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GRAND coScsRr.-The citizens of Washington will be
grahhed TO hear that the celebrated Syermark Fam
Iy" consisting Of Herr Neiss and his accomplished
daughters, purpose giving one grand vocal and nsru-
mental concert at Caruss Saloon, on tomorrow WED.
nesday) evening. From the highly complimentary no.
tees from the press of Baltimore and elsewhere, we
doubt not that The Syemsrk Family entitled to the
liberal patronage Of the lovers of choice music, and
predict Tor them crowded auditory tomorrow
ming During the evening, Herr Neiss will Introduce his
astonishing performance distinct instruments
at one time, producing eec, equal to that of full
band, and which, in point OF novelty, well worth the
price OF admission.-Ewnirg Star
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The CoAsT SURVEY or THE UNITED SrATss-There
is 20 work in which the government OF the United States
are engaged that has attracted attention in Europe
than the coast survey The great importance OF the IN.
deraking, and the able manner, far in which il has
been conducted have attracted the attention OF scen-
6c men in Europe and redounded the credit and rep
uation of the country. Mr. Bache is interchangeable in
his exettons and il must be gratifying TO him TO know
how highly his services are appreciated
We learn that Mr.. b, has Just ordered re-examna.
ton Of the entrances TO the harbor Of New York A
corps OF officers, under Lieut. Maxwell Woodhul, OF
the navy, is shortly expected here, 10 commence re-
survey OF the channel connected with this harbor The
work is Of great importance TO the OF the
city, In which not only our merchants and insurance
companies. bot all OF real estate. must
rily have a deep ineresi.-Jownai Of Commerce.
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ny ). c. McGuIRE, Auctioncsr.

DERENPToRY SALE OF A VALUABLE FARM NEAR
WASHINGTON On Saturday afternoon, April 3Dth ~
O'Clock shall SELL without that well known valuable farm
Oakvle
side OF the main turnpike road leading from Washington Asxaa
da distant from about the
The consist OF two-spry dwelling
house. with basement, the Of hills
Potomac, OF which commands hne
Washington is remarkably healthy, with several springs Of tbs
within few rods Of the door.
The well enclosed and properly divided by and rail
stables all houses
The soil naturally best In this
improved high Of cultivation about $50 TO 30
In timothy Of hne
residue wood Of heavy growth OF red oak, white
oak, aud hickory
any person DESTROYS Of purchasing good market dairy
holding
offered especially from contguy
rsndrs, and
main turnpike road and the contemplated
and southern railroad must Of neces. through
Terms at sale, JAS. O, MCGUIRE,
April lid Auctionser.
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The COMPTROLLER OF THE TREAsURY.-A correspond
ent OF The Louisiana COURIER in writing from Washing.
ton aIlades 10 the fact that Mr. Whesey rendered his
sgnalion to the President, and states that II de-
cined. He says:
You well of Mr.. Whesey's congressional
Let me give you briefly, some OF the details OF his
official since, that have my knowledge When
he accepted the office OF Auditor OF the Treasury for the
office which recorded his decisions
contracts the adjustment OF aims ard the cons,ruc
c o es of m the Tsasn
created the office OF comptroller and constituted the In
Of accounts YET, strange to any, when M WhiuIesey en-.
tered upon his duties in lsie the office did not contain
officer has filled two folio volumes with decisions and a
third is nearly completed Many of them on claims
lha involve very large amounts bur- whether large or
small he bestows upon them much rch as
though he had been acting as chancellor The decisions
without an index Of the subject matter digest, and
they have often had tue misfortune to expe
es s wnass NJ ana
books contain dgess OF the points decided and an alpha
beticai index.
His rule action has been comply strictly with The
idc and deny the accounting officers power TO
l.late or to supply defects in legislation their
discretion power throws door OF corruption wide
This faithful officer will receive firm support in the Sec.
Rotary the Treasury, who is you depend upon 1t,
spirit and the sworn Toe OF wrong, exravagance,
and loose We all believe that ms admins
tration abuses that exist and have long
existed ia expanding The public money; and II Il shall do
viii commend itself TO the support and confidence OF
the whole people Millions may be saved by the joint
efforts OF the heads OF departments Every officer who shall
found unaihu shoua be dismissed and the AIDE
public.
Such acts as the retention OF Mr. Whittlesey will con-
vince the people OF the United States matter what Bit
ter part may say TO the contrary, that this is not
relentless, proscuptye administrator The President
evidently looks 10 watchuness and integrity IN the pub
lie expenditures. and these qualities he will insist
the first requisites in his appointees We do not pretend
that the President disegards poitca mertfor he is
politician, and man is ruer 10 his frends-but he is de
ermned il is clear have the conduct of his subordi
mates marked by honor aud capacity from whatever party
or section they may come.-BJsioa PoH
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Death or the vice President.
CAHlsA. (Alabams,) April al, /,

CAHABA, (Alabams,) April al, 1853
| To Tho Editor Of As Union:
Before this can possibly reach you, the telegraph will
have tolled the knel OF our lamened Vice President
Although Il has been known that for months be was in
the grasp Of deadly disease, il was with painful sur.
prise that The announcement of his death was made to
on last Tuesday morning The veteran statesman reach
ed home but 10 die. He passed our little town on Sun
day and The next day brought the news OF his death
This, we understand, though, but the realization of
his most sanguine hope He had long despared of re.
covering, and expressed but the wish 10 die in Alabama
In this he has been gaifed, and he rests in the bosom
OF The State he loved and served so we'll As her name
imports, she was to him the paee of rest" The pur.
~ OF his lie received an earnest OF IFS reward in the
calmness OF his death He conyersed cheerfully with
his friends up TO few seconds of his death not for
moment was his clear mind clouded. His death was
fitting close to wel-spent life. HIS funeral was al
tended yesterday by large number of his friends and
neighbors AS his public life had for him the AL
mralion oil his counrymen OF all sections his domes-
TIC virtues had endeared him 10 the friends who knew
him IN the smaller circle OF private life. All mourn The
statesman and patriot but lament the friend and
His intimate connection with political history will
secure for him full OF fame, but dearer
the traditions OF kindness which embalm and pre-
the memories excluded from hisory's stately page
Long shall be before the kndheated and noble souled
William X. King will be forgotten lightly regarded by
Dallas We need no stately monument TO perpetuae the
memory OF our lamented countrymanhis virtues have
reared for themselves permanent, in hearts,
which lime affect, and which will be heritage
children and our chdrens children. He buried
at his residence, on the Alabama river six miles from
Cahaba. x
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IMPORTANT TO communicable Savannah Courier
Of the 10Th instant says:
a case tried during the recent session OF the
United States circuit court in this city, which ought 10 be
generally understood both by the people and the officials
who have charge OF the various post Offices III rous
the county The postmaster al Syvania, in Scriven
county. arralgned and fined fifty dollars for delaying
a letter in his Office
The law makes the imperative duty OF every post
maser to forward all mail matter deposited one bali hour
before the departure OF the mail. unless longer time
should be granted by the Postmaster General on account
OF the business in the Office"
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The Cherokee Advocate of the 30th ult says: "The
s,eamboa, p II White, with good deal of whiskey on
board intended for the Indian country exclusively, was
boarded last night while lying in the verdgrs by de-
,acbmen of troops stationed al Fort Gibson, the wbskey
split taken, and the officers arrested TO stand trial for
violating the intercourse law between the United States
and the Indian tribes The captain Of the boat. with bis
assistants, were first taken 10 Fort Gibson and put in
the guard house. and then marched down foot TO Van
Buren, to await their trial
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by GREEN & scoTT, Auo,,onesr..

HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE
III AT AUCTIONon Friday, the 10Th shall 10
O'Clock, residence OF Major
Of
mahogany and other furniture, vzi
Mahogany sofas mahogany chairs
DO tables window
Paror and chamber carpets
F.a bed a nd sisves, &C.
With good kitchen uensis and other
ucles, whirb enumerste.
credit OF %
GREEN SCOTT,
Q7-d Ametionssrs.
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BY TELEGRAPH.

ARRIVAL or rHE aUEBoLpr-roUK DAYS LArKs TsoA no
Nrw YoEK. April 26-The Humboldt arrived thi
morning. bringing four days later edvoes nom Europe
She has liz passengers and full height She brings Ls
erpool dates OF the 18th Instant
The steamer Canada had arrived out
ENGLAND.
The political advioes brought by this withou
much i'm portance.
The Canada clergy reserves bill had passed to third
reading ia the House OF Commons by 80 majority
Her Majesty the Queen rapidly recovering from the
ACCOMPLISHMENT The young prince enjoys good health, and
|. pronounced a hne baby.
Affairs in England generally are quiet.
Feargus O'Connor had been declared lunatio by the
commission de iunatieo inqairsndo.
Lord John Russell stated in the House of Commons on
Tuesday that tho Tuscan government had apoogzed FOL
the expulsion of Mr.. Crawford from Tuscany
FRANCE.
The advces from Ffance without interest, except
that unds were rather better Money abundant and
easy.
The Emperor's health has recovered snd significant
surmses are current relative the condition Of the En-
press
Dates from Constannope the 18th ult state that aL
fairs between Russia and Turkey were unsettled and
veloped in mystery Prince Menslkof had demanded an
audience with the Sultan. which the latter declined.
The Sultan refused TO negotiate upon certain questions
until the arrival OF the French and English ambassador
Fiench feet was la Saamis bay.
endeavoring conclude treaty with Turkey
failing in which, Constannople would be taken by coup
de The latest accounts from Constannople state
that English steamer, three Russian despatch
sells, and French steumgate lying In the haIbor
Turkish fleet anchored oil the Golden Horn, appar
entity making arrangements for movement, and another
Turkish fleet anchored oil Alexandria.
Hungary has been divided into three districts with dep
uy governors for each.
The University of Paria had closed in consequence Of
the Milan instruction, but would open the llth inst.
Telegra PHO espaches have been received from these
countries in advance of the overland mail Trade In Cal
cuta was dull. The Chinese insurrection continued
to spread alarming At Pekin a perfect panic
prevailed.
Affairs throughout Germany comparatively quiet
Nothing notice Continental affairs generally are
more pacific than heretofore.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. AT the last advices the
Liverpool market quiet, and prices Of every
thing rather avoring buyers There is change, how
ever 10 notice of Monday Tuesday
of Is 600 bales the days baes-specu
atos took 900 bales and exporters 1000 Fair Orleans
quoted at 6hd Gid fair Uplands and Mobile, Gid 6ad
The imports the three days 10000 bales Spnners
operate cautiously in anticipation OF lower prices
The Hsvre ma ket quiet, but not active
Trade in Manchester district steady, but without &C
tivy.
MosEY AND STOCK MARKKT.-The London money market
was easy-a good supply-rates Of interest unchanged
Consos closed I0Oi 1909 American stocks were firm
and in active demand al previous prices.
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ny h. N. srRATroS. Auot,on.er,

(F6nnttTrdnfd dt rf"r soHN stH,, nsdT IUfh HresfJ
cEvENTH-sTREET PROPERTY AT AUCTfoN-on sstuv
~ day, April 3h ats O'Clock, the
square 49, Intersection OF aassschu
and Seventh streets fronting
inches Massachusetts l53 inches
In ches, containing d o63 squsre feet
This lot located in city, being directly
opposite Liberties and on. OF Inc min
spal tho ouehea In the city, with the advantage.
pisied plank road.
half cash In eau. n.ta,m.p, a, On.
and for bearing interest," by OF trust.
TUE ndispuable ConveyaneipR at the OF
hp97- dts
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The 80 called Air Line Railroad bill for making rail-
road through Worcester county, Maryland, TO form a
connexon in line from the north TO the south,
passed the Maryland house Of delegates the 10th inst
The Metropolitan railroad bill also passed the body.
authorizes the making OF road through Washington,
Frederick, and Montgomery counties, the District of
Columbia, from point in proximity with The Balti-
more and Ohio railroad
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NATIONAL TuEATRE-
IMMENSE RECEPTION TREMENDOUS SENSATION

Theatre nightly crowded TO OVERLOOKING by the
fashion, and the beauty Of Washington to witness Pro
astounding and nconprehenbr wonders In
and grand drawing
room demonstrating all how easily
fools Of other and will
full and explicit, Of that popular and fatal hum
bug RappnRn which has created much
me- weeks, explaining
20 ali nothing usrery conjung To
will exhibit rspping table, and win
Of producing the and the construction Of the whole
which tue noise 10 made, making Il clear 10 ali.
Remember, his stay limited. Then
optv chaucs
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ny J. c. MCGUIRE, Auc,,one,r

HOUSE AND LOT At AUCrIoN--on Friday afternoon Aprr
III 9th, O'Clock on the premises, shall
9s6 situated on 10Th street west between and Streets
l0h Of IS feet running
inches 3Ifeet alley and improved by two,to dwell
ing
notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest
JAMES G. MCGUIRE,
ApU-d Auctiope.r
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According to Official document recently published
by order OF Congress- the total estimated value of the
real and personal estate OF the inhabitants Of the District
OF Columbia for the year ending June, $780, was Ga.
olsS7a, and for that terminating with December, 1852,
sloA2o76l. Population the LET OF January, 1853,
81 372.
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BuFyALo, April 26The express train Of cars from Chi.
cago last night In collision with the emigant ira in
the Central road, eight miles from Chicago by which
accident fifteen twenty persons believed TO
have been killed, and about fifty severely wounded some
supposed fatally All the killed and wounded the
emigrant trnn.
Those the express train fortunately ped without
injury except severe shock. The conclusion terri
BILE, breaking some OF the engines and pieces
The names the killed and wounded have not been as
certaned Most of them were Foreigners.
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The State Agricultural Society OF Connecticut has
been fully organized and the friends OF agriculture
throughout, the State manifest lively interest in It's wei
fare. The executive committee, at a meeting held at
Middleown on the 10th instant decided 10 hold fair
next autumn and to offer premiums to the amount of al
least $4,000 The place for holding the fair is not yet
determined.
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The Cumberland (Md) Telegraph states that the total
transportation Of coal for The week ending the leth inst
975i TONS and since the st OF January last 1o2 600
,ons Of which 7l5os 1920 tons were transported over
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and 81 iol 20 descend
ed the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
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ny-At recent ueetiag Of tho second Presbytery Of
Philadelphia, William Nen, D. D., unanimously
General Assembly OF the Presbyterian
his alternate Apr
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Thirty thousand tons OF ice have been taken from The
lockwood pond in Filzwllliam, N H., this season,
OF which is stacked in houses the border OF the pond
to be transported to Boston for shipping this summer
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Prices Of admission Private bors a3 dress circle and
1uette 30 cenis children under
% cen,s orchestra seats rs family circle, rs
Tier, so cents, colored gallery, rs cents
poor' open AT " O'Clock wonders g. The Dor
once w' be open daily, from 10 o'clock M, O'Clock
Ap n
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man named William eating, charged with killing
the two children of Timothy OBien, convicted
on the 23d inst, at Hackensack, ~ J., OF murder in the
first degree, His trial occupied Two days
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ny u. N. srRATroN. Aucs,on..r.

By ". N. srRATrON, Auctiopssr.
(Psnnsylpdnio dpense, south side, l0h arss)
crock or THE WASHINGTON sroNE-DREssiNo CON.
~ PANY,-On Friday, April 2nh O'Clock D. m, al nv
lion shall Of IN.
Washington stcne Dressing Company.
Terms cash, in bsnkahe funds AppT-h3t
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.

will be remembered that the President receives visit
,s only on Thursday and Saturday OF this week, and
h,tWesn The hours OF 10 and o'clock,
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The Panama Echo announces That's company, at the
head OF which is Captain Liebe. American gentleman
owning large tract OF mineral and agricultural land
near Panama, propose making immediate and thor
ough survey OF their possessions, with view 10 their
settlement by emigrants from the United States.
Accounts from Bolivia state that the British charge daft
flares had demanded bis passports consequence OF not
obtaining any satisfaction for ourages British subject
The consus OF Peru had received orders TO leave the
country within eight days.
Major Stevens has nearly completed his arrangements
for the survey Of northern route for the Pacific rail-
road Lieutenant Duncan, with party of sixteen, has
been sent to Oregon via the s,hmus, 10 start from Pu
gets sound, and meet the exploring party in the
tains Another OF the party has been some time in Can
ada collecting information from the Hudsons Bay
Company, &c
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ny y. Q. neeUIRn. Aao,,oaser,

rRoIcE COLLECTION or OVERLOOKING BONES, ke.
" AT AUCIIoN-On Wednesday afternoon April 2Tth, At
ocisek al my auction rooms shall sell choice Of
roses, comprising bourbon perpetual hybrde &C. Also.
camllas laponiea
the gardens OF George Mcleod. Washington, ID. q.
The Of The ladies Is particularly mi. sale "a
will probably be the finest collection Of flowers
Terms cash, JAS q. MCGUIRE,
APP 27-d Aueuoneor.
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GOVERNOR OF TErAs.-Tke democratic State conven-
ton TO nominate governor and lieutenant governor OF
Texas is TO be held on the 18th OF June.
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The appointment Of Mr. Loushborough TO the Office OF
surveyor-general for the States OF Illinois and Missouri
will, have TO believe. be entirely satisfactory
10 the people of the two States interested During the
latter portion OF General Jackson administration. he
connected with the Post Office Department and dis
played great energy and decided ability For more than
twelve years be has been resident OF Missouri has be-
come thoroughly known TO the people Of The West and
has distinguished himself by his ardent and self sacr
cling labor for the promotion OF sound principles the de-
veopment OF the vas, resources and the advancement Of
the permanent, interests OF the western country He was
one OF the earliest, and has been the sborous and
constant advocate of the construction OF a railroad to the
Pacihca OF national policy which, when con.
summa,ed is destined TO ievoluonize the commerce Of
the civilized world, and open in its social, po.
litical, and religious progress
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wnECR OF LIE ALnATROa.

NKw ORLEANS, April rs -Tbe Picsyune hs. received
accounts OF the wreck OF Abaro, bound from New
York Vera Cruz, on the evening OF tho 10Th inst
The passengers were fortunately all saved.
Tho vessel valued at $50 00oo; Insured in New York.
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HANDSOME NEW TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT
III auconOn Wednesday, e7th shall SELL
premises, ocock, p. good
which II sand situated
on The and
the lot
The above "srnbed
located n a rapidly improving OF the hrst ward
G balance aud ~ months,
GREEN Il SCOTT,
An Auconecu
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NARLOTINA aud the Jcsuits at Rome, by Edmun nd
" Farerc.
Matmony or, Love Affairs in Village Seventy Years Ago
by Mrs. Csusuc.
History OF the Madhou,e. by Rev. J, 8. neadley.
For sale by GRAY h BALLhNTYNE,
Ap27 Seventh street, odd fellows' Hail.
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LATER PROM auKsos AYRKs AND MONTENEGRO

SALEM. (Mass } April 26.-By the arrival here Of the
baraue Peacock advces from Mon,evdeo 10 the
l4h.
The United States ships Congress and Fredonia were In
the port OF Montevdeo with troops ound for San Fran
cisco They both put in in Distress and after having been
repaired, sailed on the 7lh.
The adviccs from Buenos Ayres are to the llh.
Political affairs very much unsettled.
The United States ship Jamestown lying in the hal
bor-oficers and WELL the officers aud crew
Of the Congress and Ffedona.
Urquiza expected soon TO arrive with conciatory
purposes.
Daring the armistice, skrmsh took place outside the
walls OF the city OF Buenos Ayei About twenty person,
were killed, wounding American named Bond
Commander McKeever openly declared that he would no
permit Urquizs TO destroy the properly OF Americans
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CnARLHsros April Is The United States mail steamer
Isabel Captain Rollins arrived ibis port this morning.
with later sdvices from Havana and Key West From
Havana there is no OF importance.
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DRIFTING MATERIALS FOR sALE.-Three cylinder
OF which will ~ by 50
sheet "a by Al These cylinder
fate ordsr and calculated for doing
Also, driving wheel cylinder engine boilers
iron large founs OF Small Plea and Brewer
cases, stands standing presses Sc, sc. Terms easy
A. BOYD HAMILTON,
pa7-da Washington city, b. G.
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REIEAsE OF KASY.
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

NEw YoRK, April 26-Kane, who held In oustod
under the Ashburton treaty, discharged this mornins
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BALTIaoRr, April 26.

despatch from New Orleans that the election OF
in place OF Mr. Soue has beon postponed until
Friday
Gen. Sam Houston is at Baton Rouge.
The Falcon has arrived from Aspinwal with mails a
large number of passengers. and hundred thousand
dollars in gold.