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LErTERs FOR CALIEoRSIA.--PeBons In WASH
ington intending TO write 10 California, should
member that tue mail steamer leaves New FORK
at o'clock, p. NJ, ON Mon lay next, August 20.
The California mail viii close in this city at 2, p.
NJ, tomorrow but letters mailed here as late as
Ia, p. M, on Sunday. enclosed to any CORE
spondent In New York. who win attend TO mailing
them there on the following morning, viii be in
time. If sent TO the New York post office at the
last named hour, they viii probably be forwarded !;
but the mode we have indicated is generally pre-
ferred by business men.
FIRE-The alarm Of fire about one o'clock to-
day, proceeded from the attic story of the War
Department How il originated is not known GER
iainly, but supposed to be from spontaneous COM
bustion, as the rooms above have been used for
storing old papers--many Of course inAammable.
The Union Engine Company was as usual
promptly on hand, and subdued the raging ele-
ment," without the assistance of the Franklin, !"
which appeared with an eicity worthy Of all
praise.
A little negro boy, who lives on Capitol HILL
but runs on errands through the city, surprises
many by his successful imitation of the mocking-
bird. Placing two Of his fingers in his mouth, he
whistles away with ease, and none who hear with
out seeing him ever doubt for a moment that Il is
bird to which they are listening, until he turns
his trills into tune oftoo great regularity
CoRREcrIoS.--We are requested by the Pres-
dent of the Washington Native American Club to
say that rnmor in circulation to the effect that
the aforesaid club did, on its late excursion en-
gage in fight with Irishmen, in Alexandria, is
utterly without foundation.
THE LAUREL FAcroRr.--We learn that at re-
cent meeting of the company owning the Laurel
Factory, in Prince Georges county, it was deter
mined not TO rebuild at least for the present The
large number of operatives employed have already
sought employment in other quarters.
SPECIAL ELECTION IN GEoRGETowN-A special
election was held in Georgetown yesterday for Al
derman, to fill a vacancy. The American candi
date, Mr.. Mitchell, having declined, Mr.. VIM. H.
Edes was nominated on the night before the
election, and after many of our friends had
determined to vote for Mr.. Beall, the oppos-
ton candidate. Notwithstanding this disadvant-
age, the want of time to organize and the
absence of maLy Americans from town, Mr.. Edes
was elected by majority of one. We annex the
vote
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baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, August 7.-Flouris unchanged, with
small transactions; Howard street sold ut IS 81.
and City Mills at IS 30. Wheat is unchanged
sales of 10000 bushels fair to prime reds, 81 IS
a 81 90 fair to prime whites, 81 Goa 81 % !;
choice, for family -four, 81 es ~. Corn has ad-
vanccd to 9 cents--saleN of white at SO 30
cents; yellow, % cents. Oats are dull small
transactions at - cents, for Maryland. Rye IN
changed--no sales reported.
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TINE. MONEY, AND TROUBLE
SAVED.

FUNffE undersigned would inform the ins
II habiiants Of Washington and its vicinity that
he is prepared 10 orders at the shortest
tce for marking clothing through beautiful metallic
plate with indelible ink.
Each subscriber will be furnished with bottle Of
ink, brush, directions and recipe for making their
own ink hereafter by two ingredients. Each one can
make their ink w strong "a they choose.
Price for name of a person On brass, 80 cent?,
post office address % cents extrt; German silver,
rs cents name, post Office address 25 cents extra
on pure silver, al per NAME 50 cents extra for poet
Office address or place of nativity.
All orders win receive prompt attention. Pay.
ment must be received with the orders
Add, ess, at the post Office, WHEELER,
10 2g-u Metallic Plate Engraver.
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Charge of Robbing The Nail.

HARRISBURG, Aug. l6--Henry Giant was ar.
rested here to-day charged with robbing the mail
on board the packet boat Dauphin He was
committed in default of $4,000 bail. The arrest
was made BY Arthur Hughes, the special agent OF
the Post Office Department
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FOR SALE.

TNTIL thirty years of age, n CoIored
~ Girl aged eleven years She IL healthy, very
capable, and has been well trained TO house.work (;
viii make first rate senmstress as she already sews
plain work remarkably well, and is fond Of II. Re
sricted TO the District Sold only because her owner
Is opposed 10 slavery.
Apply at SO Second street, Georgetown.
aug lG--2t
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Charleston Markets.

CHARLESTON, s. c., August le.-Cotton-sa
for the week 500 bales; middling cents; fair
IL 81 nominally. Receipts for the week 200
bales. Stock on hand exclusive of shipboard,
1850 bales, Rice-recepts for the week 1926
terces, the bulk of which was sold at ordinary to
fair for 5-s a "a, and good to prime for eta.
Stock on hand GOO tierces. Wheat--sales for the
week $4,000 bushels at RI go a 81 65, principally
at the former price, Flour in barrels sold for SO
SO so; in bags rs "A Ia. Freights--Cotton to
Liverpool one farthing; Wheat, coastwise a
cents per bushel in sailing vessels, aud 10 IL l2
in steamers Flour, in sailing vessels. 26 a So CITE
per barrel
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MARBLE MANTELs.

lv1 begs leave TO inform his friends and the pub.
lie that he has increased his stock Of Marble Manels
comprising Sienna, Brockedria. Spanish, Egyptian
VEN, Italian, and Black Marble richly carved and
plain, OF the best quality, newest STYLE and superior
finish, which he offers Tor sale low for cash.
Also, 20 Marble Monuments, Tombs, and Head
stone Slabs; Eastern Marble for window-sills, lnels
steps, and platforms Marble tile counter and table
tops Soapstoue; Cacined plaster, SO per barrel,
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and steps, suitable for build.
ing purposes.
He invites the attention Of builders and others 20
his stock, and will endeavor to give satisfaction TO all
who may favor him with their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD,
aug Ply On street. bet 18th and 18th.
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Anti-Maine Lap Movement.

BosToN, Aug. l5.--A convention of anti-Main
law citizens was held in Chapman Hall last even
ing when it was determined to issue call for
State convention 10 be held in Worcester on the
30th instant. Other preliminary business toward
political campaign was also transacted.
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Col. DuScAS.-The Geographic despatch from
New Orleans, published few days ago, stating
that Col Duncan, late of the United States army,
was commanding the Mexican reyolutionists on the
Rio Grande, is erroneous. Col Duncan has been
dead long time. Lieut.. Duncan, formerly of the
United States Army, was probably the person re-
ferred to,
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Department News.

ATTORNEY Generals OFFICE Courts Of In
gnry.-l. According to the ssth of the Articles
Of War; no person shall be liable to be tried and
punished by a general court.martal for any OF.
fence which shall appear to have been committed
more than Two years before the issuing Of the order
for such trials unless the person. by reason OF hav-
| ing absented himself or some other manifest i'm.
pediment shall not have been amenable 10 justice
| within that period.
2. This limitation cannot be waived by the nc.
cuscd, and even with his consent be tried by
general ourtmartial after the time prescribed by
| the statute.
8. But this limitation does not apply TO courts
of inquiry for the objects Of court Of inquiry
not confined to investigation as preparatory TO
court-martal, but extend to the legal procurement
Of information of any sort material to the military
service, or the discipline and government Of the
army.
TREASURY DEPARrNEST-Custon,-H o,1c Diri-
sion-Cd Carriage, Drayagc, or Lighterdgs Of Goods
in Bond-All goods in boEd, whether passing
from the vessel or other conveyance in which i'm
ported TO the warehouse, or from one vessel or
conveyance, or from the warehouse, on permits of
transportation expectation, all UNCLAIMED goods,
and all goods ordered TO the appraisers store for
examination cafted, drayed, or lightered by
the custoni-house cartmen, draymen, or lighter
men, unemployed, and at I'll ports by persons spe-
cially authorized by the collector or other chief
revenue officer. The intention s, that bonded
goods shall at all times be in the custody Of the
officers Of the customs, or their authorized agents.
Such persons subject to the orders Of the col
lector and held to a strict compliance with all
the warehouse rules and regulations.
The officers are in all cases required, whether at
the vessel or warehouse, to give the cartmen, &c,
a ticket descriptive Of the merchandise delivered
TO them and desgnat ng tho store, vessel or other
place TO which IL has been taken, which ticket IL
TO be returned TO the officer from whom the MGR
chan iise received, dnly receipted by the off.
Ger TO whom the merchandise was delivered. The
cartmen, draymen, and lightermen are held respon.
sible for the safe conveyance Of all merchandise
delivered to them, and for the good condition Of
all delivered by them. If they neglect or refuse
to convey all merchandise required of them 10 the
public stores or elsewhere as soon as il IL ready
on report TO the collector, they are subject to die
missal from further employment
INTERIOR DEPARTNEST,-I,,dian Bureau. RE
mindnce.-We learn that, In addition to the gene.
raj business Of the Office Of Indian Affairs remit.
tances have been made to the following superin.
tendencies
California $4,000
Oregon $4,000
Washington 10000
Texas $4,000
Total $4,000
We also understand that the drafts Of The
Utah and New Mexican superintendencies have
been duly honored BY the department
There is no nobility like that Of good heart,
! 4 -. + z.
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Tho Great aud UnrivalIe.. washing and
Wringing Machine.
THE May Queen and Ladies' Deligki,
TIME subscribers having pprcLasaa

The May Queen and Ladies' Delight
NHE subscribers having purchased m.
-, - right Of the patentees for the above. named
washing Machine, for Maryland, Delaware. the bis
1ct OF Columbia and three counties in the State 81
Pennsylvania, would respectfully call the al ention
OF ihe iadles to the most useful and economical il
ventton, whereby the whole process Of washing cou
be performed in very short time. This. il 4 be.
ieyed, is the only Washing Machine which has fully
realized the expectations Of the paieniees, by fulfil
ing their anticpatons Of its great utility as laboI
saving invention. II may be truly called machine
peculiarly beneficial for the ladies; as Il dispcnse
By the hands Two dozen pieces can be washed h
from ten to fifteen minutes, and the same quantity
Mrung 10 the time il would take to wiring one piece
by the hands.
We most respectfully request persons DESTROYS Of
fostering the works Of American genius. 10 call on
our agent in Georgetown at Miss Claxton's Fancy
Store, where they can see our Machine and Judge
for themselves
ID. W. SHAW 4 BROTHER,
No 70, North street, Baltimore, Maryland
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AUG. 7. HARVEY,
Editor and Publishel
THE WONDERFUL PAIN CURER..
a LII Pain Cured like Magic. --In bottle

IN l215, 25, and SO cents.
Pain is the forerunner Of disease. Cure the, pain
and you check the disease.
DIR. J. S. ROSES PAIN-CURER
Is truly the wonder of the age! IL cures pain in
less time than il requires to get physician.
II cures toothache in q minute!
Cures Cramps or Pain in the Stomach and Bowels
Cures Stiff Neck and Swelled Face from cold.
Cures Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
Cures Sprains, Br ises, Scalds, and Burns.
Cures Corns and any Pains in the Feet.
Cures Ague and Jumps in the Breast instantly
Cures Earache in few minutes.
Cures Pain in the Sides, Limbs or Back
Cures Ague and Chills and Fever
I his is no hnmbug medicine, but it is mado by a
regular physician Of thrty-fye years practice in
Philadelphia, where every family has il in use and
family should be without buttle, in case Of acct
dent or sudden sickness II is used internally and
externally, always giving immediate relief. If this
Pain Curer could speak, il would exclaim---
"Whilst most physicians take whole months 10 slay
| make my cures in half summers dayp'
No. II, SouTn THIRD STREET. Philadelphia.
Being afflicted with stiff neck, accompanied with
much pain, suppose from very severe cold, was
entirely relieved in few minutes by rubbing my
JOHN GRIFFITH.
The Pain Curer is used for weak stomach and bow
els and is preferred by those who have used it to any
preparation Of ginger.
Sold BY G. SToTT l. CO.,
W. II. GILMAN,
j. W. MARIN,
PATTERSON d MARIN,
d. b. CLARK,
H. II. MCPHERSON,
W. T. EVANS,
KIDWELL LAWRENCE,
J. B. MOORE,
Washington. ID. @.
J. /. KIDWELI,
Georgetown,
And by all dealers ia Alexandria, Virginia
may 28-aof Sm
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Freights-Fusion Convention.

PITrsRuRa, August l6.-The great increase Of
light boats on the Ohio has caused an active com
petition at this port for freights which rule very
low
A call appears in the Gazette, signed by nearly
two hundred Wings, for republican county con-
vention, TO make nominations for county officers,
&C. &c
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case Of Passmore lVilliomaon

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. l8.--The Supreme Court
without giving decision in Williamson's applica
ton, adjourned to meet at Sunbury on the frs
Monday Of October
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NEW JEWELRY.

II HAVE just received lot OF new styles
II Of rich Gold Jewelry, and have on hand fne
stock Of Watches Gold Chains, Silver Ware Of every
description.
Also, great variety Of Spectacles, DC
All Of which will sell at greatly reduced prices.
for two weeks.
Please call at 4l5 Pennsylvania avenue,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagie.
Ie 30 H. D. HOOD.
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The american association for the advancement
of Kno,oledqe

PRoyiDEScr, August l5.-The American Asso-
citation for the Advancement Of knowledge com
menced its ninth session in this city to-day. The
meeting was held at the University, and the mem.
bers were welcomed to the city by DR.. Wayand.
number Of papers upon scientific subjects were
read and discussed. DR.. Wayland gave bril-
liant party this evening, which was largely at
tended
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TAKE NOTICE.

TAKE NOTICE.
UUST Received and keep constantly on
- hand, large and fine assortment Of Drugs and
Chemicals, popular family medicines &c Lubns
Bans. Wright's and Niven's Patchoulys and IA
tracts; French German, and domestic Co ognes
toilet and shaving Soaps, &c. all Of which win b.
sold al small profits. o. BOSWELL
Druggist,
Maryland avenue and 9TH street. Island,
Washington.
y. h. Superior Soda Water and most delicious
Syrups can be had at all times, as above.
Nv 2O--dlm or
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GREAT CENTRAL WOOD AND COAL
DEPOT.

DEPOT.
- MYERS a. SON keep constantly on
Ss hand large assortment Of Wood and Coal
in all their Varieties and Of superior qualities which
they offer for sale on as pleasing terns they can
be had in the District of Columbia.
Office No. "a, Water street, south side, old stand
formerly occupied by Myers a Baker.
~ All orders left At 7. J. Steers, No. 4s5, Sew
enh street, Washington, d. G., or ri our office, win
be promptly filed.
80 1910 pounds given TO the ton.
G. MYERS a. son,
w 23-3m Water street Georgetown ID. G.
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There is no nobility like that Of good heart
for it never stoops TO artifce, nor is wanting in
good Offices where they scasonablc. That is
true nobility,
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Attorney and General Agent,
jy la-3awtf Opposite Treasury Department.
JOHN R. ELvANs. WILLIAM THOMPSON
HJLyANS ~ THOMPSON, Dealers i'm
N Hardware Coach Trimmings, &C.
No. SIG Pennsylvania Avenue between 9th and 10th
streets, Washington, d. C.
House Furnishing Hardware,
Britannia, German Silver, AIbaa and Silver Plated
Tea Table and Desert Spoons
Carvers and Forks steels Knives with and without
forks
Brass, Britannia, Block Tin and Plated Candlesticks
Shovel and TongS, Waffle Irons, Sad Irons
Maslin a Bell Metal Kettles Furnaces, Ovens, Grid
irons, &c, DC, &c.
Building Materials,
Rural Cottage Closet Cupboard Chest Till, Pad and
Shuttle, Door, and Blind Hinges, Screws Bolts Cut
and Wrought Nails
Brad's Shutter Screws and Stubbs Door Springs,
Handrail Screws Door Knobs
Bell Pulls, Door Sheaves and Rail, DC, &c, dc
Cabinet Makers Goods.
Hair Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss Gimps, Sofa and Chair
Springs
Venetian Blind Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Ends,
Brackets, Furniture Nails
Glue, Coffin Handles and Screws, Diamond Screw
Plates, &c. &c, &c.
Carpenters Goods.
Planes, Saws, Drawing Knives, Spokeshaves, Chisels
and Gouges, Plane Irons
Augers. Braces and Bits, Boring Machines, Ham.
mers, Hatchets, Levels
Bevils, Squares, Gauges, Axes &C., dc, &c.
Blacksmith and Coach Makers Goods.
Black and Bright Springs, AIles, Felloes, Spokes
Hubs. Bows, Shafts, Poles
Sleigh Runners, Silvercd and Brass Bands, Stump
Joints, Stump Collars. Top Props
Curtain Frames Lamps, Inside Linings Lining Silks
Damask, Scanning Cords
TUFTS Tasses, Buttons, Tacks, Fringes Laces, Plain
and Enamelled Canvass
Russia Duck, Enamelled Leather, Dash Leather, &c,
&c, DC.
ELVANS a THOMPSON,
mar 22--Sm 82R Penn. avenue
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THE POTOMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT
COMPANIES

THE POTOMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT
COMPANIES
NEW AND COMFORTABLE
STEAMBOAT 60 ALICE c. PRICE,
y Captain SAMUEL BAKER will leave Wash
ington nj six o'clock, A. NJ and Alexandria at seven
o'clock, A. NJ:
On Tuesday mornings for Mattox, Currioman, l..
Mscbodoc, Piney Point Kinsale, Cone.
On Friday mornings, for Chapel Point, Wicomco,
Leonardtown, Piney Point ST. Marys. Cone.
A. NJ, for St Mary's Piney Point, Leonardtown, Wi
comico, Chapel Point
On Saturday (returningl leave Cone at O'Clock,
A. NJ, for Kinsale, Pney Point, l.. Machodoc, Cur
rioman, Mattox.
Calling at the usual landings on the river, when
signals are made.
BY order ofthe Board
JAMES p. SMITH,
ALEXANDRIA, June !, 1855. President.
june IA
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GEORGE r. KIDwELL Il co..,
i'm all kinds of CoaIs nm,

- Wood, l4th street, opposite the Franklin En-
CINE House. have now hand every article In their
line, which will be sold al prices 10 snt the times
They solicit share Of public patronage, pledgine
themselves TO give satisfaction 10 ALL
\. B. \ Cargo Of White and Red Ash Coal
(aaoaL) will be sold low if ordered from the wharf
iY 2O-atnMlmA -
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REPoKrED ron THE
DAILY RICAN ORGAN.
South Carolina State RnoU- Nothing Council
Catholic Test Abolished

CHARLESTON, 8. c., Aug. le.-The State COun.
ell of Know. Nothings met here on Monday night.
The Catholic test of membership was abolished,
and any native admitted TO the order who viii re-
nounce all civil and ecclesiastical allegiance to any
foreign sovereign or potentate. The Council OPP
poses any infringement on existing naturazed cit
liens.
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A Ii STRANGERS
"A Visiting the city should see Hunters Gatalogu,
OF the curiosities oftbc Patent Office.
Aso, his description Of Ppasli's great picture,
feb S6--dlyif
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WAS MISSING FROM MY STABLE,
w on the morning of the 18th instant, dark
sorrel Mare. about twelve years old with blazed
white face. liberal reward will be paid for the
turn of said horse to me.
CHAS. WHITE,
aug l6-3ts Washington Foundry
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Total l54, 900
We also understand that the drafts Of The
Utah and New Mexican superintendcncies have
been duly honored by the department
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FOR y ALE,

FOR SALE,
a Two-story B,ick House, suitable for a
n small family, containing six rooms and kitchen,
in beautiful situation, about ten minutes walk from
the Treasury. Terms easy.
Apply to F. 5. MYER,
Attorney and General Agent
jy l3--3awtf Opposite Treasury Department.
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ICE!
NUST received per Schooner Kate Helen,
81 $50 tons first quality Boston Ice.
J.. J. MIDDLETON,
Office and Depot corner and 18th streets.
aug To- odlw
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EXFRA.-ONE WEEK MORE, AT
ODD.FELLOWs, HALL.

Eleventh Annual Visit OF
KUNKELS OPERA TROUPE,
Who, in addition to perfectly organized corps Of
COMEDIANS,
YocALIsTs, and
DANCERS,
Now include the highly celebrated Iufant yoealists,
THE WELLS CHILDREN.
The entertainments will commence on
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 9Th.
Admission % cts. Doors open at Z, commencing
al 8, and concluding at 10 O'Clock
JOHN 7. FORD, Agent.
augll
HO! FOR THE
YOUNG AMERICAN CLUB.
HSHE Club take great pleasure ia an-
- nouncing TO Their friends and the public gen
orally that they have chartered the safe and eommo
dious steamer George Washington, and will give
their first Grand Excursion 10 White House Pavilion
on Friday, September Z.
Particulars in a future advertisement.
w. @. DURRY
4. s. DENHAM,
q. BELL
Committee of Arrangements.
aug 1915 IL 90 90 "a OF oSN
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FOR HIRE,
a Negro Boy, nineteen or twenty years
"A OF age, of good character. The owner would
prefer hiring him in private family.
For particulars see JAMES H. BIRCH
aup Ig--gt
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GRAND EXCURSION
A M Il r G N FILE MEN
TO PLNEY POINT.

vNHE - American Rifemen. take plea
- sure in announcing to their friends and the
public generally that they have chartered the swift
and splendid steamer BALTIMORE, for the purpose
ofgiving excursion to that avorite watering place.
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ny GREEN a. SCOTT,
uyHIRTY.ONE VAITARLE BUI

aug Is 3taw4ds