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HAMILTON G.. FAINT,

BANKER AND DEALER IN EXCHANGE sTOCKa a..
Pennsylvania aoenns, bet,oeen ~ and oh Streets
Hdshington, D. {.
TNCURRENT Money and Land Warrants bought
~ and sold Drafts all the principal tiles sold
to suit purchasers. Six per cent allowed on all
moneys remaining on deposite over thirtv days.
Claims against the Government collected.
sen 5-eolm
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Eduoadonal.

AIRS. II. BEVERLEY RANDOLPH
M snd-daughtsrs VIII opsa Boarding aud Day
Oetotef.
For terms, course Of instruetion, n, applicstoa
can Be made 10 Mrs. = /, ct her rsssdmce, On New
York ayenue. Be ween 7th and eth ~.
zen fS-eotOct9 ga cd.
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Important from Mexico-G. eat Storm in
Texas

New ORLEANS, Sept. 26.-The steamship
0riIaba has arrived at this port from Vera
Cruz. With dates from the city of Mexico to
the 10th inst Count Boulbon was executed
on the 18th Of August. The revolution was
gradually progressing. and it was reported
that Monterey was in the possession Of the re-
bell. Further defeats of the insurgents are
reported, bat there 10 no later information
concerning the movements Of Alvarez Itur-
bids, Secretary Of the Mexican Legation caue
passenger in the Orizaba. Via Galveston
We have Brownsville accounts Of the 18th inst
A terrible storm commenced on the coast Of
Texas on the 18th, and ragged with terrific fury
for four days. An immense amount of prop
erty was destroyed, and several vessels and
many lives lost The town Of Maiagords was
totally destroyed, with the exception of three
houses. The crops, both of the cane and cot
ton, were nearly ruined.
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A COUNTRY RESIDENCE L. Int.
n FOR SALE AT ELLAVILLE-The subecriber
has laid of l20 acres of land in the neghborhood OF
bladensburg Depot, under the designation Of Ella
Vile, and offers the same for sale. The lots consist
OF from three to nine of dland each lot in
Guiding desirable site for building.
On two Of the lots the subscriber has erected
handsome residences, with every modern contrtv
anoe for comfort. One Of these houses and lots is
offered tor sale, and Is now ready for inspection
Connected with the house Is a well Of strong medici
nal water. Complete hydraulic apparatus supplies
the bath room, kitchen, and water closet With va,
Ier, which Is obtained In unlimited quantity with
out going out of doors. Application may be made
TO Mes:rs GREzN soorr, Auctioneers; Mr.. Wills,
at the National Bote or to the subscriber, on the
premises autographed plan Of Ellaviue viii be
exhibited, and terms Of sale msde known on appli.
catisn as above.
An omnibus runs three times day between Ella.
Vile and Washington. CHAs. B. CALVERT.
aug 1T
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TAKING CARE OF HIMsELF-Rev. jackson
j. Bushnell Professor of Mathematics in Beloit
College, Wisconsin, has given S., 900 towards
the endowment Of his own professorship.
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Steamer Sunk and I.oss Of Idfe,

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 30.-The steamer Malta
was sunk in the Ohio, near Paduoah, q few
days since, and twenty or thirty deck passen-
gers are supposed to have been lost
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THIS Is TO GIVE notice, that the
i Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Washington County, in the District Of
Columbia, letters Of administration the personsl
estate of Richard Davis late Of Wa htngtou County,
deceased. All persons having claims ag.inft the
said deceased hereby war 70 the same,
With the vouchers thereof 10 the subscriber, OF
brf ne the sixteenth day Of September next they
u,xy otherwise by law be excluded from al bene6t
Of the said estate.
Given under my hand this sixteenth day Of Sep
TENDER, 1854. ao
ssp l6-4sySV Admtnkslxate1.
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BUILDING LOTS-For sale seyeraI d.sir,hle
- Building Lots in the vicinity Of the CITY Hall:
also In the LIST Ward, and also variety in a other
parts OF the city Also, two small frame dwellinge
situated IN an improving neghborhood; all of which
will be sold on terms accommodating. Amply to
David Myerle, at Mrs. Adams, opposite to browne
Hotel, or through the post Office, post paid.
jy l0-eo3m
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PHILADELPHIA SALARIES. The Ledger gives
list Of salaries to be paid annually under
the new consolidated government Of Phiadel-
phia, amounting to $644,25O. OF this aggre-
gate SI69, 100 goes to the police.
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Jerry Rescue Celebration.

SYRACUSE, Sept. 3o.-Tbs Jerry Rescue"
anniversary was celebrated to-day. Hon. Ger
rift Smith presided, and there were about
two thousand persons present Resolutions
denouncing slavery, &C., wore adopted.
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kfOR RENT-for one or four years-the premises
l. from which the Star cfi,e has just beeo re
NOV. On strsst pear It's junction 9Th Penny,
two euidings-fropt end rear. and ample yard
room with we'll Of water for mechanical purpose q
on the premises. This is q 6rrt rate opportunity
for dyer, Painter csrpt inter- iisna 'actuting hat
ter. olscksm'th wheelrlght &C.. to obt>'n working
room within stones throw of tina centre Of Penn.
sylvanis avenue, while the front bu lding will
answer for one, two or three shops or eficas Al
Ply soon at the new Office Of thu star, corner O,
Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street.
oct 2-tf
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COOP CHANCE FOR Potatoes
are selling at four for dime in New Orleans.
The Picayuno says the man who would bring
few thousands barrels there, just now, would
make fortune.
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CLOTHING

nF BEET QUALITIxS--In order TO run of m .
~ assortment Ct Summer Clothing, we are n, v
Offering our entire s'cck IT cost. embracing the
largest and fines. variety OF fashionable styles TO be
uud in this ely.
tLOTHifG MADE TO ORDER.-we h.ye l.-p.
ard f. hionable stock CT fine CT tbs cs.imeres ard
vestngs OF -ve'y de irabIe styIe aud qusty, which
We will make u order in the mort superior manner
much che per thai the usual city prices
WALL & STEPHENS
Pennsy!vapia avenue, between OH and 10Th SITS
next door to Iron Ha also, door, east Of Natoual
Hotel sep8
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PLENTY or PLArFoRMs.-The people of Now
York are at no loss for platforms to stand upon
during the coming election, as there are now
eight State tickets for the " sovereigns'' to
choose from
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CAIITION

WE the undersigned, Eosller., have jointly r..
w soved that If We detect any pnrson or persons
bottles with tie following names on, viz: MACK
amy Army shinn, McKeon Mc7,aun, John
mcheon' unless author zed by US 80 to do will be
prosecuted 10 tbs utmost extent Of Law.
JOHN MsKEON
Washirg ton, sept. &c. 1861,
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NEW YORK FALL GOODS.

T RlGGLEs, Merchant Tsilor, has just returned
81 nom New York, where he has selected - a
q large snd superior assortment Of oisths,
Cassimeres, and yeetings, OF the finest quail NJ
ties imported, all Of which are now open to III
the inspec' Ion Of the public.
Also, handsome and vsred assortment OF fur.
nishing goods for gentlemen.
Goods for boys, which be will make 70 order In the
best " amer.
A nne stock Of MEMS ready-mad Clethins, ell
made up here In a substantial nannar, which he
viii sell ct cost, being being de irons Of eonhnins
his attention strictly to the regular merchant tai
oring business.
F l2s seventh ct, opposite seldsn, withes . cc.
IA 1o-Aoat
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NEW e0Ons F0R TurIanIre

NEW GOODS FOR THE LADIES.
M A4WtLL 4 FRO. ara now receiving their fall
NJ stock of Ribbcns fmbroideries, and Ladies
Dress Trimmings, comprising all the new designs
OF recent importstions, may Of which bave been
purchased at Auction In New York at q great .sc1i
ladies OF tie District and vicinity tn an Inspection OF
tnen STOCK. MAXWELL & BRO,
Successors to Maxwell l. Gears
sep H-eo6t
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LfkENCh WRITING INK. by Perine Guyot
ker by appointment.
Imported direct from the m n ufacturers in Lon.
don ana Paris BY FRANOk TAYLOR,
,ep23-
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so REWARD.-IOJr.-Af mall Gold ChsIn with
cpC Gold Breast in, representing III. trunk of a
Tree (Cr log OF woody with bloc ename led leaves
attaehed-a verv sm'll gold Incket With liabt hair
In 1t, sni q mall gold heart. The Iocket and heart
were attached to the chain, which vas copfinei to
me meek by the breastpin. The above reward WI
o, pa'd U tns FINDER On leaving thss> artieiee-or
three dol'rs FOR the chsiu, ocket, aud heart q left
u esht o1hce- SD 20
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POLICE UkIFoRM-The Mayor of PhiIadel
phia, after consultation with the policemen
has determined that the whole force shall
wear black uniform, and black hat, with
top of glazed leather.
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Later from Havana.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The steamer Fl Dorado,
which sailed from New Orleans on the 10Th.
and Havana on the 18th, whore she Transferred
her California passengers, arrived this morn
ing, bringing $ll2 900 in specie.
There had been an extraordinary display Of
bull fights, with other festivities, c6nseq uent
upon Concha's arrival. but nothing Of import.
ance had trsnspirsd. Coneha had imnedi.
atsly assumed the Office of Captain General.
The city was unusually healthy.
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BY BARNARD 4 BUCKLEY, Auct,rs
GEORGETOWN

GEORGETOWN.
GOOD, WILL KEPT FURNITURE at Auction
" On TUESDAY next, the Sd October, at 10 o'cll
a. m at the rssi5enos Of Miss P. Davidson on FRS
street, three doors from High, We will sell the en-
tire Furniture which has BEEN In use but ehor
time, as
Mahogany Sofa, Walnut Parlor Chairs
Do Rocking Chair. Gilt Mirror
Marble tcp pier Table, do sofa do
Mahogany Light Stands, Psrlor Shades
Parlor. hall ard chamber Carpets
Extension and other Tables
Sidebca:d, Water Cooler, De
Lounges, dIning and other Chsirs
Chloa and Glassware, Knives ami Forks
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Wardrobe
First rate Feather Beis
Stands, Mattresses, ia.
Rain CASTS, Kitchen Utensils, DC.
Terms at the sale.
BARNARD 4 BUCKLEY,
sep cd Auotioneers.
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GEORGETOWN TMALH Summary,
eD0RaxT0WN, D. @.


GEORGETOWN, D. @.
s:.' A. w q. o 81 Si.rh' r.u~As.
TNHB duties Of this seminaEy viii b resumed o.
i FRIDAY, Sept mber 1st.
Tho course Of studies actually pursued In this In
stitutiou embraces . higher and moro thorough
range than that pursued In any other Female eem-
mary in the Union.
The location Of the eeminary ID remarkable lse IT.
ssubrity. The buildings are large the rooms cape
cious, and the grounds for recreation are veey an.
pie.
Terms for boarding pupils, $500 PSF sssstca Of 10
months, payable on the LIST O. September and Lat Of
February. This charge includes boarding, tuition
in English and Msthemat.cs room rent, fuel Light
snd Washing. Music, French, Spanish, 10. Drawing
and Painting extra.
Day scholars from s. to SO Per quarter, scoordne
to the tlasses which they enter.
Reference IL made 70 Dr.. Grafton Tyler, Captain
Geo. p. de Ia Roche, ". g. Ndgely, Esq, " Hunter
Esq, W. g. b. Taylor, Esq, frsneis Dodge, Rsq-
Robert p. Dodg-, ESQ, and Dr.. o. n. Linthicum
aeorsstown, D: G; and to Jos. H. Bradley, Esq-
Aaron @: Dayton, Esq, and Mr.. litshush ooyle
Warrington, d. @.
jyl4-n Intel Union)
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SILVER AND BRASS PLATING.

No. Az Eighth Street, between st. AND Pa orenue
WIS undersigned Is prepared to do SILVER and
i BRASS PL ATIN9 in all their varieties
Numbers for Stores and Dwellings, Door Plates
Bell Pu Is, Railing knobs Letters and Ornament,
for military and other Ass Citations furnished Of
Baltimore prices, and Of his own wsrknalship.
All kinds OF Conch Work in the line done In the
best and cheapest manner.
Those who want silver, brass platipg, 10, done
will please call as above, on - .
J. A. sHEEHAN,
sep 23-lm Practical Silver Platter.
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% The shoe trade at Norfolk is said 10 be
unusually active at present
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THE UNION ACADEMY,

THIS Insfitutisn viii Be opened for the next ysai
i on tie a. Monday In beptembsr. 1854 Ths
number Of pupil, ts MT Cd. The school YIN con.
sist OF thrve classes Jsnior, Middle and SsWsor. Nv
cry desirable facility b offered Applications should
Be made Immediately. Preference given 10 those
Who enter for the longest time. e..
Circulars ct the Dookstoree
THE UNION lRMALk ACADEMY WI open Of
the same tine. Circulars - above.
80 RICHARDe,
jy8l-dan MRs. n. A. RfoHARps.
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n LABARRE.

II LABARRE,
l.. Corner c and 10h STREETS,
Respectfully informs the public of Washington
that be has on hand, and makes to order the best
kind OF metallic Numbers and figures for houses,
hotels, church pews &c The citiSeps are requested
to call and examine these beautiful Numbers apd
Figures.
Also, China Numbers, gilded. sep Aim
N. B.-specipeus Of the Numbers can be rem al
sylvesters Drug sto-e Pa. avenue and 18th street
DI. Butts, Pa avenue and 18th street: and Chas
4. Dsyis's DRUG Store, First Ward. These figures
will never tarnish or change color
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CHILLING OFF AT UNPRECEDENTED Low
- RATEa-Beng dHeirous of reducing our pres
emit stock In order to make room for our new Goods
for the Fall and Winter trade. We win commence
tbs day and continue until further notice to on
our stock OF Fancy Goods, Perfumery, Stationery.
Musical Instrumsnts, Pianos, 10, stexoesdingly low
prices. JN0 r. ELLIS,
Pa avenue, bstwee 9th and 10th sta.
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Plaster Mills Burnt.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct, THE plaster mills
on York avenue, near Callowbi'l street, were
destroyed by FIRE last night They wore o.
cupied by Messrs. French & Co.. and French d
Richards. The loss is $45, 900, on which there
ID an insurance Of Sic, 600.
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By BARNARD 4 BUCKLEY. Auctrs.

ny DA1CNA xkO = huxley, AuCtrS,
GFORG ETOWN
VALUABLE LOT AND BANK STOCK At Auc-
don-On FRIDAY next, 9th October, at AZ
O'Clock p: m, In trout of the premises We Win sell
Part Of lot 10, fronting SO feet on south side Of
Bridge street. and running back $50 feet, on which
stands the Carpenters Shop Of Mr.. VIM. simms
Terms: Onethird cash; tbs balance IN 1ix and
twelve months, with interest and approved eecurty
deed to be executed upon the pay ment Of al the
purchase money A. RITuHIR
Trustee for the lste Andrew McClery.
At the fsme tima will b offered 81 full shares of
tho Bank Of Washington, cssh in specie.
BARNARD BUCKEY
sep 30-ts Auctions,,s
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fURNi6HkD HOUSE FOR RENT-The
r. Handsomely locsted and mseuiAeentiv hniis
@DWELLLN0, on the corner Of 9th and d sts.
now we'll furnifhed, will Be rented In whole or in
part on app ication on the premises. Persons TAX
icg can DO supplied With boarding, and will find
1t ons Of the moet convenient residepcsa In Wash
ington. JNO p. CRUTCHET
2l-eo2w
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Mortality Of Uev York

NEW York, Sept. S0.-Ths mortality Of the
city has been reduced tn Is week to about 500,
Of which So were of cholera.
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+. L. DENIeON,

Counsellor and Attorney.at.Law
WACO, McLENNAN co, TEXAS,
WI practice in the counties Of Milan, Bell, VII.
nsmsn, MeLennsn, Falls, Limestone, Freestone,
Navarro, and Hill, md the Supreme Court at Aus.
Tin, Galveston. and Tyler.
Will also act as Land Agent, and give special at.
tenton TO investigating and perfecting Land Titles
in any part Of tho State. aug 1e-Wem
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VIE SPIRIT kAPFEKS-An Autobiography, BY
Il o. A. Brow nfon
Midsumuer Flowers for the Young, by Mary Hew
Party Leaders, Sketches Of Jefferson, Hamilton,
'ack,oh, Clay. Randolph. BY J. g. Baldwin.
au,hor OF "Flush Times In Alabama"
Inc virginia eonedisns 10 old Days in the Old Do
E-q.
"oos craft, or Hswhs sbout the Dove Cote, BY w
The Better Land, by Augustus Thompson
rse aoma In the Valley by Emily +. Osrlsn
Ans Captains OF the Roman Republic a. c,mpsre.
WITH the great modern stratsd SITS, by Henry
VIM Hsrnert
Inc Chemistry Of Common Life, part 4-by 1--WE
Johnston. On saIe At
TAYLOR 4 MAURYs
~" Bookstore, near eth q.
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Destructive Fire.

CASAsDAIGA, n. Y, Oct. There was an
extensive fire st Corning this afternoon. The
principal sufferers we're Powell Riggs, Arnold
Robinson, Goodman, and also the Metropoli-
tan House which was somewhat dsmaged. Loss
heavy.
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WANTS NEGROES.-Thssub scr,b,rs ar.
W. su times In the market buying SLAVES, pay
lag the highest cash prices. Persons having slaves
Tor sale viii please call at 242 PRATT STREET. Bal.
board ct 26 cents per day. W
eb2-1y BM.lA w. L. CAMPBELL.
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Nv, NATHAN SMITH LINCOLN has
- removed to 430 Fifteenth street, near the Bank
OF Messrs Corccrau Riggs. Hs,ing Teen for sry.
ers years past the assistant of Professor Nathan r.
Smith, at Baltimore, Dr.. Lincoln will five esnecsI
ATTENTION to Surgery and the diseases of the eye.
SEP 27-<o2vs
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CIR 4 BRO,
ENGINEER h ORNAMENTAL DRAUGUrs
MEN AND kNGRAVERS

PENNSYLVANIA avenue, between Ugh and
18TH streets, north side, over vi SIS JsveIry
Store Me SIS. T. ii. g. A. OehlschlaRer would
refp.euuIy announce to their friends and the
above piare, ~h~re I'll orders in the various
erano' es Of IIawipg ami Engraving will he prompt
~ spd esTofuly attended, TO We particularly call
tbe attention 1T persons wiehiug Dseisnjnx or
Engraving on Wool, 90 this Is the only office at
present IN Washington where such work can be AZ.
ecuteu. sep lb-lms
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FoR keHr-A Farlor and Chamber, recently
L cuped by Hon. A. Smith, very comfort.b . and
neatly furnished are for rent in the thru story
brick house dirsc ly opposite vii ards Hotel Az.
ply on the premises. tn, FRIERUs
oct 2-3t*
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n FOR SALE-Tbe sloop GEO. WANH-
- INGTON, lying at 18th st Wharf. She Is in
gooo sailing order. Seven tons freight For terms
enquire at the corner 10th and K streets.
aug 22-n
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GARDEN TO LETT offer for rent that produo
" tiv" and valuable GARDEN Ia fouare 3s7. to.
gether with its caoioe stock Of roses, plants and
Itult trees. And II the same be not rented By the
said ock for fale. ANDREW WYLIE
sep lo-u It'll street near Pa ayenue
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OG SaiLLINGTON hiss received Godey's
- Lady's Book for OCTOBER, beautifully illustrated
Cayt Canot or Twenty Years Of an African SLAYER
Fifty fe.rs In both Hemisphere, BY Noite
Freaks OF Fortune, or the History Of Ned Lorn, by
the author Of Wild Western Scenes
Placawood's Mage aine for Sept mber
Chambers Journal for October
Az the new Books received for sale ss room ss
published at
Everything In the Book and Stationery line at
sHILLIEGl ON'S Bookstore,
cor. Pc sv. and ~ st., Odson Building.
Pep 23-tf
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OIsTURBERs OF TEE PEACE.-It appears
now that the disorderly persons who ramble
through our streets at night, begging whisky
from one and insulting another, care but little
| for kind persuasion from the Guards We fear
| it will soon be necessary for all night watch
men to use their utmost endeavoS to carry
offenders to the cells after being extremely
| vigil Ant to detect them. On Saturday night
Last there were five riots, and most Of the par
| ties were strangers here. Ii tie experience
| would teach ;hess young men to respect our
laws Look out for them
NINE ON ONE-Last Saturday nixht num-
| Der of young men Assem- bled At q restaurs ut
near the Capitol grounds, and began q discus.
| sion about politics and politicians The sub
ject soon caused an excitement, and one Of the
young men. who appeared to be a str anger,
remarked that q certain member of Congress
was gentleman. One of his opponents i'm.
mediateiy struck him, and all the rest followed
suit. Tho disturbance continued at least IF.
teea minutes, but no arrests were made
brate the Day OF Atonement (Yom Kipur) TO-
day. This is a rigid fast day, every adhering
| Israelite absrains from food and driu for
twenty four hours. The services commenced
| on Sunday evening and are continued during
the entire of TO- day until sun down. The or.
| dinstion Of this day, will be found in Levitt
| Gus, chap xiii q.
CoNNrrrEp.-R. B Gardiner was taken to
| the guard house, last night, for fighting the
| men employed in Willards' hotel He was
cent to Jail by Captain Birch, in default of Sc
| curity 10 keep the peace. Gardiner had been
roughly handled, and bis face was much
swollen and bruised.
You've CATHOLICS Friend SoCIErY.-This
| benevolent organization for the purpose Of
clothing and educating poor children, had their
monthly meeting yesterday, and are making
every arrangement for their charitable duties
the approaching winter.
CHANGE OF HOUR OF MEErINa.-The City
Councils which met oni Monday evening, at
O'Clock, p m, during the spring and sum
| mer, are to meet this evening at O'Clock in
accordance with the law of the Co poration.
They arc to meet at that hour until May next
WATCH RETURNS The only case that we
have not mentioned previously is that of Peter
Douglass, profanity; dne and costs.
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PosroE, October 2.-Intslligenoe has reach
si this city of the loes of the schooner Ontario.
-Four of the crew were drowned.