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MADAME X. respectfully mi, 9.,oyns
1tI public in general, that she VIII Nv ~ psslih
ton In all the Affairs relating TO Liz SUie
Wealth, Marriages, Love, Journeys, S,rkpes
and Death and S in RESPECT 70 ali Oiher .uS:s
She is, also, able to tell the ages o. Sccrsag
reading numbers All those who wish r.
Madame X. will please call soon. a scsn
main I'm the city but a short time spsvsIiHg.
consulted al ali hours Of the day aio ,1.t sirse
Her name is on the door--at No. @ - iIsclp
corner Of b, on the left hand side Gen11ssW
cents and ladies IS &C -
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~SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.-P
~ o. M. MITCHELL, Of Cincinnati, Will
give course on Astronomy, commencing MON
DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. Lectures
commence at O'Clock. Abundance free. The
public are respectfully invited.
dec 2i-MW&F3
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NA CARD.-The Washington Trade and
~ Benevolent Society Of JOurneynen Tall
ors would respectfully recommend to the public
the following Merchant Tailoring ESTABLISHMENTS
as every way worthy OF their patronage. They
alone pay the bill OF prices established by the
above. named Society, viz:
H. F. Loudon Il Co. Edw'd Cooley,
j. J. Steer, Jas. T. Mcintosh,
VIM. Tucker, Thos. Bovine,
Duvall q Bro, Matlock & Griffith,
Jos. X. Thompson, VIM. ii. Stanford,
Edw'd nj. Drew, Thos X. GRAY.
L. S.-Stfangers designing TO work I'm this city
through the will take notice that those are
the only shops that Society hands permitted
to work for JAS. lACKEY, Rec. Sec.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Oct 9th, 1855.
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NOTICE.-AF FAIR AND FESTI-
val will be held by the ladies Of the NJ.
r. Church, at the Union Hotel Building, George
tswn, commencing on the Path instant. The pro-
ceeds to be applied to the completion Of the West
Georgetown Church. An excellent supper will be
served every evening. Everything like rafting
T ositivelv pfohibtted dec 2-U
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NOTICE-MUTUAL FIRE lNSUR-
~ ANCE COMPANY OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA.-All policies issued
by this Company will expire on MONDAY, Dec.
81, 1855, at 8 O'Clock y. m. Persons wishing re-
newal will please attend TO IL on or before that
dav. CHAS. WILSON, Sec,
Office Columbia Place, cor. La. av. and 9TH ST.
dec 1S-d2W
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METROPOLITAN RAILROAD OFFICE, }

METROPOLITAN RAILROAD OFFICE,
Georgetown, December 20, 1855
THOSE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE
stock Of the Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany who have not responded to the call made
the 18th OF April last for the payment Of the sec
oud instslment are requested TO do so within thir
tv days from date, to enable the Company TO meet
their oblis ations TO the contractors who are now
engaged in prosecuting the work.
By order Of the Board Of Directors
dec2f J. w DEEBLE, Treasurer.
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Mr.. Banks's Seven Thousand Majority
The Boston Bee, of the 26th ult enables us
to throw light upon the condition of popular
sentiment in Massachusetts. The reader will
perceive, from so much of its article as we ex-
tract, that Mr.. Banks seven thousand ma
jority, when last elected, has dwindled into
very lean minority, indeed, in the recent CUB
ernatorial election in the Bay State:
Gone year ago Robert b. Hall was elected
in the first district by about three thousand
five hundred majority over all-now the CUB
ernatorial vote shows his party to be in a mi
nOrity of four thousand seven hundred ard
twenty-five, showing a net loss to Mr. Hall in
one year, uf over sight thousand vOtes. The
American ticket has plurality now of over
eighteen hundred votes in his district.
lone year ago, VIM. S. Damrell had ma
Jority over everything combined Of SIR hOn-
sand and eighty Hres--this year his party is
| IN minority in the same district of only six
| thousand three hundred and seventy-fye. A
| loss to Mr. Damrell Of only about taceirs thou
edna ire HUndred UoteS IN u s,neLe near.
Some thunder there, but wait till next year
| and then hear it CRASH,
Arson Burlingame alias I" seepless Bur
| ingame"-was chosen by twenty-five hun
dred and fifty -four majority over all, which
majority last year is nearly double the whole
vote his party cast his,-it being but the most
miserable fzzie of sixteen hundred and fortv
votes. His party threw the lowest number Of
the four having candidates in the district.
There is a majority against Mr.. Burlingame' 8
representing the district of seven thousand
two hundred and fOrty-fve. We wonder if
he will "listen and obey" He will next year,
if he chooses to be deaf this
IN. p. Banks, Jr., the "child Of fortune"
seems to have been deserted by the tickle god
dess this time, or rather to have deserted her.
Perhaps he would call it "the most short
sighted political suicide on record He had
last year six thousand one hundred and sew
enty four over al, now he is in minority Of
| seven thousand six hundred and seven-a loss
of only fourteen thousand votes, or there
abouts.
$50 with Chauncy L. Knapp. Itwont pay
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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS PRES
ENTS.

MAS AMI "
ENTS.
GREAT SALE OF BOOKS BY the WASH
VI ington Book Company, at the store under me
Dexter Hotel, second door west Of Seventh stree,
On Louisiana avenue.
A Book and gold W a,ch for one dollar
A Book and silver Watch for one dollar
A Book and gold LOcket for one dollar
A Book and gold Pencil for one dollar
A Book and gold Ring for one dollar
A Book and gents gold Pin for one dollar
Book and lady's gold Pin for one dollar
A Book and lad 3 gold Ear Drops for one dO.lG
4 Book and gold Pen for one dollar
A Book and Pocket Knife for enc dollar
A Book and Stationery for one dollar
Book and elegant Gift Book for one dollar
Gene qPe, come all, and give uS d call. sign Il
WASHINGTON BOOK COMPANY.
dec 26-1w
lime FRENCH EDITIONS-oF ROUs-
Il seau, Racine, SeviCne, COmeile, Moliere, De
Stael, Ducts, FroissaIt, BourdalOne, lie sage,
Schiller, GuiZOt, Bossuet, MonStrelet, MalheToe,
Descartes, Barthelemy, Voltaire, ChateauhTiand'
Florian. Rabelais, Scribe, Malebranohe =
Pierre, Fenelon, Thierry, Machiavelli, kegnaIa'
and other writers, may be found at the most moo
crate prices at the bookstore Of the underslgnt1,
imported by himself direct from Paris, IN nne car
aud morocco bindings, some Of them win Ot4''
tiful illustrations
*s* Also, a small collection, various, OF IehOA
Books for youth, Paris editions. ,
dec 26-tI FRANCk TAl LOh.-- .
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The Current Operations of che Trsasurz ns

partmsnt.-On yesterday, 9th of December,
there were of Treasury Warrants entered on
the books Of the Department
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COTTAGE FARa NURSERIES.

q - REWARD-wILL BE GIVEN FOR
SC the return OF Bakers WAGON. green
body, and a sorrei MARE. Thew can be lef al
NJ. RUPPkL'S, Seventh street, opposite Centre
Market de, 2S-3t
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Pardon Tho President has pardoned VIM
L. Sterling, late postmaster at Sterlingville,
Wisconsin, who was convicted of embezzIe-
ment, and has been some time in the peniten-
tiary. The pardon was granted in conse-
quence of satisfactory proof that the prisoner
would die if not Immediately released from
confinement.
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ENOR HIRE.-BY THE YEAR, Al YOUNG
IL Servant WOMAN, who is good cook and
house servant, and strictly honest. Preference
will be given 20 a private family, and references
required. Apply to r. SLOWER,
Corner 2lst and l streets, No. 2J5.
dec 2S-3tN
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
Excitement in Cuba.

It seems that the expedition now fitting out by Col. Kinney with the avowed object of colo nizing in Central America, has excited to won- derful extent the alarm of the Cuban authori- ties. The most stringent measures have been adopted to place the Island in posture of de- been declared ill state of blockade and vol unteer companies have been mustered into ac- tive service The Captain General has issued several proclamations, and on the 18th ultimo, he reviewed the troops in Havana. He ad. dressed them at length; drawing his sword and waving 1t on high, he reminded them of the past Slories of Spain, and assured them that they were the descendants of great warriors and con- querors, and should give good account of themselves, on the day of battle, as the faith ful depositares and guardians of the ashes of Columbus He told them that the hour of trial was at hand, when they would be called upon to combat the hordes of pirates and fili- busters, which had collected together in the United States. Altogether the address was
 
 Spanish soldier of the present age.
 One novel feature in shs Cuban exhibition Is pregnant with meaning, and that is the part the English war vessels have taken in the mat ter. An English war steamer with several com panies on board, destined to garrison some dis tant point on the Island, sailed out of the har- Dor of Havana, with the banners of England and Spain at her masthead, 'unfurled to the wind, aud proudly and affectionately entwinng each other." This is significant of the views and policy of England She is determined at all hazards to have voice in the affairs of the new as well as the old world. While ske is engaged in a deathly struggle with the Russian bear, she determines also to clip the soaring wings of the American eagle. The fair Island of Cuba, situated immediately near the outlet of the Mississippi river, she has taken under her motherly protection with the view of res cuing her from the intended em braces of Uncle Sam
 We think it is becoming high time for the American government to give the world prac- tical illustration of the Monroe doctrine. We have recorded it upon our statute books and promulgated it from the executive mansion. again and again, and we deem it now the part of wisdom to reduce it to positive practice or yield it up and hereafter forever hold our peace.
 We have every confidence that the present administration will dispose of the English n- terterence, whenever it assumes form that's Jects it to notice, in the proper and legitimate manner. Interference in the affairs of this con- unent by European governments can never be tolerated by the United States.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
Minister to Spain.

~ We notice in the Union of the 18th ultimo. the official announcement of the appointment and confirmation of the Hon. Augustus c. Dodge, of Iowa, to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States to Spain.
 This appointment could not in our estimation have been conferred upon more worthy or competent man. Gen. Dodge is self made man, and possesses in an unlimited degree the confidence of the national democracy I.e has won the proud distinction that he now enjoys by course of life frank, open, manly and honora- ble. Though representing in the United States Senate northern constituency, he has always been one of the few northern men, who have stood fourth fearless champions of States rights and southern rights. At the recent session of the Legislature in Iowa, he was defeated bv abolitionism and know nottingham. His was character too high and too pure for the nefarious purposes of those parties and he was early marked as victim. Of great capacity and lofty integrity, Gen. Dodge is eminently fitted for the position to which he has been elevated.- We look forward with great hope for much good to result from his mission to Spain.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
eF No rise in the Arkansas river as vet

ABNER E. THORNTON ARRESTED AND RE- LEASED. = By information received officially from New Orleans, the fact of Thorntons ar rest and confinement was made known to the Executive of this State An agent with re- quisition upon the Governor of Louisiana for the surrender of the prisoner, was immediately dispatched to New Orleans.
 By last mail we learned that Thornton had been brought out before the District Court of the United State upon haJeas corpus, and discharged. Thus twice has this notorious in- dividual escaped the grasp of the law through the interpostion of courts of justice. We un- derstand that several witnesses from this State, who were cognizant of Thornton's misdemean- ors here, appeared at his trial and gave their evidence.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

NEEDHAM's MARBLE WORKS. In another column will be found the advertisement of Ed gar Needham, of Louisville. The work turn ed out of this establishment is of the finest character. There are several samples of it to be found in the cemetery near this city. The monument erected over the grave of A. H. &c., vier, in accordance with an act of the Legisla- ture, is the work of MT. Edgar Needham.- Those who give him call will not be disap- pointed, either in the material, the execution. or the prices asked.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

THE NEW GRADE IN THE ARMY - The grade of Lieutenant General in the army has been revived by recent enactment of Congress for the benefit of Gen. Winfield Scott. This grade to be once filled, will expire upon its first vacancy. It exists only for the life of General Scott.
 If Gen. Scott should be entitled to pay as Lieutenant General, according to the provisions of the act of 18th May, 179S, from the close of the Mexican war to the present time, he will receive more than fifty thousand dollars.
 Under the act of 179S, which is now reviv- ed, there is attached to the grade of Lieutenant General staff of six persons: four Lieutenant Colonels and two secretaries-each with the rank and pay of Lieutenant Colonel
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
Cairo and Fulton Railroad Compa- nv of Missouri

We have been kindly furnished by MT. BEE BE, with printed copy of the " Proceedings of the Board of Directors of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company of Missouri, and the report of the Chief Engineer upon the preliminary surveys" The officers of the company are as follows:
 JOHN M. JOHNSON, President.
 M. A. WILSON, Secretary
 DANIEL B. MILLER, Treasurer.
 JAMES s. WILLIAMS, Chief Engineer.
 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. John M. Johnson Henry H. Bedford, Orson Bartlett, Solomon G. Kitchen. Henry Miller,
 The length of the division of the Cairo and Fulton Rail Road through Misrouri is 7215 mles-and is far more favorable to the con- struction of first class railroad than even its most sanguine friends predicted.
 Our readers and the citizens of Arkansas generally, will remember the great out-cry made against this portion of the road, some months since, on account of the suaken lands which, it was asserted, were upon the line of the road. This outcry we denounced as ma lcious attempt to injure the project of connect ing the State of Arkansas with Missouri and the north western States by railroad to Cairo. This statement made by the enemies of inn provement in Arkansas, obtained many believ- CTS, and the consequence was serious injury to the prospects of the road. The assiduity with which the falsehood was stated and reitera- ted only proved the malignity of those who de- sired the distraction of the last hope of the State, founded on the aid given to her enter prise by the grant of lands made by Congress-
 As to the "sunheu lands," the report of Capt. Williams shows there are none such near the line of the Cairo and Fulton railroad; but on the contrary, the country through which the route passes, is remarkably favorable to the easy and cheap construction of first class railroad.
 We regret that owing to the lateness of our re cept of the report we are not able to give full synopsis of its contents. It is most inter- esting pamphlet and will be read with the high est pleasure by every one interested in the suc- ce ss and prosperity of the great scheme of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
Later from Havana.

Charleston, Feb 25-By the arrival here of the steamship Isabel, Capt. Rollins, we have intelligence from Havana to the 18th inst.
 The excitement in reference to the reported flibuster expedition from the United States about to invade the island was increasing.
 The government had taken possession of the various railroads for the purpose ,f transport ing troops over them.
 The city of Havana was guarded by volun- teers
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
Missouri-Cairo and Fulton
 Railroad.

We clip the following from the St. Louis Republican,:
 "The special order of the day being the bill to expedite the construction of the Cairo and Fulton railroad company was taken up and pas sed. It appropriates $750OOO of State credit, when an equal amount is subscribed by indi- viduals."
 This looks very much like Missouri was strongly in favor of building the Cairo and Full ton railroad. The bill for granting the land to the company, unlike the Arkansas bill, does not contain single restriction that can cripple the company.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
A Town Over SnOwed-Printing Office and
 We'll Filled.

Ah0 O"i ohoSo \AAhJ HoPuoiio"' o"yo'
 The storm ragged necessarily all day Sunday, and such was the force of the wind that the snow was forced through every crack and cre- vice of our dwellings, and probably not house in the town was air-tight enough to keep the snow out. It was next to impossible to get from one part of the town to another, and every one very wisely kept in doors. In fact, it was impossible for any one to have been long ex- posed to the storm and survived.
 On Monday our office presented an appear ance that would have discouraged most printers. The wind had forced the door open; the floor was covered with snow, in some places over foot deep; every case was filled.
 We hear of some stock being frozen to death. and great many fowls were destroyed. One man in town had his well completely filled with snow, and had to melt snow water to thaw it out.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
River InteIligence.

Louisville, Feb. 26.-The river here is still falling, and full of floating ice, with 5 feet 6 inches water in the canal
 Cincinnati, Feb 26-The river here is fal- ling, and so blocked up with ice that naviga- tlon is again suspended, boats not being able to leave port. The weather is intensely cold.
 Flour is steady, with sales of superfne at $8 25 per barrel.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

NEW ENGLAND RUM FOR SEBAsTopoL.-The Middlesex (Mass.) Journal says:
 We learn from good authority that Trull Brothers distillers, are now engaged in filling orders for this native juice' to go to the Crimea They get forty five cents per gallon and boast of making $1, 200 week. Think of that, in these hard times"
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

0bTDoctor Cantrell is permanently located in our city, and will practice his profession in all its branches His office is over the post office His skill and former success as prac- titioner will insure liberal patronage.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

SUICIDE OF MURDERER.-A Chicago de- spatch says that Geo. w. Green, the banker, who was convicted somo time since of the mur- der of his wife, hung himself in his cell on Sunday moining, the 18th ult
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
Important Vote in Congress Know
 Nothineism.

We clip the following resolutions with the analysis of the vote taken upon them from the Washington Union The resolutions were in- troduced into the House of Representatives of the United States, by Hon. William Witt, of Pennsylvania The vote taken was to suspend the rules so as to have action upon the resolu- tions. A two thirds vote not being given in the affirmative the House refused to consider them:
 WHEREAS, discussions have been indulgcd in this House. in committee of the whole, which, with other circumstances, lead to the convc- tion that there exists in this country an eXten- sive secret oath-bound political association, which seems intended to interfere with the pu- rity of elections and the legislation of the coun- try, such an association as excited the fears and induced the solemn warnings of Washington in his Farewell Address: therefore,
 Resolved That in the opinion of the House, the existence of secret oath bound political as- sociations, having in view an interference with the sanctity of the ballot box, and the direction of the course of national legislation, is nconsis- tent with and dangerous to the institutions of republicanism, and directly hostile to the genius of the government.
 hesoIved, That every attempt to prescribe any class of citizens on account of their religious opinions, or to favor or to injure any religious denomination by national legislation, is dis tinct violation of the spirit of the constitution of the United States
 Resolved, That while careful and strict ad- ministration of the naturalization laws is sol emn duty, yet every interference with the guar antied rights of naturalized citizens is inconsis- tent with the plighted faith of the nation, and must diminish its growth and prosperity. The vote was as follows:
 Democrats in the affirmative 90 Wings in the affirmative IA
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

fe.r We are under obligations to MT. Jas. Tunnah, marble dealer of this city, for several fine marble paper weights
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

6- Gov Wright, of Indiana, has withdrawn from the Methodist Church, assigning, as req son, that his pastor was Know Nothing
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

0T The Lindsley House at Princeton, Ark, is highly recommended by those who have en- joyed its good cheer. We advise the travelling public to give the proprietor call.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07
Americanizing America"
 AbolitioniZed.

The Know Nothings have recently won three notable victories at the North The election of Wilson from Massachusctts-Sewa from New York and Durkee from Wisconsin to the United States Senate, all rank abolitlonistS, has to some extent aroused the attention of south erners to the nature aims and successes of this secret order Seward the recipient of Know Nothing honors in New York stands as the head and front of the abolition party at the North. Durkee from Wisconsin, who comes iA on the defeat of Senator J. P. Walker, a stern cham pion of southern rights, is also an aboltionist His election too is due to the fraternity of know nottingham. We will let the newly elected Know Nothing Senator, Henry Wilson, from Massachusetts speak for himself Attending an abolition meeting where an abolition lecture was delivered by a recently elected Know Noth- ing member to the next Congress, Senator Will son was called upon for a speech and delivered himself as follows
 SENATOR WILSON'S SPEECH
 MR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:- This IS not the time nor the place for me to utter word. You have listened to the elo- quence of my young friend and here to-naght / endorse every sentiment he has uttered ha public or 70 p,1gate hte, an mqjo'qties authorities, at home or abroad, intend to hve and to die aoih bitter, unrelent'ng hostility to slaue,y on my hps / maake no compromises amyaohere-at home or abroad. / shoH y'eM nothing cf my anti-slauery sentiments, ct home or ab,ood, to advance nay ouo persoraa interests to odvance party interests or to Me demands of any State or section of our co,na- hy. Ihope to be able to maintain oa aH occasions tue principles cf liberty to comprehend in my a6ec- t'ors tue whole country and tue people cf the aohole country of evey color; and, when 1 embrace the whole country i'll my affections, I want every body to understand that include in that term Massachusetts and the North. This is not the time for me to detain you. You have called upon me most unexpectedly to say word, and, having done so, will retire, thanking you for the honor of this occasion.
 With three such arrant abolitonsts in the next Senate as Seward, Durkee and Wilson, the Know Nothings will doubtless be faithfully represented. Let the South look out. They bode no good to her.
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

6F The House of Representatives has pas sed an appropriation for building four Revenue Cutters
The true Democrat., 1855-03-07

0T Nobod ever used more certain remedy for colds, coughs and consumption. than Ayerss Cherry Pectoral