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ARemarkabIe Recognize

Remarkable Recognition.-The las, VIII.
liamsburg (Va) Gazette states that. short time
ago, while Ruffns band, from Richmond, was
playing at the Eastern lunatic asylum in that place.
for the qualification and amusement ofthe inmates,
one OF Them, negro woman, who had been con-
fined 10 the hospital for many years, suddenly
stepped forward, and pointing out member of
the band exclaimed There is my son, whom |
have not seen since he was two years old" The
musician greatly surprised al first; but, upon
infuirlng, he was convinced that his mother stood
before hm-a being that he had never before
known, and whom he had no recollection Of ever
having seen. We understand he asked permits
SION Of The board Of directors 10 have his parent
restored TO him, which was granted, ana he has
taken her home 10 Richmond, after confinement
N the hospital twenty-three years.
The Ocean Telegraph.-The ST. Johns N
81 Po1 states Z" that all doubt has now been dis
s'patcd relative TO the completion of the import
ant enterprise OF erecting the electric telegraph
between England and America. David Dudley
Field, Cyrus w. Field and Chandler White. esos,
of New York, accompanied by r. N. Gisborne
esq, arrived at ST Johns few days since with a
view OF making arrangepents.for the commence
ment Of the work" Professor Morse and Lent,
Maury are among the directors of the company.
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MisrtIIaafsns.
GENERAL AGENCY. Es-

tablished 1912, by A. F. James, city Of Gal
vesion.-Capitalists and others wishing 10 make
investments, can always find al this Office list OF
improved and unimproved Real Estate for sale,
consisting of building lots suitable for stores and
private residences; also, cottages and desirable
family residences in the city and suburbs.
Conveyancing, and all other instruments OF
writing, legal or commercial carefully and neatly
drawn on paper or on parchment
Land Titles examined, and defective Titles per-
fected when practicable Title-papers and other
instruments recorded in any OF the recording OIL
ces throughout the State.
Orders for the purchase or sale of slaves or real
estate, faithfully executed. Sugar and cotton
plantations, and unimproved lands in various sec
tons of the State, for sale. Claims against the
Republic Of Texas, and against private individu-
ais, received for collection and prosecuted. The
payment Of taxes in all the counties ofthe State
carefully attended to; and property which may
have been sold for taxes in the several counties
redeemed. Maps Of all the principal counties,
with the original surveys, and now preparing for
this Office and abstracts of all original land titles
granted by the States of Coahuila and Texas. and
by the late republic of Texas, can be examined al
the General Agency Office.
The undersigned have known Mr.. A. f. James,
as citizen of Galveston, for the last eleven years,
during most of which time he has been engaged
in the above business, for which we believe him
well qualified, and recommend him TO such as re-
qure the services Of an Agent in Texas, as gen.
tleman in whom the fullest confidence may be re-
posed.
EDWARD HILL, President
Galveston Chamber of Commerce.
]. BATES, u. S. M
M. B. MENARD, President
Galveston City Company.
JOHN G. WATROUS,
Judge of the Dist. Court Of the u. 8.
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CURIOUS DISCOVERY on THE DEsERT-SoDA
SPRMGs.-The party engaged in the survey OF
public lands, under Mr.. Pool, found at point
about fifty miles east of San Felipe, in San
Diego county, singular collection of fountains
or springs of soda water, situated in sandy
plain or depression Of the surface of the desert
The spring is in a mound symmetrical shape,
tapering like sugar loaf, in the centre of the
top of which is hole, unfathomable, con-
tanning the carbonated beverage fresh from
some natural laboratory below. Some of these
mounds are six feet high, and clothed with a
green and luxuriant coat Of grass, while others
are shaped like an inverted bowl, and fringed
by growth of cane. The water is described
as having the same sparkling and effervescing
quality as that ordinarily sold by apothecaries
and was drunk with avidity by both the men
and animals belonging to the party. When
impregnated with acid of any kind, it produced
instant effervescence, and in that form is pecu-
liar refreshing as drink. Some of it has been
brought in in order to be chemically tested,
with view to make the discovery of some
practical utility California paper.
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DIsINFEcTISG FLUIDs.-The dsinfecting pro-
perties Of chloride Of zinc are well known to all
practical men. Whether, as regards the pre-
vention or the cure of disease, the efficacy OF
this disinfector is unequalled and it has also,
or rather as a means to that end, the power in.
stantly to destroy all deleterious and offensive
odors arising from drains, sewers, and privies.
Now that the cholera again threatens u.s. the
general use of chloride of zinc becomes mat
ter of social importance. No greater benefit
could be conferred by the rich on the poor,
and by obvious reactionary influences on them
selves-than to aid literally in supplying guam
titles of the fluid to cleanse the dwellings,, too
often hot.beds Of disease, Of the crowded dis.
tricts Of the metropolis, and other large towns.
1t j, easier and more Immediately practicable
to arrest epidemics by means of this simple
preventive, than to improve the dwelling houses
themselves or build new ones. In public hos.
pitfalls, especially, the daily employment Of zinc
is absolutely necessary. We perceive, from a
recent statement, that in the visitation Of the
yellow fever in one Of the West India islands,
the liberal use Of chloride, instantaneously de.
stroying the noxious effluvia from the drains,
materially aided in preserving health to such a
degree, that only six per cent. of the popula-
ton in the district where it was used Ia very
moderate ratio in such visitations) were affect.
ed with mild form Of the fever, and all Of them
recovered; while in the garrison, where its use
was neglected, the proportion attacked was
thirty per cent, and the actual deaths ten per
cent
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which, IL they stood aloae IL would be compatible
with my convictions OF public duty TO ascent 10,
but, at the same time, il embraces others which
are merely local, and not, in my judgment, war
ranted by any safe or true construction Of the
| Constitution.
| To make proper and sound discrimination be-
tween these different provisions, would require a
deliberate discussion Of general principles well
as careful scrutiny Of details, for the purpose Of
rlghtfuly applying those principles 10 each sepa-
rate item OF appropriation
Public opinion, with regard to the value and
importance OF internal Improvements in the coun-
try is undivided. There is a disposition, on all
hands 10 have them prosecuted with energy, and
| 10 see the benefits sought 10 be attained by them
fully realized The prominent point of difference
| between those who have been regarded as the
| friends OF system of internal improvements by
| the general government, and those adverse 10
| such system has been one of constitutional
| power, though more or less connected with con-
| siderations Of expediency. My own judgment, it
is well known, has, on both grounds, been OPP
| posed 10 a general system Of internal improve
| ments" by the federal government ! have enter
tanned the most serious doubts from the inherent
difficulties of its application well from past
unsatisfactory experience, whether the power
could be so exercised by the general government
as 10 render its use advantageous either 10 the
| country at large or efectual for the accomplish
ment Of the object contemplated
shall consider il incumbent on me 10 present
10 Congress, al its next session, a matured view
Of the whole subject, and 10 endeavor to define,
approximately, at least, and according TO my own
convictions, what appropriations of this nature by
the general government the great interests of the
United States require and the Constitution will
admit and sanction, in case no substitute should
be devised capable of reconciling differences, both
OF consiitutionality and expedency.
In the absence of the requisite means and time
for duly considering the whole subject at present.
and discussing such possible substitute it becomes
necessary to return this bill to the House Of Rep
resentatives, in which il originated, and for the
reasons thus briefly submitted TO the consdera-
tion Of Congress, to withhold from il my approval
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, d. C., august a, 1854.
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RALEIGH, N. G., august 4-The election for
governor and members Of the legislature took
place in this State yesterday, and there is every
reason 10 believe that the vote cast will be very
large one. The wing candidate for governor is
General Alfred Dockery of Richmond county,
and the democratic candidate Thomas Bragg, OF
Northampton. The vote in the city of Raleigh is
as follows: Dockery, wing, $50; Bragg, democrat,
23I; being wing gain as compared with the last
governors election, when Reid, democrat, was
elected by majority of 5,49i. Atthe Presidents
election, three months afterwards, Pierce's ma
jority was but CSC.
Second Dispatch.
RALEIGH. august 4.--The returns Of the cleo
ton yesterday are coming in quite rapidly. The
following returns compared with the vote Tor
governor in 1852, when Reid, democrat, was
elected governor by 1854.
Wake county.--Whiiaker and Rand demo-
Gratis and J. Mordecai, wing, are elected TO the
commons. There is gain in this county of 200
for Dockery, wing.
Johnston eounty.-Bragg, democrat, gains SO.
Sampson county shows gain Of 200 for
Dockery.
Fayetteville gives Bragg 300 and Dockery 36s-
gain Of 96 for Dockery.
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i II " " l. " L
THE NORTHERN AND EASTERN MAIL is opened at
o'clock, a. m, and u p. m. closes at A, p. m,
and 9, p. m.
THE GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL is opened at s. a. M
closes at g. p. m. The Southern Mail, as far south
as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at 81 p. m;
closes at 9, p. m.
THE NORTHWESTERN MAIL is open at H. p m.
closes at 3, p. m.
THE WESTERN MAIL is open at o'clock, a. m.
closes al 3, p. m.
THE NORFOLK MAIL arrives at IL, p. 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. m. ; closes
at 10, a. m.
WARRENToN SPRINGS arrive at IL, a M: closes
at 10, a. m, and 8, p. m.
THE CARS
LEAVE WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE at and
81 O'Clock, a. M, and and o'clock, p m. The
first and fifth trains connect with the north.
LEAVE BALTIMORE FOR WASHINGTON al Al and
o'clock, a. m, and and S o'clock, p. m. The
first and second trains connect with the Orange
and Alexandra cars.
ADAMS g. co.'s EXPRESS
LEAVES WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE AND THE
NORTH at o'clock, p. m; for the SOUTH at
o'clock, p. m.
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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, Scden, Withers & Goa p. C. dis
Farmers IL Merchants Bank, Statham,
Smithson IL Co. D. C. dis
Patriotic Bank par
Gas-The above list TO be corrected from time to
time.
North and South Carolina money bought at 1.
per cent.
Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New
York at per cent.
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NJ SICK Headache Remedy.-A remedy for

III Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
to the public, is attracting great attention. not only
by reason OF the very satisfactory testimonials TO
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there great number Of people who are az
ficted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DIR.
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy Of his "rem-
edy," is physician in this city, in high standing
with a large practice. He is physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been so long needed, has attractedthe attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard of it,
From our own knowledge Of DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice we have no doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor il receives and that il will
prove TO be great benefit to all who may give il
a tral.--Lynn Netcs, December %, 1853
For sale in Washington by z. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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"Our Brother.''-Among the many new and
beautiful marble memorials recently erected in
the Congressional Cemetery, is one which bears
the inscription =" Our BRoIHER-GEoReE A. GAR
DINER" 1t is as title page TO volume of serious
reflections concerning him who now sleeps alike
regardless Of the worlds censorous opinions and
the ardent love of those VINO still hail him by the
endearing name of "brother," and thus modestly
though expressively assert relationship Alice
ton could scarcely suggest more touching and
eloquent inscription" orr Brother"
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Burglary.-Yesterduy morning some daring
villains entered the residence Of Mr.. F, McNer-
hany, and, not satisfied with profitable steangs in
the dining-room entered his sleeping chamber,
and there added to their unholy accessions. Mrs.
McNerhany was awakened and saw man with
dark lantern in his hand but by the time her
husband procured his revolver the intruders had
fled. They opened several doors, by unlocking
them with instruments of their own before they
fully accomplished their depredations.
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The Cholera.-On Wednesday, a man, who
was formerly scavenger, fell on the pavement.
while near ST. Matthews Church, and, on being
removed 10 his home died in the course Of two
hours and a half afterward. We learn that the
attending physician, DR.. Dale, pronounced the ia.
tai disease akin TO, if not really, Asiatic cholera.
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New York Market.

New YORK, august 4.-Flour.-The market is
unchanged with a moderate demand, at previous
rates. Sale of 500 barrels State and Ohio.
Southern is scarce and unchanged
Wheat is firm, with sales of red western, ex.
ship at 81 70@Sl rs TO the extent Of 7400
bushels.
Corn is trihe lower, with sales of $4,000
bushels al 7l@S2 for mixed.
Whisky, pork. beef and lard unchanged,
with limited business.
Stocks are dull and heavy Money six 10
seven on call.
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gotal anb Ytrsanal.

Hall Of Representatives, Friday morning,
August 4.--Between three and four o'clock, thir-
teen persons in the galleries, viewing the scene
of representative dignity below. The chairman
Of the committee dozing in his chair, but not sufi
GENTLY somnolent 10 render him altogether uncon-
scious of the. nature of the proceedings. One Of
the clerks far gone in the land of dreams, and an
official reporter asleep at his post Six faiigued
gentlemen leaning back in their chairs, several Of
them with handkerchiefs spread loosely over their
faces, while, perhaps. avisions OF happiness
danced DER their minds" Three representatives,
with eyes firmly closed, resting their heads and
arms on their desks. An aged gentleman, with
his head lied up, snoring in corner. Not few
legs cooked up on the desks, by way Of rest Hon
CRADLES occasionally going out for refreshments,
and -- ice-water. One member only writing,
another reading, and couples, here and there,
chatting. Yawning and rubbing eyes 10 keep
them open, were frequent occurrences
The Senale's amendments to the Navy appro-
praton bill under consideration. Debaters, talk
ing loudly forming striking contrast 10 their not
generally listening peers. AS to the lobbies, in
one place member asleep in reporters desk,
while near him is another snoring away his fatigue
The sofas serving the purposes Of beds; and
chairs too, not considered contemplate substi-
tutes for recumbents. The folders table in the
rear ofthe Speakers chair not considered uncom-
Portable by the PROSTATE occupant, with chair
back under his head for pillow. few gentle
men smoking cigars.
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ISSUED WEEKLY.

The State Right Register will be conducted
upon the principles of STATE RlGHTs as laid down
by JEFFERSON. The Register will adhere TO the
original COMPACT, ratified by the several States,
and will oppose all latitudnaranism in legislation,
and all encroachmen.s, secret or open, upon the
RIGHTS and SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATES. The
Register will take as its text in the discussion OF
all public questions, THE CONSTITUTION, strictly
construed and incorporated.
WASHINGTON CRY, Jaiy, 1854.
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A Rogue Caught.-Yesterday morning, at an
early hour man went to Fenwick's refectory for
his bitters, and while there, stole an elegant pair
Of morocco boots. An hour or so afterwards, he
had the holiness to return. Officer Busher having
received information of the theft, arrested him. on
suspicion, in the street, as he was again coming
out Of the refectory, and accused him of the Of
fence, which the fellow stoutly denied. However,
Mr.. Busher was not disposed TO release his pris-
oner on such parole testimony; and, after due ex-
ercise of his wits, succeeded in making the thief
produce the boots, which he had secreted in a
wood pile. Justice Beck committed him 10 Jail,
10 await trial.
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II IME! LIMEi LIME!-To PIasterers

II IME! LIME! LIME!-To PIasterers
i and Bulders.-We have now on hand at
SEELY'S Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily, which will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention Of plas-
tcrers TO This superior article Of Lime. IL is free
from coal cinders other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes il a very
superior Article for pastering, white coating, and
hard finishing.
Give us call, and you shall be pleased.
s. J. SEELY 81 CO.
July 2T-if
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ar SpecinI Noficn.-HRNRY,s INyIanR ArINo

AS- Special Notice--HENRYS INvIGORATING
CORDlA-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prosraon genital
debility, nervous affections &c, &c folly described In
another column Of this paper TO which the
ferred. g. per bottle bottles for g. six bottles for S.
SIC per dozen. Observe the marks OF the genuine.
Prepared only by s. u. COHEN, No. Franklin Row,
Vine street. below Eighth, philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by
w. III. GILMAN, Washington, d. O.
CANDY HATCH Baltimore.
PEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
WHOLESALE AGENTS fnr Nirninia
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IT,, CHEAP AND PLEASANT

IT, CHEAP AND PLEASANT
.Essxx excursions daily throughout the
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE. TO and from
Aqua Greek, with dinner included, for 50 only.
To families and others DESTROYS Of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily af
forded by the regular trips Of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore to Aqua Creek
and back TO Washington between the hours Of 6i
a. m. and ~ p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including good dinner
on board, SO only.
For further information apply to Captain A. d.
Peck, on board, or TO
GEORGE MATTINGLY,
Agent Of the line in Washington.
July 1S-d2ms
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Gilman,s Hair Dye ha, made i,s annearnnce |

Gilman's Hair Dye has made It's appearance
in our city, very much 10 the qualification Of our
young beaux who wear red whiskers or musta-
chos. Gentlemen are now seen going into our
hair-dressing saloons with hair, whiskcrs, musta-
chios, and eyebrows Of all imaginable colors, and
in FIVE minutes they will appear the street hav-
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by mstrous black, obtained by using GILNAN's
DYE,-NoyIoLk Herald.
For sale by z. ID. GILMAN, Chemist,
WashtnRfon Ctfu
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HARPER'S MAGAZINE, for July, for
IL sale at S1ILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Godeys Lady's Book for July.
Knickerbocker Magazine, do
Graham's Magazine, do.
Blackwood's Magazine, do.
Aubrey, new book, by Mrs. Marsh.
Woman's Love, by Eugene Sue.
Everything in the Book, Newspaper, and Sta
tionery line for sale nj
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Cor Pa. av. and A ST.. odeon Building
Julv eff
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OFFICE No. SO, BROADWAY.
a ID a M - 60 O o'S.
~ EMI-MONTHLY UNITED STATES

a ID a M - 60 O o'S.
- EMI-MONTHLY UNITED STATES
- Mail Express, for California, Oregon, and The
Sandwich Islands, via Panama and Nicaragua
routes.
On Friday, August 4th 1851, we shall dispatch
an Express for California, &c, by the steamer
PROMETHEUS, via Nicaragua, at 3 o'clock, p.
m, in charge Of special messenger.
And on Saturday, August 5th, at o'clock, p.
M, we shall forward an Express by the United
States mail steamer ILLINOIS, via Panama, in
charge of a special messenger.
Immediately on arrival at San Francisco, all
freight and packages for the interior towns and
mining districts of California are promptly for
warded by our own Inland Expresses without de-
lay, 10 destination.
Shippers will please send in their goods, with in
voices, before the day of sailing, TO enable us TO
have them corded and sealed in season.
Small parcels received until o'clock on Satur-
day. No package should exceed l25 lbs. weight,
or 81 feet, cubic measurement, and everything
must be put up water proof.
ADAMS & co,
July 27* 50 Broadway.
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Nutitts.
NJ Methodist Episcopal CI

NJ Methodist Episcopal Church, south,
Eighth street, between III and ]. The Rev. James
A. Duncan will preach in this church, tomorrow,
(Sabbaih) al IL o'clock, m, and o'clock, p. m.
The subject for the morning: The Enquiry OF
Christ. August
IL First ward-Common Council.-wil-
liam Wilson is respectfully presented TO the con-
sideration of the voters Of the First ward 10 ill
the vacancy occasioned by the death of orris S.
Paine. MANY VOTERS.
August
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THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT OF

IL the United States,-A Review Of the Discus
sions in Congress or elsewhere, on the site and
plans the Federal city with Sketch Of the
present position and prospects. Also, Remarks
on Monumental Structures and the Smithsonian
Institution. Read lin par) before the New York
and Maryland Historical Societies. BY Joseph b.
cal Index.
Just published and for sale at the bookstore Of
r. FARNIIAh, corner OF 1lth street and Penn.
sylvania avenue. Price 37l cents, with man of
the city; rs cents without map. July 10
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q Gone Home.-Upwards Of thirty members Of
Congress departed yesterday evening for their
homes, diverging TO the four points Of the COM
pass. May they have pleasant journey and a
safe return TO their families and friends.