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For baltimore.

For Baltimore,
The cars leave Washington daily at and s,
A. M, and and AZ p. M, except Sunday, OF
which day they leave at Al p. M
For Alexandria,
The Washington and Alexandria boats cave
hourly. Fare five cents.
For Rockville,
The stage leaves the Office corner Of ID and Stf
streets, every morning at o'clock. Fare 81.
For Upper N Marlboro,
The stage leaves the Office northwest corner Of
y and s,h streets, every morning al o'clock
Fare ST. so.
For GordonsviIIe,
The cars leave Alexandra daily, at ~ o'clock
for Gordonsve and intermediate places.
For Richmond,
The boat leaves the wharf al the terminus O
18th street daily at A. M, and o'clock, p. M
Fare SIS so.
For Leesburg,
The stage leaves the Office, United States Hotel
every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
CALIFORNIA; Steamers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on
the 9Th and Goth of each month. Persons DESTROYS
OF writing from this city should mail their letters
on the Sd and 18th Of each month, by p M.
The Post ONCE.
The Northern and Eastern mail is opened at s
o'clock, A. M, and halfpast p. M; closes at 81
p. M. and p. M.
The Great Southern Mail is opened at A. M,
and closes at P. M. The Southern Mail, as far
South as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at
half-psst p. M, closes at P. M.
The Northwestern Mail is open at halfpast7
r. NJ, closes al 3 p. M.
The Western Mail is open al o'clock, A. M,
closes at 3 p. M.
The Norfolk Mail arrives al IL O'clock P. NJ
closes at P. M daily, except Sundays.
The California Mail direct, closes here on the
Sd and 18th of each month"; at 2 Pm.
The Warrenion Mail arrives ct IL o'clock, A. NJ,
closes at 10 A. M.
The Warrenton Springs Mail arrives at II
O'Clock, A. M, closes at 10 A. M. and P. M
Rates OF Postages
Each half ounce. under 5000 miles, prepaid, 8
cents.
Each half ounce, prepaid, over 1000 miles, 10
cents.
All printed matter in general-anywhere in the
United States:
First three ounces. l cent.
Each subsequent ounce. | cent.
If not prepaid, double these rates.
Newspapers and Periodicals paid quarterly
in advance:
First three ounces..- cent.
Each subsequent ounce. IA cent.
And if weighing not over II or, in the State
where published, one-half Of the above rates, and
weekly papers, in the county where published,
free.
Small Newspapers and Periodicals-pub-
lished monthly or oftener, when sent in packages
weighing at least or, prepaid, 1.cent per OF.
Pamphlets of l6 octave pages less cent
an ounce.
Books, bound or unbound weighing not more
than pounds, may be sent by mail, for each o.,
as follows
1 Under 1900 niles prepaid cent Unpaid y ct.
Fractions over single rate are charged as one
rate.
Periodicals, in the sense used above are
publications issued once in three months, or
Mn- The California Mail Steamers sail from
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DIANOS, PIANOS!-We have now In
IL store the largest and most reliable stock Of
Pianos ever offered in this city, from the justly
nowned manufactures of Hallet, Davis & Co.,
Boston; Bacon u Raven, New York; and Knabe,
Cache & Co., Baltimore Ringing in prices from
1925 to $500.
In addition TO those in store, we have on exhi-
bition at the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly 10 order for this Exhibition, any OF
which we will dispose Of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Vions, Flutes, Accord
cons, Meodeons, Banjos. Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery
Perfumery, and Fancy Goods Store of
JOHN F. ELLIS,
BOG Penn. avenue, near 10th street.
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"TEEE 9PHCTAToR.' y


| Weekly journal Published at WASH
inGtOn City.
YNHE undersigned propose to commence
| Il about the first Of June next, in the City of
| Washington, the publication Of weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people ofihe United
States. Its columns will contain full digest Of
the news of the day, foreign and domestic; q
weekly review of finance and the markets; q
synopsis Of the proceedings Of Congress during
its session; tables of election returns the impor-
tant political action of State Legislatures, and of
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture, together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day. Much valuable information relative to
the operations of the Executive Departments, to-
gether with weekly list Of new patents, will be
| found in its columns. A large por,ion of its
space will be devoted 10 light literature, original
and selected. It's location the political centre
of the Union, will afford opportunities always to.
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs
II is the intention of the undersigned to make
the SPECTATOR acceptable visiter TO every
house in the Union and it will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position Of pariizan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance to men bot
entertaining fixed and decided views on questions
OF political economy, and upon our system of gov
ernment, il will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may require always keeping carefully
in view the interests Of the country, growing out
of foreign well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper and new type; each number con
tanning eight pages Of matter. making one volume
annually of 4l6 pages. Each volume will be &C
companied by full and compile index TO its con-
tents, thus making II most valuable paper for
preservation and reference. Il will be published
every Saturday morning, at So per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which it is paid.
All subscriptions and Communications on bust
ness should be addressed TO the undersigned at
Washington, d. G.
bE AUG. F. HARVEY g. co,
WASHINGTON CRY, April 13, 1856.
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WAsHINGToN IRVING NEW

NTASHIN IRWIN NEW
wv Work, Wolfert's Roost and other Papers,
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainsee.
Full Proof OF the Ministry, Sequel TO the Boy
who was trained up TO be Clergyman by John
N. Norton, A. M.
Memoirs Of Life, Exile, and Conversations OF
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illustrations.
Manuel OF Sacred History, by John Henry
Kuriz ID. d.
just published and for sale at
TAYLOR IL MAURYS
Feb Is Bookstore, near 9th street.
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We find the following exquisite poem in the
Portland Transcript and Eclectic. 1t breaths the
peculiar sadness which marks many of the pro-
auctions of the gifted writer, though tomorrow
we may light on one sparkling with redundance
of playful lancies The writer illustrates in her
sefthe close alliance there is betwixt mirth and
melancholy Boston Posi-.
AN ANGEL OF PATIENCE.
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I5- II is said that Scribe has earned by his
nen not less than fI20,000 or whereabouts; that
Ne drives very hard bargains with his publishers,
and on the theatrical managers; and that having
perceived. when drawing up list of the three
hundred and fifty pieces which bear his name,
that their titles begin with every letter in the
alphabet except X, Y, and Y, he had the childish
weakness TO make the alphabet complete by writ
ing three new pieces, with titles commencing with
those letters,
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depot 10 execute tho law in this respect he knows
or other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
will apply to the police officer in attendance Whose
duty il is TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and if SO, TO prosecute the offending
hackman
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-26

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.-At meet.
ing OF the bond-hoders OF the company, held in
this city, on Thursday, among other business, a
committee Of FIVE was appointed for the purpose
OF devising some plan by which this great work
can be made safe security TO the bondbolder,
and TO afford somea guarantee in future that the
interest upon the preferred debt will be paid
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-26

Brevet Major John sedgwicks captain Of
the second artillery, has, we learn been appointed
by the President major Of calvary, in the place
of Ben. Mccullough, the celebrated Texan ranger
who declined the profercd honor.
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DLATED TEA sETS.-I have just re-
ID ceived some styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer al manufacturers prices
also, a large assortment Of Spectacles, OF every
description together with a good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, of my own manufacture, which
/ will retail at wholesale prices
II. o. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue, bet. At and 9th SITS,
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 25-dlwif
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EXAMPLEs OF MACHINERY AND
ID Mill-work--Bcing plans, sections, and eleva-
ton of works in several departments OF Machine
ry, Mill-work, and General Engineering, with de-
crpons offheir construction, action and practical
application to various branches OF industry.
Just received and for sale At the Bookstore Of
r. FARNHAM
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Accident.-Wc regret 10 learn that Mrs Bib,
the wife of Judge Bib, was seriously injured on
Thursday afternoon. While one of the Union
line omnibuses coming down the hill leading
to the Georgetown bridge, some portion Of the
running gear Of the coach gave way, when one of
the wheels came of, and the entire weight Of the
front part of the vehicle, coming down the
horses, caused them 10 descend the hill al rapid
gait. Mrs. Bib, becoming frightened, attempted
TO jump out OF the omnibus, and in doing so was
throwa with violence upon the pavement; thereby
receiving severe cut upon her chin, dislocatng
her left arm, and sustaining other injuries, which,
though severe, are not considered dangerous.
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French spoliations.-It seems 10 be the de-
termination of numerous persons having claims
against the Government for French spoliatons,
TO submit them 10 Congress n the usnal manner,
in the expectation that direct relief may be pro-
vided for them through special court or board ;
or, If the Court of Claims be resolved on as the
only tribunal Congress win grant that reference
TO il may be made by direct Legislative act.
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u5 Secretary McClelland has left Washing
ton on brief visit to his residence in Michigan.
The President has appointed George c. Whiting,
esq, Chief Clerk of the Department, Acting Sec
rotary during the absence Of Mr.. McCleland -
Union
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TNOR RENT, till the 18th Of November
liz next, the large built house at the corner Of
18th and X streets. Call al the Sentinel" Office.
Intelligencer, Star, and Organ, one week daily,
and send bills TO Sentinel Office.
Nav l7-lWd
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Doctors In the Field.-It appears that five
of the twenty-eght Notwithstanding candidates
for the City Councils are physicians. The Know
nothings are not likely TO be in the rear of their
opponents in this respect, for, among their candi-
dates in three only Of the wards they have the
same number of the medical profession on their
tickets, leaving wide margin for an increase.
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From the Records Of Massachusetts Bay.
Punfshments among the Puritans.

From the Records Of Massachusetts Bay
Punishments among the Puritans.
1890. The first punishment we find recorded is
that of "Thomas Morton, of Mount Walliston,
who shall presently be set in the billbowes, and
after sent prisoner into England, by the ship call
ed the Gipte now returning thither; that all his
goods shall be seized upon to pay the charge of
his transportation payment Of his debts, and to
give satisfaction to the Indians for canoe he
Justly took away from them, and that his house,
after his goods taken out, shall be burnt down
to the ground in the sight Of the Indians for their
satisfaction for the many wrongs he hath done
them from time to time.
1852. II was ordered that Richard Hopkins
shall be severely whipt and branded with hot iron
in one Of his cheeks for selling pieces and powder
and shot to the Indians. Hereupon it was pro-
posed If this offense should not be punished here
after by DEATH
1889. Edward Palmer, for his extorton, taking
81 lbs. I'd. for the plank and wood work Of Bos-
ton Stocks is fined 5s., and censured to be set an
hour in the stocks. This was remitted to los.
I64I. Sarah Hales, the wife of William Hales,
was censured for her miscarriage, to be carried to
the gallows with a rope about her neck, and to
sit an hour upon the latter, the rope end fnng
over the gallows, and after to be banished.
l642. Daniel Fairchld, a married person, for
abusing in a vile and abominablc manner the
uuukhtoi VI Sohh tiuhPmUy, USI.s Vho VI s'C
magistrates, was sentenced to be severely whip
ped at Boston the next lecture day, and to have
one Of his nostrls slit so high may well be, and
then to be scared and kept in prison till he DO fit
to be sent to Salem, and then to be whipped
again and to have the other nostr slit and scared
then further, he is confined to Boston Neck, so
If he be found at any time during his life to go
out of Boston Neck, that is, beyond the rails to-
wards Roxbury, or below the low water mark, he
shall be put to death upon conviction thereof and
he is also to wear an hempcn rope about his neck,
the end of it hanging out two feet at least; and
often as he shall be found abroad without it, he
shall be whipped and IL, at any time, he shall
abuse any person as formerly, he shall be put to
death; and he il to pay Mr.. Humfrcy 940
1863. Robert Coles is fined fl0 and enjoned TO
stand with white sheet of paper on his back,
whereon "a Drunkard /" shall be written in great
letters, and to stand there so long as the court
thinks meet, for abusing himself shamefully with
drink, enticing John Shotwel's wife to inconti-
ncncy, and other misdemeanors.
1886. Elizabeth, the wife Of Thomas Apple
gate, was censured to stand with her tongue In a
cleft stick, for swearing, revling and railing.
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Counterfeit Notes Of the Farmers Bank Of
Virginia are in circulation in Baltimore; and, as
some Of them may reach this city, our citizens
should be on their guard against the bogus ennis
sion
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FLINT,s HOTEL,
WILLARD,s HOTEL,

NEAR THE NATIONAL THEATRE.
No. 3I4. Front ON PeRnsylvania Av.
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CORNER PA AVENUE AND 18th STREET.
j. G. a. IL. A. willard.
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~ Secretary Dobbn returned TO Washington
Tuesday morning, and has already resumed his
official duties with Characteristic energy and
promptitude. His visit to North Carolina APP
pears to have been Of great service to him The
country will be glad to learn Of his perfect resto-
ration to vigorous health - Union.
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"ORK, or Plenty to do and Hours II
wv Do Ia, by M. M. Brewster, LIST and Cd serie.

rs cents. a
Gratitude, nm Exposition of the lo3d Psalm nv
Rev. John Stevenson, rs cents.
Sir Thomas POWELL Buxton, Bart, study for
young men.
The Wife, or Mirror of Maidennoo by r
Binpcy, SO cents.
The Friendships of the Bible, by Anxious, en-
cravings, SIS cents. tE D
'bN 10 GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE.
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The excitement in the southwest in regard to
the supposed existance Of rich gold dggings on
the head waters of the Arkansas river, still con-
tinues, though slightly modified by adverse ac-
counts. The manner in which the discovery was
made is strikingly similar to the circumstances
attending the discovery of the Potosi silver mines
Of Peru. 1t appears that an Usage Indian,
named ssCivil John, while on hunt in the Shoe
taw nation, shot buffalo, a ravine, and
being fatigued and thirsty, stopped at spring
close by to get some water, and while drinking
discovered the gold boiling mp in the spring. He
then made search in several places noar by, fr.a
ing specimens Of gold, which he brought with
him back to Newton county, and exhibited them
to some citizens of that county. Seven men ac-
companed him to the mines, and returned not
long since, after exploring the valley some eighty
miles. They report "rich prospects" Of gold
through the whole length Of it. California
miners have examined the dust, and say it resem-
bIes the Upper California gold. II is fine dust.
The new mines about 490 miles from Spring
field, Mo-, on what is called the Beo or Pawnee
Fork Of the Arkansas.
II is said that the Camanche Indians have as
sembIed in large numbers the diggings, and
have already threatened TO scalp the whites in
case they get the opportunity.
A number of young men have recently left
Springfield for the mines, guided by some man
named Pool, of Newton county, who had been
to the mines, and were driven off by the Indians.
The whole company will number five or six hum
dred.-St. Louis .NeUs.
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Pawnbroker's Signs. = There is but one
licensed pawnbroker in this city, and he, like the
many in other cities engaged in similar bust
ness displays over his door the usual sign of three
golden balls In England, the pawnbroker is
called, as a nickname, "My Uncle" Il has often
been asked, what do those three balls mean
Some have answered, "Two chances against your
one in favor Of the pawnbroker." But he trans
acts legitimate business, and has his rules and
regulations for the loan Of money and the redemp-
lion of the articles which are, TO repeat a not
classical phrase, "put up the spout 1.-THE goods
be not redeemed al the proper time, they are, Of
course, sold TO indemnify the money-deaier.
The following explanation, furnished TO Bos
ton paper by gentlemen noted for his antigua
rian researches, may be interesting TO many of
our readers:
THE family Of the Medici bore on their shield
three gilded pills." in allusion 10 the professional
origin whence they derived their name. They
were among the principal traders in money and
their agents in England and other countries put
up the armorial bearing uhree balls gildedl over
their doors signs. The reputation of that house
induced others 10 use the same"
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DANCROFTs NEW BOOk.-Literary
Id and Historical Miscellanies, I octave volume.
Travels through the Chinese Empire, by M.
Hue, with maps. For sale by
TAYLOR az MAURY,
May IT. Booksellers, near 9th ST.
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HARDWOOD HOUSE,
Nos. 27O and ara, Pa. av. and I2th 81.
j. III. IL A. w. KIRKWOOD.
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To the Ladies Of Washington, Geoygaosrn, ALsr
1ndrla. fc. 5 he ss..s ~. 81

"ENRY WEIRMN'S ladies, misses, and 49,
ll children's French shoes are sold by the m
dcrsgned 18th street, Just above Corcoran = sss
Riggs Banking House, in his new building, with
the high marble steps, where he will receiwv To- Il
variety of ladies', misses, aud children : Frenck
gaiter walking shoes white and black satin gaiters
slippers, &c, made to order by H. Weirman, Of \
Philadelphia Of the best French CATER materials Ks.
and in the latest Partisan stylcs- These CATERS Il
entirely different from what are generally 50.
known as" slop-shop shoes" being all custom szs
work, OF superior Workmanship, and warranted 70
give perfect satisfaction, e4etgas nsaE ae$4esat
Ladies', who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me - 4
CALL and examine for themselves. 81. 49,. st 800 y
~ 84aAs8 G. wEIRMAN,
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r literary and Historical MiscelIanies,
IL by George Bancroft.
- InnInev through the Chinese Empire by M.
Hue, author OF nr.onccrIons JuurnUy Gus ..
Tariary and Tibet.
History for Boys, or Annals of the Nations OF
Modern Europe. r. FARNHAM.
Nav IT
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

HUBBELL's MAGIC IMPRESSION PAPER.--We refer
our readers 10 the advertise in another coli
umn, setting forth the merits Of this pleasing aad
ingenious invention. The chsapness should in
duce all TO give il tral.-Ph iadslphia Merchant.
IL is unsurpassed for neatness and utility, and
should meet with the sale il richly deserves
Tribune. 5000 ~ .Ss.I ~ sQtl
Anru II ~ 4
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Id Just received from shcrifs sale in Phils-
delphia, very large lot Of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens, Fabers Pencils, Marhe
NAUTICAL Instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Books, all Of which we will sell low for cash.
.U4 GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Se.xenfh
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PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON CITY.
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ID EADY MADE CLOTHING.--Members
IL of Congress wishing to provide themselves
with Superior Garments for the Winter, will find
an elegant assortment at WALL 81 STEPHENS
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INFORMING Cow Ns.--A largo and nne
Nl assortment, at all prices, for ssle by ~ sFnMa
! WALL y STEPHENS, ssskas,
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Mn- The California Mail Steamers sail from
New York on the 9Th and Goth of each month.
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l.. j. MIDDL ETC

LAW PARTNERSHIP.
ID OBERT J. WALKER & LOUIS JANIN
N have formed co-partnership under the firm
OF" WALKER IL JASIN,n for the management and
argument of cases IN the Supreme Court of the
United States, and before the Court OF Claims, at
Washington city. S
Address Washington; ID. G.
May l0-3meod
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A PHOTOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY-l
IA man Printer.-The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ola journey
man Printer. as 1.ll. gatn CO eA.f 4 q.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at ig8 a~Ha
TAYLOR a. MAURYSa Nas f.
Bookstore, near 9th street. q 4
TRIAL or MATT. r. WARD.-Fnn and
II authentic Report, with the Speeches delivered
the occasion, and the Reply Of Alfred Allen,
ESQ., Attorney for the Commonwealth. n18a
The Religion of the Northmen, by Rudolph
Keyser, Professor Of History in the University OF
Norway H
Reverence in the Sanctuary, by Laymsn.
just published and for sale at ne-
TAYLOR e. MAURYS ih9
Bookstore, near 9th n.
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DIANos, PIANos!-we have now in

AUG. +. HARVEY q &C
WASHINGTON CRY, April 13, 1856.
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AN ANGEL OF PATIENCE.