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NEW FIRM AND NEW ARRANGE
MENTS.

NEW FIRM AND NEW ARRANGE
MENTS.
TNHE Undersigned, T.. POTENTINI and
~ 8. ZITELL, having formed copartnershp
for the purpose of carrying the Confectionery and
Restaurant business, at 27s, Pennsylvania avenue,
under the style Of
P0TENTINI & ZITELL,
Beg leave to call the attention of the patrons of the
old firm, and the public generally to the increased
facilities which they now offer for supplying
WEDDING, BALL, AND SUPPER PARTIES
at the shortest possible notice. with all the delcaces
both in and out Of season.
Rooms furnished for Breakfast, Dinner, and Sup
per, for private parties, at all times.
We have also connected with our establishment
fine Saloon, fitted up expressly for the ladies' where
they can be furnished with
GAME AND OYSTERS
Of all kinds served up in every STYLE at the shorrest
notice Ladies favoring us with call can always be
furnished with every decacy that the appetite de
sires.
Ladies and gentlemen can have their Meals sent to
them at their private rooms by leaving orders.
We will also pay particular attention 10 the manu-
featuring of plain and ornamental Confectionery in
all their branches, and will always keep on hand
select assortment Of French Confections, Bon Bons
Preserves, DC.
POTENTINI & ZITELL,
a79, south side Pa. sy., bet 10th and llth SITS.
ap l4--2m
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VALUABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE
SALE.

WILL sell, ON accommodating terms,
u the following-described property
The new three-story Brick ID yelling House, on
Missouri avenue near the corner of Four-and-a-baf
street. This house is situated in one of the most
healthy and pleasant locations in the city, fronting
the public grounds, and commanding view from
the Capitol to the Washington Monument with all
the surrounding country, which never be OBJ
structed The house is admirably arranged, having
been built under my own direction, with an eye to
the comfort and convenience of my own family. 1t
contains sixteen rooms with all the modern improve
ments of gas and heating apparatus, hot and cold
water, bath room, &c. There is also cstern in the
yard capable of containing $4,000 gallons of water,
and a sewer leading to the main sewer Of Four-and-
a-half streets for the purpose of carrying of all the
slops. There is also in the a large brick stable
and carriage-house, covered with tin.
The lot fronts "a feet inches and runs back 1875
feet TO q 80-feet paved alley.
Will also lease the vacant lot adjoining the above
property, lot same size.
ap 16-2w [Intel.&Starl L. WHEELER.
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by c. w. BOTELER,


a RARE CHANCE TO OBTAIN A
a Small Country Seat near the City,
On Thursday, May 18th, at four O'clock r. NJ shall
sell on the premises part of that beautiful tract Of
land called the st. Elizabeth, more generally known
as Poplar Point situated on the Eastern branch II
the Potomac, opposite the Navy Yard, about three
miles from the centre Of the city.
This land is most eligibly situated, embracing
some of the most beautiful building sites in the vici-
iy Of Washington Ia easy Of access by road, which
is in excellent condition. and is well adapted for gen.
eral garden purposes
1t will be sold in Lots of from FIVE to twenty-five
acres, thus afording rare opportunity for those
who desire q small country seat near the city.
II not disposed of at private sale before the time
above specified il will then be offered at public auc-
tion.
For terms of sale and further particulars apply 10
Jno. G. 9. Hamilton, Esq. Attorney at Law, Louis
lana avenue, to 7. NJ. Hanson, No. 512 7th street
"A plat will be exhibited the day of sale, with
division of the land.
G. W. BOTELER,
apr 22-2aw&ds Auctoneer.
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ROTHWELL'S HOUSE FURNISHING
STORE.

VuNHIS Store occupies one Of the largest buildings
- in the city, and contains very large and varied
stock of Furniture and House-furnshing Goods, of
Ware Wood and Willow Ware, Clocks, &C., which
will be sold as low as they be purchased else
where, viz:
Parlor Furniture, in sets, and in separate pieces
Chamber Furniture Of all kinds, including enam-
elled Cottage Sets
Dining Room Furniture, Extension Tables In
walnut and mahogany, Sideboards, DC.
Office Furniture, Desks and Writing Tables, Ii
brary Cases, Chairs &c
The Children's Department contains q variety OF
articles of utility and amusement
Baskets, fancy and common, in great variety
Oil Cloth and Carpeting Door Mats, &c.
China Tea Sets, Vases, Mantel Ornaments &c.
Persons desirous to examine or to purchase any
articles in the Furnishing line invited to call and
see for themselves A. ROTHWELL
dec 7--eotf IL
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REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF GAS.
Washington Gas Light Company,
IL

SATISFACTORY information having been OBJ
- tanned TO the terms which suitable coal can
be procured for the supply Of the year. the Board OF
Directors in fuhment Of the promise given in their
Circular" of the l4th ultmo have now the pleasure
10 state that they enabled to make correspond
ing reduction IN the price Of Gas Accordingly, a
discount OF twelveand s-baf per cent win be allowed
upon all bills for Gas consumed after the s0th Of
June nert the expiration Of the present quarter) II
paid At the offcs Of the Company within five days
from the date Of presentation.
BY order Of the Board:
ap l6-eo2w j. II. BROWN, Secretary
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Politics in Mem YnrL

NEW YoRK, April 2s.-The Republican meeting
tonight is very large. B. +. Butler presided
William M. Evarts, Of New York, and Mr. Bing.
ham, of Ohio, are the principal speakers
The Hardshell Democratic State Committee and
the Delegates to Cincinnati held conference at
Syracuse to-day. The resolutions adopted by the
last Hsrdsheli State Convention were reaffirmed.
A determination is evinced to require the Cncin-
natl Convention to decide whether Free-soilers
shall be accounted as Democrats in the State Of
New York
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LIMEI LTMEIi LIMEIIi

J" ILL be opened Tomorrow, at the
w Lime Kilns of w. II. Cooley Co., situ-
ated on Rock Greek, between the upper and lower
bridges, a kiln Of very superior Wood-burnt Lime.
The subscribers have also on hand large supply
of Plasterers' Hair, Cement Calcined Plaster and
every description Of the very best quality of Lime,
which will be disposed Of on the most reasonable
terms. w. II. Cooley 4 co.
ap l5-eotf
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UyRUsTEE,s Hee SALE OF TWO SIM

HNRUSTEE'S SALE OF TWO SMALL
II Frame Houses on the Island. On Mon
day, the 9th day of May, by virtue of deed Of trust
bearing date the 18th Of November, 1854, and re-
corded in Liber j. A. S. No. 81, folios, sl9 500 &c.
one of the Land records of Washington county Dis
trict of Columbia, the subscriber will sell. At public
auction, in front of the premises part Of Lotl2 in
square No. 685, on which erected two small CON-
Portable Frame Buildings fronting on street south.
Terms of sale: One-fourth of the purchasemoney
in hand, and the remainder in two, four, and six
months, with interest, secured by deed of trust
All conveyancing at cost of purchaser
JAS. O. MAUPIN, Trustee
@. w. BOTELER
an l6-3taw Auctioneer
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Troubles in Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, April ga letter to the Democrat,
of this city, dated the 9th instant says that while
Sheriff Jones sitting in the tent Of the soldiers
he was shot by a party outside and dangerously
wounded. Jones bad made twelve arrests during
the day, assisted by a company of dragons. There
Is much excitement in regard to the affair. The
perpetrator is unknown. The situation Of Jones
ID very critical The investigating committee COM
menced its sessions at Lawrence on the 23d inst.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30
BY WALL. BARNARD, Il co.,
Aucti0neers.
DEREMPTORY SALE or COTT a

-
u Residence at Public Auction. - On
Thursday afternoon, May at ~ o'clock, in front
Of the premises, win sell Lots and ~ 10 s0uara
500, subdivision, Fou -and-a-halt street between
and streets, west side, improved with a besuil-
full two-story and attic Frame Cottage, nearly new
not having been built over eighteen months Il con.
tains seven rooms pantries DC. The location 10 GOOD
and in fast-improvng part Of the city The atten.
on OF those In want OF good house 10 invited TO the
above sale, as 1t will be sold without reserve Title
guaranteed.
Terms: Ono third cash = credit Of six, twelve and
eighteen months the remainder for notes bearing
interest secured by deed Of trust ON the propsrty
WALL. BARNARD, 4 CO,
ap 2O-ds Auctoneers.
t6- Villa be sold In front OF the pre-
misses, immediately after the above sale, two Frame
Houses in square No. 499 Lot No. le located on the
east side fronting ID feet EACH running back 100 feet
deep to wide alley improved by two frame build.
ingA which will be sold separately or together bo
of which will be sold without reserve.
Terms above
WALL, BARNARD, d CO,
ap 23-d1 Auctonesrs.
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A CARD.

!" o. HOOD would most respectfully
lie inform his friends and customers that he
has taken the store heretofore occupied by Mr. Key
worth, (No 838 Pennsylvania avenue,) and intends
to remove from his present location to the above
store in few weeks. He will therefore offer his en-
tire stock Of fine Watches rich Gold Jewelry Silver
and Plated Ware at greatly reduced prices for
short time.
No. 4lS Penn. avenue, between Az and 9Th SITS
sign of the large Spread Eagle and Gilt Watch.
ap 22-eoifBt
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SPRING SUPPLIES.

"E have received our Spring supplies
w of Boots and Shoes for ladies, misses,
and children, gents, boys and youths. Oura
stock is large and well assorted in all its -
branches, from the best manufacturers of New
York and Philadelphia.
Ladies' black Caters, only 81.
Gents black and colored Caters, only % so.
Also, superior assortment of Trunks and Carpet
Bags, which will be disposed of at small advance
Call early and examine our assortment
A. HOOVER Il SON,
South side Pa. av., bet. 9th and 7th streets.
ap N-eo6t
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Mr.. Renshaw, of St. Louis, bought house in
Baltimore, yesterday, Of Mr. Easton, on Fsyette
street. for $4,000, including furniture, horses,
carriages &c
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30
TAKE NOTICE.

TT HAVE just received, and constantly re-
j ceiving, fresh supplies of Drugs and Medicines
Family Medicines, Fancy Goods &c., all of which
will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms.
Prescriptions compounded at all hours, day or night
Soda Water, with the best of Syrups Call and
try it. 0. BOSWELL, Druggist,
Maryland avenue and Seventh street,
Washington.
N. b. have disposed some time since, of the
store formerly kept by me Four-and-a-h street
and may always be found at my old place. corner of
Maryland avenue and Seventh street, and be pleased
to wait on my old friends and the public.
an 25-lmeOd O. B.
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WHITE-H HOUsE PAVILION
ON THE POTOMAC

VNHE undersigned have opened for the
- season this delightful and fashionable resort
for the accommodation Of the public and parties
wishing to visit this most agreeable retreat where
they can be furnished on the most liberal terms with
All the Injuries Of the season. and with the best re
freshments of all kinds both at the Pavilion and on
board the boat
Parties having their own caterer can have the use
OF the dining and ball rooms for fifteen dollars for
the occasion.
wa. COKE 4 Co,
National Eating House.
Cor. 9Th steeet and Penn. avenue
ap23-5m Washington d. c.
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Later from Oalifornin.

Later from California.
NEW ORLEANS, April 2s.-The steamer Grana-
da, from Havana 2sth, with Aspinwall dates of the
2oth, arrived here to-day. The News from Cali
fornia Is unimportant. The returns from the
mining regions were encouraging.
The report of the riot at Panama Is confirm
ed. The passengers for the Illinois were delayed
there until evening in consequence Of two miles Of
the railroad having been torn up. Colonel Totten
had forwarded protest to the Governor, accusing
him of permitting indiscriminate murder and pill
lage, and holding him responsible for the baggage
and mails destroyed. Three of the natives were
killed and about dozen wounded
Adyices from Nicaragua via Aspinwal state that
the English mail seized by Captain Baldwin, Of
Walkers forces, contained dispatches from Lord
Clarendon, offering the Costa Rcans assistance
against Walker. The documents have been for
warded to Washington by special messenger
Walkers position is reported precarious.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30
Financial.

New YORK, April S0.-Stocks are dull. Chicago
and Rock Island, 92 34 Cumberland Coal Co.,
%; Illinois Central shares, 9s; Michigan South
ern, 90; New York Central, % Penn. Coal Co.,
Missouri IS, SO Ia; Illinois Central Bonds, SO.
Sterling exchange is firm.
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One Grand Prize of 60 900 Dollarsi

eF- All orders for Tickets or Shares in the above
splendid Schemes wsa meet with prompt and reliable
attention. and the Drawings, certified by the State
Lottery Commissioner, sent to all who order.
Address HUBBARD a CO.,
Baltimore, Maryland.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

Richard Carter, 40s Massachusetts avenue. and
John p White, sls New Jersey avenue, are the
joint and sole agents for the Amerieaa Organ IN
this city and Georgetown. Orders for the paper
left At the stores Of p. N. Pearson, Esq Island
Hall Josiah venable, Esq, near the Navy Yard
Welsh 4 Wilson, Georgetown; or with the agents.
win be attended TO.
~ HENRY BOYER, at No. ais, Duke street,
Alexandra, is agent for the delivery Of the Daily
Organ in. Alexandria Orders may be left with
Henry Mansfield, Tobacconist, on Royal Street,
between King and Cameron streets.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30
TEIEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From The ASSOCIATED PRESS.
nj rnK HOUSE PRINTING rMKoKAPH.
Neso Nicarag'saa Minisier, dc

NEW YoRK, April so-The orizaba brings new
minister in place Of Col French.
Major Heiss, formerly Of the New Orleans Delta,
was also passenger, and is the bearer Of despatch
es to Washington.
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Office ofthe Commissioner Of Lotteries,

Office Ofthe Commissioner of Lotteries,
BALr1xoRs, APRIL 18, 1856.
NNHE undersigned, Commissioner Of Lotteries Of
j the State of Maryland, being in receipt daily
Of letters from various portions OF the country ma
king inquiry as to Lottery Schemes with which the
country is flooded and which purport to be decided
by the drawings Of the Maryland Consolidated Lot
teres" takes this method to answer all such letters
of inquiry, and inform the public that all Lotteries
purporting TO be decided by the Maryland Drawings
are gross frauds that certain parties who style them
selves Morris Co., and pretend to be Managers or
Sole Agents for the Grand Charter Lotteries of Ceve
land, Ohio, are impostors and said Lottery fraud,
having neither legal nor presumptve existence; and
that another fictitious firm, styled Murry a Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio, are also impostors, and all Lotte-
ries which they profess to be managers agents for
are also frauds.
RICHARD FRANCE, of this city, is the contrac-
tor for Drawing the Maryland Lotteries the business
conducted under the firm OF r. FRANCE CO., as
Managers and they have no sole agents in the city
Of Baltimore There ara, however forty licensed
venders for the State of Maryland who derive license
under him, through this office, to sell tickets in the
Maryland Lotteries.
ID. II. MePHAIL,
Commissioner of Lotteries for the State of Nd
ap 2l--2md&cp
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UMPORTANT TO PERSONS POsSESs-
u ING Daguerrootypcs Of absent deceased
frisnds.--By late invention and improvement in
the Photographs Art amy DaguSrreotypo may be
mAgnidsd " cabinet life slzs, and finished In pas
tell oil colors without losing the likeness in IL
slightest Specimens Of the srtmsy be at White
hurst's Gallery No. <s< Pennsyivsniaa avenue, where
they are made ct very moderate price, and ~ =
short notice They arc also made from life.
nov 28--6m
- FOR SALE, q twO-stOry brick House
and Store, containing thirteen rooms, situated
King between Fayette and Henry streets, Aiexan-
dria, Virginia.
Also, for sale, or exchange for country property,
number Of other houses aud lots, situated IN Alex
andria, Virginia
For terms apply 10 H. 0. CLAUGHTON,
Alexandria, Virginia,
or DIR. l.. LLOYD,
feb l4-2sw6 Washington City. ID. @.
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BY G. w. BOTELER,
AuctiOnAeY.

DUBLIC SALE.--By virtue Of a deed OF
II trust executed to me, and recorded in Lber
J. A. s., No. 95, folios $780, 240 and 24l one of the
Land Records of Washington county, in the District
Of Columbia, SHALL on Saturday, the Sd day of May
next, at o'clock p. M in front Of the premises
offer for sale. at public auction to the highest bidder
therefor, undivided ninth part Of that part of
square numbered one hundred and eighty six which
was conveyed by w. w. Corcbran to Thomas Richie.
Terms One-fourth cash; the residue at six twelve,
eighteen months, equal payments, with interest,
To be secured to the satisfaction of the Trustee
Property to be resold, at the risk and expense Of
the purchaser unless terms are complied with within
three days.
JOS. II. BRADLEY, Trustee.
@. w. BOTELER,
Auctioneer.
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CUMBERLAND COAL.
TNHE Subscriber has a good article OF

CUMBERLAND COAL.
HNHE Subscriber has a good article of
IL Cumberland Coal on hand at present which
he will sell cheap for cash.
Also, Oak and Pine Wood Of good quality.
THOMAS H. WORTHINGTON,
Corner 14th and G Streets near the Canal
ap 23-eo2W
RESTAURANT and READING ROOMS,
Southeast corner of T. and Seventh streets,
opposite Post Office Department.
ME best of Liquors, Cigars, and Chewing To-
bacco; strictly choice oysters, Sea Turtle, Ter
rapin, Fish and Duck in season; Quail Woodcock,
Snipe, Venison, and Beefsteak, served by an expe-
rienced cook and polite servants, in pleasant rooms
Private entrance to Reading and Eating Rooms on
and Seventh streets, for those who object to public
bar rooms
Families supplied with Oysters chafnRdishes.
Whiskeys Ales, and other drinks, cents; fine
Brandies 10 cents
Leading political and literary periodicals In read
ing rooms.
Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
an *
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING,
~ all Its varieties, neatly and promptly
- executed At the Office Of the American Organ, Al
sasonabls rates oct S0-
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arrival Of the Ericsson.

hTrtvdl OF He hTscsson.
NEW YORK, April 30.- The steamer Ericsson,
chartered by the Collins Company as a substitute
for the Pacific, has just been sgnalled below. She
left Liverpool on the 10th; consequently her news
has been anticipated by the Persia.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30
Ne,c York Markets,

We,o York Markets.
New YORK, April 3o.-Flour Is firm Sales Of
$500 barrels. Common to good State, IS 20 a
rs SO IA: common to low grades extra Ohio, $5 so
So mixed to standard Southern, SO rs SO 81
l-2 fancy to extra do, 81 a $S SO.
Wheat is firm. Sales of 5000 bushels South
ern white, 81 10 a$l rs.
Corn Is firm. Sales of 10000 bushels. South
ern mixed, 81 cents
Pork is dropping. Sales Of $50 barrels. Mess,
$18 rs.
Beef is quiet. Sales of 200 bbis. Chicago re-
packed, $12 a $l3.
Lard is firm. Sales Of 400 bbls. at 10 IA cents.
Whiskey is firm. Sales Of 100 barrels. Ohio,
27 IA cents.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30

TIE WRATHER.-Warm weather has come in
earnest Yesterday was the warmest day we have
yet had, and to-day though it was quite cool this
morning, bids fair to be equally as warm. Straw
hats, &C, are becoming quite fashionable.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30

x 400 BARRELS POUDRETTE
csVOO 100000 pounds De Burgh's No. |
Ammonlated Super Phosphate, snslyred
by DR.. Stewart, Chemist to MARYLAND Ag.
ricultural Society
800 tons of Mexican Guano. and
so tons of Plaster of Paris, at
s. r. SPAULDING'S,
Earnum Buildings, No. 50, Louisiana avenue.
sp 2l--eoH
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GAs.-The Gas Company on the first of July
next make still further discount on their bills in
cases of prompt payment. They now deduct FIVE
per cent. At the end Of this quarter they will
deduct IL per cent, which brings down the price
of gas, when the bills are promptly met, to $S so
per l 900 feet
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30

VALUABLE CITY LOTS AT PRIVATE
SALE.
WILL sell all OF Square No. S72, con-
- tanning over 100000 square feet Of ground, and
subdivided into fifteen building lots; will sell the
whole or in parcels to suit purchasers.
Also, Lots Nos. ], Is, and 10, in square No. 7ST.
The terms liberal. title indisputable
The owner can be seen Mt No. 54S, Psnnsylvania
avenue, near Capitol Gate, or inquire Of James 8.
Mages, South Capitol Extension.
ap 24-eo3t* G. CRANDELL
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Baltimore Marksfs.

DuttFHUFc 1UUTNotS.
BALTIMORE, April 30.--Flour is active at yester-
days rates. Sales of 1000 bbs. of Howard Street
at Sc.
Wheat is unchanged Good to prime reds, 81 80
a 81 86; good to prime whites, 81 40 a 81 SO.
Corn is dull, and prices are too irregular to give
quotations.
Provisions are inactive, and prices are tending
downward.
Bacon is in limited demand. Sales of shoulders
at SaS Ia; sides, l-2 9 "a hams, 10 1-2 a
IL l-2.
Western Mess Beef is selling for $ll $l2.
Mess Pork, $s.
: Lard ia steady.
Whiskey Is trihe lower.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30

NUsIc-The Marine Band commence their usual
summer series Of promenade concerts at the Capt.
tol and at the Presidents grounds, on Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons. This afternoon they
commence. The fame Of this band, under the ef-
6cient direction of Mr. Scala promises the best of
music. We welcome the return of these concerts
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30

THE OPERA-It gives us pleasure to welcome
the Pyne and Harrison Opera troupe back to this
city, and we only regret that they cannot stay
longer with us.
Tonight they they give US Auber's sparkling
opera Of " The Grown Diamonds" )" in which Miss
Pyne sings the " Skylark, =" which is now consider
ed az emphatically her own and her characteristic
song.
Tomorrow night we have Rossini's opera of
Cinderella" with all the scenery, costumes, &C.,
which gives this piece such superior dramatic eff
feet Judging from the past, we advise all those
who wish good seats to apply at the box Office for
them as soon as possible.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30

We again call attention to DR.. SINNERS class Of
deaf and dumb children, who give an exhibition
tonight at the E street Baptist Church AL who
feel interest in the education of those unforu-
nate beings will do well to attend and see for them
selves the Improvement that is made in their con-
dition by the course pursued by DR.. 8. and the
institution to which he is attached.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-30

Hubbard Co. are fully authorized TO all all orders
in the Maryland Lotteries.
r. FRANCE 4 CO.,
ap 25-d&w Managers, Baltimore, Md.
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RUSAwAY.--Last evening an empty carriage,
which we understand belongs to one of the for
eign ministers, was dragged up Seventh street as
fast as the two horses attached could run. When
they arrived near Mr. Kennedy's bookstore they
run into the carriage6f Mr. Morrison, the Pennsyl-
vania avenue bookseller, injuring his severely
and slightly hurting Mr.. NJ. himself and knocking
his horse down. No further damages were done
that we have heard OF.