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LOCAL MArrERs.s
SEwrse GanIs..-What |. saa fate. i. ~.

SEWING G1RLs--What sad fate is that
OF the helpless, unprotected dependent woman
who has to rely upon her needle for her daily sup
port Even wnen paid fair compensation for her
labor ene suosiseence gained by II rnust be small
indesd-how much worse, then is h whes, aha i
forced to work tor man who grows rich on her
hearts blood. while she receives scarcelv snnnrt
g keep soul and body together. High as are all
persons are only paying sir cents piece for making
mems shirts and an instance has been r,enticna5
to us of lady's making seventy -five sbirts f,r
which her employer allowed her only vrvK cErrs
deal out in goods, paying shilling per yard for
calico be bought in any store In the civ
for ninepence. Is at all strange with facts lik.
these starring them in the face, that women some.
times depart from the path of recfitude and virtue
and become inmates Of brothelf We think NOT
Hunger. want and privation are hard masters,
ruling with an iron hand, and may sometimes
compel the best and purest to flee from them for
the time being even though by SO doing they bring
upon themselves wretchedness and misery even
more terrible than those from which they had lust
escaped. Would that some plan could be adopted
to guard dependent females against the brutal i'm
oitions OF those who oftenest need their services
Would that the ladies OF the city could be induced
to aid the helpless of their when in search of
employment, and that every vile unprincipled
monster, who attempted 20 m na d their labor
without a fair remuneration, could be held up to
public gaze and universal scorp.
- H
BEAUTIFUL CUsToM.-A correspondent
informs US that there ia an edifying custom preya.
lent in the Canadas. in New York, and in most of
the New England States, of visiting on New Years
day. 1t is universal practice for every gentle
man to visit all his acquaintances residing in the
same city or village, well as others, from spirit
offriendly feeling. Such visits are always looked
for by every housekeeper, and the cheer Is shared
by all who call. Should spirit of GOODNESS have
existed between parties, it is on that day bIotted
out and friendly relations renewed. Should ami
mositIes have grown up they are effectually crush
ed and obliterated. A small present left at the
door of former friend will have the effect of
producing an Acknowledgement of the favor and
renewal of friendship. Why cannot such Gus
tombe established in Richmonds How delightful
it would be to have day set apart for such no.
BILE purposes We care not what day in the three
hundred and sixty-fve is selected, provided the
object be to unite in amity present friends and re-
unite former ones. Will our citizens join us in
bringing about custom so peaceful SO angelic
in itself' Letus give one day to friendship and
let it be universally observed. ~
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G= FOR RENT, by the day or week,
I'll ths large ROOM over my store, for the sale of
Paintings, Books, &c, at auction. The is very
wei! euited, having shelves gas fixtures, &C.
no 20 ELIAS HALE, loo Main st.
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DzsTIruTIoN IN EURoPE-Tne accounts brought
from Europe, of want and destituton among the
inhabitants, are horrible indeed In France, the
condition Of affairs is sassuIniny the proportions of
a civil war, while in Belgium the boundary neigh
Dor of France, the same calamity is APPARENT
Belgium journals state that the dearness of fuel
and provisions, the idlcness of thousands of work
men, and the INSULT ciaacy of the pay allotted to the
ree have carried destituton to its height in both
city and country. We read in the papers of Ant
werp aud Ghent, that in Flanders hunger aud cold
are producing deplorable if not unforeseen conse-
quences. Thus: ...- ......s-.-. -.
''The intelligence that reaches from the neigh
borhood of Einover and Grammont, Is one of the
most distressing nature. The Gendarme force has
been sent in quest of bands of medicants who are
giving themselves up to the most serious attacks
upon individual property. Within the last few
days gang of about 20 persons presented them
selves, during the night, before large farmhouse.
After knocking several times with great violence,
at the doors OF the dwelling, they summoned the
farmer to give them money and food. The farmer
threw to them, from window, all the bread he
had and the sam of sixty francs, which they greed
lily divided between them before they Withdrew"
Louvaiu journal cites the following heart-ren.
ding instance of the want into which whole fami.
lies are plunged:
'Last Sunday. mother and her four little chill
dren had nothing to eat nothing to wear, and but
handful OF decayed straw to lie upon and the
mother, to procure a morsel OF bread, was driven
to the hard necessity of selling the last garment she
possessed. This incident occurred in the city"
We hear every day, in our own happy communi-
ty, complaints of the high prices of fuel and pro
visions, and the consequent hardships attendant
upon gaining livelihood. There is much to com.
plain OF here, we will admit, among those whose
families depend solely upon the results of daily
toll; nevertheless, with very few exceptions, all
are well fed and clothed, and enjoy in a bounti.
full degree the blessings of kind Providence. IT
any are disposed to complain, let them study the
facts portrayed above, anG thank God that they
live under government where breaches of pub
lie tranquility" from starvation, are entirely un.
known; and let them resolve to do all they can to
preserve that government from danger, which NAV
arise from foes without and dissensions within
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CURE FOR BoNE-FELos.-A correspondent of
the Baltimore Clipper, writing from Washin ,ton,
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FOR RENT-The large and desira-
A.a ba house on Grace street, between 7th and
Gsh (near the Catholic church, at present pied
BY Mrs Coleman. Possession given immediately
Apply to s. 3. JACOBS,
ia Pts atGerrett & Anderson's 40 Man st.
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DLACKWOOD FOR j JANUARY.-

syEyE have on hand at our Lumber fard.
w corner Of Broad and f7th streets, fne lot O
LUMBER. LIME, HAY, TAB. 1e., and sIe psspsIlee 8 re
at the shorresr nstiee end on the most rcsssps
Bile terms. -.v,-.x,a x-<,st % srxxry y ~ poa ~
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]. F. ASPER,
A TTORNEY AT Law, Warren, TrumbulI CO., o.
IA Office No. 81 Market street jan I'd
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL n EvIEw
AND
CHORAL ADV0CATR

rs the cheapest and best Musical Paper in the
L world. This Journal, which has heretofore been
published monthly, commences its fifth year in JAM
uary next and thenceforward it will be published
every two weeks--on every other Thursday; thereby
giving more than twice as much matter without any
increase in price. Each number contains sixteeo
quarto pages, four Of which new music consist-
ing OF gees, hymn tunes chants anthems dedication
and holyday pieces, and in short every variety Of
music adapted to purposes of religious worship 10
public occasions and to the home circle all Of which
will be OF practical character. and such rs can he
sung by persons Of ordinary musical attainments In
the editorial department Of the Review arc engaged
lin addition to Mr. Cady the former EDITOR gontls-
men of the highest talent and rpest musical expert
ence among whom arc George y. Root, William B.
bradbury, Thomas Hastings and Lowell Mason
and it's circle of correspondence, home and foreign
is complete. The Review will also be regular mo-
dunn for the announcement of new musical publica-
tons by all the leading publishing houses in the
Union. The subscription list of this paper is now
larger than that of any similar journal in the world
and the arrangements, rendering it the cheapest
as well ms (it is hoped the most valuable musical
paper published, must largely increase its ol
ready unparalleled circulation.
I1ms.-Onc dollar per annum, or six copies for
FIVE dollars, always in advance.
20 The music alone in a volume would cost ovor
five dollars in tho usual form. Beside this there viii
be an immense amount Of musical news, essays crit
icism instruction, &C.. all for only one dollar Ev-
cry feeling particle Of interest in the cause of
music will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent receipt of two Letter
postage stamps Address, always post paid,
MASON BROTHERS,
Dec. g. % Park Row, New York.
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CHINA, CHINA, CHINA

~ s. FOWLER &CO (storc in Odd Fellows Hail.
~ 7th street, have just completed opening large
assortment of CHINA, QUEENSWARE, and GLASS,
making their stock at this time equal to any in the
country; consisting in part rs follows, viz
Decorated gold band and plain white French China
Dinner, Desert Tea, and Breakfast Sets and do
tached pieces, such Fruit Baskets Compoters,
Casseroles, ornaments for dining tables, and Punch
Bowls.
India China, in dinner and tea sets, and detached
pieces.
Iron Stone China decorated flowing blue and white
dinner tea, breakfast and toilet sets, and deach-
ed pieces, in every pattern and shape
Also, in great variety
Dresden, Terra-cotta Parian, and French China;
Vases, Card Receivers, Jewel Stands
Candlesticks, Motto Cups and Saucers;
Mugs, Pitchers, &c.
GLASSWARE, rich cut and engraved
Crystal straw, stem, and Pressed Goblets
Champagnes Wines, Cordials, and Tumbers;
Finger Bowls, Water Bottles, Spoon Holders
Toilet Bottles, Cologne Bottles, Globes
Lamps, rich and plain Decanlers;
Cut and pressed Bowls, and silvcred Bowls
Solar, Ethereal, Hail. and Side Lamps;
Candeabras Girandoles, rich and plain Castors;
Britannia Coffee Urns, Tea Sets, covered and un-
covered
Pitchers Punch and Molasses Pitchers;
Fine Cutlery and Albata Forks, Spoons &C., of tho
most approved and latest patterns;
Also, Block Tin Coffee Urns, higgins, Teapots
Plate Warmers, Egg Boilers, &c.
With an endlesss variety of goods not named which
we respectfully invite strangers and citizens to call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Storekeepers and country merchants will find it to
their advantage to buy of us our facilities are
equal to any other importing house in the United
States, and we are determined to sell as low.
N. b. Goods carefully put up for the country by
experienced packer and delivered free of charge
in any part of the city. Jan. 2-dtf
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FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,

of every style all Of the best qualities and for which
we shall have one price only
We shall sell cheaper than ever have done, and
in having price only (Which. in opinion is
the only fair and equitable way Of doing busness)
shall maintain our sefrespect which is above all
price success. Moreover expect TO retain all
the trade of those prompt customers who have made
their purchases of us for years past and doubt
less we shall have large accession Of new customers
who prefer TO buy where one fair rtce only IS asked
We feel that simple word is requisite only to
satisfy former customers that tho price sys-
tenn is the correct one, and TO their advantage and
do not hesitate to assert belief that all candid
and intelligent persons will after an impartial exam
nation Of prices, fabric and styles give price
store the preference Those who are not judges Of
goods cannot fail to be impressed at once with the
manifold and vast advantages to the purchaser re-
sulting from the adoption in good faifh of the one
prtce sVstem il necessarily insures low prices the
purchaser for il becomes absolutely necessary meet
at the start all competition that be offered in
prices.
Onr scale Of prices will be low and the profits so
small, that cannot and will not sell but for tho
olsh or to customers who pay promptly. For those
who purchase ryg hatgeiy, or to sell again. rednc-
tions will be made.
The public cordially and most respectfully in
vited 10 call at all times and examine our stock
PERRY 4 BROTHER, Central Stores
Jan. I'D t0p. Centre Markct) Washington City.
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SUPERIOR ROSEWOOD, MAHOGANY,
AND WALNUT FURNITURE.

lust received nj WALLS cheap House Furnish
- ing Warerooms, on Seventh street. opposite the
National Intelligcncer office, among which may be
found
Rosewood, Mahogany and Walnut Tete-a- Tcte and
Sofas in hair cloth, and brocatec, in great vari-
ETY.;
Easy Chairs, Arm Chairs, and Rockers to match
Maghogany, Walnut French, and Cottage Bcdstoads;
Walnut and Mahogany Etagcresj
Cabinets and Whatnots;
Mahogany and alnut marble top and plain Bureaus;
Mahogany, Walnut and Maple Wardrobos;
Feather Beds hair and shuck Mattresses;
Handsome gilt and Mahogany Mirrors;
And very large and general assortment Of all
kinds of goods necessary for furnishing 20 which the
attention of those furnishing is respectfully invited
Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere All
Of which will be sold very low at WALLS House
Furnishing Warerooms Seventh street, opposite
lntelligenccr office Jan. 2-dlw
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IL this were true, Congress might refuse to
improve the rivers and harbors, and at the
same time withhold its permission to the States
The power to regulate commerce was in the
Consultation, and to improve rivers and har-
bors was essential to this. The speaker en-
tered into the constitutional question, and
showed that, although a State may with the
consent Of Congress, impose tonnage duties,
the power to do so for this purpose was not
given.
The States had not asked the consent Of
Congress; and yet it is proposed in the bill
alluded to- that nine States on the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers shall form league, to accom-
plish this purpose. This il violation Of the
Constitution, even as exponnded by Mr. Calhoun
himself Mr.. Oliver here quoted from report
Of the Memphis Convention, written by Mr.
Calhoun, and was commenting thereon when
our report closed.
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AGENCY FOR ALL THE MAGAZINES,
AT SHILLINGTON'S BOOKSTORE.

Harpcrs Magazine, Putnam's Magazine,
Grahams Magazine, Hunts Merchants Magaz.
Godeys Ladys Book Eclectic Magazine
Illustrated Magaz. Of Art Knickerbockcr Magazine
Arthurs Magazine, Dickens Household ords,
Historical Educator, Littes Living Ago,
Ladies' Nat. Magazine, London Punch,
London illustrated News Blackwoods Magazine.
Also, the reprint of all the Foreign Reviews com
prsing the London Quarterly Westminster Edin.
burgh, and North British
All tho Literary Newspapers Published in Phila-
dclpha, New York. and Boston also, all the New
Books received as fast as published
very complete and varied assortment Of fine note
and letter Paper comprising all the most beautiful
qualities and sizes in general use
large assortment Of Blank Books, for sale Mt
JOE SHILLINGToN'S BOOKSTORE,
0deon Building, cor ~ st. and Pa avenue.
Jan. 2-d3m
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NEW GOODS.

NEW GOODS.
DARKER, at his Perfumery and Fancy Store. nm
Il der the National Hotel Pa. avenue, Is Just open
ing new and complete stock of Goods, consisting in
part, Of
Ladies and Gents Paris Kid Gloves all sizes and col
ors
PERFUMERY.
Extracts from the houses Of Lubin and Provost Paris
and Harrison, Philadelphia
Genuine German Cologne. Pomatum, B9uf Marrow
Cold Cream, Macassar Oil. w. 1. Bay Rum
Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Cleavers Honey Soap;
Lubin's Rose and Musk Soaps;
Taylors Transparent Balls, &C., &c.
English, French, and American Hair Brushes in one
hundred different patterns;
|, 2, 3, 4, and row Tooth Brushes London made
for our sales expressly;
Nail and Cloth Brushes &c sc DC
COMBS
Tuck Combs, latest Paris styles;
Shell, Buffalo, English cold pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs
John Fens premium ivory fneteeth Combs, and
Pocket Combs.
FOR SHAVING.
duerlains, Roussel's, and Harrisons Shaving Cream
Military Cakes, and all other Shaving Soaps;
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes, very superior.
PARKER's PREMIUM RAZOR sTRoP.
WASHINGTON, March u, lS49.
We, the undersigned having fairly tested Parker's
Metallic Razor Strop Powder to which the Maryland
Institute has awardeda premium, take great pleasure
in certifying that twill keep the Razor in fine smooth
shaving order. without the use of hone
j. MACPHERSON BERRIRN. u. S. Senator.
w w. SEAToN, Mayor of Washington
w. ). ARCHER, House of Representatives
Rev. i. M. PRAsE, Washington City.
THOMAS j. RusK, u. States Senator
Hiram Walbridgc, Esq, New York city.
RAZORS
Wade Butcher 4 Of our own importation;
Tally from IS cents to 81 25 each.
Razors imported to order, and all warranted
Jan. I'D
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IBY HOUSES TELEGRAPH
TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE
FOR DAILY NATIONAL ERA.

e FOX DAILY NATlONAL ERA.
.a,rival Of the steamer Northern Light
Later from California
New York, JAN. 24.--The steamer North
ern Light arrived here this morning, bringing
a,fortnight later dates from California
The steamer Oregon left San Francisco on
the 31st December, and the steamers Panama
and Brother Jonathan left San Juan on the
same day.
The California news is important.
The Gnberaatorial election had resulted in
favor Of Mahoney, Democrat, over Farwell
Wing,
There had been q second battle between
Lower California and Walkers party, in which
the Americans were entirely successful resist
ing, with about thirty men, the force opposed
to them of one hundred guns, and capturing
the ammunition and field piece OF the enemy
The invaders had gathered new courage,
from the circumstance that Anila had arrived
with reinforcements, who, it was supposed, had
joined the party.
An inquest had been held on the body of q
man by the name Of James Price, a native of
Baltimore, who had been found dead on Long
wharf.
Considerable excitement had been created
by the discovery of female dead body
Several incendiary attempts had been made
to burn Our House hotel
There had been some disturbances respect
ing the claims to land at the town of Oakland
Nothing serious, however, was anticipated to
grow out of it.
Two great sales of real estate took place du-
ring the week previous to the departure of the
mails, in San Francisco--c consisting of the
States and citys titles to seventeen lots of land
on Waters Front, amounting to over million
and half Of dollars.
The city's credit was now considered finally
established.
The expedition under Dr. Worsencroft had
not started for Sierra Nevada from Shasta
city.
The weather was fair, with occasional rains.
Agriculture was in a furnishing condition !;
but there were great complaints OF want of
rain in the mining regions
There had been no arrivals from the Sand
witch Islands or China.
Markets in San Francisco were dull and all
kinds of produce declining
The shipments Of gold during the last fort
night, via Panama, were 100000, and via Mic
aragua S600,0
Oregon-Thc steamer Columbia had ar
rived at San Francisco, bringing IA days later
dates from Oregon also from Olympia, Wash
ington Territory
The Legislature was in session. ~
The New Englanders had celebrated the
anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims.
The Governor of Sonora had Issued pro-
clamation to the people Of the State, calling
upon them to take up arms against the tilbus-
ters He calls them pirates and robbers. He
adds, {" let them perish to the last one, and let
their fate serve as an example to thieves and
rascals who may attempt to,imitate Them
This proclamation was issued on the ninth
Of November, and on the day following the
Governor issued an order, in which he says
that oil strangers who invade this Department
without permission will be treated as pirates
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REGULAR LINE.

NEW YORK Alexandria, Washington, and George
1N town Packets.
Schooner Fairfax--C. Penfed, master.
Do. Empire Rufus Knapp master.
Do. Statesman ID. Cathcll, master.
Do Washington. Kcpdrick, master.
Do S-nator-W Kirey, master
Do. Hamilton-A. Dayton, master
Do. Arlington-H. Lewis master.
Do. Arctic-Gcorge Wilson master
The above packets having resumed their weekly
trips, shippers notified that one OF them will posi-
lively clear from New York on every Saturday, Tor
ottencr if necessarily and that this punctuaity may
be depended upon during the year. until interrupted
by ice STURGES, CHAIRMAN. d CO..
ITO Wall street, New York
s. SHINN a SON, Alexandria
Jan. I'd +, a A. III. DODGE, Georgetown
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Ohio Legislature.

COLUMBUS, O., JAN. 21.--The Senate has
passed resolution expelling Day, the colored
reporter, by q vote Of IL TO 10
The Erie resolutions had produced pro.
tracted discussion and milder substitute had
been offered
The election Of United States Senator had
produced warm canvass Messrs Medary,
Manypenny, and Hugh, were all sanguine. AL
len stock was good.
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SEGARSl SEGARS /

can't get decent Segdr IN Washington,D
is phrase hourly heard from strangers in our city
i Without admitting or denying its truth the sub.
scriber determined TO remedy tho evil. To this end,
he has made list OF every brand which any gentle.
man has pronounced the best segar ever smoked"
and with this document he has procured from the first
importers in New York, stock Of these choice
brands and now offers them to the public.
Every fumieator, who knows n good segar whom he
smells IL, is requested to call and examine the stock
JOHN SESSFORD,
Sign Of Jim Grow, doors east OF National Hotel
Jan 2-3m
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RELIGIOUS BOOK DEpOSIT0RY

GRAY BALLANrYNE, Seventh street, two
~ doors above Odd Fellows Hall, have the only
Depository IN this city Of the publications of the
American Bible Society;
Methodist Book Concern;
Robert Carter Brothers;
Presbyterian Board;
American Tract Society;
Evangelical knowledge Society;
American Sunday School Union;
New England and Massachusetts Sabbath School So
cietes and all the principal Religious Publishers
IL is therefore apparent that their stock Stand
ard Theological Works and general Religious Ltera
ture must be unequalled
They always keep nm extensive assortment Of all
the Hymns used in the different churches family and
pocket Bibles and Prayer Books, in plain and superb
bindings
Attractive and choice Juveniles embracing nearly
all OF the most useful and entertaining Books for the
young, published.
School Books of all the kinds used in the city and
country schools, at New York prices
Blank Books Staple and Fancy Stationery.
Pocket Knives, Portmonnaies, Portfolios, Writing
Desks, DC. Jan I'd