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LOCAL MATTERs.

RESTRAINING on PROHIBITING TIPPING
HoUsEs.-For several weeks past there has been
pending in the Board Of Common Council bill
providing that from and after the FIRST of No
vember next tipping -houses shall be prohibited,
to places where brandy, wine, gin, whisky, rum,
porter, ale, cider, other Intoxicating liquid, is
sold by retail; violation of the statute TO be Wis
tied with fine, or, in default of payment, imprson-
ment in the work -house.
MIR. Carlisle, the Corporation attorney, having
been asked, "Has the Corporation tho charter
power to prohibit tipping houses within the cor
Porate limits" replied at length to tho interro-
gatory in the Affirmative, but gave, as his opin-
ion, that any ordinance which may be passed ON
this subject, without more enlarged powers from
Congress-(the charter only investing the Corpo-
ration with the power 'to restrain or prohibit tip
ping shops Unjust expressly except from its
operation the legitimate business of inns and ordi-
nnries, which he defines according to the best au-
thorties. ~ .ss .5lfslltttr se
The Board discussed the bill for more than an
hour, and then postponed its further consideration
until next Monday; and ordered TO be printed
with the proceedings certain papers relative to the
subject,
FIRE AppARATUs.-Mr. G. Buckingham, the
Inspector of Fire Apparatus, recently reported to
the Mayor of the city that he had inspected the
fire apparatus Of the several fire companies, with
the following result: The suction of the Crank
lin Fire Company" wants putting in order; the
suction-pipe has been away from the house ever
since his last report, and the suction is Of no ser
vice without the pipe. He cannot see that any
thing in the way of repairs has been done; and
says that the money the company have drawn
from the Corporation would have put their appa
tus in complete order if it had been laid out for
that purpose.
The "Perseverance" has succeeded in having
the apparatus put in little better order since his
last report, and is in u condition to do some
vice at fires.
The hose of all the companies want cleaning
and oiling. eff this is not attended to it will be
of no use to give them hose to let spoil for the
want of care"
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CORPORATIONS
The following communication was yesterday
transmitted to the two Boards of City Councilsby
the Mayor: taI
Bank of Washington, IN account ,oith the Co,po-
ration Of Washington.
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July 25

TIE CUSSY: Dlctionnaire du Diplomatic ct du
~ Consul; vol Leipsc.
Mensch: Manuel du Consulat; vol, Leipsic,
1916.
Mvreui': Manuel des Agents Consulaires; VOL,
Paris, 1850.
De Cussy: Regiments c onsulaires; vol. Leip-
Wicauefort: L'Ambassadeur ct les Fonctions; 2
De vera: LIE Parfat Ambassador; 2 vols Ley
Fiynn's British Consuls Hand Book; volume,
Puffendorff: Droit de la Nature ct des Gems; l
PuffendorT: Law of Nations; London. l72s
Grotiue: Droit de la Guerre ct de la Paix; VOL,
Basic, l746.
Meisel: Cours de Style Diplomatique; volumes.
Paris. 1886.
Ellot's Diplomatic Code, vols.
Burlamaq uis's Natural and Polite Law,
Green's Consular Service, pamphlet; London,
De- Martens: Causes Celebrc'; volumes, Leip
h Martens: Nouveles Causes Cclebres; Leipsc
v Wheaton: Historic du Droit des Gems; vols,
DE- Wolf: Institutions du Droit Naturele; vol
De Cierco: Formulate des Chancelcries; 2voi
umes, Paris, 1853.
Chitty's Law of Nations.
Wbentou's Elements of International Law.
Wheaton's History of the Law oil Nauon''
Wildman's International Law.
Vattel's Law Of Nations.
Poison and Horne's Law Of Nations.
Koch: Historie des Traites do Paix; 10 volumes,
Paris, 1917.
Aug6 FRAN|A A9AAoN'
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RUM DRors.-The New York Times comments
in severe but Just terms of censure upon new
form of confectionery calculated to cheat the
young and unsuspecting into acquiring taste
for intoxicating liquors. This Disguised emissary
of the fend is sugar preparation of alcohol in
tho shape of drops or lozenges, and which might
be moro appropriately named "Rum Pills. y They
are manufactured by confectoners not as pepper
mint and other essential oil drops prepared by
combination, but the brandy, rum, gin is en-
closed in the sweet globules. In this form the
drops are sold at the most respectable saloons.
Ladies and young girls, who would shrink from
the touch of the intoxicating cup they would
from pollution, do not hesitate to swallow in this
form the disguised and sugar-coated poison which
is made doubly dangerous by the form in which it
is presented to the palate.
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THICKNESS OF A NEGRo's SKULL.-The Mem
phis appeal relates that few days ago, while a
barrel Of flour was being lowered from the upper
story of warehouse, and when yet at n consider
able elevation, it slipped and fell upon negro,
striking him full upon the head and forcing out an
eye. The skull was not even fractured, however,
and the negro doing well.
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CHOCOLATE. COCOA, AND BROMA.

VIZ BAKER b CO.'S American and Vanilla
W. Premium Chocolates, Cocoa, and Broma,
to which first premiums have been awarded by the
chief Institutes and Fairs of the Union, are Tor
sale by all the principal Grocers in the on1teo
States, and by their agents.
HussEY b MURRAY, New York; GaAsr q
TwsLLs, Philadelphia; THonAs V: baur0,aE,
Baltimore; KENNEL i DUDLEY, CINCINNATI onio'
and S. H. HOW'LL, G Georgetown, ID.
WALTER BAKER Il Co,
April6-dly Dorchester, MASS
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A CARD.

A CARD.
Joseph A. G'sCHWEND, PROFESSOR OF
u MUSIC, respectfully informs the citizens cf
washin 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 left Mt Mr.. Thompson Daguerrean Gal
lery, or at the Music and Fancy store OF Mr.. John
F. Ellis, will be promptly attended to-
Terms-Twelve Dollars per quarter.
Mar % 4
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Frsw Ake Nsss OrIesna' PisAysss.
Thn JnOrnane of fhn Navv

1h0 4mO9O0D0 VI Inv N2vys
II 10 mated That Mr.. Walker, who has hssa Up,
pointed Commissioner to China, cannot proceed
upon his mission for some time, beeause the Gov.
crnn,ent has NO ship with which to ss.aat ham ou'
which can b got ready before DeceEnber
The Decfetdry Of War, in late speech, indi-
eating tho necessity Of Pacific rsiiroad, stated
that in the event of war the whole navy OF the
United States might be required to keep open our
communications with our own possessions on the
Pacific, while strong hostile feet could seize the
land Of gold. ~. mi. $500
Not long ago the Spanish papers in Havana
made calculation, we'll fortified BY figures whose
general correctness cannot be gainMsid, that
her, has navy superior in numbers, sndsat hast
not inferior In guns and mon, TO ours, whose com
merce exceeds hers 80 vastly - a9is tlaa
These are suggestive facts which ought. to ava
ken public attention to the urgency Of now ap-
preparations, increased activity, and more eff
cient system Of administration in regard to the
American navy. There is, besides, a graver ne
cessty for some such action in the threatening
pect of affairs in Europe. We are not going to
involve ourselves in their wars, or arm with any
view of meddling in their quarrels about an inn
possible equilibrium of power, or disputed ques-
ton about orthodoxy and protectorship between
Russian and Turk. ~
corruption of commerce in European vessels; there
must be large demand for American products,
provisions, &C.; and under these circumstances
the merchant marine Of this country would be in
demand everywhere. great commerce would
require protection, and the maintenance of the in
volatility Of the neutral flag would devolve i'm
mense responsibilities upon watchful American
Governments, and require an adequate disposablc
force with which to maintain the national honor
promptly and effectively. 9aiaa. fe 5.Es
All the foreign and domestic interests of the
country point out the urgent want Of an increase
in our naval establishment and reform in the
principles and system of construction. Happily,
the treasury is full, and not likely to be deficient
in any amount required for the public service.
How could it be better employed, or more to the
credit of the authorities who should originate and
accomplish the reform, than in the establishment
of an adequate and efficient navyl Here is a field
upon which man of energy and administrative
capacity can build himself up a reputation like
that which Mr.. Calhoun made for himself in the
Department of War. The times call for just such
man, and the country would cheerfully welcome
and support the man for the times.
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Collectors once, July 10, 1855

Collectors once, July IS, 1853.
NOTICE TO TAx-PAYERS.- Deduction
IN for Prompt Payment-Notice is hereby
given that the Taxes for the year 1853 now due,
and payable at this office; and that deduction of
ten per cent. 10 allowed by law for the curren'
year, If paid on or before the 3lst of August en-.
suing. X. }. ROCHE,
july l5-eotdif Collector.
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PRoFANE SwEARINc Gays the New York Sum
dshonors God, degrades the swearer, and cor
rupts his whole moral nature. 1t is the shame of
civilization, and the shame of any people among
whom it prevails. 1t is an evil, a vice, which in
fects every class and condition. Its stain drops
the lips of the infant, eats into its very
of being, poluting and poisoning it. From the
source Of all evil it sprung, and down to the COM
partnership of the spirits of evil it surely leads.
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NS- CARD.--Tho Members of the Per-
severance Fire Company take this method OF re-
turning their sincere thanks to vigilant Fire Com
pauy for the courteous supply of hot coffee and
other refreshments furnished them at the fire in
Georgetown on the night of the 28th ult
VIM. w. GRANT.
Aug9 Secretary p. F. Co.
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Transcript publishes the following list of the Off
GERS of the United States ship st. Louis, at
Smyrna:
Captnin-D. N. Ingraham; Lieutcnants-Alex-
ander Gibson, E. G Parrot, J. s. Taylor, J. F..
Stenson; Surgeon. D. Miller; Assistant Sur
geon---W F. Darlington; Marine Oficer-Israel
Green; Master-W. d. Austin; Passed Mdship-
men--Ralph Chandler, James Parker, E. B. Smith,
B. Gherardi, ID. l.. Braine; Midshipman-R. w.
Meade; Captains Clerk. T. Stockett; Boats
WANNA. Hingerty; Gunner-Moses A. Lane;
Carpenter-Asa Poinsett; Sailmaker-Lewis Ro-
gers.
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VIRGINIA GIRLs.-The Richmond Enquirer Of
recent date contains the following notice of a
Virginia girl, or, in its own language, merito-
rious lady of our acquaintance in Hanover county:
CAT the age of twenty she was a hearty, rosy
checked lass, full of life and industry. Seeing a
prospect of making disconsolate bachelor as
happy as herself, she acquired a piece of land
with the view of having "a local habitation.' A
laudable ambition. She shouldered her axe, went
to the woods, feled trees with her own hands,
chopped the logs for the building, made shingles
to cover it, nailed them on and finished the house
by lathing and plastering it herself. In a short
time thereafter she met, she saw, and conquered
a deserving and Industrious young man residing
in her neighborhood. They were married, and
the young couple commenced their married life in
tho neat cottage, the fruit of the wife industry
and the work of her own hands. All this occur
red about the year 1885, Time has advanced,
and she is now the happy mother of THIRTEEN
children, (the youngest five months old,) and he
the happy and prosperous husband Of most in
dustrious and estimable lady: What is it woman
cannot accomplish when with earnestness she I'M
dertakes the task ~
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A New RAILROAD IN SPAIN.-By means of tho
railroad just opened from Aranjuez to Temblec,
the capital Of Spain is brought ten hours nearer
to the Mediterranean and the fertile provinces of
Andalusia. Thus, notwithstanding all the OBJ
stacles with which the projection Of railway COM
munication in Spain have had to contend, the
wishes of those are beginning to be realized who
know the blessings thence to be derived, whether
us to industry, commerce., or public credit; and,
above all, IN the possession and diffusion OF cor
rect and liberal ideas.--Boston Transcript.
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TO AMERICAN AUTHORS.

WRITERS of Poetry, Tales, Sketches, Essays,
w Biographies. Scientific Treatises, &C., &C.,
who feel the want of facilities for publishing their
ner, may receive information of interest to them
by addressing the undersigned, and simply
closing in each letter postage stamp TO be placed
on letter in reply. That mere curiosity may
he assuv all that the information be has to give
be ofservice 10 none but persons Of tho classh
addresses-namely, ladies and gentlemen whose
writings are mertorious enough for publication.
and yet who have the means, the skill, or the
TO obtain for them promptly tho favora
BILE consideration of the publishers under whose
auspices they wish them to appear.
THOMAS G. CONNOLLY.
General Correspondent,
July l2-eolm Warrington, D. c.
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II REMOVAL.

TNHE undersigned beg leave to announce that
i they have removed their WINE & LIQ UOR
STORE to rs Dock street, two doors east OF their
former establishment, where they will be glad to
receive the vsits of their friends and patrons, to
whom they offer the attraction of Stock not sur
passed for purity, variety, and excellence by any
establishment in the United States.
THOMAS H. JACOBS x CO.,
July6 rs Dock street, Philadelphia.
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August Belmont, esq, Charge Affaires to the
Hague, has taken passage in the Arctic, to leave
New York on the Doth instant.
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y. 10 eeelk o..
CAs.FITTERS AND PLUMBERS,
South sde Pen~sylUssis spemHe, tessceew ~ end
9Th sfrssts, opposite National Hotel.
CANDELABRA9, ORNAMENTAL g AS BURN
EKS, Projectors. BRACKETS, &c, &c.
NhE SUBSCRIBERS having lately fitted up
.ne'r establishment, are nov prepared to In
Iooace INTO stores. factories hotels, private res
'oeaces. 0a:-P'pes, With Ill the necessary append
ares a"sr sne most approved and modern stsles
Having been Engaged almost exclusively for the
1881 nve years IN this particular branch OF bust
ness, they feel confident that their wosk vii not
iaii TO please any who may favor them With their
patronage.
They have now on hand and are daily ,se.svinx
beautiful lot of Wall Brackets aud Ornamental
Gas Fixtures, suitable fr saloons private perlors
and halls, to which they respectfully invite tho
public inspection.
Order. left At our Gas, Fitting Depot will be
The subscribers having In their employ none but
be expected.
Gas-Fit,ins and Plumbing in all 1t. branche.
attended to promptly and with despatch.
j. REESE CO.
N. b. The subscribers have for inspection one Of
their portable Gas-Generators, intended for light
ing churches and country resdences-a new and
July l6--eodlm j. n q CO.
THEE FOR THE Red, WHITE
AND BLUE
"Changc Makes Change"
Wholesale Ice Cream Depot-C street. rear Of
Brotcn's Hotel
HNHE SUBSCRIBER, in removing to his new
4 place OF business, returns his sincere thanks
to his friends and tho public for tho very liberal
patronage extended 10 hm at his Saloon on the
Avenue. during his sojourn in that locality. Hav-
ing from press Of business, and an increased de-
mand for his famous Ice Cream, been compelled to
abandon the retail business and attend entirely to
that OF the Wholesale, he has closed his weI-known
Saloon, and removed bis depot 10 tho above men-
toned street, and in the store formerly occupied
by Hatch & Co. an OIL and Camphine Estab-
lishment where he respectfully informs the public
that he will be prepared to furnish them with
Creams Of all coors, and of the richest dsvors at
the shortest notice. He has attached to his depot
an Ice Cream Express wagon, in which tho article
will be sent to any part Of the city 70 moulds of
any size, and in any given quantity. Having Just
received an excellent assortment Of moulds from
Paris, Dinner Parties, Tea Parties, Balls, Excur-
sions, Pic MICS, Ice Cream Saloons, &c, &c,
served in a superior style and with despatch.
N. b. Orders left at tho Office attached to his
Depot, or with the driver of the Express wa gon
(Which will hereafter be designated with flag Of
''RED, WHITE, and BLUE,") will receive prompt
attention. Good folks send in your orders, or, If
you choose, you can "wAIr roR THE wAooN"
T. NJ. HARVEY, Agent
For J. RUSSELL, in.
July 19--f
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.ALahnlnn ELeciin1l.

CHARLESTON, August 6-The returns received
from Alabama leave no doubt of the election of
John A. Winston for Governor. The Congress
sional returns are very imperfect, but indicate
that Phillips, Democrat, is elected i'll the Mobile
district, and Abercrombe, Wing, in the Mont
gomcry district. 80.
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VITILLARD'S HOTEL, NEW YORK, Mo-
w 1925 Broadway, and POT Twelfth street, 10
now open for the accommodation of the public.
The house is new, and is fitted up with all the
modern improve ments, and ia furnished in supe-
rior manner. The proprietor, formerly of Will.
lard's Hotel, Washington, D. c., will be happy to
see anv of his former friends, also all those Of tho
travelling public who may favor him with call.
Ed WILLARD.
Nrw Yong NAV II June l5-2mf
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T Aw NOTICE.-SIDNEY s. BAXTER. late
IL Attorney General of Virginia. has removed
to Washington to practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts of the District Of Coum-
bia. and attend to any professional business con
fded to him.
Office in Morrison's new building, on II street,
east Of Pennsylvania avenue.
References: Hon J. Allen, Hon. VIM. Daniel
Hon. Richard Moncui e, Hon. g. b. Samues, Hon
George H. Lea of the court of appeals OF Virginia;
to the judges of the circuit courts of Virginia, and
to the Senators and members of Congress from
vi ginia. June ll-Tri-w won
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TOILET SOAP, I'm bars
Il very superior article, and ,cdrranfed to give
satisfaction. Also Crying Dolls, Travelling and
other Baskets, India. rubber Long Combs for chill
dren, Gum Rattles, &C., for snle low at
LAMMOND'S,
Aug g. 3teod 7th street, near T.,
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a. FOR RENT-House No. 6 Union Row, F
UiIa street. 1t has gas throughout and cistern
i water in the yard, and the whole premises 10 in
first rate order. Apply at Republic Office, Ninth
street. JuIy6
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FOR RENT,

FOR RENT.
a. THE FOUR STORY HOUSE on street,
hi lately occupied by Mrs. Reed as a boarding.
house. 1t has been thoroughly repaired, and q
large back building has been added to it. Inquire
corner Of Thirteenth and n streets.
July 25-eodtf
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Kent,tcku Election.

LOUISVILLE, August 6.-The Democrats have
elected four of their candidates for Congress,
namely: Linn Boyd, ]. M. Elliott J. c. Breck,
enridgc, and r. H. Stanton. The Wings elected
the other SIX .
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The MAN RETIRED FROM BUsINEss.-Almost
every man sets out in life with determination.
when q certain sum has been accumulated, to re-
tire from the cares of business, and enjoy the bal
ance of his days 'sotium cum dignitate." Visions
Of sunny farms and rural retreats are ever before
him; but, unfortunately, few men have the cour-
age, when the required sum has been obtained, to
be content and retire. In the course Of years new
tastes have been acquired and new wants added to
the humble catalogue with which he commenced
life. The rural retreat has become a suburban
residence, with coach-houses, stables, &c., and a
few thousands more have become necessary. So he
goes toiling on, his ambition widening and extend
ing as he pushes and urges his way to competence
and fortune. During all this time he forgets that
he is growing older-that his capacity for enjoy
nent is getting more contracted every day-that
his tastes and habits are becoming confirmed in
business life, SO that when he does muster up the
frmness to yield his place in the business world
to younger men, lie is about as unhappy mortal
one could meet on a summer 3 day..
It is related of tallow-chandler of London,
who had accumulated fortune and retired to his
villa, that time hung SO heavy upon his hands
that he used to have melting day once week,
and make his own candles, for amusement. He
had probably neglected through his life to lay in
store of knowledge, to cultivate taste for read
ing, otherwise prepare his mind as well as, his
pocket for the purposes of life of leisure. His
great object had been to make enough to retire
on, without caring to provide something to retire
with. aF
That man alone can hope to enjoy pleasant
leisure in the evening of his days, who has intellect
ual means of enjoyment always at command. He
must, or should, be satisfied with a comfortable
Independence, and leave the cares of business in
the meridian of life-if he can-before he becomes
SO thoroughly habituated to certain routine, to
deviate from which, or to leave, instead of COM
fort or happiness, would only make him misera-
BILE and discontented. --Ne,o Orleans Delta.
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a. FOR RENT-Two third-story rooms of
iM the new building at the corner Of 9th and
D streets, near Pennsylvania avenue and the Cen
tr Market. One 10 20 by IS feet, the other 20 by
80 feet.
Inquire at the Republic office, opposite.
July7
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lTVUOx1Ivo KA0D-WA9CM 1oR oSoV,-
i There will be- . match race over the co.
LUMBIA TROTTING COURSE on Tuesday afler.
noon, August 8, ~ O'Clock. 0as mile and 70
peat, to skAseon sUseons.
J. L. Doty enters .. m. SbvrsI Fsnsy, Of BALI
more.
George Nelson enters b. 6. Esntuck, Of PAiiadel-
pAia.
A. both horses are very fast fine sport may be
expected.
Omnibuses viii start for the race from Browns
Hotel At O'Clock.
CYRUS MANyIN,
Aug6-2t RF0hf5etor.
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ID OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES on the Extension
ID Of the United States Capitol, about fifty Brick
layers To good workmen steady employment
will be given. Wages depending upon skill and
attention-the average being 81 %.
M. G. MEiGS,
Captain of Engineers.
In charge Of the Capitol Extension.
July %
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PROPERTY SALE.-McGuire, auctioneer, sold
at auction Yesterday small frame house, to-
pether with the eastern Of lot No. II, in square
2S2, fronting OH Massachusetts avenue, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets west, comprising
two thousand two hundred and eighty feet of
ground, for $40.