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the steamer arrived ut the foot Of Beach street,
North river, when they were conveyed to the
surveyor s:othce, at the custom-house.
Yesterday the three passengers were arrested
by deputy marshal de Angels, charged Yith a
violation OF the revenue laws; but the authori-
ties desire not to give publicity to the names of
the parties implicated at present Two of
them were admitted to bail in two thousand
dollars each, and the third in one thousand
dollars, before United States Commissioner
Stillwell. The government officials are now
engaged in ferreting out numerous other dealers
in jewelry, who, it is alleged, have been con-
cerned in defranding the custom-house by
means of smuggling articles from on board
various steamers during the past year.
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From the New York Times.
Further Particulars of the late Customs
house Seizure.

The particulars Of an important seizure Of
Struggled diamonds and other Jewels, pub.
lished exclusively in the Times of Yesterday
morning, created quite sensation among the
friends and acquaintances of the parties impli.
Gated. They besieged the government au.
thorities during the day, and made numerous
appeals to them to save the accused parties
from punishment; but they were Of no avail.
and the matter was properly disposed Of at the
United States marshars Office. Our reporters
have since obtained further particulars of the
arrest and seizure on board Of the steamer
Washington. Ii seems that q regular system
Of operations TO detect persons who are con.
stantly defrauding the United States revenue
by smuggling valuable goods from foreign ports
has recently been adopted by the collector
and surveyor of the port. In carrying out this
important matter, Captain Rynders has been Of
essential service SINCE his appointment as de-
putysurveyor Of the port. In regard to this
last seizure Of contraband goods, one Of the
inspectors Of customs, Mr.. Thomas j. Brown,
is entitled TO great credit. When officer Brown
first boarded the ship, he was led to suspect and
search three innocent passengers, in conse-
quence Of information given by the purser. Fl
nally the inspector overhauled the right parties,
and while searching them in small state-room,
one Of them attempted TO bride him with the offer
Of a buckskin bag, containing doubloons to the
amount Of FIVE thousand dollars. They then
endeavored TO intimidats him by fourishing a
large dirk. The officer Immediately exclaimed,
"What are you going 10 do with that knife2o
The prisoner quickly dropped the weapon by
his side, and laughingly, replied, "0hl | only
wish to know IL the knife is liable 10 duty"
The officer answered in the affirmative, and
placed it with the other property. AS Mr..
Brown cut open the belt containing the valua-
bles, the offer Of bride was renewed in pre-.
sence of several waiters. The impudent at
tempt was again treated with contempt and
the prisoners were detained IN custody until
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II sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for

IL 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 10
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there great number Of people who are at.
Aicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy of his ''rem-
edy," is physician in this city in high standing,
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 doubt that the med
cne deserves the favor il receives and that it will
prove TO be great benefit to all who may give it
a trial.-Lynn Ne,os December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by z. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr 2
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From the Albany Express of August 81.
A Picnic Party Surrounded by Fire I'm the
Woods.

Last week, on Friday, a gay and thoughtless
party Of males and females, some thirty in num-
ber provided themselves with pals and bas.
kets Of all capacities, cigars, ginger.pop, and
luncheon, and jumping into railroad car, rode
to station on The Albany and Boston Rail-
road that was in the immediate vicinity Of one
OF the tallest Of the Berkshire range Of noun.
tains. The hill was said to be covered with
countless bushels of blackberries, all "dead
ripe" and all Of the high.hnsh variety, which
are the largest and the sweetest
They left the station in high spirits, and in
few minutes we're buried in wilderness of
that fine and beautiful fruit that they went out
TO seek
An hour Of persevering picking resulted in
filing every vessel they had carried with them,
and as they gathered at the spot appointed for
luncheop--a secluded nook in place covered
with verdure, watered by little brook Of pure
cold water, and surrounded on all sides by
beetling clihs--they found themselves faiigped,
wofully lacerated by the "prickers" and thorns,
their dresses torn badly, and hands and face
deeply dyed with blackberry juice, but with
keen appetites, and pals and baskets all beaped
up and runnipg over with fine, ripe fruit.
Down they sat aud deyoured their ample
lunch, lighted their cigars, drank THAR pop, and
indnlged two or three hours in songs, tales,
dances, and other psstimes.
II was known TO them when they first started
for the mountain that portion Of it was on
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The Texas. Pacific Railroad.

The Montgomery Journal states that Messrs
Ri. Walker and I. Butler King passed through
that place on Friday on their return from Texas.
The same paper informs us that the first meet
ing of the directors of the Pacific railroad will
be held in Montgomery on the first Monday of
next December.
The Houston Telegraph, of August 10, con.
tains the following letter from the above-named
gentlemen:
HoUsToN, Thursday, Aug. II, 1854
Messrs. James ". Henderson and Others:
GENTLEMEN: We have received your letter Of
this date, requesting us, on behalf of the citi-
zens of Houston, to address them on the sub
ject Of the Pacific railroad. The contract for
the construction of this great work through
Texas having been made by the company with
which we are associated, and the governor Of
your State, we shall proceed with all practicable
energy and dispatch until the road is compile
ted. We have caused a complete instrumental
survey to be made by competent corps of en-
gineers, OF the whole route, at great expense,
through Texas, and westward to the Pacific,
and ascertained that the road can be constructed
upon easy grades, and but few exceptions.
through rich and beautiful country, to that
ocean. We have now several hundred hands
at work under another corps ofengineers, grad
ing the road from the navigable waters of the
Red river, near the eastern boundary of Texas,
which force will speedily be augmented in mum.
Der. We have a large body of paying subscri-
bers, whose number is being augmented every
day, and every facility will be offered to the
people ofTexas to take stock on the same terms
of the original subscribers.
Permit us to say that we have entered upon
this undertaking, the greatest Of any age or
country, and which is destined to effect the
last revolution in the route of the commerce Of
the world, with no view to any sale Of the char.
ter on speculation, but with a fixed determiua.
ton to devote our best energies to the actual
building of the road, until it shall be completed
In our letter Of July last, to the people of
Gonzales, we expressed the opinion, which is
confirmed by subsequent observation, that the
building of the great Central bra nch through
your State, from the waters Of the Mississippi
TO the Pacific, will lead, necessarily and
speedily, to various connections BY railway
with the Gulf coast, as indispensable to the en-
tire success Of the main work.
One ofus, Mr.. Walker, is prevented by hoarse-
ness, arising from severe cold, from comply.
ing with your request, and thus renewing his
acquaintance with his fellow-citizens of Hous
ton, the place where he had the pleasure of ad-
dressing them Immediately after the recogni-
ton Of their independence in 1887 but Mr.
King will address you AZ such time and place
as may suit your convenience, during the day
Very respectfully, your fellow-citizens,
R. J. WALKER,
T. BUTLER KING.
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Latest by Telegraph.

LONDON, august 23.--Sixty thousand Rus
slams IRE concentrating on the right bank Of
the Pru;h under General Luders, to cover the
Russian hotilla on the Danube.
The report Of the defeat Of the Turks, near
Kars is repeated.
The Varna correspondent, Of the London
Times gives frightful account of the cholera.
He estimates that from 10000 to $4,000 were
dead or disabled up to the moment Of the dis.
embarcation.
VIENNA, August 22.--Henry Wethernstein
i Son, have failed--their liabilities are FIVE
millions horins
Archangel was effectually blockaded on the
18th.
LONDON, august 23.-Messrs. Morpurgo d
Co, general commission merchants, have failed
their liabilities are large.
The London money market is more active,
in consequence of the payment of 100000
sterling of the Turkish loan.
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Seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
June %
A LExANDRIA BOARDING-sCHOOL.

A LEXANDRIA BoARDING-sCHOOL
N The Thirty.frst Annual Session of this In
stnution will commence on the I'd Of the 10th
month, (October) Besides the ordinary branches
of an English education, and the Latin Greek,
French, and Spanish languages, there are taught
the various branches OF Natural Science, and
complete and thorough course of Mathematics,
pure and mixed. The Institution is supplied with
good library a large collection Of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus, an astronomical observa-
tory with good telescope, tran,it instrument,
Troughion's circle, nc; a meteorological observa-
tory, and chemica! laboratory, in which the adj
vanced students are exercised in various chemi-
cal manipulations and the analysis OF minerals
soils, &c, and every known facility for the adj
vancement OF the students in the different depart.
ments Of study.
The number of students is limited 10 about six.
ty and IN order 10 secure precision in their vari.
Gus studies and TO prevent loss Of time from want
OF necessary assistance, fire experienced teachers
uncludng the subscribers,D three of whom are
graduates OF Yale College, reside in the family
with the students, and give TO them their personni
attention and aid, not only during the hours spe.
cially devoted TO study, but at all other times when
needed. In addition TO these are the teacher of
modern languages anC the teacher of drawing
who give instruction 10 classes AT stated nerjods
full course Of Lectures on Natural Phioso.
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology Vegetable
Physloiogy, and Agricultural Chemistry is dehv-
cred 10 all the students during each term,
circulars containing further Information can be
obtained by applying 10 one OF the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY G. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER,
Alexandria, Va, 9th mo- Doth, 1854.
Sep 3-eo6t
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49, CHEAP AND PLEASANT

uEE excursions daily throughout tho
year by the Steamer BALTIMORE, 70 and from
Aqua Creek, with dinner included, for SO only.
To families and others DESTROYS Of recreation
and change Of scene, no better opportunity can
offer for such indulgence than is now daily aE
forded by the regular trips of the splendid and
commodious Steamer Baltimore 10 Aqua Creek
and back 10 Washington between the hours Of "a
a. m. and "a p. m.
Fare for the round trip, including a good dinner
on board, So only.
For further information apply to Captain A d.
Peck on board, or 10
GEORGE MATTINGLY
Agent Of the line in Washington.
July lS-d2m*
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Death Of Robber.-on the night of,he l7,b

death OF KODber.--Jn The night Of The l7th
ultimo, the Jewery store OF Dir. X. 6. Sugden OF
Fulton county, Illinois, was entered through
back window. and the show cases containing large
quantity Of jewelry, silver spoons, &c. emp;ied
The same party entered the house Of Mr.. Russell
some Two Inilss east Of Canton. A posse OF cit.
gems went out in search of him, and succeeded in
driving him into cornfslJ. which they surround.
ed; and sent for reinfoTcemepis 10 town, which
having arrived, they proceeded TO search the Geld.
Some persons in the crowd seeing that be was
determined 10 kill any one he could. then sho, al
MIN. perbaps a dozen guns being fred at once.
He was hit by bucEshoi in the back The head.
another in the back, entering The lungs, another
shot struck him in the face. lie died on the
morning Of the 20h. He gave bis name az Jerry
Rogers; stated that he has father, mother, and
two sisters living on Fox river eight or ten miles
from Elgin. Kane county, Illinois, and has q bro.
lb.r in Csiiornis,--CHtOdgo TyibnSs
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(tUBA.--HIstory of Cuba, or Notes OF a

CUBA.--History Of Cuba, or Notes Of a
~ Traveller in the Tropics being Political,
Historical, and Statistical Account Of the Island,
from its discovery 10 the present time, by Matnrin
M. Ballou, price so and IS cents; Nordurfari, or
Rambes in Iceland, by Pliny Miles. 81; Things
10 be thought Of, addressed 10 the Young, 80
cents The Controversial Discussion between the
Rev. DIR. John Cumming and Daniel French, esq,
on the Differences between Professionalism and
Popery. All the new books OF the American
Tract Society and Sunday School Union.
GRAY a. BALLANTINE,
Aug IL 7h street,
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For SERVANTS

TOh ANIS.
MY assortment Of Servants Shoes, of all kinds.
is large and very complete.
respectfully request of my old customers, and
the citizens generally Of Washington, Georgetowu.
Alexandria, Prince Georges Montgomery, and The
surrounding countryside strangers visiting the
city-to favor me with call before purchasing. I
desire TO make no particular pledges, but hope, by
ialr dealing, by polite attention, and by devotion to
business, TO challenge the confidence Of all, and
win success in my new enterprise.
$. p. HOVER,
Iron Hall Boot and Shoe Establishment,
Pa, avenue, between 9th and 10Th SITS.
Aug. f7-d1wSeod2w %
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl
UNITED sTATES MAIL R1,TJT


UNITED STATES MAIL. ROUTE.
ONLY SO HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 90 HOURS TO CINCINNTIU
q MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Ronts from. The Lososr
TIME FROM u. LOUIS 10 CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS,
. sE@ = The Steamer WINCHESTER leaves
the Alton wharf boat al ST. Louis.
daily Sundays excepted at o'clock, a. M. and
St. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect at Alton (only IS miles
from st. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD. BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE.
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at 7, q. M, take the cars at Alton at
10, a. M, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
in time 10 take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving St. Louis by the Reindeer
at $50, p. M, take the at Alton Saturday ex
cepted) at p. m, in time for the evening trains
east.
This line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Central and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from st. Louis 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids, as well as
to points on the Illinois river at and above Pekn
The trains of the g. and M. railroad connect at
Carlinville, Virden, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
Danvile, Ierre- Hau,e, Pekin, and Piona and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for Jacksonville,
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Lasalle.
MS THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets to
Chicago, can be had at the Offices the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
W. TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the offices Of
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads
f. HEATING, Supt c. & NJ R. r.
June 2-*
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The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE instantaneously
changes the hair TO brilliant jet Black or glossy
Brown, which Is permanent-does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented winch will compare with it, We would
advise all who have gray hairs TO buy it, for it
mever Jails-Boston Post
For sale by q. D. GILMAN, Chemist,
A02 Washington city
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AMEs,s NEW NOVEL; iconderoga,
- OF Tue Black Eagle, Romance Of Days not
isr Instant BY G. p. X. James, esq.
History OF Pyrrhus, by Jacob Abbott, with en-.
-, Walden, or Life in the Woods, by Henry ID.
lhoreau. just received at
TAYLOR a. MAURr's
aug ~ bookstore, near 9th Of.
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OUR PARIsH, OR ANNALs OF PAS

OUR PARISH, OR ANNALS OF PAS
" tor and People. The Pastors Family.
A Partisan Pastors Glance at America, by the
Rev. j H. Grand Pierre, ID. ID.
Guido and julius, or Sin and the Propitato.
exhibited in the true conservation Of the Sceptic
by DR.. Tholuck.
Seed Time and Harvest, or Sow Well and Reap
Well, book for the young by DR.. Tweede.
Egypt past and present, by Joseph P. Thomp
son.
Lectures on Daniel, The Tent and the Altar,
and Scripture Readings on Genesis, by DR.. Cum
mings. For sale by
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE,
Seventh street. near Odd Fellows Hall.
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1s- special Notice.-HENRY's INyI0ORATINa
CORDIALIhe merits of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prosraton genital
debility affections, &c &c., fully described In
another column of this paper to which the reader Is re-
ferred $2 per BOTTLE bottles for &c. six bottles for 49,
$40 per dozen. Observe the marks Of the genuine:
Vine street. below Eighth, Philadelphia PennsyIyania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by
w. II. GILMAN, Washington D. c.
CANDY HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia
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Aatiffs.


10 stimulating LiniAnent, as prepared
mendaton as cure for Chronic and Acute Rheumatism
II seldom ever falls 10 give speedy and re-
chemist OF this city for many years. since its ntroduc
tiop has been extensively used by many of the most r
spectacle families in the District and Vicinity 10 whom
reference be made at any time to Its magical effects
In curing Rheumatism even in elderly persons who had
been sufferers for long time 1t was originally made for
horses for the OF lameness saddle CALLS DC and il
much used for such purposes being an Invaluable
article wherever Imminent required either for man or
benst. Nav %
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EXTENSIVE
BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT,


BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT.
JUST OPENED IN IRON HALL
@ p. HOOVER has fitted up, In an at.
-. tractive STYLE the large and spacious store in
lion Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets, and furnished il with, perhaps the
largest and best selected stock of BOOTS AND
SHOES ever exhibited in this city.
IL is the determination Of the undersigned 10
make this establishment excel, in all particulars,
every other Of the kind in the country. Withthis
view, he has made arrangements for a regular
supply Of every article in his line CT business with
the most celebrated manufacturers in this country
and, in future, every variety of Boots and Shoes
for Ladies. Gentlemen, Children, and Servants,
may here be found.
No expense has been spared in fitting up this
establishment so as 10 make il attractive as place
Of business. He will spare no effort 10 win lib
eral share OF public patronage. His prices shall
be moderate, approximating as closely as possible
10 those of the manufacturers.
The following are among the articles Just 70.
ceived:
FOR LADIES.
Black bronze, and colored Caters, thin and thick
soles
White and black satin Slippers, and English Kid
Slippers
French aud American Morocco and Kid Slippers
Morocco walking Shoes Of every variety
Toilet Slippers, ensmelled and worked, French
and American
Jenny Lind Buskins, Poikas, and other style. OF
Dress Shoes.
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HAMPERS MAGAZINE, for July, for
IL sale at SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Godey's Lady's Book for July.
Knckerbocker Magazine, do.
Grahsm's Magazine, do.
Blsckwoods Magazine, do.
Aubrey. new book, by Mrs. Marsh.
Womans Love, by Eugene Sue.
Everything in the Book, Newspaper, and Sta
tionery line for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Cor Pa av. and Al ST., odeon Building.
July eff
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TNICONDEROGA,o or the Black Eagle. by
IL @. p. X. James great American romance.
Hard Times by Charles Dickens
Rosa Woodville, by Alexander Dumas
Fashion and Famine, by Mrs. Ann Stephens.
Katherine Ashton, by the author of Amy Her
bert. The Lamplghter.
All the New York Daily Papers are received
every evening at O'CLOCK, for sale at the counter
or delivered in any part Of the city 10 subscribers.
JOE SHILLlNGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building cor. Of ~ street
Aug l6-3tif and Penn. avenue
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TN STORE and for sale
i 80 cases superior Claret Wine, only SO SO
per doz.
Is dog, Of that old Imperial Brandy, vintage
1880.
2quarter casks Chasselas DO X. do
Is bbls. Pure Cider Vinegar.
80 bbls. Crushed, Powdered, and Clarified
Sugar. Fresh Spices Of all kinds.
WILLIAM LINTON,
Aug 29-1wif corner of 7th and d sis.
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CtuBA. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oF

~ Cuba, or Notes of a Traveller in the Tropics ;
being Political, Historical and Statistical Account
Of the Island, from is first discovery TO The present
time, by Maturn M Baliou. Price in paper so
cents, in cloth IS cents. For sale by
TAYLOR IL MAURY,
Aug IL Booksellers, near oh ct.
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TRIAL or MATT. r, wARD.-A fuII

TRIAL OF MATT. r. WARD.-A full
Il and authentic Report of the Testimony on the
Trial Of Matt. F. Ward, certified 10 be correct by
Thomas ID. Bronze, Clerk of Hardin Circuit Court,
VIM. Alexander former Commonwealth Attorney
for the Hardin District, and Judge Alex Walker,
Of New Orleans, with the Speeches of Governor
Critienden, Governor Helm, T. F. Marshall, ESQ.,,
and the reply of Alfred Allen, Esq, Attorney for
the Commonwealth
Just pnblished and for sale by
r. FARNHAM
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 11th street
May IS
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- kETCHEs OF THE LIVES and Ju-
~ dlclal Services Of the Chief Justices Of the
Supreme Court Of the United States, by George
Van Sahtvoord.
Famous Persons and Places, by N. p. Willis.
Just published and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Aug 81 Corner Penn. avenue and 1ith ST.