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THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE
SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE

MGlhVIULllhN MEOnhNlCO INSTITUTE,
Will take place at the Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, ID. c., on the sth OF February,
1855.
THIS Institute was founded on the 3Isf az
i August, 1852, for the promotion and encour.
Mechanic and Useful Arts.
The Contributions 10 The Exhibition are already
numerous, and every indication is afforded Of a
| full and most interesting display. The arrange
pents are made upon grand scale. The main
sall and other apartments of the Smithsonian In.
sttusion set apart for the purpose are admirably
adapted therefor, and are supplied with everything
conducive 10 the safety convenience and com
fort OF contributors and visters, while the ap-
proaches from oil parts Of the city have been
greatly improved.
Persons twenty-one years OF age, and friendly
10 it's objects, may be admitted 10 membership OF
this Institute IL between the ages Of fourteen a nd
twenty one, they may be admitted as Junior mem.
bcrs The former are required 10 pay an initiation
fee OF ST. and 50 per year thereafter and the lat.
ter an initiation fee Of 81, and 81 per year there
after.
For the benefits Of the School Of Design, mem
bers and junior members are charged 81 extra per
season OF four months
All members are entitled to the privileges OF the
Exhibition. Members tickets each admit a mem.
Der and one lady, or a member aud two children
or the wife Of member and two children and
Junior members tickets each admit a Junior mem,
Der and one lady. Other persons are reouired
10 pay for tickets as follows
Single admission ................. oh
Season ticket, convertible into member.
ship).. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Gentirmans season ticket, single, 49,. so
Lady season ticket. 90
The Office OF the Superintendent Of the Exbib;.
ton, al the northern main entrance 10 the smith.
sonian institution, is open daily from 9, a. m,
until ., p. m, where all business connected with
this enterprise will receive prompt attention
Written Communications should also be addressed
10 the undersigned.
THOMAS c. CONNOLLY
Jan So-cot Supe fn,endent.
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SENATOR FISH.

We deeply regret to learn that the health
of Hon. Hamilton Fish is in SO unfavorable a
condition as to require him to visit Havana.
We hope that the change of climate will soon
re-establish his health
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49,. A. Washington correspondent OF one
Of the Northern journals, thus speaks of Hon.
Thomas II. Bayly's speech on the French spo-
liation bill
HJudge Bayly's speech in defense Of the bill
is specimen Of rare Virginia eloquence and
close logical reasoning. II was one Of his
greatest efforts, and has cost him great labor
and research. If the bill passes, it will be
owing greatly to the powerful influence Of the
mastery efforts Of Judge Bayly,"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-02

DIAPER MOIsrENER, a new invention
I for moistening the leaves Of copying book
postage stamps, envelopes, and moisiening the
fingers when counting bank bills. Also useful for
various other purposes. II will be found an indis.
pensabe article for every desk. II is perfectly
ample and cheap, and must come into general
use. Agents for Washington,
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
Jan IS Booksellers, near 9th 1T.
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Death Of King Kamehdmeha ILI-Accession O,
Prince Alexander Liloliho-The Russian
Prisoners.
The dates from Honolulu are to December
18th. The Polynesian, of the 10th, thus re-
cords the death Of the king. After serious
illness of five or six days, His Majesty Kane
hameha III. expired at his palace on Friday,
December Is, at fifteen minutes before twelve
o'clock. He was forty years and nine months
old. The painful event was Immediately made
known byhosting the royal and national stand
ards at halfmast and by the firing of minute
guns, corresponding with the age of his late
Majesty, from Punch Bowl Battery.
AS soon as the news spread the flags on
shore and afoat we're all set at halfmast, and
places OF business were closed Large mum.
bers of people assembled near the palace, and
testified their grief by loud and heartfelt wall
ing. At half past IL o'clock, his Excellency
the Governor Of Oahu, escorted by a COMPANY
OF guards, caused the official proclamation given
below to be read in Hawaiian and English. at
the corners Of the principal streets of Honolulu.
The proclamation of his Majesty Kamehameha
~, 1.-THE son of the deceased was received
with shouts from the people and evident salts.
faction, wherever it was made known.
Minute guns were fred by the United States
ship 81. Mary's between | and o'clock, and
the Trincomalee was firing in like manner when
the Poynesian went to press.
Proclamation OF the New King.
Whereas, il has pleased Almighty God to
remove from this world our beloved soyere;cn.
his late Majesty kamehamha ILL., I; and where
MS, by the will of his late Majesty, and by the
appointment and proclamation OF his Majesty
and OF the House Of Mobiles his ROYAL High.
ness, Prince Liholiho was declared TO be his
MaJesty's successor; therefore, public procla-
nation is hereby made, that Prince Alexander
Liholiho is King Of the Hawaiian Islands
under the title of Kamehameha Nv. God pre-
serve the King.
KE0NI ANA, KAHUNI null.
The San Francisco Transcript, speaking OF
the death Of the king, says:
Although there is nothing bearing directly
upon the subject Of annexation, the death Of
the king may be looked upon as suspendinp,
II not absolutely terminating, all hope of on.
nexation. The successor to the crown-Prince
liholiho-it is well known has never favored
the projects and to his refusal the DELAY in its
contamination has been mainly, IL not entirely
owing. His signature to the treaty was alone
wanting, and il has been withheld, as il al
legged, for reason that at an early day he ex-
pected to succeed to the throne. Young and
ambitious, he looked with wistful eve to the
enjoyment of royal honors; and since thew
have fallen to his lot, it is not to be presumed
that he will be prepared, at least for q while,
TO resign them. Besides this, the new king
has always been looked upon as, to some ex,
tent under British influence; and this viii be
doubtless used to prevent the ful6lment of the
proposed scheme. AS significant fact, We
notice that the government organ, the Poly.
nes,an takes occasion to speak in . much
kinder tone of the English and French than
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GONsERVE and Preserved Ginger and
~ Chow-Chow, Attea and Choong Loong, Can
ton, fresh importation. For sale by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite the Centre Market.
Dec 23--3tif
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ID EADY MADE CLOTHING.-Membcr
III 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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NEW MUsIC.--W. C. ZANTzTNGER has
IN Just received from the publishers, Firth,
Pond ~ Co., New York, and George Willier. ir.'
Baltimore, an assortment of their latest publica.
tons.
~ Pianos tuned, warranted TO give salts.
faction.
STATfONERS' HALL,
adjoining Kirkwood House,
Dec 16--3tawif
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II AW PARTNERsHIP.-su Court
IL ofthe United States-ROBERrJ.W WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed a copsrtnership
argument of cases in the Supreme Court of the
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions Of that
court. They may be addressed at Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan 19--eo3m
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From the Louisville Bulletin.

Our correspondent Miss Julia Peasants
whose nature is divine, has given her heart
and hand to one who is said to be worthy of
the noble boon. Before her marriage she
wrote sad though exquisite poem entitled
the Melancholy Days" The following,
written after her marriage, is beautiful and
worthy counterpart. May her "halcyon days.
continue forever:
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CROW Further supply OF the
bundles just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS

DER Schooner Mist, from New York
IL bushels Split Peas
10 boxes Hominy and Wheaton Grits
5 do Farina
do Corn Starch
do French Chocolate
10 do CASTLE Soap.
VIM. LINTON,
Dec iz-MWIu Corner 7th and D streets
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Will take place al the Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, d. c., on the sth OF February,
lSSS
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GEORGE p. FOX,
o.. United States Leader of Fashions,
~ -. -. = Headquarters, No. 321 Broad,cav,
3. L.. s. GEORGE p. FOX. ~
- ''"'''F Dec 49,
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TAKE T1CE.
NEW GOOllS HIST RECIuVI,ye

u w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR,
u /. under the United States Hotel, would re.
spectfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety Such as Cloths,
Cassimercs, and Vestings Of the latest importa.
ton, and is prepared 10 have them made up al
the shortest notice, in the mos, fashionable man
ner, and Mt low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements TO go into the
" Ready-made Clothing business extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer to
those wishing to purchase stock Of Coihing.
not inferior to any in this city, and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own ests blishment and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season at
low rates Of prices. lie is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point Of prices
and 10 quality and STYLE he will leave for those
who favor him with call TO Judge
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates;
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth or
CASHMERE, for the small sum of. SIS
Dress and Frock Coats, from. ....... $40 10 $50
Over-coats Of different styles, from. .SI2 to &2b
Black and fancy Pantnloons, from.o. SO so 10 $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ..... SO so to $40
This stock Of Clothing is Of n superior quality
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions. a7H
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy articles--such as gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, &c. @ -
Sole agent for the sale of SCOTS Report
Fashions In this city.
r Sept 4--u
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T. N Il KS FAKlNA, prepared ex-
IL pressly for families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one Of the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepare
tions ever brought 10 the table. eminently COM
binng the qualification Of the palate with ample
and healthful snslenance of the body.
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farina is neither
stringent laxative, but restorative, strengen-
ing The digestive and absorbent system In dis
ordered bowels darrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases Of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers Farina cannot fail 10
be salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervalion of health or the prevention of sickness
is al least important the curing of disease,
People in health should therefore Heckers'
Farina freely, common food, TO preserve the in
estimable blessing. e H
For sale by grocers and druggists generally.
Wholesale by Charles f. Pitts, ~ Commerce
street, Baltimore Dingee u Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; s. G. Bowdlear& CO.,
IL Long Wharf, Boston /; and by the manufactu-
rers, Hecker & Brother, at the Croton Mills, POI
Cherry street, New York
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorching i'm
possible, is now exhibited daily at the Fair Of The
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar 6--2w.
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hStHt TOT W asHITBtDH1 "a =
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
Jan. II bookstore, near 9th ST.
yTHE ART UNION OF LONDON. Pla


Il for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber of IS so will be entitled to
l. An impression of Plate, by J. t. Willmore,
A. r. A., from the original picture by j. ]. Chalon,
r. A., "a Water Party"
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byrons
poem OF" Child Harode y and
III. The chance of obtaining one Of the Prizes
to be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include FL.
The right to select for himself valuable work
Of art from one of the public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze of Her Majesty on horse
back, by t. Thorneycrot.
Copies in bronze from original Model in re-
lief by r. Jefferson, of The entry Of the Duke of
Wellington into Madrid"
Staiuettes in porcelain parian.
Proof impressions of a large lthograph, by T. III.
Mcguire. after the original picture by w. p. Firth,
r. A., " The Three Bows" from Moliere's Bour-
geois Gentilhommc.n
Honorary Secretaries for Washington Messrs
TAYLOR 81 MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. "a
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GEORGE p FOX


ID ARE PENSION BOOKS Lands In
III Illinois TO Soldiers of the Late War;" giving
the names of each soldier to whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, with Eng
land > the description of the tract of land granted
TO each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served and
by whom each patent was received single
copy for SALE
Old Pension Rolls OF Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List Of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th Of March, ISIS, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls.
Virginia Pay Rolls. "a
List of Rejected and suspended PENSIONS, with
the reasons for the rejection or suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR Il MAURY,
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

The cheapest, most comforts nc, and expcdI-
tious route to the White sulphur Springs,
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot springs.
TT. rsasaxzazz1 ARRANGEMENTS having
g. @1eJk& been made with the owners OF the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE 10
run between Alexandra and Washington dis
lance OF six miles, in connexion with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads, the fol.
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June l. 1854:
A train from Alexandria to Gordonsville and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot, corner
OF Duke and Henry streets, al 7 o'clock, a. m,
on the arrival OF the Boat from Washington, giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving at
'Gordonsville at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on the Virginia
Central railroad 10 Richmond, Charlottesville and
Staunton.
A train from Gordonsville TO Alexandria and ind
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsvle at
III o'clock, on the arrival of the cars on the Vir-
gina Central road, arriving AT Alexandra al half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time to connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north,
and for dinner on board the boat. os 1851
A train from Alexandra 10 Warrenton and in
termediate stations, will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepted al O'clock r. M, arriving al
Warrenton 81 o'clock, p. m.
On Sunday will leave at Z o'clock, q. IN.
Train from Warrenton to Alexandra and inter
mediate stations will leave Warrenten daily Sun
day excepted at quarter before 7 O'clock a. M,
arriving Mt Alexandria at halfpast 8 O'Clock, a. m
On 'nday will leave AT quarter past IL o'clock,
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John III. BUTHMANN. Importer and
4 In nraa,ds. (,Inarh

John III. BUTHMANN. Importer and
- Dealer In Wine. Brandy, Cigars, &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Fourl
and-a-Half and Sixth streets, has received his iu
stock and assortment OF the above, consisting IA
part Of an tft rsa
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham
payne, in quarts and pints, different rands.
great variety of Rhine Wine, some OF IL
sparkling.
Also, ST. Persy sparkling red and white Claret
nj prices from So so per dozen 10 the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds OF Wine
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark !;
Scbeidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whs-
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars.
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THROUGH TICKETS.

Round trip ticket to Warrenton, from
*Passengers for Luray, and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandra at 7 o'clock,
a. M, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,
connecting with the stages nj Culpeper Court
House
*Passengers for Lynchburg will take the train
leaving Alexandria at o'clock, a. M, on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, connecting with
the stages at Charlottesville.
IL Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandra daily con
Meeting with the stages at Staunton
Freight trains are running daily, Sundays ex
cepted. Per order: w. B. BRQCKETT,
June 1T Agent.
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A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

IN and other Books.-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Rctnyu, M d.
Pippins and Pies by Stirling Coyne,
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room, by Anne
Bowman
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages oil Litera-
ture, by the Rev. Robert Arts Willenott.
Heir Of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros.
and.
Eastwood Priary, or Morlmer's College Life
Horses and Hounds, a practical treatise on their
management, by Scrutator."
Outlines Of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by Dr. Heinrich
Will; translated from the German by Daniel Breed
M. D.. OF the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid
On Sale at TAYOR & MAURY'S
JAN "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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CLOTHING.
Complimentary Card and Invitation Il
the Public.

A Complimentary Card and Invitation to
the Public.
ssWTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
wv DRIED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, ] will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when | have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
SO increase my business and capital in proper
tion." | will never take credit or give my own
promise TO pay notes, but viii pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents, nor live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as well as the import and export trades
during these last five and twenty years, have en-
abled GEORGE p. FOX, u. s. A., u. S. N, Tailor,
and rInventeur des Modes, TO progressively rise
from the humble rank Of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street few years ago, to be the present
sole proprietor of the 5 feet front by los feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. al BROAD
Ii is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE P. FOX-has, during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, at
ruinousy low prices, Of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vEsTINGs,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who in want of discounted
money al any price loss, owing to over
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
FOX-GEORGE p. FOX--while most thankful
TO the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for al all times sell
ing the most fashionable Of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats Vests, Pantaloons,
Cloths, Cassimeres Velvet Vestings &c, &c. and
is determined not 10 be ouldone in liberality of
dealing, nor undersod by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade He is also equally determined,
10 the best of his ability, 10 employ a meritorous
laborng class OF Journeymen Talors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want OF
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1855 the
resources of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free of profit the cost Of all his goods,
combined with his own gratutous services, 10 his
friends and the public. 10 be considered as sort
of present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT!
exampleizing wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive Officers Of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens the pres
emit imperative duty of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their fellow-men, aid aAd
assist the Inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. am, fellow-citzens, representing one Of
the links of CommerceJ yours truly ever grateful
and obliged, a.
GEORGE p. FOX,
90 United States Leader Of Fashions,
"s Hs11oU1rfsys M 32l Bro1d,yaH
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ENINE JEWELRY.-I have just received
IL new supply Of the latest styles Of Jewelry
and have just finished fine lot of pure silver
ware, such as Tea Sets Goblets, Cups, Spoons,
Forks, Ladies', Butter, Fish, and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings, &c, &c. All Of which I will sell
al much lower prices than is usually asked for the
same quality of goods AT other establishments in
this city, and will warrant every article as repre-
scented at time of sale. HI. o. HOOD,
1SPenn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets.
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
IN Samuel w. Taylor & Co, have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn avenue, next TO
Messrs. Geo., IL T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale ofLadies, Gentlemens, Misses
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is 10 be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices.
Heterogeneous have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively TO our order.
BY respectful attention TO the wants of those
who will favor with call, we hope 10 merit
their future confidence and patronage.
S. w. TAYLOR a. Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Auc 29-1W