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DIED.,

DIED,
At five o'clock yesterday morning, 3lst March,
,fter an illness Of few hours, Mrs. MARY ANN
3IVES (wife of JOHN c. RIvEs, esq.,, editor Of the
Globe in the forty third year of her age.
Mrs. RIvEs was a lady of most estimable quali-
les of head and heart. She self educated,
1ut well educated, and she devoted all the means
which her energy and talent gave, in her early
FEARS, to bring comforts within her widowed mo-
hers house. When fortune added amper meane,
,hc gave to all who had claims upon her generosity
With liberal hand. No one was ever more alive to
he nobler affections, nor evinced it more strongly
han she in that kindred circle where the less just
md benevolent apt, through indulgence, to
grow neglectful. The strong sympathies Of Mrs.
RfvHs made her domestic duties the sources Of her
happiness.
Mrs. Rrvss was religious, and this consoed her
amid approximations caused by the state of her
health, and which too truly anticipated the sad
result This, too, offers all the consolation that
ian be given to her afflicted husband and the
young children she has left TO his care
The funeral will take place to-day at four
o'clock, at Mr.. RIvEs's residence, where his
friends will attend.
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lust PUBLISHED, for sale by FRANCK
81 TAYLOR and TAYLOR & MAURY-
Portraits of Eminent Americans Living,
with Biographical and Historical Memoirs of their
Lives and Actions. By John Livingston, of the
New York Bar. In 2 vols. Plain cloth SO; full
gilt So. Mar 2 dams
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LOCAL MATTERS.

WAsHINeron NArIoNAL MoNuMsNr.-Mecba-
meal operations upon this work were resumed on
Monday last. ~
The block Of stone from the republic of Switzer-
land has rived in this city, and will be formally
presented TO the Association on Tuesday next.
The "Samson Hook and Ladder Company" of
San Francisco, have forwarded check for one
thousand dollars to aid in the construction Of the
column. The empire and the "Monumentar'
fire companies Of that city are likewise engaged
in collecting funds for similar purpose; there
seeming to be patriotic rivalry among those or
CARNATIONS to which shall contribute most
literally for the erection of the memorial to s'the
Father of the Country" And, from what we have
learned, there appears to be probability that the
Golden State itself will subscribe literally.
The Washington National Monument Associ-
alton have recently appointed Mr.. Frederick
Eckloff their clerk, to supply the vacancy recent
~ occasioned by the death Of Joseph w. Ecklof,
the brother of that gentleman.
NATIONAL THBArRE.--Mr Foster, worthy
actor, on the occasion of his benefit tonight pre-
sents an attractive bill, which should insure him
an OVERLOOKING house. The beautiful drama of
"the Brigand" will be produced, with Mr.. J..
Sheriff as Alessandro Massaron, (this being his
Prince Bianchi. Next follows the "Legion of
Honor" the part of Haversack by Mr.. Foster; and
the performance will conclude with the patriotic
drama of the t'Liberty Tree" in which Mr.. Foster
will sustain the part of Bill Ball, printer.
WHoLEsALE Destruction OF LrrrERs-On
Wednesday last seven hundred bushels, or about
million, of dead letters were destroyed, in &C.
cordance with the usage of the Post Office Depart
ment. They were carted to Monument Square, and
spread over line of two or three hundred feet,
when the match was applied. The entire mass of
combustible material was soon in blaze, and
several hours elapsed before the conflagration
completed; the official attendants meanwhile rak-
ing the burning fragments to facilitete operations
The atmosphere for thousands of feet around was
filled with charred fragments. A large number of
persons witnessed the proceedings with much in
terest.
PRoPERrr SALE On Wednesday afternoon,
Mcclure, auctioneer, sold the eastern part Of lot
No. Is, in square 1856, fronting twenty feet six
inches on north street, between Sixth and Sew
enth streets, with depth of one hundred and
thirty feet, for seventy-two and half cents the
square foot. Within the last few years the pro-
perty in that neighborhood has largely increased
in value.
SHAD are selling in Alexandria, Va, at from
nine to nine dollars and fifty cents a hundred and
herring from seven to seven dollars and twenty
five cents thousand.
The Hon. G. w. MANYPKNNY, recently appoint
ed Commissioner of Indian Affairs, entered upon
the discharge of his duties on Wednesday.
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VHTHITNEY,s RIFLE REVOLVING PIS-
w TOLs.-The undersigned will exhibit and
receive orders for these arms They are Of soPe'
rior beauty and finish, certain in their execution,
durable simple in constr nc ton, not liable ~ rust
or get out Of order, and are not expensive The
(discharged) cylinder may be detached In an
instant and another (loaded) inserted, and 90 on
to any desired extent. Particularly adaPseo 20
frontier life. G.. B. ADAMS,
Ninth street, between + and G streets
Mar 30-tf
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4 UCTION NOTICE.-The subscriber begs
IA leave to announce that he has again renewed
his auction license and tenders his services to sell
Real and Personal Property of every description.
He will bestow particular attention to the arrange
ment and disposal of Household Furniture; and
should family desire to avoid sale at their resi-
to the large hall his store where every effort
will be used to render satisfactory all sales entrust
cd to his care.
Consgnments 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 public or private sale. A portion of public
patronage is earnestly solicited.
C. w. BOTELER,
Mar 2-ifeod2m Iron Hall.
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United States Patent ONCE,


ON the petition of Isaac Babbitt, of Roxbury,
" Massachusetts,. praying for the extension of
a patent granted to him on the seventeenth (D
of July, 1889, for an improvement in the mode of
making boxes for axles and gudgeons. to which
patent disclaimer was entered on the 9th of Au-
gust, 1910, and improvement added on the
fourth of September, 1910, for seven years from
the expiration of said patent, which takes place
on the seventeenth QD day of July, eighteen
hundred and fifty three, OS53:)
1t is ordered that the said petition be beard at the
Patent Office on Monday, the twentieth (20) of
June next, at twelve O'Clock M; and all persons
are notified to appear and show cause, if any they
have, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required to
file in the Patent Office their objections, specially
set forth in writing, at least twenty days before
the day of hearing; all testimony filed by either
party to be used at the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted in accordance with the rules of
the Office, which will be furnished on application.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published in
the Republic, National Intelligencer, and Union,
Washington city; Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsyl-
vania; Express, New York city; Providence Jour
nal. Providence, Rhode Island; and Boston Bee,
Boston, Massachusetts,, once week for three sue
cessive weeks previous 10 the twentieth COY of
June next, the day Of hearing.
R. C. WEIGHTMAN,
Acting Commissioner of Patents.
P. S.-Editors of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office, with
a paper containing this notice.
April l-law3w
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SERIOUS ALrERcArIoN AT THE UNIvsRsrrY OF
yIRsINIA.-We are informed that alteration
f a very serious nature occurred at Mr.. Brooks's
oarding house, near the University, Charlottes-
lille, on Tuesday afternoon last, between Messrs
. S. Mosby and George w. Turpin, students at
ne University. The latter received pistol ball in
is neck, which passed between the jugular vein
nd some large artery, and lodged in the back of
he head The wound is severe, but the attending
MUSICIAN does not consider it fatal. Mr. Mosby
vas committed to Jail to await an examination.
10th the young gentlemen are from Afbemarle
ounty. We have not learned the circumstances
5hich led to this unhappy affair.
Richmond Dispateh Of yesterdoy.
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BILLIARD TABLES,

THE SUBSCRIBERS offer for sale Tables ten Der
j cent less than any other establishment in the
city of New York, with improved Cloth or Patent
India Rubber Cushions, which preferred to all
others in use by the best player in the United
States for correctness and elasticity, and are war
ranted to STAND in their place for years without
repairing. Gentlemen wishing to purchase Tables
of all descriptions, with Marble. Mahogany, or
Pine Beds, can have their orders filled the same
if they were present, by addressing us by mail.
Always on hand, Tables, Cloths, Balls, Cues,
French Leathers, Pockets, Pool Boards and Cue
Wax of the best description, ready for shipping at
the shortes. notice.
GRIFFITH & DECKER.
Mar S-6w 80 Ann street, New York
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OR ERECTING A MARINE
Hospital AT EVANSVILLE, INDIANA.


TR1AsuRy DePAafMsNr, March 28, 1853.
DhOPOSAl8 will be received at this Depart
ment until the 2sth day of May next, at twelve
O'CLOCK, n0ons Tor the construction of the Marine
aosPiIaI e. Indiana, according to plans
and specifications under the direction of
this Department; said proposals to be either tor the
whole building separate for the different kinds
of work; the Department reserving the right to re-
ect the proposals hereby invited should the int.
rests OF the United States require it, Eighty five
per cent. OF the amount of the work done and ma.
teria furnished according to contract price (said
amount to be ascertained by the estimate OF the
supe rintendent) will be paid from time to time as
the work proceeds, and fifteen per cent. retained
until the completion of the contract and the accep-
lance of the work, &c, by the superintendent
Contracts will be awarded only to master build
ers mechanics; and the assignment thereo! to
any other person, except by consent of the Score
tary of the Treasury, will be forfeiture of the
same.
Every proposal must be accompanied by writ
ten guarantee, signed by two responsible persons.
Certified to be 80 by the attorney of the United
States or district judge for the said distrct) that
the bidder will, when required, if his proposal be
accepted, enter into contract and bond, with
proper and sufficient securities, in the sum of
$4,000, for it's faithful performance.
Plans, specifications, and working drawings can
be examined, and other information touching the
proposed work can be obtained, on application to
this Department., or at the office of the superin-
tendent at Evansville after the Goth day of April
next.
The proposals must be sent to this Department,
addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury. Zen
dorsed proposals for Evansville Marine Hos
pital;') and will be opened at 2o'clock, p M,
the day fixed for receiving the same, in the pre-.
JAMES UTHRIE,
Secretary of the Treasury
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Benefit of w. M. POSTER.

First appearance on any stare of Mr. JAMES
SHERIFF, who will have the honor of making bis
debut in the celebrated character OF ALLESSAN-
DRO MASSARONI.
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No. 452 Broadway, East side, below Grand
St. Mandatory No. 40 Greene ST., MY.
ENAMELLED AND ORNAMENTAL COT
TAGE SETTS.


ENAMELLED AND ORNAMENTAL COT
TAGE SETS.
TILLIES & BYRNE, after years of experience
VI in the manufacture of genuine first class En-
amelled Furniture, take pleasure in informing
their old patrons and the public generally that they
still continue to cell at rates far below all compe-
titiou, their assortment being the most extensive
and varied of any establishment in the United
States, being made throu bout of the fret 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 warerooms. Our facilities such as to
BILE Us to finish at the shortest notice Sets in
Der and style, ordered, in the shortest space Of
time. written guarantee in all cases will be
given, if required, on all Furniture sold at our
establishment in regard to it's being proof against
over heated rooms or a tropical climate Orders
through the post punctuaiy attended to- The great
est care bestowed in boxing 80 that the least injury
will not be sustained in transportation Mattresses,
Pillows, Palasses, &C., &C., at the lowest rates.
GILLIES & BYRNE,
No. 452 Broadway, New York, below
Grand street, East side.
ROBERT GILLIKs,
THOMAS JAY, BYRNE. Jan 2I-3m
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Jan 27-3un
SNUFF AND TOBACCO.

Chatham street, New York, offers for sale the
following articles, warranted of superior quality:
Maccoboy. Scotch, Coarse French Rappee, and
other Snuffs; also, Fine-cut Tobacco, in tn-foil
and papers. A more particular description of the
various articles can be known by sending for full
price current as above.
Ion -2yn
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THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
IN NEW YORK.
THOMAS G. STEARNS,
Importer and Jobber of
Silks, Millinery, and Fancy Goods,
1852 Broad,Dau. Ne,c York.
TTAS now in store and is daily receiving and
II offering at the lowest prices, complete
sortment of goods in his line, embracing all the
various styles and designs, consisting of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marcelines, Florencee, Shawls,
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, French
and English Grapes, Grape Lisses, Silk Cravats,
Embroideries, Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mts,
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, l.. c. Hand
kerchiefs, SC. 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, 1852 Broadway,
Between Liberty ct. and Maiden Lane, N y.
Dec 25-lv
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"OUsE-E GOODS HOu

"OUsE.EURNlsHING GOODS House,
III keepers, or those about commencing, are
COLLECTION of House-furnishing Goods, which con-
sists of almost every article deemed requisite In
housekt eping, such as
A general assortment OF french ana Engnsn
China, Crockery, and Glass Ware
Plated Goods, Britannia Ware
Gas Fixtures, a large assortment
Block Tin Goods, Looking Glasses, bronzeo
Iron Goods
Japauned Goods, Willow Ware, Wooden Ware
Cutlery, Painted Tin Goods, Refrigerators
Mats, Brushes, Lamps. Girandoles, Cooking
Utensils, &c.
The subscriber pledges himself to sell his goods
as low as they can be purchased in out Of w ash
ington, and II those who in want of articles in
his line will favor him with a call he will give
them convincing proof. In addition to the induce.
ment offered of buying goods at very low price,
nurcbasers have an opportunity of selecting from
stock the most varied and 3, 'ensivs Of any in the
city. w. ooi ELEn,
Anrill-2aw6w Iron Hall.
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JOHN 1. SMITH,
WHOLESALE UMBRELLA AND PARAsOL
MANUFACTURERS,
234 and 235 Broad,cay, .Ner York.
THE MOST EXTENSIVE IN THE WORLD
rs now prepared to offer his customers and mer-
i chants generally such an assortment of UNI
BRELLAS and PARASOLS, which for beauty,
quality, finish, and prices, cannot be equalled by
any house in the United States.
Parisian Fashions. Walking Cane Umbrellas,
Folding do, Trunk do, Selfopening do ,Sylphide
Parasols. Also, very rich Silk Umbrellas and
Parasois, mounted on ivory, pearl, and palm wood
handles, in the greatest variety. Very superior
mourning and half. mourning Parasos.
Buggy Umbrellas. -Extra quality, with and with
out joints.
You are respectfully invited to call and examine
the stock before purchasing.
JOHN /. SMITH, Manufacturer.
Eah e,r
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CARUSI'S SALOON.

CARUSI'S SALOON.
The Flying Sh.p, or .aeroport,
WILL be exhibited on this (Friday) evening,
w and the subject of Aerial Navigation illus
trated by NEW and UNIQUE APPARATUS. The
Aeroport has been improved, and will be made to
ascend descend, perform curves and circles in the
air, unassisted by any guidance.
All who are interested in this important and sci.
entifc subject will be astonished at the success of
MIR. Porter's experiment.
Admittance Is cents; children half price.
Doors open at u O'Clock. APRIL
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SALE OF LIauoRs IN PAILADELPHIA.-A bill has
esn reported in the Pennsylvania Legislature
king the price of license at two hundred dollars
or the sale of spirituous liquors in Philadelphia
;ity and county, and also limiting the number of
licenses to be granted with other guards and pre-
'entatiyes against disturbances of the peace and
,iolatiops of law.
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FRIDAY EVENING. APRIL /. 1853.

The performance to commence with the beautiful
Drama, in two acts, of
TIE RRIGANl
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NATIONAL THEATRE.

=. A. MARSHALL. ........ ...So!e Lessee.
a. w. FENNO. Acting and Stage Managef.
d. b. MATTESON..... Treasurer.
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VXTHO'S WHO IN lS53.-One email pocket vol
w ume, containing a list of the Royal Family
of Great Britain, the Royal Household, the Minis-
House of Commons, Nobility of the United King
dom, Archbishops and Bishops, Governors of the
British Possessions, Baronets Of the United King
dom. Knights Civil and Military, &c, &C., &c.
london, 1853 FRANCK TAYLOR.
Mar 10
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INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

n 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 fIndia Rubber Goods of his own
manufacture, viz:
Coats, Capes, Ponchos, Pants, Overalls, Leg:
eines CAPS Gloves and Mittens, Life Preeervers.
Oyershoes, Carriage Cloths, Pinno Covers. Machine
Betting, Steam Packing, Door Springs, &C.; and
every description of Rubber Goods manufactured
will also be found as above.
NV goods defy competition or 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
b. HODGMAN,
81 Maiden Lane and SO Nassau ST., N. 7.
Sept 13
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UxSrIJ, ON CRIMES. 2 vols. New edition.
X .".hhoIa;a Nisi Prius. 2 vols. New edition
smith on Contracts vol; New edition.
SUM- ~ FRANCK TAYLOR,
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NEW VOLUMES OF DE QLINCY'S WRIT
IN INGS.-"Historical and Critical Essays 9
vols, at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
April Bookstore, near 9th at.
NOLORED PORTRAITS OF LOUIS NAPOLE-
~ ON AND THE EMPRESS for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
April Bookstore, near 9th at.
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION BY JOSEPH G.
IVl KGSTLER. Address him through the
city poet office. Terms, cash in advance.
April 1-dlawly&wly
[Inteligencer, Union, and georgetown Adv.1
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HoRRID AccIDENT.-As the steam fre-engine
ias going down Main street yesterday morning
D the FIRE, young man named Henry Gervis
Jumped on behind to ride. One of his feet was
aught in one of the wheels, and narrow is the
pace between the boiler and the wheel that his
sg was drawn in and shockingly mangled far
D a. the thigh, 80 that amputation was necessa-
y, and the leg was taken Of shortly after the ac-
ident. The accident was the result Of bis own
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FOR THE ERECTION OF
THE LOUISVILLE CUSTOM-HOUSE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Mar

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 26, 1853.
THE lowest proposals for constructing the Lou
l. isville Custom house, received under the ad-
vertisement of December !, 1852, with the Incl
dental expenses of its erection, exceeding the
amount of appropriation remaining for that pur-
pose, it has been decided not to award contracts
said proposals. but to reopen the subject for further
offers. Notice is therefore hereby given that pro-
posals will be received at this Department, until
IL O'Clock Of the 25th day of May next, (Which
must be separate for each kind of work. agreeably
to such notifications Of the original plan and spe
cifications prepared BY the experimenting archi-
tect will bring the aggregate of the contracts for
the whole building within the sum of $780, 1000.
The Department reserves the right to reject the
proposals. invited, if the aggregate amount
exceed that sum, or if it be otherwise deemed ne.
cessary to the interests of the United States.
No contract will be awarded except to master
builders or mechanics; and the assignment thereof
without the consent of the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, will be forfeiture of the same. Eighty five
per cent of the amount Of work done and materials
furnished according to contract prices (the guam
titles and amounts to be ascertained by the super
intending architec will bepaid from time to time,
as the work proceeds, and fifteen per cent be re-
tanned until the building is completed and deliv-
cred to the United States.
Every proposal must be accompanied by writ
ten guarantee, signed BY two responsible persons,
Certified to be 90 by the attorney of the United
States district judge for the said district) that
the bidder will, when required, if his proposal be
accepted, enter into contract and bond, with pro.
per and sufficient securities, in the penalty of
$25, 900 for the whole work (and it's several parts
in proportion) Tor the faithful performance of said
contract.
The plans, specifications, and working drawings
nation touching the proposed work can be OBJ
tained on application to the experimenting archi
tect at Louisville, Kentucky.
The proposals must be sent to this Department,
addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, ZEN
dorsed proposals for Louisville Custom house;")
and will be opened at 2 O'Clock p. m. on the day
fixed for receiving the same, in the presence of the
bidders if any shall be present.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Mar 28-2awtMay25
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TINE AMAZON, and the Atlantic Slopes qi
i South America; series Of Letters By Lieut..
Maury, United States Navy. Republished in
pamphlet, with map, price 81 cents, BY
Mars FRANCK TAYLOR.
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nt-Those who wish DaguerreOtyPes taken
n the highest perfection Of the art, will call on Mr.
WsIrEHURsr, near Four and-a half street, on
Pennsylvania avenue, be being the recipient OF
he highest premium awarded to Daguerreotypists
at the late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics In
Ititute. MAR 20
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Anew BOOKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY'S
IN Bookstore, near Ninth street.
New edition of Nick of the Woods. By DR.. Bird.
Stray Yankee in Texas. By Philip Paxton.
Putnam's Monthly for April-more OF the Rour-
bon question.
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LlTHOGRAPHIC STONES,

LNROM our own quarries at Solentofen, Germa-
Il ny, of superior quality and ALL SIZES up TO
50x80 inches, at the LOWEST PRICES.
JEGEL SCHWARTZ,
Feb l4-3m IL Gold street, New York.