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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26
From the, Columbian of the I'D instant.
CINCINNATI NEWS.

A Great Rat Scrape!-Yesterday, one Of the
greatest rat-killing scrapes that ever came ofwest
of the mountains, or anywhere else, probably,
was that which took place at Hubbard's r0t PH,
on Western Row. Washington Roses slut Rose,
and Brandt's slut Fanny were pilted for fifty dol
lars a side Fifty rats--and our Cincinnati rats
are rats as is rats-were let INTO the PIT al aJump!
Rose went in, and she performed feat unparal-
eled by any dog in the country executing her
ihy rats in two minutes and thirty live seconds.
FANNY did her work well, but was six minutes in
shaving thirty rats and was then Withdrawn. Now.
the fastest work ever done by dogs on rats in this
country heretofore, was by Charley Abeis dog
Major, in New York, and MAJOR required eight
minutes to kill his fifty hali.starved rats. Hence
we see that we not only get up Dustin rats out
west, but bully dogs to eat EN- up. Some two
hundred persons witnessed the above tall feat in
rat-killing Mr.. Rose challenges the United States
TO produce an equal TO his dog.
As II Should be.-The talk son Change and
elsewhere is the recent rape case. As we said at
the beginning so we say now--that case must be
properly disposed of And IT will be no fault of
ours as public journalists, II the poor, frendless,
down-trodden, and almost crushed girl, Mary Smith,
does not have her wrongs aud the fragrant outrage
upon society fully discussed and legtimatcly dis
posed of The girl has been condemned TO the
house of refuge so we learn, and we shall try to
find out if this be fact-and il 50, who sent her
there. and by what authority. Just now, the case
of that poor rendless girl seems to imperatively
claim human sympathy; for while an attempt is
being made TO whtewash her monstrons assail-
ants she shall not be pictured blacker than he'll IL
self, il common sense and decency can be made to
prevail in a civilized community. Everything for
common good--nothing for personal effect is our
motto. - t4#
One Of RUNS victims.--A Mrs. Pierce, an in
temperate woman about forty years of age, ex-
PRED suddenly in Euclid reetyestcrday forenoon.
She was first observed standing by a fence, with
her neck upon the pickets, when she Immediately
fell and expired. "A
The deceased was in the regular habit of get
ting drunk, for which offence she was recently
sent 10 Jail on bread and water. Her husband is
now serving on, similar sentence for the same
cause What distressing picture of the "dark
side Of life does the career Of this miserable pair
afford Forest Guy Democrat
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WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM

w New York a very rich and superior assert
ment of new goods, consisting in part, Of
100 dress patterns IA rich plaid silks SO inches
wide, the latest Partisan and Broadway
styles.
so Bayadere silk dresses, entirely new.
rs patterns rich A brocade silk, extra heavy.
5000 yards, twenty-six inches wide, plaid silk,
from 70 cents to "a.
$500 yards, twenty-seven inches wide, plain heavy
Poult de Sole, all coors, cheap.
1000 yards, twenty-seven inches wide, pink, blue,
white, and corned-colored silks, for even
ing dresses.
$500 yards brocade silks, from 81 to 81 per yard.
500 yards plaid popns, at 40 cents per yard.
1900 yards black silks, all widths, some extra
heavy,
1900 yards plaid raw silks, superb quality.
25 embroidered French merino dresses.
40 pieces hgh-colored plaid merinos
25 pieces plaid Vaenciennes, new article for
ladies'.
so pieces plain and figured mousseline de lanes.
100 pieces medium style, handsome.
500 pieces plaid bonnet ribands.
100 pieces watered and plain ribands.
Embroidered and plain skirts.
so pieces French merinos, all shades. <.
rs pieces English and Lyonese cloths,
$50 fine and medium French worked collars
10 pieces A mantilla vevets,
IS embroidered Grape shawls, cheap.
10 cartons fine and medium embroidered linen
cambria handkerchiefs.
20 pieces Lupins fine nousselines, all colors.
Is pieces Lupin's black moussenes, very fine.
so pieces Lupin's bombasins great bargains.
rs pieces black aipacas, from 25 cents TO 81 IS.
rs long and square cashmere shawls.
100 long and square Bay State and other makes
Velvet scarfs and cloth cloaks
5000 yards French and English gnghams
so pieces plain and figured josey flannels.
20 pieces cloth for ladies' cioakings.
Marcelines for Innings, every color.
100 pieces fanncls, all colors
so pieces cassinets, do.
SO pieces cassimeres, do.
IS pieces cloths, do.
80 pieces vestings, do,
A full assortment of silk and cotton hosiery
5000 yards calico, some good at st cents
500 pairs servants blankets
100 pairs fine bed blankets, twilled, very fine.
100 pieces kerseys, for servants wear
rs pieces 81 and 81 full cloths.
so pieces plaid linseys
A full assortment of cottons of every kind
Russia diapers, table damask napkins.
Irish linens, Huckaback diapers, crash.
25 pieces borkings, some 1874 wide.
80 pieces brocatel, some extra fine.
so pairs lace curtains, cheap.
10 pieces India satins.
Velvet carpets, Brussels carpets, ingram
carpets.
Venetian carpets, rugs,
Large and small door mats of various kinds, |
and great many other goods too numer-
to mention.
In consideration of the very large amount OF
FOODS we buy and SELL il enables us togive greater
Bargains than any one else in the District. Pur-
,hasers will please give us CALI and examine
or themselves. HALL & BROTHER.
Sep % m)
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L,ALL STYLES HATS AND caps

II Having enlarged and improved my store to
accommodate the increase OF husiness, and laid
in large and well-selected stock of Hats and
call the attention of these in want of a good and
cheap Hat or Cap, to give me a call at my old
stand, on Pennsylvania avenue, two doors below
"A street, where | will take great pleasure in
Serving them with all articles in my line, got up
in the best manner, of the latest style and finish
and at the very lowest prices. Having engaged
the services ofcompetent workmen, am prepared
TO make Hats TO order, at the shortest notice war
ranted TO fit any shape of head. Thankful for
past patronage, would respectfully solicit con
tnuancc. MAGUIRE
Fashionable Halter, PENNSYLVANIA avenue
adjoining Odeon Hall, 2 doors below u a.
Oct 12-Gt (m)
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Found injured N Che street.-

hour on Friday night, man named John Russell
was found al the corner Of I'd avenue and I'D
street, by officers Havand and Eagin, with Sc
we're wound on the forehead. He was taken to
the drug store of DIR. Marsh, where his wounds
We're dressed, after which he was sent to his home,
No. 90 C,ouyeneur street. He could give no ac-
count of The manner in which he received the
wounds
Attempted Suicide.-A married woman named
Hall, residing at No. A Catharne slip, while in
deranged state of mind, on Saturday evening at
tempted self destruction by jumping into the dock
at Catharine ferry She was rescued by the ex-
erlions OF Policeman Holden, of the 18th ward, and
taken home.
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TloR sALE.--The Most valuable Lots in

TNOR SALE.--The Most Valuable Lots I'm
IL Washington, on the corner of North Capitol
and Streets Capitol Hill, the most desirable for
mansion or several frst-class houses, one square
from the Capitol and Railroad Depot, and having
a fine view of the city and country.
Also, several large and small lots in square $50,
Immediately opposite the Railroad depot, and suit
able for stores, warehouses, residences, &C., and
can run the cars into the same for 400 feet in
length. This property will be found to be the
most eligible and profitable for purchasers in the
city of Washington. Apply TO
J. GRrTCHETT,
Sep 22--d1mif Capitol Hill
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26

&A-on Monday evening last the remains ofth
excellent lady of the Hon. George G, King, late
representative in Congress from Rhode Island,
were conveyed in the cars from this city to their
last resting place in Newport. Appropriate reli-
gious services having been performed by the Rev.
Septimus Tustin, D. D., at the residence of her
father, Jonathan Sewers, esq.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26
I,oR RENT.--The old tavern stand known

Il III as the Green Tree House near the old rail-
road depot, on Pennsylvania avenue, Washington,
ID. O., is now offered for rent for term OF years.
The good will and fixtures viii be sold on reason
able terms The proprietor being about to engage
in other business is the only for his offer
ing this property for rent Its location is one OF
the best on the avenue This affords fine oppor.
tunity TO any person with small capital 10 en-,
gage in lucrative business; the house not being
over three minutes walk from the capitol exten
sion and is well situated for boarders, &c. inquire
of JAMES McGRANN,
Green Tree House, Washington, ID. c.
Oct 20--eoiw.
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First Sale Of New Fruit.

BosroN, Oct. 2i.-The first cargo Of new fruit,
being that per schooner Trpena, was sold at auc-
ton, this morning, by John Tyler. The following
were the prices paid: Bunch Muscate raisins,
whole boxes, SO 25; halves, 81 75@1 TIA; quar-
tiers, 95(996 cents. Three hundred and eighty
four boxes lemons, "a per box. One hundred trails
hard shell almonds, at 7G17f cents per ID.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26
INK ERAsER ana PAPER

W Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentlemen.--A new kind of eraser or rub
Der, far superior to any article for the same pur
pose ever yet introduced; aside from its superior
qualities as a pencil cleaner, it removes ink
and other stains with facility than the ordi-
nary scraper, and leaves the surface ofthe paper
unframed.
Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
COLLINS, BOVINE 81 Co.
Branch of Sationers' Hall, Nos. ia and l76
Pearl street; 18th street, doors north OF Penn
,sylvania avenue, who are also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber.
Oct TIT Qn)
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UNITED STATES LIE INSURANCE.
ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY OF PHILA.
Security, Stability, and Perpetuity.
Premium Payments made Easy and Convenient.
Fund, January 1, 1853, S306, o29 Oh.
und, january 1, 1853, S3o6 ,o2o on.

Office in Washington City, ST. and Penn avenue
System cash, dividends cash, no scrip and credits
the value of which none can tell, because not con-
vertble; but cash premiums, cash dividends and
losses paid in cash is the system of this Office All
its operations are in cash the amount insured con-
sequently on settlement day is never reduced; on
the contrary, ncreased thereby holders of policies
are never disappointed More than this policies in
force, of two years standing, for life, will at any
time be purchased upon surrender, and one-iourth
TO two-thirels of the whole amount of premiums
paid to the office returned ia cash. See prospec-
fuses CHARLES G. INLAY, secretary S. r. CRAw-
FORD, president. PIINY SMITH actuary
J. f. NORRIS Agent, Washington CITY.
JOHN RICHARDS, M. D.. Med. Adviser
corner Al street and Penn. avenue.
Oct 25-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26
NTANTELs, IRON Ratings. AND

M l1S, <A1sl
lNI Spring Mattresses. The Mantels are a new,
cheap, and beautiful article, manufactured upon
stone in imitation of the richest Marbles, Of the
most rare and desirable kinds In style and finish
thew stand unequalled, and are not injured by coal
ras. smoke, or acids. AT the north they are be-
coming extensively used, and give perfect salts
faction. F3e
Builders and others wishing to purchase are re-
auested to call and examine for themselves.
Also, Pier Slabs TO match the Mantels, of the
same materials.
Iron Cemetery and other Fencing and Ratings.
Will be kept constantly on hand, variety of
patterns, for which orders will be received and
promptly executed.
Premium Spring Mattresses, new article, far
superior TO anything of the kind now in use.
r. HASKINS, Agent,
Penn. avenue, south side, near OH street.
Oct l9-lm lm)
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Arrival of the Isabei.-Later from Havana
Great storm ON the Southern Coast, &c.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Oct. 25.-The steamer Isabel,
Captain Rollins, has arrived here from Havana,
bringing dates to the 22d inst. Affairs in Cuba
were quiet. News generally unimportant. Bust
ness steady but not active.
The steamer Conway, bound from st. Thomas
to Savannah, put in here in distress. She was
nearly afoat with water
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The island of st. Thomas has suffered greatly
from the storm which has ragged with terrible vio-
lence all along the southern coast, doing great
damage TO shipping, and il is feared to human life
The destruction al town called Brunswick has
been fearful-the,place nearly covered with water
all the wharves swept off, houses blown down, &c.,
among them the large engine house. Accounts OF
serious disasters are looked for.
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CRAND MILITARY BALL.--The exec

ED GUARD take great pleasure in announcing TO
their numerous friends, the military, and the citi-
zens generally, that they will have the honor OF
giving their first "GRAND BALL. on Tuesday
eyeniag, NopeDsJer Isl at Jackson Hail. when they
pledge themselves that nothing shall be left undonc
TO make il ''the Ball of the season. The supper
and refreshments will be .donc up by experienced
caterers, Columbus & Sons) and Prospects, cee-
brated Military and Cotillon Bands evil be thar
to delight those who strip it on the light fantastic
toen
The Ball will be opened by grand promenade
at o'clock, the Band performing the Presidents
Mounted Guards Quickstep,A composed and ar
ranged by Professor Prospect expressly for the
occasion, and dedicated to Capt. Jos. PECK.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26

NEW YORK, May e. Is53.--The UNDER
In signed has this day opened an Office, No. 40
William stroe,, (Merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction OF general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, aud loans
negotiated
Sep 2i--dtf EMANUEL B. HART
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Miss Lucx Stone len ,hs civ yes,erday, on lhe

Miss Lucy Stone, left the city yesterday, on the
Maysville packet, for New Richmond, accom-
panied by number of the true-blue aboIuon
eoterie and her particular friend and chaperon Mr..
Blackwell. She will remain two or three days IN
that notorious depot of the "Underground raii-
road" aliating with his enterprising stockholders
and confirming the faith of the brotherhood of that
pleasant town. Our Eulalie " was also passen-
ger upon the same boat, and seemed TO divide the
honors with the fair but short-skirted Lucy. We
noticed that an ancient colored sister ban
ished to the pantry, and was not admitted to the
social intercourse of the ladies' cabin. How is
this, Miss Lucy
The Last Mani I've are informed that DIR. J.
L. Waiter (our gentemanly postmaster) has gone
through the ceremony of discussing supper at the
festive board ofthe last association. The Doc
tor is the last man of the party who some years
ago formed an association with the above designa-
ton. The strange, eventful history of the matter
and men would fill column, but-reqaiescat pace.
Another C0unterfeit.--There is another dan
gerous counterfeit out, says the Louisville Courier,
and we advise our readers TO be upon their guard
against IT, II is a SO note upon the Southern Bank
of Kentucky made payable at Russelville. In the
genuine, the word "America" is printed across
the vignette; whereas upon the counterfeit, the
vignette is perfectly plain. The note is so good
and so well executed that almost any would be
likely to be imposed upon, and particularly in the
night season.
A New Order.--Wifhin the last three months
there has sprung up, in this city, new secret or
der under the nomenclature of the Family Com
pact The order is open to females as well as
males, is for beneficial and charitable purposes,
and already numbers about five hundred members
in the city. We understand they intend having
their first annual celebration early in December.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26

Ice.-During Monday night ice at least third
of an inch in thickness was formed in the open air.
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CrrY LOTS AT PRIV .vr s.IE y

" large number Of H. ,,ca,ed IN all the d;iTerent
Ms,us ~ u lily, and at all prices, from the low
es' the highest, on easy terms Constant de-
mand for lots and for houses. Persons having
either for sale may find favorable opportunity TO
SELL as well as all wishing TO buy.
III. C. SPALDING,
Office on d street. one door east of 10th street
Sep 21--
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Erecutive Committee, (Ilue Rosette.J

Erecitipe Committee, (Biae Rosette9 d
capt JOSEPH PICK JAMES A. KING,
ensign j. CHAIRMAN PECK, john S. FIScH.
GEORGE WASHINGTON McLASE, Treasurer
Managers the part Of gte Military, (H1te Rosstte)
Mai Gen Walter Jones, ~ Colonel William Hickey,
Br. Gen. r. C. Weightman Lieut. Col Thos. Riley,
Major Charles S, Wallaeh, Major Thomas Doncho,
Major Robert keyworth, Major Peter 1. Bacon
Quartermaster McCullom, Captain James TAFT,
Captain Joseph Il. Tate, Captain John L. Smith,
Captain Edward NJ Bright, Captain g. w. Cutter,
Captain Philip Barton Key Captain Vim. X. Bradford,
Captain G.. A. Schwarzman, Surgeon JAS Il. Morgan,
Lieut.. VIM III. Clarke.
Managers ne part Of the Citiseas, (Grcen Rosete)
John w. Marry Esq, John C. Pepper Esq,
w. w. Seaton Esq, John II. Coylc Esq,
Walter Lenox Esq, ID. II. French, Esq,
Joseph ri. Bradley, Esq, N. w. Gait Esq,
james NJ. Carlisle, Esq, Joe Shillington, Esq,
E. O. Morgan Esq, Wm ii. Winter, Esq,
Daniel Radcliffe Esq, Benz. Burns, Ego,
Richard Wallach, Esq, +. AicNerhnny, Esq,
George 8. Gideon, Esq, III. +. Loudon Esq.,,
X. Finley Hunt, Esd. Geo. W. Cochran, Esq
Cammitee If Reception, (Pea Roseae)
Lieut. Clark Mills, Lieut. John W. Baden
Lieut. John pettibone, Surgeon S. c. Buscy,
Quartcrmnster Casparis, sergeantG. Mattingy.
Committee Refreshments.
Corporal Seitz, Corporal Gier,
Corporal Kraft, Sergeant c. Ii. Brown,
Corporal May,
Managers on he part Of he Company, (B'g Rosstte)
VIM. Moore, J. s. Moran,
L.. A. Hail. Evan Hughes, ~.
Charles Thomas, John Bohaycr
The Military are requested TO appear in full
uniform.
lzis. Tickets 81, admitting gentleman and la
dies, to be had at the principal Hotels, Music and
Drug Stores, of the members of the company and
al the door on the evening of the Ball. Rosettes
will be furnished the Managers at the ticket office.
gzJ- Positively no hats or caps will be allowed
in the Ball room. Prof ]. L. EVANS,
Master of Ceremonies,
Assisted by Sergeant ]. 0. WHITNEY,
and Private JOHN L. HEIsE
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26
TO CAPITALISTS.
A MOST VALUABLE PROPERTY is of

IN fered at private SALE consisting Of few build
ing lots in square 6SS on Capitol Hill fronting the
capitol square, south side, Immediately next TO the
extension. (.
This truly desirable property holds out to per-
sons seeking investments the greatest induce
ments and, its location considered, will be dispos-
ed of at most reasonable prices. Title unques-
toned, and properly unincumbered
For further information, as TO terms, &C., apply
at this Office.
Oct %
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Safest sntslligentf.
From the Patriot Of yesterday.
Non-ArrivaI of the steamer.

New York, Oct. %, p M.-There are no tidings
up 10 this writing of the steamer Hermann, now
about due here.
there.
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Wyman will continue to perform at Odd Eel
lows Hall for two days longer, concluding his en-
tertainments in magic and ventrilsquism to-mor-
row night.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26

7. Bishops Songs and Scenes.--A new en-
tertainment, combining the fine arts with vocal
music, is announced by T. Bishop, the vocalist,
for next week, at Odd Fellows Hall.
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NEW FALL STYLES OF GENTLE

IN mems Furnishing Goods--CHARLES H.
LANE has Just returned from New York, and is
now opening large and elegant assortment of
Cravats, Scarfs, Stocks, Ties, Gloves, Suspenders,
Handkerchief, Hosiery, &c, together with all
other articles usually found in frst-class estab-
lishment.
The public are respectfully invited TO cau and
examine my stock, which will be cheersGlly -
hibted 10 all with polite attention. ~ IL
- ANE'S IL. .ened upon
Errn;.h;r- -, Cap, and Gardeners
- establishment Penn. av, near "A II.
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Markets.

New YORK, Oct 25.-P. M.-The stock market
closed somewhat firmer to-day. Money shade
easier. Exchange on London 5000 prem
Nothing done in government securities Sales
Of Canton 23l, Erie TOT; Long Island 29l
Reading IL Parker Vein 11b; Cumberland coal
324; New Creek 81; Morris Canal 13i; Nicaragua
22a; McCulloch gold, sales at H.
The -four market is heavier-sales of 10000
bbls. at So 31@6 81 for State southern do So 700
81. Rye -four and corn meal unchanged
Wheat declining--sales of 10000 bushels white
Michigan at 15l@152c. Corn dull-saes 10000
bushels mixed at $500 Is yellow 79@S1c Oats
47c; rye SS@90c
Provisions steady but not active--sales mess
pork at SIT; prime $13 20. Bacon and lard un-
changed. The cotton market is quiet. Small
sales at previous prices. Dealers waiting further
news. Whiskey 32@32a
PHILADELPHIA Oct. 25.-The stock market pre-
scnts no special change if anything, it is frmer.
BreadstufIs dull Sales of -four at Sc 81 Sales
5000 bushels wheat--red 13i "a 1850; white 140@g
142c. Yellow corn Tie; white roc. Oats 43(D44c:
rye ssc Whiskey 324@33c.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 25-The flour market is dull
to-day. The sales are 170O barrels Howard street
at Sc u.s. and 1900 barrels City Mills, for future
delivery, at same price.
A fair amount Of grain was offered this morning,
but the market was rather heavy About 10000
bushels wheat on sale, a part OF which was taken
at 1875 "a 12S cents for red to l32 ( 13S cents for
good to prime white. Small sales choice for fam
1t
Corn steady About 10000 bushels offered and
considerable sales at 66 OIL cents for white, to
CT "a 10 cents for yellow.
Rye-Sales Pennsylvania at % "a SO cents !;
Maryland and Virginia, IS q so cents.
Oats-We quote Pennsylvania at a. cents /;
Maryland and Virginia, Al "a Al cents for good /;
inferior. 35 "a 3S cents.
Flour dull sale Of 200 barrels Howard street
at Sc IS.
Whiskey-We quote hogsheads, BIZ cents; and
barrels, 321 cents.
Failure in New York.-The New York Jour
aalof Commerce Of Monday says:
g We regret to announce the suspension on
Saturday of Messrs. Mathews, Finigan Il Fox, a
highly respectable house. in the grocery commits
sion business Losses, through the failure of the
sugar refiners, Dimond & Co, AT Bristol, r.. l.,
already noticed, together with other losses at the
west, have led TO their embarrassment, and in the
present stringent state of the money market they
could not go on with their payments.
Bold Attempt to Rob.-About s o'clock on
Monday night, as the porter Of Messrs Johnson
Brothers was passing along Baltimore street, near
Calvert, with carpet-bag containing specie, he was
knocked down with slung-shot, and the robber
attempted to run off with the bag, when man
passing seized the specie and thus saved it, but the
robber made his escape. The wounded man
taken into Adams " Co.'S express Office and his
injuries properly dressed.
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Lieut.. George Hays has been dismissed from
the revenue service for neglect of duty.