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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.

GEoRGErowN, May 81, 1854.
Owing to the very Indictment state of the
weather this morning, the Methodist Sabbath
school excursion was postponed until next Fri
day morning. The same boat is expected to
be had, and the time and place of starting the
same as heretofore mentioned. This unforeseen
disappointment caused much regret to the ju-
veniles, large number of whom were assem-
bled at the church at an early hour, equipt
for the occasion. Their hopes of fun and plea
sure, however, was soon nipped in the bud by
their superintendent informing them that the
trip has been postponed until the above named
time. Some took a philosophical view of the
matter, and concluded that it was all for the
best, while others, particularly the young
misses, took it in high dudgeon
Agreeable to adjournment, our CITY Coun-
ellis assembled, last night, to receive the report
of the committee of conference, which was oil I.
pointed to consider several disputed articles in
our reformed City Charter. The committee
agreed to strike out of the list of CORPORATION
officers, heretofore named to be elected by the
people, Clerk of the Corporation and Colleci or
of Taxes, and retained Recorder, Clerk of the
committee was adopted by both Boards, and
the Charter perfected, and an order passed di-
recting the Mayor to submit it to the voters OF
the town for their decision, on Monday, June
18th. Printed copies of the Charter may be
had by those who may desire to make theu.
selves acquainted with its provisions at the
Mayors Office.
Great complaint is made by our citizens Of
the high rates demanded by the cart and dray-
men. Their charges are looked upon as exor-
bitant. and it would be we'll if they would re.
consider their action.
Flour sold yesterday at s. so, for superior
brands, which price holders are asking thi,
morning; 500 barrels sold. Wheat, white
and red, 81 90a$2. Corn, yellow, 73 cents !;
white, IS cents.
We continue to receive the most glowing nc
counts of the gowing wheat crops from the
farmers of Maryland and Virginia All agree
in the opinion, unless some unforeseen acct
dent shall befall it, that the Coming harvest
will be unusually heavy SPECTATOR.
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FoUND.-The body Of the unfortunate boy,
Harry Joice, who was drowned while bathing
In the wheel house of the steamer Baltimore
on Sunday last, was found yesterday near the
spot where the accident occurred. The evil
dence before the jury of inquest was, that
Harry could not swim, and was holding to the
wheel while in the water, his hands slipped
Intellectual. The verdict of the jury was acct
dental drowning. A@@
INcENDIARIsN.-Thefr frequency of FIRE alarms
and destruction of property reminds us of the
month just previous to the last MAYORS cleo.
ton. Seldom night passed without an alarm
of fire, and the destruction Of property BY in.
cendiaries. We sincerely hope that The Off
GERS may succeed IN capturing some of the vii
lains now at their malicious mischief and the
Criminal Court will give them the longest term
possible in the penitentiary ft 80
PALE AT TIE PERUVIAN. MINISTER, s.-The
sale OF the handsome furniture at the residence
Oh the PERUVIAN Minister, in street was con-
menced yesterday, and drew together q large
ana fashionable attendance of residents in our
city, particularly of ladies. There was a
sPlnteo competition for the articles, many of
Wnlcn are very elegant, the furniture being
mostly imported from the best makers Of
abroad. The sale was continued to-day.
POsrPONEMEsT.--Th guests invited to the
fete champetre, which was to have been given
on the LIST Of June, Oh. Mr. Pairo's grounds.
near kalorama, are informed that it is poss.
poned on account Of the weather until. Mon.
day, 9Th of June Do - -
EXCURSION PosTPONED.-Our readers will
hnd, by referring to the advertisement. that
the excursion to Mount Vernon and the White
House has been postponed, on account of the
weather, until tomorrow. The first boat will
leave at a. m and the second at D. IN.
SERVED RIGHT-Chas DOnelan was arrested
last night, for whipping his wife, AMI carried
before Captain Birch. The Captain gave him
lecture, in very few words, that DoneIan is
not likely to forget shortly. Donelan was sent
to Jail this morning. o..
FIRE.-A fire broke out about half past II
o'clock last night, in a stable in the Fifth
Ward, which, with two horses, q coach, &c,
was destroyed. The stable was in charge of a
eolored hickman named Beckett, who sustains
severe loss. This is another incendiary act.
WATCH RETURNS. -Enos Roegbe, sleeping
10 the market house; dismissed. VIM Finn
drunk and disorderly; work house 30 days
Catharine Vergal, colOred, do. do.
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Failure Of Cotton Houses in New o-,sans

New ORLEANS, May 27-There has been
great excitement here in consequence OF the
the failure of Wright, Williams & Co cotton
factors, and Moses Greenwood Co. forward
ing commission merchants O.her cotton
houses are expected to follow. wright's liza
bllities are nearly two millions. He had con.
nections North and in Europe.
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AMERICAN & FOREIGN AGENCY,

Opposite Gie Treasury Department, Wdihtxgtoa
FINDER the direction Of AARON HAIeHr PALnPR
u Counsellor of the Supreme Court Of the Unf
ted States, and Consul General OF the Republic OF
Ecuador, for the United States established for the
prosecution and recovery of claims Of American ci t.
zsns on foreign Governments; or the United Statse
before Congress, the Executive Departments Of the
Federal Government and Boards of Commissioner
sitting in washington recovery OF debts, lsgacies.
and inheritances In the United States and foreign
countries; investments in United States and ststa
securities; collections generally remittances, and
other money business. Having efficient and relis-
bic correspondents In the several States and Teruk
tories ofthe Union, in Mexico, Central and South
America, the chief cities Of Europe in Australia In
da, and China the undersigned is prepared to give
MS prompt and faithful attention 10 all business
that may be confded to his agency.
feb 15-W1y AARON II. PALMER.
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FINE GOLD WATCHES.

T AM importing and casting in every style, rome
i of the most superior and fashionable GOLD
WATCHES, and wish to call thei attention Of pur-
chasers to the fact that selling them at about
one fourth less price than they be bought for at
any other establishment in the District, and lower
tnan the same quality can be purchased for at any
other CITY In this country. Between A. and 9th st.
Sgo OF the Large Spread Eagle. b. o. HOOD. .
may 25-u --Fe tHa-
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STAGE LINE TO BLADENsBURG

eA1n The subscriber takes this method
ASf of informing the public, that he will
on the first day of June ensuing,
establish and start a STAGE CONVEYANC for
persons who desire, prefer thi mode Of travelling
to and from WASHINGTON, BLADENSBURG and
especially between the hours of the cars starting and
returning to and from this city.
In this new enterprise for which he solicits pa.
tronnge ne Will devote his best energies personally
to the and comfort Of those who favor him. i
being his determination to secure fleet and gentle
horses, and well planned vehicle for their benefit
TIME: Leave Washington at 81 a. IN. and AZ D.
m. Leave bIadensburg and Ellaville at q. M and
p m.
Fare, % cents each way. EP GOODMAN
Place of starting in Washington, National Hotel,
corner Of 9th street and Pa. avenue
may A-1wH
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

LHOR RENT-A three-story brick HOUSE, on 16 h
II street, opposite Commodore Morris IT sldence.
1t has nine good rooms, and is altogether a very
genteel residence, and is near st. Johns Church.
Rent $3.50 per snnum, payable quarterly. Enquire
on the premises may 3l-3t
FINO LET-A small brick HOUSE, on II street, be
Il tween 18th and 18th streets, with eight rooms,
and cellar. Inquire Of J. W. BARKER, IN street
between 18th and 18th streets. may 3O-ec3ts
hRUG STORE FOR SALE-A small and neat
~ DRUG STORE for sale in q thriving part of
tie city. Apply soon. Terms reasonable. Address
druggist" through the ity Post Office.
may 29-eo3t
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o. PIECES Embroidered Curtain
~ Muslin, at 81 for II yards, worth So
80 pieces very rich Curtain Muslin
" do plaid Cambrics from 1211 cts. up
80 do plain, striped, and plaid Swiss Muslins
Table Cloths, Table Covers and Napkins
Irish Linens, some very good for rs cts
The above goods were bought at Auction and will
be sold much less than their value
VIM. II. RILEY,
Corner 9Th street, opposite Centre Market.
may 29-lm
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BY D. B. CAMPBELL & co.
<. N. SVRA TTDN. Amctlnneer

0I u. d. CANFbELL q CU.
K. N. SVBATTOA, AuctiOneer.
VALUABLE UNlMPR0VkD PROPERTY in :ie
First Wsrd, By order of the Honora bic tine Or.
phans' tou1t-0n MONDAY, june 18th, 1854 at
O'Clock III on the premises we shall sell the We t
ern part OF Lot No. Z, in Square No. %, fronting
feet on K street. and running baAz to 20 foot al
ley, containing about SIS squsre feet.
Terms One-third cash; the resicue in equal IL
staiments, at thr,e and six IN 'nths. with inter s
from the dsy of SALE to be secured snC
subject to the confirmation of the Circuit Court
the county and District of Columbia.
Title ndisputable. Convsysneing at the expens.
of purchaser.
If the trims Of sac are not complied with in sis
days thereafter, the properly will be sold at the risk
and expense of the purchaser.
NAV l3-SW&ds
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HOLD AND TIE GOSPEL Prize Essays on the
" Seriptural Duty of giving in proportion to
means and income
Daniel, Model for Young Men.-A series of lee
lures by Rev. A. scstt, New Orleans.
Voices Of Dead, by Rev. John Cumming
The Divine Character Vindicated-A Review of
DR.. Beechers Conflict of Ages by Rev. Moses Bal.
lon.
Uncle Jerry's Letters 10 Young Mothers; compiled
by Ann Z. Porter.
Castleman's Plain Sermons fer Servants.
Sunlight Through the Mist; or Conversations be-.
tween Mother and her Children; by A Lady.
Struggles for Life or the Autobiography of Dis
senting Minister
Quincy.
National Magazine for June.
GRAY BALLANTYNE, Seventh street.
may 80. Sentinel
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New York Markets.

+ new YORK, May 31.-Flour nrm-salee Of
1000 bbls. State at s. SO s. SO; Southern at
Ss.i2 1871. Wheat frm-sales of 10 600
bushels Genesee at So 40; red at 80; white st
- "A. Corn-sales Of $4,000 bushels mixed a
-; yellow at ~ cts. Cotton unchanged Stocks
firmer'
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BY D B. CAMPBELL &Co.

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON THE
IsLAND-Three two-story Frame DwelIi2gs
On FRIDAY, June ID, a o'clock, on the premis. 4
we shall sell three two story substantial aud well
built frame Houses, situated in Square a9, AT The
corner Of l2Ih street west aid St south
Title iodIs2 utable
Co6veyancng a tile expense of purchaser
Terms liberal and made known ut sale
NAV 29-dts Unt.D
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Baltimore Market

BALTIMORE, May 3l.-Flour-Howard street.
and City Mills held at IS so. Wheat: ssIas
Of 5000 bushels red at S2a2 %: white sea- 10
Corn; sales Of 1900 bushels of white at 72a74:
yellow at 13a74. Rye; sales at 81 IA Oats:
sale. at Sc so cents. Prices ~ otha, ar,;'
cles unchanged.
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Explosion Of Powder wagons--Terrible
Loss Of Life.

WILMINGTON, DELI May 3lst-Two of Du.
points powder wagons blew up this morning,
inside Of the city limits. The driver. and ali
the horses were killed. A stone house, near
by, was blown down, and it is supposed that
all the inmates are killei Bishop Lee s res.
ldence was badly injured. Two barns were
fired, and are still burning.
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h00 YARDS Striped and Plaid Silks at
cOO 10 cents, very good and cheap
loco yards rich Black Silks from 80 cts up
500 DO nsat checked India Silks of very superior
quality
The above goods were bought at Auction and will
be sold at very low prices.
VIM. K. RILEY,
Corner sth street, opposite Centre Market.
may 29-lm
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*.*See advertisement in another column.

THE STEnEoscoPI-This beautiful instrument
and wonderful a. beautiful-has been seized upon
by the Daguerreotypists, smpli6ed, and put before
the public for general adoption. On viewing the
application of it to Daguerreoype pictures 1t is hard
TO restrain ones warmest enthusiasm, SO astonish
ing is the result produced The object of vision seen
through the Stereoscepe is no longer picture; it
has all the lineanents and pecHliarites, and pres
ence Of the living subject, only less in size The
completeness with which this is done must be seen
to be believed. The only place that we know of in
the city where Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes can be
procured is WHIrEHUnsT's, on Pennsylvania avenue.
The world Is indebted to Professor WHZATsTONE for
this beautiful invention, which equals in fact what
We only read of in the fabulous miracles Of Friar
Bacoa.
The beautiful Daguerreotypes described above,
are daily sold ct WHITEHURSTs GALLERY, Pennsyiva.
MIA avenue near ~ street.
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Anti-slavery Annual Meeting

BosroS, May S0.-The annual meeting of
the Massachusetts, Anti-Slavery Society com
menced at the Melodeon to-day Characteris-
tic resolutions were presented for action. and
the most Incorporate harangues were made.
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OLD POINT HOTEL.

t'HlS favorite summer resort, celebrated for it,
i fine sea bathing and refreshing sea breeze viii
De opened for the reception of guests on THURSDAY
June Ise. with the recent improvements. Thorough
renovation, and paintings, the establishment vii
present additional inducements to invalids and per
sons seeking delightful summer residence.
With the experience of the undersigned, after tive
assistants, and his personal attention 10 the bust
ness, he hopes to merit full share of the public
tronage. c. @. WILLARD
OLD POINT COMFORT, Va. may 10-eotlsJune
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TNKUSTEES SALE of Desirable Residen-e-By
virtue OF a deed of trust recorded in Liber
s. No 81, folio 3I7, &C. Of the land records for
washington county, in the District of Columbia.
H on:r at public sale the eastern half Of Lot No.
o IN square or reservation A, with the improve
ments. desirable brick dwelling house
The sale to take place on the premises, on Msseu-
=, avenue, between Sd and ~ sts, on TUESDAY,
the 18th day of June, at O'Clock p. m. -
Terms made known at the sale
...-s-,4 -..-. w. II. WARD, Trustee.
may 31-eoik1s Auetionee,.
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BY D. B. CAMPBELL & GO.


4. N. STKATTON. Aucttoneer.
NEW FRAME DWELLING on 18th street NJ anc.
~ ton On WEDNESDAY, May 31st at 6 och
p. m, on the praises, we shall sell Lot g., of David
sons sui division Of Square 31s Is feet on f2 ste
west, by 100 feet DEEP between Massachusetts, ave-
nue. and NJ streets north, and improved by a new.
subs'antial frame Dwelling, containing seven room.
with wood house, &c, being a very desirable and
healthy location
Also, Lot No 10, of Davidsons subdivision, IN the
same square, 25 by 100 feet
Terms for House and Lot: One half cash: residue
In twelve months, with interest, satisfactorily &C.
cured. -.- =
For Lot No. 10: One-half cash: residue In sixteen
and four months, with interest satisfactori-
ly secured. ~. =
Convsyancing at the cost of purchasers.
may 26-d 0ntei)
HTne above sale IL postponed en-
account of the inclemency of the weather. until To
morrow, (THURsDAY) June LIST, at the same hour.
may 81 CIntel
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~ HEADER, would you not like TO send your Da-
gusrreotype to some absent friendi If 30, call at
Aps metropolitan Gallery, and there you can
ssf.sd IN nue. case, which be sent to any part
Of the United States for IL cents by mail Splendid
stereoseopic portraits made daily for and sc. Ds.
guerreotypes in fine cases from 81 upvards No bo
cent pictures made at this Gallery Cali aud exam.
ine specilnens. g. ADAMS
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BY GREEN d SCOTT, Auetionsers.
nN FRIDAY, 81 June, at O'Clock p. m we shall
~ SELL in front of the premises, west half of Lot
No. %o in Square 724, fronting % feet inches on
north street. between LIST and ID streets east run
ming back 102 feet to an alley.
Terms at sale. GREEN SCOTT
may sd Audiences
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DLACKwooD,s mAGAzINE f. NJ.

DLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE fo- NAV
- Ladies World of Fashion for May, a Journal
OF the Courts of London and Paris containing
beautifully engraved and colored plstes Of
Fashion
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer
The Dodd Famiy-one of Levers fneet and fuuui-
est specimens of his inimitable humor and sa-
tire.
All the newspapers for this week
And everything in the Magazine Book business.
JOE SHILIINGrON'S Bookstore,
Cor: Pa. av. and ~ ST., Odeon Building
may 26-tf
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1" Now IS IIu IIAH.-The display of daauerreo,
types at PLUMBS GALLERY, Pennsylvania ave
nue, u truly magnificent. The proprietor is DOING
handsome business and hundreds are delighted with
the splendid pictures the- obtain there Let Il he
duly remembered nd pssronizsd. Enterprise with
genius deserves support and what ia gratifying, al
ways sttains 1t. This secounts for the success Of
Plumb's Gallery. Cameo Dagaerrsotypss taken In
Ill wsathsrs. dee7-
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Ohio River.

WHEELING, May 3l.-The water is ten and
half feet deep in the channel. The river ,t
Pittsburg is in fine navigable condition.
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~ NEURALGIA.-This formidable disease, which
seemsto battle the skill Of physicisns yields like
magic to Carter's Spanish Mixture.
Mr.. +. Boyden, formerly of the Astor House, New
York and late proprietor of the Exchange Hotel at
Richmond, Va, Is one of the hundreds who have
been cured Of severe Neuralgia, by Carter's Span
ish Mixture.
Since his cure, he has recommended It to numbers
OF others who were suffering with nearly every form
OF disease, with the most wonderful SUCCESS
He says it Is the most ex extraordinary medicine he
has ever seen used, and tbs very best blood purifier
known.
*.tSee advertisement in another column.
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- Joe ShtllingtOM receives all the Nrw
BOOKS and NEWSPAPERS fast published. lie
Is agent for Harper's and all the other Magazines,
and our readers will always find large and good as
sortent OF Blank Books aud Stationery ut his Book
store, Odeon Building, of4 street and Penn
syiVaDla avenue. aug -
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By Z. s. WRIGHT, Auction.er.

By 4. s. WRIGHT, Auctionser
fARPENTER's TOOLS, BENCHES, OLD IRON
~ &c, at Auction.-On SATURDAY NEXT. the I'd
OF June, at II O'Clock m, shall sell without re
serve ut the late residence of Mr. Duiey, in Bryan
town, a large and valuable assortment Of
Carpenters Tools, Benches
Lumber, Cr>w Pars, Wheelbarrows
Drills, Trucks, Sash, &C.
Terms cash. 8 WRIGHT
may 30-3t Auct;onaor
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DANNY FERNS NEW BOOK.-second
II series of Fern Leaves, composed Of Ell trely new
matter. This second offering of Ter Leaves Is de-
cidedly suReri to any thing which has yet issued
from her spirited pen
Lady BuIwer's new book, Behind the Scene This
work is very brilliant and wonderful ability is dis
played In almost every page.
The Dodd Family. one Of Levers funniest speci-
mems Of inimitable humor and satire.
Graham's Magazine for June.
ALI the New Books and Magazines received as fast
published, and for sale at
JOE SaILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner y street and Penn.
NAV 29-3t avenue
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Philadelphia Markaf

PHILADELPHIA, May 3l-Flour-saIes mt
- 20; red wheat at 81 05; white at S2I4; corn
sales at II a 10 cts
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Presbyterian General Assembly New s.boo,

HILADELPHIA, May 3e.-The Assembly ad-
journed sine die this afternoon. The snb;ecs
Of Papish baptism was indefinitely postponed.
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BY j. c. MCGUIRE, Auctson.er

hESIRABLE DWELLllG HOUSE ON NINTH
~ street. at Public safe On FRIDAY afternoon,
June ~, at O'Clock, on the premises, shall Sc
part OF lot No in square $685. frop ting about Is
On 9Th street west, between and Ii streets porth
running back 80 feet, containing ,471k square t.
more or less, with the improvements, consisting o
substantial and vel built twc-story. basement,
ana attic brick dwelling house, containing two ,r.
lois four cham bers, dining room, and kitchen.
TINS property is handsomely situated, in a contra
part OF the city, within few iniuutss wslk OF tn
Post Office, Patent Office, Centre Market and thu
Avenue and should command the attention of bus,
mess men.
Terms: One-half cash; the residue in 9 snd Is
months, ior noes satisfactorily secured bearing in
terest. j. c. MCGUIRE,
may L0-eod Auctioneer
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PLEASURE TRIPS.

TLEAOUhE IhIFC.
The Steamers GEO. WASH
Es zs33s.zEssa5SS INGTON or THOS COLLYER
can be chsrterei for public select parties to visit
Mount Vernon, Fort Washington White House Pa
vilion, or any othe- places on the Potomac yer.
The scenery on the river is very handsome.
For particulars apply TO the President of the c. M
pany or the Captains Of the Boats
Schools taken at reduced prices.
JOB C0lIS0N,
SAMUEL GRDNRY.
may @a-""%sAm Captains.
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A CARD.-The undersigned RESPECTFULLY in,
N ferns his friefids aud the public thrt he haa
commenced the manufacture of MIN .RAL wATER
in this city, and has purchased the Worlds ssr pre-
mium Soda water Apparatus, which enables him 70
furnish the public With pure End supsrissh scte-
Orders will be thankfully received st bis "a
oorner Of Ak and streets, AZ promptly 80
10. W. N Ill. "a AASN,
may linz late OF 6eorgetowns y. = =