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THE POST OFFICE

THE POST OFFICE.
The NORTHERN AND EASTERN MAIL is opened al
o'clock, a. m, and "a p. In. closes at 4, p. m.
and 9, p. m.
The GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL is opened at s, a. m.
closes al 6, p. IN. The Southern Mail as far south
Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at 81 D. m.
closes al 9, p. m.
The NORTHWESTERN MAIL is open at u, p. m.
closes al 3, p. m.
The WESTERN MAIL is open at o'clock, a. m.
closes AT 3, p. m.
The NORFOLK MAIL arrives at IL, D. M; closes
at 2, p m, daily except Sundays
The CALIFORNIA MAIL direct closes here on Sd
and 18th Of each month, AT 2, p. m.
WARRENToN MAIL arrives at IL, a. IN. closes
at 10, a. IN.
WARRENroN SPRINGS arrive at1l, a. m. closes
at 10, a. m, and ., p. m.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.


"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 1888 Broadway, New
York, prelerng to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street. TO raise available means to enable him
TO stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons AT large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufac tories; also those OF several OF he best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York. and Buffalo makes; ef-
fording an opportunity for selections not TO bc had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos al great bargains-prices from $50 TO
to S160. Music and musical insiruments Of eli
kinds Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by msil
post paid. General and select catalogues Of M " i.
sic and schedule offactory prices Of Pianos Melo-
deems and musical instruments forwarded 10 any
address, free OF postage,
Sept 2i--d3m
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Banks of the District.-The following are the
only Banks in the District having Offices Of redemp-
ton in Washington and conducted by responsible
stockholders:
Corporation of Georgetown p. c. dis
Bank of Commerce, and Farmers and.
Mechanics Bank, Georgetown par.
Bank of Metropolis par.
Bank of Washington par.
Exchange Bank, Seden, Wrhers & Coz p. C. dis.
Farmers 81 Merchants Bank, Statham,
Smithson & Co. II D. c. dis
Patriotic Bank par
Arlington Bank, (4i street, par.
NS-The above list to be corrected from time TO
time.
North and South Carolina money bought at 4
per cent.
Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New
York at per cent.
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spiritualism.-We hear nothing, nowadays,
in this city, about mediums" and acircles" The
believers in the phenomena have either become
weary in eliciiing manifestations" or "the
spirits" have scattered themselves over the north.
ern part Of the country. We are inclined TO be-
leve the latter, taking the movements Of certain
politicians and fanatics our data.
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News by Telegraph We have just received
by telegraph, the fact that GILMAN'S instantaae-
Gus LIQUID HAIR DYE is the only article now
used in the fashionable circles at Washington, all
other preparations having died oM.-F2orida Re.
DnbLicaa
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nREsS SHIRTS for Gentlemen, Youths
IL and Boys, Of all sizes, qualities, and prices
A full stock now on hand. Those who pa,ronize
me in this department may depend on good fl
good article, and reasonable prices.
LANES
Gcntlemen's Furnishing Store,
Sep 20-eo1w Penn. avenue, near AZ ST.
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Nov COMPLETE, the best edition of
IN Jays Morning and Evening Exercises ever
published. -Four thick volumes on large type and
fine paper, each volume containing exercises for
three months. Price 81
BY the same author, Lectures on Female Scrip.
tqre Characters. 81.
The Christian Contemplated, course Of lee
lures. Forty cents.
The Jubilee Memorial. Thirty cents.
A New Book for Youth, just published
Our Folks at Home, in 1 vol, 16mo., illustrated
with ten handsome wood engravings. Price rs
cents. This is new volume Of superior excel
lence, designed 10 enhance and cherish love OF
home and its attractions as the great centre OF
earthly Joy, ~ well as 20 impress upon the minds
Of youth the importance Of having an object in
life, and that object really useful one,
For sale at
GRAY " BALLANTYNE's
No. 49S 7th street
Where can also be had School Books at the loves,
prices Sep 20
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THE CA RS

TIL Z "a RS
LEAVE WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE at and
81 O'Clock, a. m, and and 5 o'clock p. m. The
first and fifth trains connect with the north.
LEAVE BALTIMORE FOR WASHINGTON at Al and
8 o'clock, a. M, aud and 8 o'clock, p. m. The
first and second trains connect with the Orange
and Alexandria cars.
ADAMS 81 cos EXPRESS
LEAVES WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE AND THE
NORTH at o'clock, p. M; for the SOUTH at I
O'Clock, p. m.
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EURNITURE.-A Good and Large As

NURNITURE.-AG Good and Large As
it sortment Of Centre, Card Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables, OF every description,
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-a-tetes Divansi
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs of every descrip-
tion Secretaries and Bureaus, Desks and Blu.
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCR1PTION. Mattresses Cprled Hair Hal,
Seatngs, Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT a. CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank Of Wash
ington, near the corner Of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. May 24--sm
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Gelegraphie.
MiII Burnt.

HARrFoRD, Oet. THE new mill of the At
lantic Dock Company at East Haddam, Connec-
ticut, was burnt last night. Loss $4,000 and in-
surance at $4,000.
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Autffts.

The Rev. 8. III. Mirick will, by Divine
PERM ssion preach in the 7th street Presbyterian
Church, Island Sabbath morning, at III O'Clock,
and the Rev DR.. Gurley in the evening at "a
o'clock.
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MRS. COWDEN CLARKE's new Novel.
ln The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of e. The Completes
Concordance 10 Shakespeare"
Tegg's Dictionary of Chronology.
Lectures on the True, the Beautiful and The
Good, by M. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on French Art; translated Ivy o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR az MAURY,S
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NEW BOOKs.--The Whimsical Woman,
IN by Emile T. Carlen.
Crystalline; or, the Heiress of Fall Down Castle,
a romance. Iy F. w. Shelton, A NJ, author OF
"The Rector Of ST. Bardolph's," &c.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Melbourne and the Chincha Islands, with
Sketches of Lima and Voyage round the World,
by George W. Peck.
Just published and for sale by
X. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and 18th street
Nav l6
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The sailors and Marines, of whom we spoke

The Sailors and Marines, of whom we spoke
yesterday, still carrying on" extensively, &C.
casioning much anxiety on the part of Uncle Sans
agents. One Of the first named is among the
missing. call was made at the watch house,
in the hope Of finding him there, but, instead, a
marine, wearing the undress uniform, was report.
ed TO be in custody. He had been brought to the
"lock-up" in dsgustngly filthy condition.
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Anew FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
IN VIM. H. Stanford, Merchant Tailor, Penn
ryIvsnis avenue, north side, three doors west Of
Third street, has Just opened large and hand
some assortment Of French and English goods for
gentlcmep's wear, to which he calls the attention
Or his friends and The public generally. They will
be made up 10 order at the shortest notice, and in
the best and most fashionable style, and at the
very lowest possible price,
N. u. Always on hand general assortment Of
gentemcn's furnishing goods
Oct 5---2sw3wif
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Or. Craham,s TriaI.

New YORK, Oct. IA motion was made this
morning by the district attorney for jury, in
consequence Of a cousin Of Mrs Graham being
upon the jury. This request the court refused,
unless he supported his statement by affidavit.
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IL BEEBE'S New York Fall style Of Gentle
mems Dress Hats, with other new patterns, will
be introduced on tomorrow, Saturday, August
26, at LANES Fashionable Hat, Cap,
and Gentlemen's Furnishing Store.
Aug ~ -eoowif
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NEW YORK TO THE WHITE NOUN

NEW YORK TO THE WHITE NOUN
IN tains Direct by RaiIroad.--via Hartford,
Springfield, Bellows Falls, Windsor, White River,
and Wells River TO Ltileton, base Of the Noun.
tans, and via Montpelier, Burlington, ST. Albsns
and Houses Point 10 Ogdensburg and Montreal
Ticket Ofhces--New Haven Railroad, corner
Broadway and Canal street, and corner Of 26th
street and 9TH avenue.
Express trains, a. m. and 4 p. m. Baggage
checked through.
FRANCIS HYDE,
July o. General Agent, 152 South ST.
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9Th Volume. History Of the

NJ EANDERs 9Th Volume. History Of the
IN Christian Religion and Church, from the
German Of DIR. Augustus Neander. The 5th vol
ume Of this valuable history just published.
Sister Agnes, or Convent Life--a new tale.
Baysrd Tsylor's Travels in Africa.
Brother and Sister, an Interesting book.
A new supply OF the following books just re-
ceved:
Cohybearle and Howdons Life Of st. Paul;
Hara, or the Child Of Adoption;
The Lamplighter;
Florence Egerton, or Sunshine and Shadows
For sale by GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Sept. ~ No. 496 Seventh ST.
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New Jerusalem Church.--This place OF
worship Second bu ilding north of the Capitol, on
North Capitol street, will be open for service
every Sunday morning at III o'clock. Unoccuped
pews free. No collections. The works Of Swe-
denborg, and other new church publications, can
be had by application TO the Librarian after service.
xs- Special Notice.-HENRY's INvIG0RATINd
CoRDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prosration genital
debility nervous affections, &c &c fully described In
ferred 50 per bottle bottles for $5 six bottles for 49,
$l6 per dozen. Observe the marks Of the genuine
Prepared only by s. u. COHEN, No 5 Franklin Row,
Vine street. below Eighth, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by
w. H. GILMAN, Washington, D. c.
CANDY HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia
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Another Seizure Of Butter.-Mr. Storm, the
master of the Centre market, made a wholesale
seizure Of print butter, yesterday morning which
he found to be OF light weight. He afterwards dis
posed ofihe article AT the scale-house by the sin
gle lump. large crowd Of persons was in at
tendance; and but few minutes elapsed before the
entire LOT was sold by auction. Since the activity
ofthe market-master in this department of his
business commenced, not little fraud has been
detected among the butter-dealers.
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EACTs WORTHY OF PARTICULAR

I Notice to all those wishing 10 purchase any
thing in my line, and save from Is TO 25 per cent
by calling at the New York Jewelry Store where
they will find good assortment Of fine Watches
ionabe Gold Jewelry Pure Sterling Silver-ware,
&C.. just received fom the North, and purchased
for CASH. All goods warranted as represented
at the line of sale.
Penn. avenue bet. II and 9th streets,
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle,
Oct o. ii. HOOD.
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NEW BOOKS at Taylor & Maury,..-

NEW BOOKS at Taylor d Maury's.-
IN Noctes Ambrosian@, S vols, by the late John
Wilson.
The Youth OF Jefferson.
Letters OF Rachel Lady Russell.
Broughsm's Lives Of Eminent Statesmen. 2 vols
Owen on the Skeleton and Teeth
Busbnan's Principles Of Animal and Vegetable
Physiology
Famous Persons and Places, by N. p. Willis.
Carpenters Principles Of Comparative Physi.
ology, new edition.
Lives ofthe Chief Justices of the United Sisies,
by G. Van Santvourd
Fifty Years in both Hemispheres, by Vincent
Nohe, further supply)
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NEW BOOKS just received Mt Taylor &
IN Maury's. Newport Illustrated, in a seriea
Of Pen and Pencil Sketches, by the Editor of the
Newport Mercury. Chemistry of Common Life,
part 3. Bookstore near 9th street, Pennsyvani.
avenue. Aug. 6.
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prrKRsBuRs, Sept. G, 1854.

At the urgent solicitation Of several different
parties at distance now negotiating for the pur-
chase Of the above property have consented TO
put off its public sale until OcroBER court day
next the 10th day OF the month, at which time at
one o'clock, p m, the whole Of the property will
be offered at public auction, 10 the highest bidder
without reserve. Sept 9--dtOctl6
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ITALY.--SARDINrA,-The questions at issue
between the Prince Of Monaco and the Sardi-
Man government, have been mutually submit.
ted to the arbitration of M. Drouyn de Lhuys.
The Prince wishes to retain possession of the
town and port of Monaco; and he proposes to
cede to Sardinia the cities of Mentone and
Rochebrune for the sum Of 100000 francs,
or 200, 900 francs annually. He requires also
that the Sardinisn garrison of Monaco shall
be replaced by French troops. The Sandman
minister, in Paris, is not satisfied with these
propositions NJ. Drouyn de Lhuys has not yet
made his decision.
Roxf.-Letters from Rome state thai the
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NroTICE.-Be It known to all whom it

Oct 7-2awtNov
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SWEDEN. The Swedish government requires
the Diet to vote additional supplies for the pur
pose of maintaining neutrality.
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eight million dollars ~ The active money
atthe present tina.
The trAHhc in dry goods his week 4
noticeable feature, excepting such ~ thos|
referred to. Tho current movements Al
limited, and, 81 there remains on hand
amount of undesirable fabrics, which ownd
to dispose Of, prices are quite regular,
In most cases, every existing advantage.
Brown shestings and shirtings are dull 4
hibiting slisht downward tendency.
are in slack request, at anguid rates,
makes Of denims are saleable and firm
fair demand, at former quotations. Tn
good inquiry for duck, at steady prices.
moderately dealt in, but are not quite SO
tors having made some slight oonoessic
secure purchasers. Lawns are about the
burgs are less in request, and without frn
ancy In price. Printing cloths are dul
Prints remain inactive and languid. ST
are in tolerably good. demand, but At irreg,
We append comparative statement Of
hence, of cotton goods durin0 sjx ynontbs
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We have nothing now to notice undo
woollen goods. Blankets are stfll neglecl
by distant buyers, who, where bargains d
are not reluctant to take hold. CassimeI|
are sparingly purchased at irregular priq
supply in market is fair and freely tended
and 6annels remain ~ previously represent
not much doing in jeans or linseys; but I'd
are sustained, the stock being rather lisj
de LANES are without variation. Satinet
rule quiet and are tending downwards.
In foreign productions, there is not sud
to merit heightened notice. Seasonabl
steadily dealt in by local jobbers, as these
Of such and pay full rates for them. 81
inquiry for undesirable or inferior goods, Y
the plentiest, and cannot be sold excepl
auction rooms and at very low prices. Thd
for the fall trade now being made indic3
dence and care on the part Of our importeI
class, have recently conducted their brai
goods business with considerable skill and
We hope they win not relax in their effc
spect, as their security and example canns
beneficial effect upon the trade in genera
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Of rrcvidencs haA spared dcSt to Heaven In ale
Waiting The suerasS Of those upsa whom his frovn has
fallen. -
People Of SaivadseI-rn common with my fellow -cti
fens, have lost AL and obliged, at the head Of
numerous family to Leave the beloved city Of my home
and seek asylum elsewhere but pray to Heaven to
keep me from murmurng and feel grateful TO the Al
mighty that he has preserved my life and the lives Of
those whom hold more precious than my own
Officers the State OF every gradel-Forget not that
the public servants have dsvolved them new
heavy and mperious duticsi Hesitate 1T sacrifice ia
discharging your obligations; maintain your posts at
every and hazard show that in adversely as In
peity you the faithful ministers Of the law and
prove to the world that modern ages parallel an
tiquity in heroic deed JOSE MARIA SAN MARTIN.
RUNS or SAN SALVADOR, April IS, 1864.
CIRCULAR OF THE MINISTER OF STATE, TO THE
STATES OF CENTRAL AMERICA, AND TO THE DIPLo-
AArIC AGENTS RESIDENT IN THE brATE OF SAN
SALVADOR.
MISsrsY OF GENERAL RELATIONS OF rm STATE orr
San SALVADOR. SoYoPANco April Is, 1864. J
At half past ten O'Clock the night Of Sunday 10th
inst the capitol Of this State entirely ruined by
terrible earthquake; and since not single edi6ce has
been left entire, and it is impossible to remain in
place where exist only the ruins Of what the city Of
San Salvador his Exceency the President has, to-day,
directed the removal Of the for the time be-
ing, to the city of Coutepeque whore such communica
tons you may deem proper to make viii be duly
received In communicating this deporable intelligence,
have the honor to subscribe myself your very obedent
servant, GREGORIO ARBIZIU.
The government has appointed Srs Francisco
Duenas, Eugenio Aguilar, Julio Rossignon, Gen.
Munoz and others, a commission to select new site
for the city, which shall combine the greatest ad
vantages, principally from its exemption from such
catastropkes as have afflicted and now ruined
San Salvador, and secondarily with reference to
commercial, military, and sanitary advantages"
It suggests some point as near as practicable to
the port of La Libertad
The city Council of Cojutepeque have vacated all
the public edces, transferred the government esan
cas- of aguardente and tobacco to the open squares
so as to give room to the homeless fngitives They
call upon the people to open their houses, and to
give food to the suffering and require that the prices
of provisions shall be kept at their minimum.
To this end they have suspended all city taxes on
the entry and sale Of provisions, and have taken
other prominent and efficient means to afford relief.
This example has been followed by the depart
mental capitols, Sta Ana and Suchitoto.
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The WEST FiLLISa UP.-0ur streets are throng.
ed with emgrans for California and business Of all kinds
Is lively and profitable Persons from different sections
of the country coming 70 settle our vacant lands
every appearance indicates large accession to tn
present population Of this fertile valley. Numerous
town lots have been sold in St. Mary within the last two
weeks and not less than twenty houses put under
tract to be built fast the materials be procur
ed Property Is rapidly increasing in value 0ne Of
citizens offered ATTY dollars for forty acres,
one half mile from St Mary, which he refused. The i'm
portance OF this location well known that very
little risk is incurred in making arrangements for carry
ing all kinds Of business necdfui In civilized
munity --Si Aory, Ioco, G1.s9s, Nay 81
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Mos SPIRIT RiartST.-I,st evening about
o'clock, in Second street. Sosth Boston, slight dis
pute occurred between two Irishmen which attract
ei large number OF spectators. rumor was spread
that row was in progress, ond in less than ten
minutes crowd numbering at least two thousand
foreigners was gathered from oil directions soclud
ing large delegation from sea street. Capt Phil.
brick With ten police officers was promptly on hand
and arrenge1 his forces 20 prevent any dis
turbance Not blow was struck during the whole
aiYar, nor an unlawfu Act committed and ~ nine
O'Clock The crowd had dispersed a. 1uictt ~ = "a
tserod - Ho -for V-rss''ef lurs n
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FIRES N Ngw 0RIEASs.-At an early hour on
Sunday morning bakery belonging to Lewis Fats, sit
uatsd face street Magazine Wa DESTROYED b.
fre. Near the same hour. q building on Commerce,
street to the of vette street occupied
o depo. tor gupuv bags By Messrs. Beknap Iovber.
There were nearly go 900 bales o. gunny bags, tho
whole OF which either burned 30 injured 10 be
worthless They must have been worth something like
$50 coo % -hich understand there insuranoe
Of $40 900. The Ore extended through 20 New IeTee
street md % It's course burned store, unoccupied
Iafa-ette street between the oths- tw streets The
propert. belonged 70 Eiv,-d shlee Esi fater IN .he
Dag Montgomery Hsll WA srttea.-Asr or'ear, 7rse
Dsiid Jaas 0.