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nov 3-stteotf west end Browns HotelI
TAYLOR & MAUKy's RECENT I'M


nov 3.Stheotf west end Browns HoteH
TAYLOR & MAUKy's RECENT I'M
Il Portations The following valuable and
interesting works will be found amongst variety
Of English Books recently received from England.
many Of which are at considerably reduced pri-
ees and especially suited for the approaching les
tive season:
Book Of Celebrated Poems; the best poems In
the English language one beautifully printed
svo volume. with eig nty Illustrations by the first
Cruikshanks5 Three Courses and Desert, ffty
humorous illustrations, 81 %
Book Of Family Crests, Volumes over four
thousand cuts Of crests, $3.50
Furniture and House Decoration, Ito SIX hun
dred illustrations, IS
GALLERY Of the 6races, or Beauties Of British
Poets. Sc beautiful plates, morocco, richly gilt,
as so
6leanings OF Nature, by Nude, 81 cOIored
plates by LandseeT, jr 80
Puss IN Boots, IL fne Illustrations, fancy covers.
so cts
Junius's Letters, complete IN two volumes, 80
Kohl's Russia-st. Petersburg, Moscow, and
the Crimsa, 90 IS
Moore's Irish Melodies, illustrated edition,
beautifully printed aud embellished with splendid
line engravings from pictures painted expressly
for the work by Mu ready, j 81
Nicholson's Operative Mechanic and British
Machinist, $50 plates, 81 50
Nicholson's Builder and Workman's New Di-
rectOTy, ito $50 plates, 50
Percy's Reliques Of Ancient English Poetry,
ClOtQ extra gill, e -
Pictorial Book Of Ancient ballads, illustrated,
antique gilt edges 81 IS
Robinson Crusoe, with % Illustrations, on wood
and steel, Sl 25
szun,ering abou. London, IS cents
Sculpture, Specimens OF Ancient and Modern,
4to., Is plates, S2 so
Sketches Of Young Ladies, Young Gentlemen,
and Young Couples, 1s illustrations, by Phiz, 81
StuaIt's Antiquities Of Athens, and other Mon
uments of Greece, 20 beautiful plates, with the
measurements, details, &c 81 rs
TasSo's jerusalem Delivered, "A engravings on
wood and on steel 81 2j
Walkers Analysis Of Beauty In Women and
Critical View Of Hypothesses respecting Beauty,
new editions, ~ drawings from life, %
Bon Geultier's Book Of Ballads, illustrated by
Crowquill, Leech, and Doyle, 81 IS
Cracker Bon Bon for Christmas Parties, by
Brough, illustrated, 81
Round Games for all Parties, for Old and
Young, gilt edges, sI.50
BosweIl's Life Of johnson, 10 vols, 50 plates,
SO
Julian's Studies Of Heads finely drawn on stone,
sto, 81
Lardners Popular Astronomy, 1l9 cuts, l2mo,
s. cts.
Punoh's Pi:,ures-Pictures from the Portfolio
Of Mr Punch, 600 illustrations by Leech, l vol
Book Of Costume, or Annals of Fashion, by a
Lady OF Rank STo, numerous illustrations, gilt
edges, 81 50
Hoods Comic Annual 40 illustrations by Leech,
sl 81
sign, 81 50
Chamber Historyof the Russian War splen-
oidlY Illustrated with maps and plates, 81 50
Ihe work OF Canova In Sculpture and Model
ling, engraved In outline by Henry Moses, with
o. g. nPtioas and biographical mernoiri 3sPlen-
For safe at TAYLOR Il MAURY's
nov o Bookstore, near 9th st.
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mo 57I.l

NOTICE OF THE kE;EsLARLIsa.,
~ uENr OF THE LAND OFFICE AT
vINCENNEs, IN TIE STATE OF lNDl-
I'm compliance with the provisions OF the act Of
Cc,,oress approved August 18th, 1855, entitled
G'An act TO continue the laad ofces at Vincennes,
indiana and 70 ascertain and adjust the tides TO
certain lands in the States OF Indiana and HI
nois, formerly included within he Vincennss
lend district 4: is hereby declared ana msde
known that the ofhces Of register and receiver al
Vincennes have again been cpened f'r tne sais
and entry Of lands, &c as IL said lard omoes nao
not been abolished
Given under my hand. at the city o. washing
ton, this 29d day sf November, A. u lsSo
THOS A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner Of the General Land Oftce.
nov 2S-lawSw
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SORIEEs DANSANTE.

IlROF. II w. MUNDER TAKES GREAT
j. pleasure in announcing 10 his friends, 90
patrons, and public generally, that the -
above social and delightful entertain nm
meuts will commence at Numbers MetIo Fhf
polltan Hall. corner 9th and ID streets, on 4lIHs
WEDN ESDAY EVENING, November
18th, at O'Clock, ard continue every Wednesday
throughout the season. Gentlemen wishing 10
subscribe for the season can do so upon very
favorable terms, by applying at the Hall on Tues
day and Thursday evening from s till 10 O'Clock.
nov 2I-u
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CLOCKS.-CLOCkss-CIot

ONLY THINK OF IT-GOOD CLOCKS
~ from 81 SO up to s30,--aIl - dHNSss
warranted 10 go right;-over SsSSsE
6s different styles Of Clocks to S&S9zA
selectfrom. Also, Clock Cords as.saaeaS
the material line Cali and see for Yourselves, at
} ROBINSON'S, $40 Pennsylvania avenue, op-
pOsite Browns Hotel. nov 24-2m
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CARD.
t. POT TE n T M,
n lTn Peuusylyauia avenue,

20, 2T9 Pennsylvania avenue,
Soxth side, betysen Tenth aHd Elt-esth Streets,
WASHINGTON CITY, ID. c,
DESPECTFULLY INFORMS HIS PAT
H rcns and the public generally, that he is now
prepared with the most scientific and sfillful
Goods and Confectioners, 10 furnish
PARTIES, WEDDINGS, DINNERS, re,
in the most recherche and elegant style at the
shortest notice. He will give his personal attend
ance and assume the entire responsibility OF the
entertainment
Connected with his establishment are Parlore
where Ladies and Gentlemen can be served al all
hours with Ice Cream, yellies, Oysters in every
style, Reishes, Dinners and Suppers, In a man
ner unsurpassed in this CITY.
T. P0IENTINl, grateful .or the liberal pstro-
mage he has heretofore received assures his friends
and al vino may give him call, that every effort
on his part will be made 20 merit continuance
Of their favors
He solicits an examination Of bis large and ele-
CANT assortment OF FRENCH CANDIES, PIE
SERVED aui Branded FRUITS, PIC
KLES. SAUCES, &c, which he offers for sale al
the most moderate prices. nov ls-2fddeolW
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BUCK! BUCK! BUCK! mot WooIly Hoss)
EN- ROUTE FOR WASHINGTON. C.

BUCK: BUCK! BUCK! mot Weolly Hoss)
EN- ROUTE FOR WASHINGTON, ID C.
THREE ENTIRE DEER, LARGEST EVER
Il received in Baltimore, shot with Virginia
rifes-not revolvers.
BEAR MEAT, HAMS, SHOULDERS,
SIDES, fattest ever received from the Alegha-
nies.
Constantly receiving from the West, ria Balti'
more and Ohio, Winchester and Potomac, Par
kersburg, Central Ohio Railroads, VENlSON,
POULTRY, WILD GAME, keg and roll Blu r
TER, CAP HONEY, DRIED APPLES and
PEACHES, and country produce generally.
For sale by c. G. O'NElL,
Corner Howard and Pratt streets,
dec Slim Baltimore.
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nR. DUPRIE's REMEDIES are the only
- efectual cure for External or Internal Piles,
saltheum, Ring Worm, &c. They are unrival-
Led for purifying the blood.
50 cents per box Once 70 Nassau street, New
York. WIN be sent by mail
Por sale by FORD BRO, corner Of lith st
AID Penn avenue ocS
VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS, AT
RLLfSsS Pinno SSoye. decS
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THIRTY DAY CLOCKs.-FORC Churches

THIRTY DAY CLOCkS.-FORC Churches
Il Banks, Hotels, OfAces, &c. These IN
Clocks run thirty two days with once wind Ea1
ing, and the power ofthe spriug Is so equal All
lied that theforce is applied at all times like kJ
a weight They have anti friction rolling pinions
and the pend ulum rod Is like those on astronomi-
cal clocks by which the expansion and contrac-
tion Of heat and cold are avoided, and accuracy Of
time secured. Also, fresh prime lot Of Eight
Day and Thirty Hour Clocks All warranted.
Prices low g. FRANCIS,
nov 29- 400 Seventh st.
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TIE EVENING STAR,
PUBLIsHED EVERY AFTERNOON,
(EXCEP7 Sunday

A. fAs Stsg Bsi.dixst 9, ssrnsy Of Psxasgisssts
s7ssxs s,s EIsssstA rtrsU,
By ". D. WALLACE,
VIII be served 70 subscribers by carriers at SIX
AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly
20 the Agents papers served in packages at a7X
cents per month. To mail subscribers the SUBJ
scrption price Is THREE EDOLLAksA ANDfif-
TY CENTS year - adrdnes, TWO DOLLAhS
for six months, and ONE DOLLAR iof 'nfee
months; for less than three months at the rate OF
lax cents week.
SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT.
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EASTERN MARKET, GEORGETewN,

nERsoNs RESIDING IN THE EASTERN
Il portion OF Georgetown, are respectfully In
formed that they can at all times be supplied al
the above point with almost any article usually
found for sale in the market. such as all Kinds
Of MEATS Of the best quality, fresh or salt,
SAUSA6ES POULTRY, RY,VE6ETABLES,& &C,
90 on the most reasonable terms.
dee 5-eo2w WILLIAM DONALDSON.
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NEW GOODS.

LII SEMKEN, $50 PENN AVENUE, BE-
L. tween 9Th and 10th streets, has opened this
day 4 splendid assortment Of superior GOLD
WATCHES, for Ladies and Gentlemen; DlA-
thepatest Paris fashions; triple PLhTEDWARE
on Albata Also, an invoice Of fns Fancy Arti-
cles, suitable for Christmas and New Year Pres
ents, and lot Of real JET ORNAMENTS,
STERLlNG SILVERWARE In great variety.
Testimonials made to erder. We respectfully
call the attention Of our patrons to the above and
solicit call. H SEMKEN,
dec s-8t $50 Pa. ave bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
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100 CLozH CLoAKs AND TALmAs,

FROM AUCTION.
100 LADIES, CLOAKS from Auction,
lUU from s2 so TO SO each
100 LADIES' CLOAKS, from Auction,
fom $50 20 s10 eech
100 LADIES, CLOAKS, from Auciion,
from s2 so 70 $40 each
Just received at the
Ladies' Cloak and Mentills Emporium.
MAXWELL a. BRO,
dec lO-eo6t 32S Penn. avenue.
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CaAUECEY wARRINER,

CaAUECEY WARRiNEh,
WATCH MAKER.
NTo. A3x STREET, SIGN OF THE LARGE
~ and small Watch with Chain, near Shilling
toms Periodical Depot, corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue and AZ street "
WATCHES. JEWELRY SILVER WARE.
WATCH REPAIRING, &C.
Chronometers, Repeating Watches,
Duplex, Mantle Clocks,
Lever, Jewelry, and
Hor Iontal, silver ware
Musical, and RBPAIhED.
JEWH. RY AND SILVER WARE
made 10 order.
CFRemoved from $40 Penn'a avenue. Browns
Hotel, to the above location 40
nov "a .eo3m C.. WARRINER.
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The Prcttiest and Cheapest IR Washington.
DECEIVED THIS Day
h l2 more Of those very cheap and beautiful
MOIRE ANTIQUE and VELVET CLOhkS:
Thoss ladies tnat have been waiting the arrival
OF these very elegant 1 loaks can now he supplied
by calling az the Original Ladies CLOAK dnd
Hqriiiln Emporium.
MAXWELL Il BRO,
No S2s Pa evenue, bet 9th and 10th sts.
NIB Cloak and Mantilla Rooms in second
story. DEC lo-eoW
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HOOK BINDING.

Corzer Elerenfh street and Mcry!and dvssss,
near the Smtthy1aidn IHStitxfioH.
EDWARD LYCETT X REsPECTFULLYIN
Ia forms the subscribers TO Browns Bible and
Shakespeare, now just completed, that he is pre-
pared 10 bind those works in a superior style Of
elegance, strength and solidity, and upon much
more reasonable terms than can be done In Balu-
more, Phiiadelphis, or New York. letter ad-
dressed TO him (peT post) will enable him TO eI-
hfb!t TO the subscribers specimens OF Ills style 4
binding. Every kind OF Book Binding neatly ex-
ecuted. S2s-6m
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THE UNION.

THE UNION.
THE "UNION HOTEL" IN GEORGE
Il town, ID. c., has been leased by the -
subscriber, VINO Is now prepared and would HsG
be pleased to receive permanent and tran x.s&
sient boa;ders.
nov i-1m JACOB FOUkE.
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J. ROBERTS,

Plane Fsrte and Organ Tuner.
H'jsIsnoss VIM Il. Palmer and J. " Crouch.
Orders left a. tie Academy, corner Eleventh
stree; and the Avenue, will meet with promps
stten'ton. dec e-lws
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PARIs PREMIUM HATS.

IuUUh u u Z IINh z u.
FItODD l. co. HAV T. RECEIVED PER
l. steamship ''Ar3go' an invoice of Gen n
tIemen's DRESS HATS from the celebrated Ia
establishment Of Laville K PoumaTouX, who 90
received two drst-class medals at the late Exposi-
ton IN Paris.
Also a beautiful assortment Of Children 8
FANCY BEAVER HATS, for Misses or Boys.
Ladies' RIDING HATS.
FRENCH UMBRELLAS, re!y superior.
TODD CO,
rnr 7.Rfhnoif west end RrnWnsl HntelL
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u ECEiyED AND NOW OPENING, AT
IL HUTCHINSON & MUNRO'S, fne as
sortment Of Work Boxes, Cabas, Reticules, Porte
Monnaies, Gard Cases, Portfolios, Writing Cases,
Jewel Cases, Gard Receivers, Watch Stands
Toilet Bottles, and Perfume Cases, together with
many other things, suitable for prese Its, at our
Fancy Store, No. $40 Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween OH and 10th streets
dec g Ct HUTCHINSON l. MUNRO.
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nRAUGHT ALE-WE HAVE JUST RE-
- ceiyed 100 bbls. Of Read L Brothers. Troy
Draught Ale, which Ia very fine, and will be sold
atthe low price Of 1878 per bbl for cash only
Army & SHINN,
nov 26 Georgetown, u. c.
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IRE NCH JUVENILE BOOKS, FOR
Il Youths Of all ages; recently imported, In va
riety, direct from Paris by the undersigned en-
bracing many beautifully illustrated, as well as
others Of the cheapest kind.
dec PRANCK TAYLOR
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SINCE ER's
Improved Sewing Machines.

TO which vas granted the Highest Award Of
the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving
the Worlds Verdict Of Superiority.
'sIHE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
chine has slmplifed them In many respects,
and they are capableof eIecutingtwce the amount
OF work they did formerly in any given time.
They are without question the only Machines ca
Pable Of sewing every variety OF goods perfect;
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewn by any Of THESE machines by simple change
Of needle ard thread In such manner that the
closest scrutiny cannot detect fault.
Manuacturcr5, planters and families will End
them TIE only safe Machines TO purchase, as they
are built strong and durable, and not likely 10
get out Of order.
We have maohises with gueges attached, for
binding hats, fronts, gaiteIs, DC.
SILK, Thread, Gotten Needles, Il Q. constantly
on hand, at the lowest rates.
PersOrsdeSirHus ofinformation regarding Sew.
las Machines will please address
|. III. SINGER co,
les Baltimore street, Baltimore
~ D.-Weare prepared 10 exchange these ma.
shines for old machines OF any kind Terms lib.
ersl Persons who have been Induced 10 purchase
n.eTior machines under the preteIt Of beIzs
cheap, viii tnd this a benefit indeed.
UiSr jk-Iy
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ITO THOSE WHO BUY TO SELL
IL asain.-Call on US to supply your wants for
the holidays at once; don't postpone it; you can
buy cheaper from US, and have larger stock to
select from than at any other place
dec H. ]. MCLAUGHLIN Il co.
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IUsT ngCEIvED An ADDITION TO

- my former supply OF new and seasonable
Goods, fine CL0THS, CAsSINERES, and
VESTIN6S, which am prepared TO make up to
order promptly and In the latest styles
On hand, READY-MADE CLOTHING Of
fine quality, new supplyof fine SHAWLS, and
many other desirable articles Of Gentlemen S
wear. A. n. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor,
nov 29-2w Browns Hotel, Pa. ave
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NORFOLK, September z, 1854.
siF-The Spectacles you made fer me suit very
well, and seem to have improved nv sight more
than any other have lately tried.
LIFT. w. TAZEWELE
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P. s.-OPERA GLASSES OF great varietv
TELESCOPES MICROSCOPES, WATCH
MAKER GLASSES, and many other articles n
this line st very low prices constantly on hand.
U Uls-ly
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PIANOS. PIANOS.

ALARGE COLLECTION OF NEW AND
IA SECOND. HAND PIANOS for Sale and to
Eleventh street, a few doors above Pennsylvania
avenue nov 2l-lm*
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QUILTED SKIRTs.--JUST RECEIVED
oe from New York, hooped and plain Quilted
skirts Of the most celebrated make.
JOHN n. SMOOT,
TO. D liz Bridge st GEORGETOWN
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have tried pair OF Spectacles obtained from
Mr.. Tobias, and ind them Of great assistance to
my sight, and corresponding with his description
OF the focus. 1 recommend him az a skillful op-
ucian. HENRY A. WISE.
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M HUNSON, AT 335 PENN'A AVENUE.
~ is stiu making those beautiful <F
continuous GUH TEETH, called SS$f&
Aliens Patent; FOR the eIcellency Of UIN1D
which over all other styles Of teeth, many now
wearing them Ia this city, will chesrfully vouch.
Lhsfe Is one Dentist In this city who has been
Infringing the patent, and made bad imitation
ofit, against whom hereby caution the public
N r. Whenever a Dentist speaks against
Aliens Patent Continuous Gum Teeth, when
PIePrIg eossGrSeisd, itis because he Is Ignorant
OF TIE process, incomOetent 10 make the work, or
sGnviliing n pTy for the patent. e1o-u
HOSIERY-HoSIER
tOHN n sMOOr, NO. Il9 BRIDGE Street.
6eorgetown, ID has received large assort-
mert OF Woolen and Cotton Hose, and half h Ose
for Ladies', Gents, Boys and Girls, OF all sizes
and qualities, and Of the best makes Purchasers
VIII please call nov rs
A NEW AsSORTnEST OF BOHEnI.
"A an Glass, amongst which may be found the
elegant Buck Decanters and Goblets, at
dec THE LAKES, 504 Pa. ave.
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CHAMPAGNE ECIDER.-JUST ARRIVED
~ from New Jersey, lot Of choice Champagne
CirdeT For sale by the barrel or in bottles.
Poultry H. MasseyH Phlladelp pIia Xxx Ale.
Also 4 Dondelet's Baltimore Ale
All Of which will be sold at small advance
Tor cash. Army SHINN,
nov u Gporuefnzun
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have used Mr.. Tobias's spectacles for three
or four months, and take great pleasure In say.
Ing that am much pleased with them. I hav,
been much benefited by them.
May 5th 1855. 6EOR. p. .SCARBURGa.
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was recommended 10 Mr.. John Tobias as
skillful op:ician; and as have eyes Of remark.
able peculiarity, | was gIatifed to find that Nj
Tobias seemed to comprehend them by inspec
tioR and some slight measurement, and he ha,
made me pair Of SPectacles that suits me sd
miraoly. A. r. Bv7LER.
July IL 1885.
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PERSONAL.

80. Hon j. Z. Ward, of Georgia, and Hon.
&. b. King, Of Ala bama, are at Wizards.
80. S. +. Butterworth, ESQ u. S. Assaver,
New York, is in the city aud is stopping at
Willsrd's.
-. Rev. Theodore Clapp, for "a years pas
tor of the First Congregational church. New
Orleans, has resigned his charge from ill health
80. A life of the celebrated Davy Crockett
is about being published by his son, Col r.
H. Crockett.
.... The daughter of Robert Dale Owen,
American Minister at Naples, was married a.
few weeks ago, at that place, to Dr. James A.
Cooper, of New Harmony, Ind.
....Miss Lucy Stone Blackwell has repudi.
ated Boomers, and appeared on tho anti
Slavery platform in New York, in q long black
silk dress, fashionably founced.
80. A complimentary benefit, in Nashville.
Tenn, is announced for John Smith, of
Richmond, Va to relieve him from pressir 2
recuniary embarrassments, incurred by con :
nection with Julien's Minstrels The Gasette
announces him as fireman, holding the res
ponsible position Of assistant foreman of IT..
dependent Hook and Ladder Company, No. l,
in Richmond.
80. Among the passengers by the Africa
was Mrs Fanny Kemble, who returns after
protracted visit to England, where sbe a.
been giving her dramatic readings with very
great success. The lady has hosts of warm
friends in America, from whom che will re-
ceive a sincere and heartfelt greeting; and
the admirers of her genius will be anxious for
further opportunities to place their tributes at
its shrine.
....A Philadelphia letter says: Among
the rumors of the day Is one to the following
effect That distinguished actor and emf
nent tragedian is about to lead to the altar
very interesting and beautiful young lady,
the youngest daughter of the publisher Of an
old established weekly journal A beautiful
mansion belonging to the happy bridegroom
furnished for the future residence Of the hapny
pair.
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have been dismissed after all this protractet
correspondence During the time when thu
Allies were engaged in the war against Rus
STA it was highly proper for our Goversmen
to have said, " hands off, so far as regards
our own people, in this controversy; but aftel
the war had ceased, he thought the course
scarcely proper. He would not say that thu
British Government had a right to take ex
ception to it, but he would have preferred t.
have had it done in the first instance or mol
at all. He saw no reason why the two Gov.
ernments should be involved in commercial
difficulties and scenes of retaliation, much
less in actual war. He should regard th at as
a great calamity. 1twss one of those things
he desired to avert, SO far as he could do SC
by his counsel, consistently with the honor OF
his country. The Minister had been dis
missed, and he supposed the DEVELOPMENTS
afforded what our Government considered a
justification for it but he thought, from the
temper which pervaded the correspondence
of Lord Clarendon, and the tone of feeling
that seemed to exist in both countries, this
would be regarded as a most inopportune
time for thus dissolving diplomatic relations.
He would not say that our Government was
not justified, but must be permitted to think
1T had chosen an inopportune period for its
action.
Mr.. Pratt desired to call attention to the
fact that the letter Of apology on the part of
the British Government was dated after the
peace lately established by the Powers of
Europe. Whatever might have been the state
of affairs at the time when the offence was
given, England was certainly relieved from
all expectation of difficulty with any European
Power at the time when the apology was made
which was deemed sufficient by our Govern
ment. The offence charged was that England
had attempted to enlist soldiers here while en-
uvit
were at peace. The Government, after that
peace, had disclaimed sHy intention of viola
ting the law Of which we had complained
He deemed it, then, beneath the dignity Of
this Government to turn off the mere agent.
who had made a similar disclaimer, when the
British Government was released from all res
possibility.
After brief rejoinders by Messrs. Cas- and
Mason the conversation dropped.
Bills granting public lands to the States of
Wisconsin, Alabama, Louisiana, and Michi-
were passed, and the Iron Mountain railroad
bill was debated at considerable length, ere
they adjourned until Monday
In the House, Mr. Grow reported q bill
for the admission of the State of Kansas into
the Union, and the 25th of June was fixed for
its consideration.
A resolution was adopted calling upon the
President of the United States for any official
inform alton in his possession in regard to an
arrangement by the principal European Pow
ers on the subject of privateeriDg
The House then agreed to adjourn over un-
Til Monday (the Sergeant-at-Arms having been
directed to fit up the Hall for summer) with
the understanding that they would adjourn
from time to time throughout the whole of
next week and then they adjourned