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subsequently admitted the pupils Of the Propa-
ganda College to kiss his foot
At this moment about one hundred and nifty
persons were collected together around the
Pope, when an awful tremour manifested itself
in the flooring, which his holiness instantly per-
ceived, and endeayored to prevent his guests
from being alarmed at, assuring them that 1t
was the shock of an earthquake, phenomenon
with which his residence as nuncio in South
America had rendered him somewhat familiar.
However, before any further conjectures were
preached the floor gave way, aud Pope, pre-
lates, cardinals, generals, soldiers and scholars,
were precipitated through it, without order OF
precedence, amongst falling beams and frag-
ments of masonry. Cardinal Antonelli's good
luck saved him alone, Of all the cardinals pres
ent; he was near the window, 10 which he chung
for support, but his eminent brethren Marini
and Patriz were severely injured in the fall, as
was the French general, and great number
of the Propaganda pupils.
Pho Mono himself descended unhurt; and
sitting in his Papal chair, and was extrcated
from the wreck amidst EXPLANATIONS of miraco-
10! mirdcolo! from all around. In gratitude
for such an escape, his Holiness forthwith in
vited all who were able to follow him to enter
the church, and with loud voice intoned a
thanksgiving TO the Almighty, and afterwards
received the sacramental benedicton from
Monsignor Tizzani.
Meanwhile the wounded were extrieated
from the ruins and conveyed to Rome in car
riages, much to the surprise of the peaceful
citizens who had assembled at the gates, and |
were consternated 10 see, so many priests with |
their heads tied up.
The great carpet, which had been spread
over the floor, is supposed to have broken the
Pope's fall by rendering it more gradual; but |
to whatever tutelar influence we may choose to
attribute it, his Holiness certainly did escape |
safe and sound, and the Roman Municipal |
Council and Senate, viewing it in the light of
q prodigy, have given orders for devout |
to the Immaculate Conception
during three days, to commence on Monday |
next.
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COURT OF CLAIMS. sc.

CHARLES LEE JONES, in addition TO his
" ordinary practice in the Circuit Court of the
District of Columbia, will practice in the Supreme
Court of the United States and in the newly-con-
stituted court for the investigation OF claims against
the United States. In the management of cases
before the Supreme Court, and in the prosecution
Of claims before the newly-constituted Court of
mostly retired from general practice, will unite
with him, and do his best TO advance the success
of clients by written statements and arguments,
and by all other needful and proper exertons.
Office Sd street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
March 10-3aw1mif
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Necessaries of Life.-Some of the northern
papers, several weeks ago, were confidently pre-
dieting speedy decline in the prices of all kinds
of market produces but the happy time, so far as
this vicinity is concerned has not began 10 dawn
In Washington potatoes now Sold by retail,
AT from two 10 three dollars bushel; butter, from
forty 10 fifty cents pound; and fresh beef from
eighteen and three-quarers 10 twenty cents a
pounds Prices, however, may act somewhat on
the principle of see-saw. IL down al one end
phe North they are up 10 the highest point in
Washington!
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PIANos-we have now In

nlANOs, ftANoS!-We nave now In
l store the largest and most reliable stock Of
Pianos ever offered in this city, from the justly
nowned manufactures OF Haet Davis 81 Co,
Boston; Bacon & Raven, New York; and Knabe,
Cache & Co, Baltimore; ringing in prices from
1925 to $500.
In addition 10 those in store, we have on exhi-
blion al the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
expressly TO our order for this Exhibition, any Of
which we will dispose of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, Banjos, Strings, Music, NC
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery
Perfumery, and Fancy Goods Store Of
JOHN r. ELLIS.
BOG Penn. avenue, near 10th street.
Eoh n,
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ScuIpture.-Several days ago we were highly
Capitol Hill This Italian artist IS man of much
tasie and talent in the line Of his profession, and is
assisted by Guiseppi, who attends to the cutting
OF the marble. bust of President Pierce, and
the figure of an Indian girl in kneeling posture,
holding in her hands large shell, are the only two
finished works. The latter is intended TO adorn
some part of the addition 10 the Capitol There is
in the ftudio remarkably we-executed bust, in
plaster Of an Indian chief who several months
ago visited Washington. A counterfeit of this, it
is said, will also be made for similar purpose.
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"THE SFECTA -
Weekly journal Published mt WASH
ington City.
TIME undersigned propose to commence

tDgton City.
THE undersigned propose to commence
II about the first Of June next in the City Of
Washington, the publication Of weekly news
paper TO be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people ofthe United
States. It's columns will contain a full digest or
the news Of the day, foreign and domestic;
weekly review Of finance and the markets;
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-
geiher with weekly list Of new patents, will be
found in its columns. A large portion OF It's
-space viii be devoted 10 light literature, original,
IND selected. Its location al the political centre
OF the Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs.
II is the intention OF the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable visiter TO every
house in the Union, and il will therefore not as
sumo on any occasion the position Of pnrtizan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance TO men but
entertaining fixed and decided views on questions
Of political economy, and upon our system Of gov
eminent, II WIN disseminate and promuigate them
as occasion may require-always keeping carefully
in view the interests OF the country, growing out
| Of foreign as 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 ac-
companied by full and compile index 10 its con-
| tents, thus making II most valuable paper for
| preservation and reference. II will be published
every Saturday morning, at 80 per snnum, payable
1 always in advance. No paper will be continued
| beyond the time for which il is paid.
| All subscriptions and COMMUNICATIONS on bust
ness should be addressed 10 the undersigned at
| Washington, d. @.
AUG. F. HARVEY & co.
| WASHINGTON CRY, April 10, 1855.
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GREAT COMPLAINTS having been

HEAT COMPLAINTS having been
" made OF the irregularity OF the running ofihe
boats between Washington and Alexandria, for
the accommodation Of the public, the undersigned
has determined 70 run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
and AZ, p. m.
From Alexandra, u, So l04, a. M; I24, 2, A.
and -. p. m.
Omnbuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue ate, n, 9l, and ! a. m; l2s, *, and ~,
q. IN.
Nov tiff GEORGE PAGE
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q m nseur fnts.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
The Grand and Astounding Dramatic.
I'd L q III "A MI "A
OF THE

BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL AND
DESTRUCTION OF CHARLESTOWN,
(NoT A PAINTING) ta
Will be open for exhibition on TUESDAY
EVENING, May Let, and continue every even
ing during this week.
Also, on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY al
ternoons at O'Clock.
Doors open at Ito commence at S O'Clock.
Admission 25 cents-Children accompanied by
their parents half price. May S-tf
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The Hon. Joseph r.. Chandler, of Philadel-
phia, has, learn, consented to deliver the ora
.ton on The fifteenth instant at the site of old St
Mary's City, in ST. Marys county, Maryland, on
which day the anniversary of the landing of the
Maryland Pilgrims will be celebrated
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NEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR AND

IL w bO N II TAILOR AND
In Maury's.-aAn American among The ORR
entails" including an Audience with the Sultan
and visit 10 the interior of Turkish Harem, by
]. E. p. Boulder, M. D.; price IS cents.
The Turkish Empire, embracing religion, man.
ners, customs &c. by Edward Joy Morris; price
rs cents
The Neighbours Children, from the German, by
Mrs. 8. A. Myers, 2 vols. price 81 25.
Schmucker's Lutheran Manual with formula
OF discipline, &c. price 81.
Rand,s Medical Chemistry for Students price
81. Bookstore near 9th street
MAYS
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AND FOREIGN CoRREs-

" pondence.-Taylor q Maury have Just i'm
ported small lot fthe celebrated Overland and
Foreign Correspondence Paper, which will he
found ofan unusually fine quality.
Book and Stationery Store,
near 9th street.
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Improvements.-It is said that upward of
one hundred and fifty houses, of various kinds,
are in process of construction in this city: very
small number compared with the building oper
atoms during the corresponding season in each
of the last five years,
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ME LAMPLIGHTER.-A fresh suppl,

IL just received.
Also, Life Ind Sayings Of Mrs Partngton and
others of the Family, edited by B. Y. Shellaber OF
the Boston Post
My Schools and Schoolmasters; or the Story OF
my Education, by Hugh Miller, author Of the
Footprints OF the Creator, &c.
Woman's Influence and Woman's Mission.
The Lady's Equestrian Manual in which the
principles and practice Of Horscmanship for La
dies are thoroughly explained, to enable every
Lady to ride with comfort aud elegance.
lust received aud for sale at the bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of llth street and Penn. avenue.
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Sabbath.-Nothng speaks so well for the good
morals Of city the orderly observance of the
Sabbath. This is the case with the metropolis
which thus sets example which other cities
might with advantage initiate. This is a fact
which il affords us much pleasure 10 record
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The Fishing Season is nearly over. YesIer-
day, large number Of hands, lately employed in
that business on the Potomac, passed through this
civ homeward bound.
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Visiters.-Among the visiters 10 the metropolis
are Governor Reeder, Of Kansas territory; and
the Hon. Mr.. Felch, of the California board OF
land commissioners.
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4ofal AMI 9trsOnal.

A Fugitive Captured. - We stated, in the
Sentinel Of Saturday, that one OF The prisoners in
the jail made his escape on Friday, about noon,
and now mention that he has been captured.
Deputy Marshal Phillips, and several other Off
GERS intercepted him near Besville, Maryland,
about nine o'clock at night, and immediately re-
turned with him 10 this city and renstaled him in
his old quarters. Had il NOT been for the early
discovery OF the escape, eight or nine more pris-
oners, probably, would have followed his exam
pie. They had secretly made an opening in the
wall, on the north side ofthe passage-way, in the
second story and within four feel OF the prison
wall The intervening distance was bridged, by
means of TWO bricks tied 10 one end Of blanket
and thrown over tho coping, and the other firmly
10 the building. Over this connecting
link" the fugitive TO whom we have alluded safe
ly travelled; reaching the wall, and then letting
himself down 10 the street--a height of seventeen
feet. 4
The Jail is an insecure, ricketiy building, and,
in all respects, miserable apology for prison.
But little ingenuity is requisite TO enable an in
mate TO pick his way out, and TO laugh al lock-
smiths and keepers, for brief season, al least.
Il is scarcely worth WHILE however, for prison
srs 10 attempt 10 escape, for even those who have
succeeded in fleeing miles from the premises have
been captured Such was the case with Lucas,
Jmberfed, and Murphy, and, lastly, the young
nan, calling himself William White, who was,
Turing the last term of the Criminel Court, SEN
enced TO Imprisonment for three years, having
,een convicted of malicious" or an attempt at
burglary.
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CTRAW HATS.-We have now opened
~ our Spring supply Of Straw Goods, and
prepared 10 show a full assortment. All our
goods being bought for cash, we are prepared 10
sell at the lowest prices. STEVENS'S
May 3-3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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NOTICE.--The executors of the late VIM.
Easily will apply. on Saturday the 18th instant, at
the Registers office, in this city, for certificates of
purchase of tax sales for squares 10 and 133 and
lot ], in square 81, the originals being lost mis-
laid from their possession.
May 5--4t
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Sailing of the ocean steamers.

Ships. Leaves For. Date
Pacific. New York Liverpool. May 2
Empire City New York. Havana az N. O.May 2
ST. Louis. New York via Cowes.. Havre May 5
George Law. New York. .Aspinwall. May 5
Africa Boston v Halifax, Liverpool May Q
Black Warrior New York Havana & N. O.May 0
Atlantic 80 New York. Liverpool. May 1G
Ariel. New York. Havre. May 10
Asia. 80. Boston. Liverpool. -. May 90
FROM EUROPE.
Baltic. Liverpool ). New York May 5
Union. .Hayre &c. New York. May 9
North Star. .Havre. New York. May 10
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NJ Alumni OF Washington Seminary
meeting of all the Old Pupils of the Washington
Seminary will be held al the Seminary, street,
between 9th and 10TH on FRIDAY next. 18th in
stant, al 81 o'clock, p. m.
Punctual and general attendance is particularly
requested. May Sd
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~. y. MIDplETo

MANI ID r. A l. T. II | n / q II,
Ofce aud Depo, Sosth ssde II neat 70 cor. I2th 81.
Tee kept constantly on band al the Office, which
L can be bad in large or small quantities
IL Office open from a. m. TO 2, m
MAY 3-9taw2m
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4 VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA.,

!. A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA.,
IN 600 Acres for SaIe.---Having leased for
a term of years, !" The Fauqoier White Sulphur
Springs TO persons whose high reputation
rants the bebefihey will be keptin theb best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs. bFA
II contains upwards Of 400 acres oflow grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops of corn, aud
capable OF being made the best possible meadows.
As part Of this land yielded 100 bushels OF single
acre, in 1888, the twelfth year Of successive cult
walton, without manure and in 1854, bad as was
the season, produceds 10 fbushels--the Farm Is
easily susceptible of division, sndis certainly one
Of the best in Virgins. bue oaesa Edf
Terms: One third on the list OF December next
and the balance in one andtwo years thereafter
with interest from date of delivery.
For further particulars inquire Of The subscriber,
by letters addressed 70 "Warenion Springs, Vir.
ginia," or 10 Washington, d; Q,
May 1T -. - THOMAS GREEN,
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE g0R
Sales--The block Of buildings Known o.
the Union Buildings and now occ6ped by the
Union newspaper establishment They are slu.
ated ON Il street. between 18th and 18th streets,
and fronting dircctlyon Pennsy lvaRia avenue, The
lot is 20 feet FROM by-l39 feet deep fhepropery
susceptible. OF division and. rerarran g1neni, and
its position such MS must rank II among the best
business stands on the avepue, and is yearly in.
creasipg in value. the time OF the prrsent lessee
expires on the Isl September next, on which day
possession may had.
Also, thai Large tbres-siory Be,ek House on l1h
street west, Opposite the War Office and three
doors south or G street.) - ~
Also, that threerstory House on 18th street west,
next door 10 the Government Building, AZ tie
corner Of r and t7th streets
Should the above property Dot be sold al private
sale prior 10 The 15ih OF May, il will be sold on
that day AZ public auction. g-se.
Terns WILDE made favorable % the purchaser.
Apply 70 Gil. III. WINDER,
.s. Conner Of l7lh and G streets.
q. March -pawtl5Mav
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BY RAILROAD DIRECT
TO
IT H H !" 4 - IT.
@ERssesas E.

Time between Washin gton and w he elm q
but q la hoursf
Raining time betceen Washington aud Cinci,i-
natl 81 hoarsu
Through Tickets aud Baggage Checks 10 be had
in Washngon!n
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X AUTfER'S.-Just received a large as
W sortment Of Pate DE Foies Gras, from Stras
burg in small aud large jars.
Jan OPT C. GAUTIER
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GHiRTsl Shirts!--A fine assortment Of
- Gentlemen's Dress Shirts OF superior quality
tor sale cheap by WALL q STEPHENS,
Dec 10 Pa. az, next door 10 Iron Hail
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS! SHIRTSm
I'M H. FAITLKNER The only nrg

NTM. III. FAULKNER, the only practical
wv Shirt Maker in The city, would respectfully
inform his old customers, members of Congress,
and strangers that by leaving their measures al his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made OF
the best material and warranted 10 t in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquiredn
this city, induces the advertiser 10 invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts 10 give him call feeling assured that they
will, on trial. admit their superiority.
Sign Of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and AZ streets, south side.
7. S-A good assortment Of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov. 30-eod1m Junior and STAR
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MORNING GOwNs.-A large and fine
Nl assortment, nj all prices, for sale by
WALL az STEPHENS,


TNAtEESTUhs HEflFS M FHUtsNEsss
IL in Religion, Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, d. d., Of London. Price 81 so
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine,
il viii be main effort OF the conductors to pro
vide for young men that healthfu stimulus and
the aids 10 improvements, which many of them are
now so anxious 10 secure.
The editor has secured the assistance OF many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will he made 10 render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District,
GRAY az BALLANTYNE,
Savanfh stra.,
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BUREAU OF TRANSLATION
From the French Spanish Italian, and German
Languages, and for Typographical and other
Drawings.
No. 1854, 7lh Street, Washington City, ID. @.
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Marrow Escape Of the Pope from Death.
Rome april 14) Correspondence Of the London
News.
The day before yesterday His Holiness was
as nearly as possible crushed 10 death in the
monastery OF St. Agnes extra pluros, where he
had been dining with select party Of cardi.
nails and prelates, besides the dignitaries Of his
household, and the French and Austrian gene
rails commanding at Rome and Ancona, De
Montreal, and Hoyos The accident occurred
as follows The Pope having for some time en-
tertaned a strong wish to visit the Alexandrine
basica and catacombs recently discovered,
about seven miles from Rome, on the Coazzo
estate, belonging to the Propaganda College,
fixed upon Thursday, the 18th instant for ex-
aiming the excavations, and invited Cardi.
mails Marini, Patrizi, Schwarzenberg, Arch
bishop Of Prague, Carvalho, Patriarch Of Lis
bon, and great antiquarian, Antonelli, as well
Ms several prelates, amongst whom the Prince
Archbishop Of Vienna, the Archbishop Of Dub
lin, and the Bishops Of Verona, Newport, and
Burlington, besides the two generals and some
diplomatists and laymen of rank, to accompany
him in his visit to the venerable remnants OF
early Christian architecture.
The visits having been made, he returned To
the monastery Of s.. Agnes, in the cloister Of
which he entertained bis distinguished guests
at dinner, in large hall on the first floor, and
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inch wide, and ~ weigh not less than 8
ounces TO the dozen, per dozen
10 dozen ivory handle wafer stamps, che
quered, per dozen fN
dozen small pearl handle stamps, or others
ofequal quality, for notes, per dozen
G dozen small agate handle stamps, or others
of equal quality, for notes, per dozen
dozen large size cut glass paper weights,
best quality, per dozen
dozen small size cutgass or other paper
weights, best quality, per dozen
dozen bronze taper stands, or others Of
equal quality, per dozen
dozen match boxes with wax mate hes, per
dozen AAt
10 pounds wax tapefs, per pound
10000 wax matches, in boxes containing $50 or
500 each, per M
gross black lead pencils, Fabar's, Nos /
and 2, or others OF like quality, per gross
2 dozen boxes pencil leads
| dozen bronze letter clips
dozen standishes " ith pump inkstands Tor
with glass inkstands with hinge tops
and with sand and wafer boxes, and pen
racks, per dozen
dozen cut-glass inkstands IL inch square,
with hinge tops, for desks, per dozen
dozen cut-gass sand stands IL inch square,
metal tops, for desks, per dozen r
dozen large size cut-glass inkstands, per
dozen
5 dozen small size fancy inks,ands, per
dozen Il
dozen bronze springlop inkstand-, per
dozen E
dozen sand sifiers, per dozen
dozen wafer boxes, per dozen
dozen pieces best qualify Office taste, per
dozen 500
gross red tape, No. "a, per gross
gross red tape. No. 9, per gross
% gross red tape, No. 10, per gross f7'lHt
dozen bronze spirahspring letter balances,
per dozen 1870 Hfe
dozen memorandum books 4qfiarto size
morocco covers, per dozen ofs
dozen memorandum books, octave size
morocco covers, per dozen $3.50.
dozen memorandum books, l2mo size,
morocco covers, per dozen
II dozen cloth pen wipers, per dozen
pounds India rubber, 40 pieces 10 the
pound, per pound
200 dozen large barrel steel pens, very elastic,
per dozen ,-as...
100 dozen small barrel steel pens, very elastic
per dozen .f~ ..
$50 cards Perrys, three.point steel pens, OF
others Of like make and quality, per card
100 cards Perrys fine point steel pens, or other,
Of like make and quality, per card
SO cards Pbineas's bank steel pens or Others
Of like make and quality, per card
as cards Perrys side-sprng steel pens, o
others of like make and quality, per car,
so cards Phineas's imitation quill pens, O
others Of like make and quality, per car,