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BOARD, &c.-MRS. BATES, ON THE 5. w.
ID corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
is prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms.
with or without board. Every effort will be made
to render those comfortable who may favor her
with their patronage. ap6-t
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AUCTION SALES.
ByA. GREEN. AuotIoneer

BY A. 0REEN. Aucuoneer-
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS. near the
v .Railroad DePst and Capitol. at Auction.
On FRIDAY, The 10Th, shall sell. ia front Of
the prem ses, at o'clock p 10 4, a ane Building
Lot east Of and adjoining foys Hotel. opposite
the Railroad Depot, having front Of - feet on
north ID street, raining back 100 feet. -.
Also, at half past 4, or Immediately sfter the
sale Of The above, shall sell all Of Lot No Z, IN
Square No 63;. divided into three cottage build
ing lots, each having front Of 20 feet, running
back 100 feet situated at the corner Of First street
east and north ID street, and near tie Capitol
Terms One-third cash balance In six, twelve
and eighteen months, for notes bearing Interest
from day Of sale.
deed given and deed Of trust taken.
Title indisputable
nov I'D \ GREEN, Aucttoceer.
BY WALL. BARNARD Il CO. Auctioneers.
(Io4 HING, CEOTHING.-OnW EDNES-
~ DAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY evenings
of this week, we will offer for sale at public anc-
ton, large and fun supply Of Fall and Winte
keadv-made Clothing, which will he sold with
out reserve, such as
Coats, Pants, Vests,
Under Garments &c, &c.
All of which are Of the newest style and best
material. Sale to commence al : \ o'clock
PerfoRs in want OF Winter Clothing will rave
at least one hundred per cent bv giving a call
WALL, BARNARD q CD,
nov I'D AuctiOneers.
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EEGItI 81

EESU .-FVAH
100 BBLS. ALEWIVE'S HERRING
1OO SO bbls. Nova Scotia do
100 bbls No. mediu II Mackerel, old and new
50 half bbls. No 2 do
50q'r do do do
Now landing per brig Ann Elizabeth, and for
sale low b. HARTLEY d BRO,
nov 9-6t GeoruetoWn
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nor RENT-TWO MEDIUM SIZED three
Il story Brick Houses, on the corner of 9th and
\ SITS. One Of them is an excellent stsnd for
grocery; the other desirable private dwelling
Terms very moderate. Apply to A. N Glenn
ENTS, 3S2 corner 18th and L. streets
nov 10-lw&
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NOR RBNT-FURNISHED ROOMS. OR
Il if desirable, the whole house, furnished NAV
be rented. No. 65 Missouri avenue, between Sd
and \ streets. nov 9-eo3t*
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E,ANCY HAIR ORNAMENTS of any sug-
Il gested devise, such as BRACELETS, PINS,
EARRINGS, RINGS, FLOWERS, made to
order, at short notice
IO Persons may rely upon their own hair be-
Ing used. II. SEMKEN,
33) Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10Th SITS.
Lov 3-1
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NOR rem IA TWO STORY BRICK
l. Dwelling House on the north side Of " YORK
avenue, three docs west from corner Of 18th st,
suitable for a small faunilV Apply TO II. Dorset,
next door, or to CHARLES DE SEEDING, No.
507 Seventh street. nov 0-eoit
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REMOVAL.
w A r Rim F. r

WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
Has removed to No. $40 Pennsylvania avenue
under Bsowns' Hotel, Washington, ID. C.
oc 3l-tJan
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Mr.. WILLIAM PALMER,
PROFESSOR OF THE FLUTE & SINGING,
233 FStrsst, corner of FonrtIsHth street,
sep is
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AZ DOZEN GOOD COLD KID Gloves.
-tO t0o dozen Linen cambria Handkerchiefs, at
81 cen each
100 dozen Linen cambria Hsndkerchie:s at lex
cents each
100 dozen Cotton, Silk and Merino Hose and Half
Hose, Of every quality and price
With many other cheap Goods. 81.
WIN r. RILEY,
corner sth st, opp. Centre Market.
nov lin
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EOR RENT-TEREE ROOMS, Furnished
or unfinished, with board, on Fl, between
10th and lI:h streets, No. 49, nov 12-ec3t&
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Doom FOR RENT.-A pleasant Room in the
IL third story, with or without furniture. Apply
to GEO WILLNER'S Paper hanging Store, AGA
Ninth street. sep 20-H
OTIS FOR LE.-TWO OR THREE
IA good Building Lots In a rapidly improving
neighborhood fer sale on fs. years. credit.
Applyto J. II. DRURY.
jy Att
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SUNNYSIDE FOR SALE.-THE SUBSCRI-
~ Der desiring to remove South, offers for sale
this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying
in Alexandra county, Va, mile from the Long
Bridge, or 2K miles from Centre Market, with
easy access 10y Washington and Alexandria turI-
pike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place
The farm contains 200 acres; 80 acres is in good
timber; the balance well laid OFF in arabic fields
and meadows. Also, abont 500 fruit trees of va
rious kinds, well selected and planted in suitable
situations.
The Improvements consist Of a good Dwelling
House Of rooms, beside garret aud basement:
house for overseer and hands, stablrg for horses
and cattle, with necessary sheds &c, usual TO q
dairy and market farm.
Persons desiring to purchase can get further In
formation b. visiting the premises
Terms liberal. EDW. b. POWELL,
nov l2-tf
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ga SAD TRUTH. Under this title the news
papers everywhere are publishing the follow
irg paragraph:
IF you want to rejoice the internal soul Of
reporter, tell him that six women and sever,
children have just been torn asunder. lin
from limb, IN house around the next corner,
and that blood is gushing from all the win
dows and doors; that a steamboat has Just
9 bust" killing all on board that the Rev
DR.. Exegesis has just cut his own throat and
that an awful and impenetrable mystery sur
rounds everything
The writer should have headed his para
graph "a Sad FalsehOOd," which would have
been nearer the mark. Perhaps, whosoever
he is, he was merely expressing what his ov,s
feelings would be under such circumstances a.
those to which he has referred, or imagined
We look upon the article as 3 base Islander,
which every reporter Of responsibility will
Indignantly repel. We are free to say, how
ever, when such dreadful events do occur, the
fraternity are prompt to chronicle them, for
the benefit of the public more than for their
own qualification.
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ENGRAVING.

ENGRAVING.
WE AR E PREPARED TO EXECUTE
w promptly, and in the best style Of the art
every description Of engraving, including arms
cresis, notices, &c, on stone. a
III Card engraving and printing promptly OK
ecuted. NJ. W. GAIT & BRO,
32i Pa. avenue, bet 9th aud 10th SITS.
nov Off
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ENOR RENT-NEAR THE PATENT Of
nee, furnished chamber on fths first floor,
suitable for gentleman desiring pleasant and
healthy locality, and convenient to the public Of
h;e< Apply at 81 street, between Ninth aud
Ienth. nov 13-2t%
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AMusExKsrs FOR IrHasxsetyrSe p.y.-

ANusBNENTs FOR gTHkxKseryISe DAY
The Kunkel Opera Troupe will give perform
ance tomorrow afternoon, at Odd FelIows'
Hall; on which occasion the popular Wells
Children will appear, as well as at night. The
afternoon performance win present n fine on
portunlty to children and others who cannot
attend the evening entertainments
The steamer Thomas Collyer, Capt. Ged
ney, Will make special trip to Mount Yer
non, afording those who have not visited the
gratiied. "
The New York Burlesqus Etbiopian Onera
Troupe will delight the Inhabitants of the
Navy ard, at Odd Fellows Hall, in that part
of the city. P'''
:. It's rumored that Mr. 4 Mrs Barney Will
Mans VIII play tomorrow (ThanksSiyine)
evening, at the National Theatre. If so, we
MINK IL a good idea, and have no doubt but
that the house will be jammed.
Inc FIRE Companies will make a grand pa
rade tomorrow, on the reception, by the Me-
,ropolitan Hook and Ladder Company, of their
truck, from Baltimore. Extensive arrange
ments for that purpose are in progress.
BALLs.-TO-night, the Boone Rife corps
will give their fourth annual ball at Odd Fell
lows Hall, Navy Yard. The former enter
tainments of this character, by the gallant
and well-disciplined corps, afforded the ut
most satisfaction to the participants; and we
cannot but believe that the one now coutem-
plated will at least equal, in point of interest
If not surpass, its jOy-inspiring predecessors
The Journeymen Bakers will give their ball
tonight at Carusi's saloon, having made ex-
tensive arrangements for that purpose. such.
we are assured, as cannot fail to give satisfac-
tiOn to their MANY friends
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NOR RENT-A TWO-STORY AND ATTIC
IL Brick Dwelling, with two story frame back
building attached all In good order, situated on
Maryland avenue, between IL and 9th SITS Rent
moderate. Apply TO GEO. w. HINTON, Mer-
chant Tailor, Acc Pa. avenue.
oct 30-tf iOrganl
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FOX RENT OR SALE-A TWO-STORY
L and attic Brick Dwelling with back building,
containing eight rooms, with stable and wood
shed attached, situated on Seventh stree: north,
between nj and N For particulars enquire OF b.
WAGMAN, next door. nov l3I3t%
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"A FTENTIoN, LAND SEEKERS-FUR
"a sale--70 acres Of Land In Alexandria county.
Va, o miles from Washington city; 2h from
ueorgetown. This place was formerly comprised
In the tract known as GO The Glebe.S II is well
wooded and watered; improved by an excellent
dWelllng- house, select young orchard, &c; and
possesses every requisite for delightful private
residence. Inquire al the corner Of nth and M
streets
FOX KENT.-The new brick House on the
southeast corner OF llth and NJ streets Apply on
the premises. nov ii-eoims
SMALL TRACT or LAND NEAR WASH
~ ington for sale.-The subscriber has for sale i
very desirable tract Of land, containing 80 acres
lying In Washington county, about mile dis
tant from the Navy Yard Bridge, which will be
SOLD on reasonable terms upon application to
JAMES G. MCGUIRE,
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant
nov l3-6t
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NOR RENT-THE THREE STORY STORE
Il and Dwelling, No. So Bridge street, George
town, so long occupied as Emrnert's Connection
cry Apply to Army, next door.
nv 25-lawI
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PROFESSOR MUSDEE will give his next soiree
=. bis Balloon, next to the Star bulldogs, on
riday evening. The room has been hand
souely adorned. Tue lovers Of dancing, of
both sexes, We are pleased to learn, patronize,
to large ,Ktent, the enterprising and popular
pr"prietJr.
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THE BURNTHOUSEN NEAR THE CIRCLE,
Il FIRST WARD, AT PRIVATE SALE -
The Square No. 80, containing about 3 1U0 square
feet is for safe, together with the remains Of the
burnt building. The walls are believed to be,
comparatively uniniured, and the new Stable and
Smoke House remain entire, as well as the SUBJ
stantial fence around the whole premises This
is good opportunity for any one wishing to build
a first class house. The Lot is bounded by the
Circle, X street 9th street, and New Hampshire
avenue. Apply to A. HYDE.
oct 23-1aw3w (Inte)
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The KUSKEL OPERA TROUPE, in connection
with the Wells Children, Edith and Willie }
have their drawing room entertainments night
ly at Odd Fellows Hall: before large and dis
eliminating audiences. The programme for
tonight presents some choice pieces Of music
which, in connection with the cOmicalities Of
Brudder Bones" and other members Ct the
Troupe, form al attractive bill.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-24
AMERICAN BANNER,
4. B. MAYEs. POLITICAL EDITOR.
Yergcr and Estellc.

After the triumph Of Mr.. Yarger over Capt.
Estelle, it is amusing to hear the Antics claim
ing the victory. Itreminds US Of thejndgment
passed by Partridge upon performance in which
Garrick had supported the character OF Hamlet
Utmost approved style. At the end Of the play,
Jones asked Partridge which Of the players he
had liked best, ato which," says Fielding, che
ans1 cred with some appearance of indignation
at the question, The King, without douht.a-
Indeed. Mr.. Partridge says Mrs. Miller, YOU
are not Of the same opinion with the town; for
they are all agreed that Hamlet is acted BY the
best player who was ever on the stage,-He
the best player!' cries Partridge, |Ik -
temptaous sneer, why could act as wen - lie
myself; am sure,if | had seen ghost, I should
have looked in the very same manner, and 0one
just as he did. And then, to be sure, in that
scene, as you call it, between him and his moth
er, where you told me he acted so fine, why,
Lord help me! any man, that is, any good man,
that had such mother, would have done exact
ly the same. know you are only joking with
me; but, indeed, madam, though was never
I
at play in London, yet have seen acting be-
fore in the country; and the king for my money;
ne speaks all his words distinctly, half as loud
again as the other. Any body may see hsis ar
actor
After the same manner the Antics passjudg
ment on the speeches of Messrs Yerger and Els.
teHe, the former, calm, argumentative, dignifed
and eloquent; the latter denunciatory, funny
and declamatory, blending comedy, fareex and
tragedy in such style as to induce one to ex.
claim in the Language Of Partridge. aAny bod,
may see he is an actor" while all felt that Mr.
Yerger was an orator.
Since writing the above we find that the Dem
ocrat endorses the Partridge judgement of tn,
Antics, "Of course'-but our neghbor mistakes
in saying that the Banner imphedly admits tha
Mr.. Yerger could not answer Capt. Estelle
We think he did answer fully, and then CAV
him what the Captain could not answer.
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ny Just think Of that, win youl q man
who has participated largely il g. 61| Sc ths
country for numbers Of years past, |I q msr
ture years, and an aspirant for cong 7lonal
honors, not yet made up bis mind upon fhis
great political question"
The vicksburg Sentinel us1a d. -
guage 10 reference q col< 3ek
med anopinion upon the p0N 96ll
abolish slavery ii the district q golumbie;
the benefit olthose afa11 politicians who nsz
up their minds % readilv Det quea =
are willing to rvesr they 4 TIVE aiRe -.
Judge Chase q Maryland, was 60ee pzesenled
with an afidavitby i youul council IIoF5 II .I<|
not only the necesaar1 fatts hnk <le E. 81
casa was distinctly Eed. zE7 - ~
! calmly expressed hia ProIoonl 81 81
: counsellor, who q sd Nfeek 1gl
Judge for IS dong: D. 1sid th6 III
. have settIsd Point q ~ ~hiek
me for tho last twenty pears. lIl q s.
ab'e make Up ~ mind Qr i
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-24
PLATFORM OF THE
A MEXICAN PAR ~
OF THE ~
state of N ississippi. 80

We advocate such modification Of the natn-
ralization laws, as win remedy the existing evils
growing out Of the same, or in case the purity OF
the elective franchise cannot otherwise be pre-
served, then we advocate their total repeal.
We advocate the passage CT a stringent law
BY the proper authorities, to prevent the immi-
grafton hither of foreigners, who are either pau
pers or criminals.
a We shall vigorously maintain and defend the
vested rights Of all persons, whether they be ma
tive orsloreign born.
dres ". ~
IN We believe that America should be governed
y, Americans, eifecting the same through the
bailotbox alone, the great and legitimate instru-
ment of all political reform in our country.
We oppose and protest against all abridgc,,
ment OF religious liberty, holding it as cardinal
each individual and his God, and that the BIbl1
lathe great fountain and depository of The true
r('gions doctrines Of this country.
We will maintain and defend the Constitution
Of the United States as it is, the Union as it was
intended by our dhthers, and the rights Of Tho
States, without diminution; insisting upon, anC
demanding faithful performance by the Genera
Government, Of all the duties enjoined upon it by
that Constitution.
We war with no party as such, but oppose al
who oppose us in these great American doctrines
VIII.
The principles which we advocate, are para
mount to any local question Of State policy, ant
as the American Party, we will make no attemp
torevive the question Of the payment ofthe Uniol
or Planters Bank Bonds.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-24
The National American Platform.
ADOPTED al Philadelphia June 9th. 1855.

ADOPTED al Philadelphia June 9th. 1855.
=. The Acknowledgement Of that Almighty
B ing, who rules over the Universe who pre-
sides over the councils of Nations, who conducts
the affairs of men, and who, in every step by
which we have advanced to the character Of an
independant nation, has distinguished us by some
token Of Providential agency.
III. The cultivation and development Of a
sentiment ofprofoundly intense American feel
ing; OF passionate attachment to country, its
history and its institutions; of admiration for the
purer days of our national existance; Of venera-
ton of the herosm that precipitated our Revo-
luton; and of emulation of the virtue, wisdom,
and patriotism that framed our constitution and
first successfully applied its provisions.
III. The1naintenance Of the Union Of these
United States as the paramount political good;
or to use the language of Washington, ''the
primary object of patriotic DESIRE" And hence,
lst. Opposition to all attempts to weaken or
subvert it.
End. Uncompromising antagonism to every
principle of policy that endangers it.
3D. The advocacy Of equitable adjustment
of all political differences which threaten its in
tegrity or perpetuity.
4th. The suppression Of al tendencies to po.
Iitical division, founded on geographical dis
ordinations. or on the belief that there is rea
difference of interest and views," between tho
various sections Of the Union.
9th. The full recognition Of the rights of thu
several states as expressed and reserved in tn,
Constitution; and careful avoidance by the
General Government Of all interference will
their rights By legislative or executive action.
Nv. Obedience to the Constitution Of tn,
United States as the supreme law Of the land
sacredly obligatory upon all its parts and mem
bers; and steadfast resistance to the spirit O
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-24

gods themselves dared hot break ii. Yet the
"whippers in'' Of Democracy are everlastingly
exhorting the efaithful'' to- break the oath Of
Know Nothingism, thereby claiming for Democ-
racy y privilege that the gods w th their omnip-
oie1ce could not attain. Softly, softly dear
Cornelia, are you dreaming!
remember perfectly the Barbecue at Benton
III dear Molly does not, and remembersdis-
Itinctly that the posted bills said Every body ii
invited to attend" and Isaw there both foreign
ers and Roman Catholics. Then if admit
your asser. .ion, Cerny dear, that they we1e not
invited, you must admit my conclusions: first,
that they are mere nobodles, and secondly, that
they came without being asked, contrary TO all
established rules of etiquette. Poor compliments
you pay your friends dear Coney.
You speak of the heterogeneous appearance of
] the procession which left Yazoo for benton, and
lay stressupon hearse like vehicle with "a live
buzzard in it. Now this is part of the caval
Acade of which was deprived sight, nor have
lever heard of it until this moment. We sup
pose that in order 70 look young and spry in the
presence of the beaux, you left your spectacles
! at home, dear Cornelia, and mistook tin repre-
sentdtion of the bird OF liberty for Ire bussa,d.
/ But If it was as you say, can very easily ac-
count for it, and upon the whole think it quite
appropriate.
i The hearse was intended no doubt, to convey
the deid fallacies of the Wing and Democratic
parties slaughtered By Sam, and the Buzzard, a
bird captured by the same individual, which had
for longtime been regarded by the morbid
vision of those parties as the bird of freedom.
In conclusion then, ,Corny dear, yousay that
asects, like ballast to ships, keep government
steady" More aptly Corny Gear, like ballast
sects are dead,useless wei int, taking up much
room that might be better used and only usefu
when the cargo is light Under the Democrat
ic sway, surely the great ship of state has hai
to drag along astupendous weight, and unless
the solt Fogies' in command are thrown ovel
board we will soon be swamped indeed.
Sam has taken this lasti hand, and shal
soon now sail with favoring gales upon placit
lsea. Yours always my dear Corny, hoping you
la clearer head.
i P.S. take the liberty ofspbsc1Ihiug my
lself to the dear Cornela, as e <bove Il writer
4 for her especial behoof and &.
And let me beg Cornelia the next time sh
goes Native American speech TO take alonl
both an ear trumpet and an opera elass, by th
aid of which she may possibly be able tcQmp
rehend what it's all about. So
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-24
significant Threat,

] Mr.. Wicklffe, in addressing an anti-American
meeting at New Orleans, warned his hearers of
the foreign power amongst US: she told the
Know Nothings that, in venturing upon this unil
dertaking to crush foreigners, they were enter
ing upon an undertaking the dangers of which
they did not understand. They weres making
an assault upon Sebastopol."
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-24
Etiqsstte The National intelligence has

correspondent who produces series ofnufnoers
on this subject;
i. Before you bow 10 lady III the street per-
nit her to decide whether y y may doso or NOT.
by at least q look Of recognition.
q. Excuse my goyes,' is an unnecessary
apologys Tor the glove should not be withdrawn
to shake hands. 81
8. When your companion bows to lady you
should do the same. When gentleman bows
to 4 laly in your company, always bow to him
in return. S
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-24

ton of the Democratic convention. of the same
State.
"Reso,ped, That the people of Ohio, now as
they have always done, look upon slavery as an
evil, and unfavorable to the development of the
Ispirit and practical benefit Of free institutions,
and that entertaining these sentiments, they
will al all times feel 20 be their duty. to nse
all power clearly givenby the terms of the Ma
tional Compact, to prevent itsinlinence to miti-
gate and finally to eradicate its evils. :"