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U. 8. Marshal's Office,
AnFfl IA ISSR

rA FURTHER IND6LGENCE IN
~ til the 1st May next is granted TO all per-
sons indebted to John A. Smith, Clerk Of the Cir.
cult and Criminal Courts Of this District for fees
which accrued In either Of said Courts in the
years 1851, '52, SO, and "a All accounts then
unpaid must proceed, as directed, to collect &C
cording to law. I'D. HOOVER, Marshal.
an Is
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The MARYLAND INsrIrUrE.-This efficient
institution has recognized for the ensuing
year, by the reelection, for the eighth time,
of the Hon Joshua Van Zandt Esq, as Presi-
dent. VIM. Prescott Smith, Esq was chosen
First Director
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GREAT ATTRACTION no rHErRADE

GREAT ATfRACTlON TO THE TRADE.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND HAVE on
exhibition, large and handsome assortment
Of Rockingham and Vel otp Wares, believed to
be the first Of this kind Of Ware ever offered be-
fore In city, and which will be sold reasonable
The trade are respectfully invited to call and
examine tbs Goods at my store, No. $40 corner Of
9TH and ID streets.
apis A. GREEN.
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FLAsT NOTICE -CORPORATION
~ TAXES.-An persons indebted to the
Corporation Of Georgetown Tor Taxes are now no.
titled that the same must positively be paid by
the twentieth day Of the present month
The Property Of persons who shall be delin-
quent on that day will be advertised for sale
forthwith. THOMAS JEWELL,
Collector Of Taxes
GEORGETOWN. April 4th, 1856
p. S.-Persons disposed to pay their taxes can
do so by calling on my brothers. George or Henry
G Jewell, corner Of Gay and High sts, 6eorge
town. ap 5-dt2Oth
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now at least is, 900 men in arms against him,
comprising the troops of all the Central Amer
lean States. He has no natives Of Nicaragua
under his command, except here and there
nominal officer or official, who is really his
prisoner.
The Hon. John Bella day or two since,
we copied from an exchange a story saying
that Senator Bell, of Tenn, designed resign.
ing his seat in Congress. Subsequently We
have satisfied ourself that there is no truth in
it whatever. The resignation Of seat in the
U. S. Senate is a very rare occurrence indeed.
We feel assured that no such funny idea has
ever entered the mind of either Mr. Bell, of
Tenn, or bis namesake Of New Hampshire.
Resignation Of an Army Officer The re-
signation of Second Lieut. John s. Bowen,
regiment of mounted rifemen, has been &C
cepted by the President, to take effect May /,
1856
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Dspartment.-On yesterday, 18th of April,
there we're of Treasury warrants entered on
the books of the Department.
For the redemption Of stocks.... S4,299 SO
For the Treasury Department.. Il IS
For the Interior Departmental. 12,413 80
For Customs. ................... SO, 406 Sc
War warrants received and en-
tered. ................... $3.50 Al
War repay warrants received and
entered. ............. 5,5OS O5
From miscellaneous sources. 2,121 IA
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TALES AND ROMANCES,
Entertaining Miscellany for tho Family
Circle
Monster Spring Arrival!
AT THE
original Dry Goods and Shoe Emporium
Great Inducements to Cash Buyers

ID B. HALL, No. 373 SEVENTH STREET,
H. has returned from the NORTHERN MAR
KETs, where he selected from the latest importa-
tons, and is now prepared TO exhibit, for public
inspection, the LARGEST, MOST vARIKI, THOR.
OUCH COMPLETE, and CHEAP STOCK OF
GOODS ever offered In this market.
DRESS GOODS.-The greatest attention has
been paid to the selection Of this class, as to
combine elegance, neatness, and permanent col
Handsome Plaid Silks Use Ladies' best Kid Gloves soc
Wide Black Silk soc SIX Gloves only l.c
Nous de LANES, only Sc Isle Thresd Gloves. Sc
Fine De Beige. l2c Hose and half Hose,
Plaid Bingham. &C Rich Plaid Ribbons only &c
Dotted swis. Muslin, l2c Gents silk Handkerchief,
Embd cur.n Muslin se ooorsd border DO only lse
Bleached and unbleached Cot Linen Shirt Bosoms
ton &C, worth 10 Spool Cotton, l2c per dozen
s :rPs c%ST
Infnts' embroidered Bodies so pieces fast cOor.d Calico
Csc, worth IS &C. which would be very
UnOle.eh.s Cotton. SC Good s.sorsm.u, of wOOllen
Black Lace Veins, ssc Cotton Goods. for boy. wear.
CALICOES, for beauty Of design, quality, fast
colors, and moderate prices, car not be surpassed
BONNETS, FLATS, Gentlemen's and Chill
dren's HATS are elegant and fashionaoie "A
beautiful selection has been made at reduced
pCARPETINGs, MATTINGs, Floor, Stair
and Table OIL CLOTHS at a small advance on
manufacturers prices.
BOOTS AND SHOES, full and desirable
stock Care has been taken to select a C ass Of
each that will give satisfaction. The objects OBJ
tanned in this line are durability and style La
dies slippers 81 cents; Ladies fine Caters 81
worth $50; Children's Shoes only Is cents |;
Gentlemen 8 fine Lasting Shoes 81 SO worth 81 sO
an endless variety Of Ladies' Gentlemens', Bow.
and Children's CATERS AND FANCY
SHOES Of the newest styles, at very low prices
Buying my goods 10 Arst hands, and selling for
cash only, am enabled to sell at wholesale or
retail every description Of goods, at about one
Proht lower than thew are generally sold. Those
who pay cash for their goods will find II greatly
to their advantage 10 visit my extensive establish
ment 1t will afford us great pleasure to show
you our goods, and sell them II we can.
Don't fail to examine eur stock and prices be
lore making your purchases.
All goods purchased at this establishment may
be returned II no! as represented.
r. B. HALL,
No. 373 Seventh street, four doors above l.
ap let
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\A/ MASONIC "A STATED COMMUNE
TX cation Of Lebanon Lodge. No. 2, will be
d streets, THIS friday EVENING, April 18th,
at * O'Clock. Punctual attendance is requested
Masonic Lecture will te delivered by Brother
I. TRIPLETT, Of National Lodge, No 12
Brethren OF other lodges are fraternally invited
to attend. BY order Of the r. w M:
1t# L. F. MAGUIRE, Secretary.
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CAUTION.

CAUTION.
IN RELATION TO THE ESTATE OF JNO'
Il White, who emigrated from the county OF AZ :,
magh, Ireland, some where about the veal
1914 or us, we the Undersigned forbid the tiens
fer Of said Estate to any claimant, or attorney =,
behalf Of any person as we are two OF the sS -
heirs In connection with some others, unlI
can fairly understand where the Eat te Is SO lhh'
we may have fair chance TO prove our claims,
signed In Washington, this 10th day CT Ae'"'
1856. WILLIAM BLASTh'
GEORGE BLACK
N.B.-It would be funny II the Blacks w zoe
become White. sp ~
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The general satisfaction our former balls have
heretofore given and the entire success attending
them, impress Us with renewed energy, and W.
pledge ourselves to make this Ball one Of the
brightest that has ever given brightness to the his
tory Of Balls.
No exertions win be spared that may contribute
to enjoyment and pleasure Of those who NAV honor
US with their presence.
Supper and Refreshments will be furnished by
an experienced caterer.
scott's f,vorite Cotillon Band has been engaged
for the occasion.
No Hats or Caps will be allowed In the hall
except those worn by the Firemep
Tickets ONE DOLLAR; admitting a gentle
and ladies.
r. S.-The object OF this Ball Ia 70 aid the Com
pany In building their new Hose House, On I'D
street, where we have purchase lot. and have
one story up We appeal to the generous public.
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ON HAND AND MADE TO ORDER,
A Ill X NDS OF SUN-DIALS TO BE HAD
"A for cash, cheap. Old Dials repaired and set,
In town or country. Address JAS. SWORD,
Sign OF the Sun Dial, Forth side Pa. avenue,
between Sd and ~ streets, Washington, d. G.
ap 1S-1w*
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FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
LADIES'!
Your Immediate Attention is most respect
fully Solicited
R. C. STEVE EMS,
DEALER IN
CH MILLINERY a. FANCY G00nS

FRENCH MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS.
I EMBRACE THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY
Il Of the seasons to inform my friends and
the public that my stock Of Straw BON
NETS Bows HATS and FLATS, Straw
Trimming. best French and American Ar. w
tihcial Flowers, Ribbons, silks, Illusions, Erg-
lish and Italian Grapes, Neapolitan, Tuscan
Swiss, French Lace, Sutton, Florence and Eng
lish Bonnets, white and black Ribbons, full as
sortment, all Of which will be sold at the lowest
market prices for cash.
P.S.-Just received 100 Shakers, so blk Bon
nets, so boxes double and single Ruche, green
Ribbon and Silk to trim Shakers ap 1s-u
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IN CONSEQUENCE OF r. MOvAL, A
Il French PIANO for sale which can be seen at
Mr. BETOUT'S, 25s Penna. avenue.
ap 1S-2t*
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THE SOCIETY OF ST. rAMMANY;
ENIGHrs OF THE COLUMBIAN ORDER

THE SOCIETY OF ST. TAMMANY;
ENIGHrs OF THE COLUMBIAN ORDER.
Embracing fill and authentic History o
Iammany Hall, With Sketches of
Parties and Cliques, being the
REMINISCENCEsOF NEX-POLITICIAN.
KDITRDB BY
JOHN SMITH, Jr., of Arkansas.
TINE ABOVE WORK, WHICH WILL
Il prove to be ore of the most remarkable and
interesting chronicles Of political events ever is
sued from the press, and which will lay bare to
public gaze the entire secret machinery Of polit-
cal intriguants and schemers, will be commenced
in the
NEW YORK MERCURY
For Sunday, April 20h,
and will be comprised and completed in ten con-
secutive chapters.
The MERCURY is the largest. handsomss,
and most interesting weekly paper in the Union,
and embraces many features peculiar to itse
alone, and which can be found In no other paper
1t publishes
INTERESTING TALES AND ROMANCEs,
Entertaining Miscellany for the Family
Circle,
Graphic Sketches Of Men and Manners,
RELIABLE coRRKsPoNDKScE,
and gives a perfect dagueneotype view Of Reel
Life In the Great Metropolis Of the Union
early hour, in Washington City, Of .OE SHIL-
LINGTON; or will be sent by mail by enclos-
ing 81 50 to the address Of KRAUTH, CAULD-
WE'LL Il SOUTHWORTH, Editors AID Pro-
prietors, 2a Spruce street. New York.
ap 1917
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LATEST SPRING MILLINEkf' n,
VNBE MISS HANEYS WILL OPEN,
Il Thursday, the 18th instant, at their ois "a
stand, 179 Pa avenue, between lta s
18th streets, a very handsome assortment oiJ csIe
Spring MILLINERY, selected VIII
fiom the Northern markets. the
They respectfully solicit the patronsgs ne
ladies Of Washington. ePN
CLLIs's STORE is SOC PennsJir..s,s
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walkers Battle was fought on the go
uit.' and not on the Goth, as at first reported
II Is thought among the diploma tists of othe,
Governments, in Washington, that there are
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MISS M. j. KNOWLEI

MISS M. j. KNOWLES
WILL OPEN FASHIONABLE MIL -
w LlEERY on Saturday, April 18th, at
423 Seventh street, west side, between G
and H. sp I6-3ts
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John Wentworth Democracy of the
country will be glad to learn that this noto-
rious individual has, at length, fully and
fairly ceased to pretend that he is identified
with them. No man was ever in Congress
who left behind him worse personal charac
ter, or who was more universally despised
and disliked by honorable men of all parties
in public life. For many years he has been
a standing reprOach to the Democratic party,
which they could not succeed in throwing of,
owing to the mendacity of his Democratic
pretensions. He now avows himself " FIRE.
mont and Banks" man, through his newspa-
per, the Chicago Democrat. He has gone
of-clean Of. Thank God-we know the
Democrats will say-with Mr.. Francis P.
Blair, the New York Evening Post, ct i'd
o1ne genus.
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Central America know that it is III.
derstoOd among the foreign Ministers in W ash
inston that England and France have deter.
mined to have Walker subdued by hook or by
crook, and that they are prepared to drive
him out of Nicaragua unless that can be done
by the Central American States without their
open interference in their behalf 1t is also
believed here by the same parties that ~
this time other battles have been fought in
Nicaragua, and that the means brought against
Walker were sufficient to crush him We do
not believe that this Government has yet re.
ceived dispatches concerning Walkers defeat
In Costa RIGA, or relative to the state Of affairs
In Nicaragua when that took place.
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The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Dspartmsnt.-On yesterday, 18th of April,
there we're of Treasury warrants entered on
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-11-27

IMPORTANT FROM ESGLAND-It is stated
in TIE Philadelphia American that private
letters received in that city from the Hon.
George NJ. Dallas by his confidential friends
convey the important intelligence that he
has succeeded in negotisting a treaty. be-
tween the United States and England which
covers and settles all the points in dispute
between the TWO countries. 1t has been
the earnest desire of President Pierce and
Secretary Marcy to accomplish this most
difficult task before retiring from office, so
that all possible troubles might be smoo,hed
away for the incoming Administration. The
instructions given to NJ. Dallas, when hs
entered upon his mission, have been zeal
ousy acted up to by him, and the result has
been most happy, as above noted.-!Sat. Int.
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Southern Aid Societies.

We copy the following resolutions, pass
ed by meeting held in Westport, Missouri.
September 18th, to facilitate Southern emf
grafton, and the establishment of slavery in
Kansas, 70, the especial benefit of those
Democratic papers that have had so much
to say against Free State men going to
that Territory:
Resolved, That, in defiance of Yankee
guerillas and Lanes bandtti, we will make
claims and occupy them.
Resolved, Thst we IAutually pledge "our
lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor"
to aid and support, at all hazards, and to tn :
last extremity, each other in all efforts to
colonize Karsas with pro-slavery popula-
tion.
Resolved, That with heartfelt gratitude
we recognize the sterling patriotism of the
gallant Missourians, and tent er to them
our thanks for their efforts to sustain our
rights; and although for time disappont-
ment has been the result, yet we should re-
member that patriotism is never without its
reward; although success may not nnw at
tend sacrificing exertion, yet the Missouri
ans have done better than succeed-ihey
have deserved success.
ReSolued, That those persons from the
South who have settled in Kansas, or intend
doing SO, Immediately organize themselves
into companies or colonies, consisting Of
not less than twenty-five nor more than fifty
men, and that those different companies set
tie at convenient distances from each other,
SO as 10 afford mutual protection.
Resolved, That this meeting appoint rep
resentatves, whose duty it shall be to can
vass the Southern States and collect means,
SO as to secure our colonies in Kansas
against want during the coming winter, and
for the benefit of future emigration to Kan
sas.
Resolved, Tha, the chair appoint an Ex-
ecutive Committee, whose duty it sha II be
to receive and disburse all moneys collected
by the representatives in their respective
States. for the purpose named in the FORE
going resolution.
a large committee was appointed by the
meeting to carry the foregoing resolutions
into effect.
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all straight out behind-that's C. a streaking
it for the house, shirt and all-see him about
the corner of the field, by the thicket-
bang! bang! went half dozen pieces
louder than ever arose the hideous war-cry.
40, Lord" shouted c., redoubling his
speea-the red blaze getting larger, punches
of his bushy hair dropping out as he "spread
himself'-see him leap the yard fence, high
in the air, red shirt and all!
The ptrch was full of ladies-of went
two or three more pieces-C. glanced at
the ladies, then at his short red shirt.
"Run for your life, c." screamed Betty,
"the house is full of IDdians! fathers dead
and brother Sam wounded! run, speed!"
q In the twinkling of an eye C. was out of
the yard; and supposing the premises sur
rounded, off he shot, the red blaze more bril-
liant than ever, and striking directly into a
thick, thorny bottom, he reached and swan
the river; and, although it was near sunset,
c. got into settlement fifty miles distant
to breakfast next morning., still retaining.
the sleeves and collar of his red shirt, and
reported all the family, visitors, &C., among
the slain. AS for himself, he said he fought
as long as fighting would do any good.
1t is unnecessary to in form you, dear
reader, whether or not Betty was ever
troubled with G after that snap.
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Liabilities of Brokers in the Nego
tiation of FORGED PAPER.

1t has been generally supposed that there
was no liability on the part of note broker
to any person to whom he sells forged pa:
per, but we notice in one of our exchanges
an account of case decided few days ago
before the Superior Court of Baltimore, in
which it was otherwise, and apparently
Justly decided. A note broker there nego-
tiated promissory note, which afterwards
proved forgery. Upon the discovery Of
the fraud, the purchasers claimed the amount
from the broker. Upon trial of the case
before Judge Lee, of the Superior Court,
he instructed the Jury to the effect:
"That if they find from the evidence that
the defendant sold to the plaintiffs the pa
per offered in evidence''by the plaintiffs, pur-
porting to be the promissicry note of Ed
ward Dunn, in favor and endorsed by ]. P.
Kridler, and also purporting to be endorsed
by Henry Skirk; and if they further find
that the names OF E dward Dunn and Henry
Shirk as drawer and endorser Of said note
were forgeries, that then the plaintiffs are
entitled to recover such sum as they may
find was paid by them to the defendan,
for said paper, notwithstanding they may
find that the defendant acted as agent in
said sale, unless they also find that the de-
fendapt at the time of such sale disclosed
the name of the person or persons for whom
he acted as agent in such transaction"
A verd let was rendered for The plaintiffs
accordingly. This is very important case
as precedent, and should be duly consider
ed both Lv brokers and bankers.
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The HAMnER.-Ths hammer is the uni
versaI emblem of mechanics. With il are
alike forged the sword of contention and
the plowshare OF peaceful agriculture. 10
ancient warfare the hammer was a power
full weapon. independent Of the place which
it formed. The hammer is the wealth of
nations. By it are formed the ponderous
engine nd the tiny needle. 1t 10 an ins,ru.
ment of the savage and the oivilizeG Its
merry clink points cut the abode of indus
try; it is domes4 deity, presiuing over the
grandeur of the most wealthy and ambitious.
as we'll as the most humble and impoverish-
ed. Not a stick is shaped, not a house is
raised, a ship floats, or a carriage rolls,
wheel spins, an engine moves, a press
speaks, viol sings, spade delves. or dsg
waves, without the hammer. Without the
hammer, civilization would be unknown,
and the human species only as defencele,s
brutes; but in skillful hands, directed by
wisdom, it is an instrument of power, of
greatness, and Of true glory.
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A Virginia Prophecy about the
African Slave Trade.

The Richmond Enquirer, in its issue oi
the llth inst, has long article on the re-
storation of the Slave Trade, and we quote
a specimen:
Ruin and hunger stare France, Great
Britain and New England in the face. The
supply of food must increase as their popu.
be the consequence. Already their lands
are incapable of producing substitutes for
the products of negro slave labor, which
they consume, and also of raising other ne
cessary articles of food and clothing. But
the pocket, the true seat of English and
Yankee intellect, sees, feels and understands
all this, and promptly applies the remedy.
Slavery must be extended. The heather
must be caught, tanned, set to work, and
Christianized. Walker must be encouraged.
New York must send him thousands of VOL
unteers, and Boston and New York must
vie with each other in fitting out slave ships
for Asia and Africa.
The African sloue trade is about to become
as popular as 1t aoas century ago. The
New ENGLAND clergy and the Catholic priest
hood aOiu a gain engage in it aOith pious zeal,
as the only sure and efectual means of con-
verting the pagan. Under lis revivifying in
fuence, Central America, Mexico and South
America, now lying torpid and barbarous,
will start into new life. Cotton, and sugar,
and coffee, and rice, and molasses, and
cigars, and tobacco, and pine apples, and
oranges, and lemons, end all tropical fruits
will be cheap as dirt. An illimitable market
will be opened to the commerce and mechan-
ical skill Of the North and of Western Eu-
rope. The white free laborers will have
constant employment, high wages, plenty
of money, and the necessaries and luxures
of life dirt cheap.
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Democracy and Polygamy.

The Saintxof The Great Salt Lake have
issued presentation TO the faithful, endor-
sing the Buchanan Democracy and uphold
ing Polygamy. The immaculate Saints say:
oThe Democratic party is the instrument,
in Gods hand, by which is to be effected
our recognition as sovereign State, with
the domestic institutions of Slavery and
Polygamy, as established by the patriarchs
and prophets Of old, under divine authority,
and renewed to the sa ints of latter days,
through Gods chosen saints and prophets. I"
After quoting the platform of the Repub-
lican party ."that it is the right and duty of
Congress to prohibit in the Territories
those twin relics Of arbarism-Po ygamy
and Slavery"-the Saints asd:-"This is a
blow aimed directly at our rights os citizens
of one of the Territories at our sacred in
stitutions and our holy religion"