to be increased to about $50 OOO and
the work will be always open to the public.
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THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE

THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
IN NEW YORK.
THOMAS G.. STEARNS,
Importer and Jobber of
Silks, Millinery. and Fancy Goods,
1852 Broadtoay, Ne,p York,
HAS now in store and is daily receiving and
IL offering at the lowest prices a complete as
sortment of goods in his line, embracing all the
various styles and designs, consisting of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marcelines, Forences Shawls,
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Taffeta and Satin
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, French
and English Grapes, Grape Lisses, Silk Cravats,
Embroideries, Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mits
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery L. C. Hand
kerchiefs, &c. The undersigned invites the atten-
ton of the trade and his friends generally. Great
inducements offered to cash and short time BUYERS
THOS. G. STEARNS, 1872 Broadway
Between Liberty st. and Maiden Lane, y.
Dec 25-Iy
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Mdrkefa

NEW YORK, April l.-Four-the market was
very buoyant this morning, with sales of ALSO
bbls. State and Genesee at 81 so a 81 So, for
State, and 81 So 81 SO for Genesee sales also
OF 100 bbls southern at 81 ST. a SIS IL. Wheat
is very firm, with sales of $3.50 bushels western
white at s. l2a.
BALTIMORE. April There were small sales of
Howard street this morning at s. IS, but on
change holders would not sell at that price. City
mills are held at 81 81.
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODs.-P. J.
1V1 STEER, Merchant Tailor, Seventh street.
has just received his new Spring Goods, and wishes
all his patrons and the public to know that for the
extent and beauty of his stock he has before
had the pleasure to exhibit that would compare
with it. In truth, he fell upon stock 90 surpass-
ingy beautiful that he could not resist the tempta
ton to buy largely, and he fears too largely He
will therefore offer the greatest possible induce
ments to purchasers, and at the same time guaran-
tee the highest satisfaction those who order cloth
ing. in regard to fit, finish, and style.
The style OF our work was never before 80 ele
giant and tasteful as it is now, since we have a
separate cutter exclusively devoted to each gar
ment; BY which means alone perfection can be
obtained in that important branch.
We have also the most complete stock of Gentle.
mems Furnishing Goods, such as Shirts, Stocks,
Gloves, Collars, Cravats, Scarfs, &c.
Mar 2l-d2w
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A REAL DAUGHTER THE RReIMsNr.-One
evening OF last week. while the seventh regiment
better known as the National Guard of New York
city was on parade, Miss Diver, the.daughter of
the late adutant of the regiment, was introdu ced
Al her own request, and shook hands with every
member of the corps then present. This child was
adonted by the regiment soon after the adjutants
decease, and is supported by yearly assessment
ON each member.
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JOHN 1. SMITH,
WHOLESALE UMBRELLA AND PARASOL
MANUFACTURER

234 and 235 Broadway, .New York.
THE MOST EXTENSIVE in THE WORLD
is now prepared to offer his customers and mer-
4 chants generally such an assortment of UNI
BRELLAS and PARASOLS, which for beautv,
quality, finish, and prices, cannot be eoualled by
any house in the United States
Partisan Fashions. Walking Cane Umbrellas,
Folding do, Trunk do, Self-opening do ,Sylphide
Parasols. Also, very rich Silk Umbrellas and
Parasols, mounted on ivory, pearl, and palm wood
handles, IN the greatest variety. Very superior
mourning and half mourning Parasols.
Buggy Umbrellas.-Extra quality, with and with.
out joints.
You are respectfully invited to call and examine
the stock before purchasing.
JOHN l. SMITH, Manufacturer
Feb 22-6w
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nRAW WING AND MATHEMATICAL IN.
~ SHIPMENTS, in large, and also in small
Cases embracing those of the finest workmanship,
as well as some of the cheaper kinds.
An additional supply, English and German
make, lately received by
FRANCK TAYLOR.
Also few single instruments Of superior quality.
APril2 - 49, ! -
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S1o,956,s77 $40, 1864, O66 Sl6,O2l ,O2s
philadelphia Inquirer.

The Philadelphia Ledger says
''No silver was coined, in anticipation of action
under the coin bill. By the middle of the
present month the new halves, quarters, and
other fractions of the dollar, it ia expected, will
be ready for delivery"
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TO THE PUBLIC.

III THE PUBLIC.
A L the time of the election in October many OF
"A the men were absent, but allowed full time;
so stated by Michael Thompson, stonemason. He
was one of the number, but complained that he
was only allowed three days, which did not pay
his expenses, while others were allowed much
more. This is part of Captain Easby's (the Com
the Senate investigating committee of frauds on
the extension of the United States Capitol.
The above testimony Isolemnly pronounce to be
false in every particular.
MICHAEL THOMPSON.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this fret day
of April. 1853. J. W. BECK. j. p
April PIT
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the
Books of the Assessors will be open, at their
office in the City Hall, from April let to the 10th,
inclusive, Sundays excepted,) from O'Clock
a. m. to 8 p m for the inspection of those inter-
ested in the assessment of their property for the
year 1853. T. F. HARNESS.
April l-eotl0th Secretary Board Assessors.
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TrLrea.pH UNDER THE MssIssIPPI.-The Baton
Rouge dad Comet, of the 25th uItimo, says: "The
New Orleans, Red River, and Texas Telegraph
Company are making arrangements to put down
a submarine wire across the Mississippi river at
this point and continue their wire down 10 Pla-
quemine; thus connecting the capital with the
great southwestern nd northern portion Of Loui-
siana and Texas
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INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

II HODGMAN. No. 81 Maiden Lane and
~ Nassau street, (frst corner from Broadway,
respectfully invites the attention of his old custom
ers, and merchants throughout the country gener-
ally, to his stock linda Rubber Goods of his own
manufacture, viz:
Goats, Capes, Ponchos, Pants, OveraIls, Leg.
glngs, Caps, Gloves and Mittens, Life Preservers,
Overshoes. Carriage Cloths, Piano Covers. Machine
Betting, Steam Packing, Door Springs &c;an
every description of Rubber Goods man ufactured
will also be found as above.
My goods defy competition comparison-are
warranted proof against decomposition in any eli.
mate, and are offered for sale in large or email
quantities, upon the best terms. Orders solicited
and promptly attended to by
b. HODGMAN,
81 Maiden Lane and SO Nassau ST., ny.
Sept Is
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DecIensi0n.

Providence, r. l.. March 30-Cyrus Harris, the
Wing nominee for Representative to Congress in
the western district of this State, has declined
having his name used q candidate for that Of
hce. IL has been decided by the Wings not to
run candidate in that district.
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Important from Buenos Apes.

HALIFAX, April 1.-The steamer Mia CARA brings
some additional particulars of the troubles at Bue-
nos Ayres. The beleaguered city was in a very
critical situation. The army raised by Begrano
in the south for its relief had been utterly routed
BY Logas, with the loss of 200 in killed and wound
ed, and Begrano himself captured. Pacheco had
subse quently resigned.
war steamer belonging to Urquiza had entered
the River La Plata and captured a war schooner
and pilot-boat. UrquiEa bad also purchased war
steamer of Uruguay.
Buenos Ayres was about to invoke the media ton
Of Brazil, the English, French, and American
commanders having endeavored but failed to brin q
about an accommodation with Urquiza.
Provisions and produce were very dear, the
supplies for the city being kept back by the be-
siegers.
The credit of the national bank was tottering,
owing principally to forged notes being circulated
by the enemy Doubloons sold at BOT 800 reals.
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A UCTION NOTICE.-The subscriber begs
"A leave to announce that he has again renewed
his auction license and tenders bis services to sell
Real and Personal Property of every description.
de will bestow particular attention to the arrange
ment and disposal of Household Furniture; and
should family desire to avoid sale at their resi-
dence, he will have the goods carefully removed
to the large hall over his Store where every effort
will be used to render satisfactory all sales entrust
ed to his care.
Consignments of Merchandise of every descrip-
ton thankfully received and liberal cash advances
made on all unlimited goods designed for sale at
auction.
Stocks, improved or unincumbered property,
sold at pubic or private sale. portion of public
patronage is earnestly solicited.
c. w. BOTELER,
Mar 2-ifeed2m Iron Hail.
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SNUFF AND TOBACCO.

DETER LORILLARD, Manufacturer, No. az
L Chatham street, New York, offers for sale the
following articles, warranted of superior quality:
Maccoboy. Scotch, Coarse French Rappee, and
other Snutfs; also, Fine-cut Tobacco in tin-foil
and papers. more particular description of the
various articles can be known by sending for full
price current as above.
Jan 1O-3m 49,
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TO DRUGGISTS AND MERCHANTS
THROUGHOUT THE UNION


THROUGHOUT THE UNION.
n B. MCCULLOUGH, Manufacturer and Deal
IL er in Points, Oils, &C., No. l4l Maiden
Lane, New York. respectfully invites the attention
OF Druggists and Merchants throughout the Unior
to his large and extensive assortment of PAINTS.
OILS, &C., of the BEST AND PUREST QUAIL.
TIES, which he offers for sale on very moderate
terms, both to cash and close. time buyers Below
are enumerated some of the leading articles:
White Lead in oil, in kegs of Is to 500 lbs,
Black Paint, Yellow Ochre, Ven. Red, in oil,
Patent Dryer, Spanish Brown, Terra de Sienna,
in oil.
TIMBER, Chrome Imperial, and Arsenical Greens,
in oil.
Prussian Blue, Chrome Yellow and verdigris
in oil
Varnisbes of all kinds
Linseed Oil, Raw and Boiled Putty, Whiting
Chalk, Lamp Black.
American and English Ven. Red, Chrome Red
and Yellow, dry.
India Red, Red Lead, and Litharge, dry.
Stone, French and Yellow Ochre, dry
Chrome Paris, and Brunswick Green, dry.
French and American Window Glass
Druggists and others in want of any of the above
mentioned articles will find it to their interest to
call, as our facilities for manufacturing and Dur
CHASING, and our experience in the business, give
US advantages in selling most of those in the
same line.
D. B. MCCULLOUGH,
Jan l3-Smlf al Maiden Lane, N. Y.
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LlTHOGRAPHIC STONES

kNROM our own quarries at Solentofen, Germa-
i ny, OF superior quality and SIZES up TO
5OxSO inches, at the LOWEST PRICES.
JEGEL & SCHWARTZ,
Feb l4-3m IL Gold street, New York.
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90 The Rev. r. L. Dashien Will address
the Young Mems Christian Association on SUNDAY
evening, April Sd, at u O'Clock, at the Union
Chapel. goth street. All the young men of Wash.
ington city are particularly invited to attend.
April
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY AT
WASHINGTON, ID. C.


WASHINGTON, ID. C.
rTNHE UNDERSIGNED offers his services in the
i prosecution of claims before Congress and
the several Departments, and for the transaction
of any business requiring attention at the capital
Pc ons having business with the Patent, Indian.
Land, Pension Offices, any of the Depart
ments, in the Supreme Court of the United
States, may rely on prompt and faithful atten-
ton to their interests.
Enjoying extensive foreign acquaintance,
will and be responsible for the safe trans
mission of stocks or money to any portion of Eu-
rope; and attention will be paid to the collection
of foreign claims
Correspondents will be furnished with special
reference in whatever State they may reside, and
in the promenent cities of Europe.
Office on H street, between 9th and 10th.
JOS C. G. KENNEDY.
APRIL l, 1853.
GENERAL REFERENCES;
Va.hingion. John w. Maury, Mayor;
w. w. Seaton, esq.,, Corcoran & Riggs, Selden,
Joseph Henry, Peter Force, esq. r.
London.-Chevalier Bunsen, Prussian Minis8N
Lieutenant Colonel Sykes, East India Compa{H;
Joseph Hume, ESQ.,, M. p; Sir Roderick Muq&-
son; Albany Foublauque, esq.,, Board of Trace;
Edwin Chadwick, esq, Board of Health; George
Peabody, esq.
Paris-Theodore Say, Moreau de tonnes, A.
nj. Query, Edmund La Fayette.
BrusseIs.-M. Bourson, Baron Queteler.
D.lblin-Neil Hancock, LII. D.
Berlin.-Baron Won Humboldt, Professors Ranke
and Won Raumer.
Leipsic.-Dr. ]. G. Flugel.
Tienna.-Baron Ergelet
Frankfort.-J Albert Varrentrapp.
April 1-2aw3m& 3mw
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SPRING MILLINERY

SPRING MILLINERY.
OPENING THIS DAY. at 10 O'Clock, a. M,
" SPRING MILLINERY, at Mrs. 8. PARKER's.
PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store. under National
April 2-3t Hotel, Penn. avenue.
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of the Nine0

Boron, April 1.-The steamer Niagara arrived
this morning at half past seven O'Clock, from Hail.
fax. Her mails for the South will be despatched
in the afternoon train.
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Miss ANNIE WALTERS.

CARUSI'S SALOON.
LAST EXHIBITION
The Flying Ship, or .Aeroport,
WILL be exhibited on this Saturday even.
w ing, and the subject of Aerial Navigation IL
Illustrated by NEW and UNIQUE APPARATUS. The
Aeroport has been improved, and will be made to
ascend, descend, perform curves and circles in the
air, unasssted by any guidance.
All who interested in this important and sci
entihc subject, will be astonished at the of
Mr.. Porter's experiment
Admittance % cente; children half price.
Doors open at u O'Clock. April2
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ht Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
9Th street, between H and 1.-The Rev. j. E. Gop
rREY, Of Savannah, Georgia, will preach in this
D. IN. April 2
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Japan AND THE JAPANESE, by Canaan
q Goownin, Russian Navy, including his nara.
tive of captivity in Japan and an account of Bri-
fish commercial intercourse with that country;
vols. London, 1853. Price 50 as
Manners and Customs of the Japanese in the
Nineteenth Century; one volume London, 1862
compiled from recent Dutch travels, especially the
narrative of Won Siebold. Price 81 g.
Imported by last steamer, by
Mar 90 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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FRuIr. According to the statements Of orchard
lists in the District OF Columbia and the adjoining
States, the fruit trees promise abundant crops.
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CARD.
JOSEPH A. G'SCHWEND, PROFESSOR OF
= MUSIC, respectfully informs the citizens of
w asn,n gton and vicinity that he has established
himself IN this city, and is prepared to give les
sons ON the Piano. Guitar, and in Singing
Orders lett at Mr.. Thompson . Daguerrean Gal
lery, or at the Music and Fancy store of Mr.. John
r. Ellis, will be promptly attended to.
Terms-Twelve Dollars per quarter.
Mar Is
HORSES AND CARRIAGE FOR SALE.
A PAIR OF CANADIAN PONIES, well matched,
"A young, sound, and gentle, are offered for sale;
together with CARRIAGE and HARNESS suited
to the Horses. The Carriage and Horses will be
sold separately if desired.
Inquire of Mr.. WIN. HI. BIRCH, at his Stables, on
18th street south of the Avenue.
Mar 29-tf
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION BY JOSEPH G.
ly1 KESTLER. Address him through the
city post Office. Terms, cash in advance
April l-dlawly&wly
IinteIligencer, Union, and Georgetown Adv.]
4 GATHA's HUSBAND. "A novel by the author
"A of "Olive'
Interviews, memorable and useful. By Rev. S.
Cox, d. D.
Lives of the Brothers Humboldt, Alexander and
William. Translated from the German by Juliette
Baner.
ChiId's History OF England. By Charles
Dickens; volume l.
Abbot's Life Of Nero.
Mar 81 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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Loss of the Brig Marietta

BosTos, March 3l.-The brig Marietta, of East
port, from Alexandria, loaded with -four, which
struck on Minots Ledge at two O'Clock yesterday,
cargo.
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NEW VOLUMES OF DE QLINCY,S WRIT.
~ lNGS.-.H Historical and Critical ESSAYS" 9
vols, at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
APril Bookstore, near 9th st.