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TNO LET.-A CUMMODIOUS DWELLING
Il house and lot, between Sixth and Seventh
streets, near Island Hall.
Also, Rooms on street, near the City Hall,
furnished or UNFINISHED suitable for lodging or
for offices, with the privilege, II desired, Of a
large law and miscellaneous library. Apply at
No. 7, IN street, near the City Hall jan 5-tt
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.-mRS.
Il q ANDERSON has several furnished rooms
for rent, suitable for family or single gentleman.
The rent will be moderate No. 276 Pa. avenue,
I'd door from kirkwood House.
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WAN T + ID - ED-WANTED-TO
w nnd peraons in want Of the following ar
ticles
French or German Looking Glasses
Portrait Picture Frames, round, oval or so uare
OIL Paintings, large and small
Marble-top Bracket Tables, In bronze or gold.
All kinds Of Pictures framed, and any size
Looking Glasses, or other work In the gliding
line done To order with dis ratch.
Also, a lot Of casi-ifOn brackets, suitable for
shelving, &c, on hand. Terms moderate 10 suit
the times, for cash
n Bod Work Regilt, and Looking Glass
Plates inserted
2S5 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House
dec ~ JOHN WAGNER
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A HIGHLY INTELLIGENT LADY FROM
IA the North would likeS situation In School
as Music Teacher, or would not object to going
South with family. Can teach almost ANYTHING
French, Music Drawing, Mathematics, &c
For particulars enquire Of l.. SAVER, M. D.,
451 Tenth street, between + and F.
feb 2-eolw*
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BOARD, &c.-MRS. BATES, ON THE 3 w.
~ coIHef II Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
isprepdred TO accommodate gehliemeL wi To rooms,
with or without board. Every effort will be made
to render those comfortable who may favor her
with their patronage. ap6-H
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mARRlED.

On the 23d Of January, by the Rev. George
Hildt NATHANIEL WELLS TO MARY E.
BURNS, all Of this city.
On the 3lst Of January, by the Rev. George
Hildt, Mr.. GEO. SPEAR, Of Newark, Ohio, TO
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WANTS.

rOOk WANTED.-A WHITE WOMAN
~ with good references preferred Apply cor.
ner 10th street and Penna avenue.
feb Att
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A Few MORE LEFT of those second hand
novels for a ftp; also, Harper's select novels
for l2i cents, at Roberts Periodical Depot, 327
Seventh street, between K and L streets. Old
books bought and exchanged
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EVERY LADY THAT wAsrsA cLoAK

EVERY LADY THAT WAzrsA CLOAK
SHOULD CALL IMMEDIATELY MAX
~ WILL BROS, as they are now selling
their
sls CLOAKS FOR sIs
SIS CLOAKS FOR $40
Sl2 CLOAKS FOR s.
SO CLOAKS FOR nc
IS CLOAhS FOR IS
SO CLOAKS FOR o.
MAXWELL Il BRO,
DIS Pa. avenue.
B. Cloak Rooms In second story.
ian 3l-eo3t
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CHAUNCEY wARRINKR,
MATCHMAKER AND IEWELRR

A ND DEALER IN PINE WATCHES JEW
"a ELRY and SlLVERWARE, would respect
fully solicit the attention Of those who desire a
good article, TO his choice variety Of London &c
neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with
the view OF time keeping and durable qualities,
for which a suitable guarantee will be furnished
those who purchase.
GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS,
FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, COB
LET'S, CUPS, FORKS, &c, for sale at N. York
prices.
Repeating. Musical and other WATCHES -!
paired
Also, JEWELRY. &c.
No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 9TH streets,
Browns Hotel Building, sign Of the
GOLDEN WATCH,
jan 26-3m Washington. ID. C
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TELEGRAPHIc NEWS
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH,
Weather in Ohio.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 4.-The thermometer this
morning at o'clock stood at is deg. below
zero. The ice in the Ohio is eighteen inches
thick
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vINHE New Blue BOOK, or Government,

THE NEW BLUE BOOK, or Government
Register 1855, Just issued, giving the names,
salaries locations &C. Of all posmasters and 9TH
CT public officers and agents, civil, military, and
naval In the service Of the United States with
the names, forces, and condition Of all ships and
vessels belonging to the United States, and when
and where built and the names and cOmpensa-
ton Of all printers in any way employed by Con-
STess, or any department or officer Of the Govern
plent. / octave volume, price IS 90.
Can be sent by mail TO any part OF the United
Siates.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR &c MAURY,
Jan go Booksellers, near 9th st.
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"ANTED-AN ACTIVE AND COMPE-
w tent man, who can read and write 10 take
charge Of large dining room. Also, compe-
tent and intelligent housekeeper. Apply at 233
street. ian 3l-2aw
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MRS BANNERMAN, CORNER OF 9th and
IVl f streets, is prepared to accommodate per-
manent or transient boarders on the most reason
able terms. ian 2g-eO5ts
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT-IN
Il part or the whole, on Capitol Hill, south
street, but short distance from the south gate Of
the Capitol For particulars enquire at this Office.
feb 4-en6f&
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WJANTED-A WOMAN TO COOK, WASH
w and iron for a private family. One with
recommendations may apply at No 5 nor;h A st d.,
Capitol Hill feb 2-2t*
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Stock Markets

New York, Feb. 4.--Stocks are higher :
Chicago and Rock Island IS; Cumberland
Coal Company 2SE; Michigan Southern 1901 Il;
New York Central 49, Reading So.
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DEATHS.

On the Sd inst, Mrs. MARGARET SMITH,
in the SD year Of her age
Her funeral will take place on TO. morrow Tues
day. afternoon, at O'Clock, from Asbury Chapel.
On the I'd inst, Mrs. MARY LYDOC, in the
18th year of her age.
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DANCING ACADEMY.

LAST QUARIER.
DROP II. w. MUNDER MOST RESPECT
J. fully announces 10 his friends and the public
generally that his last quarter will commence on
TUESDAY, January %, 1856. All who desire to
prepare for the Grand May Festival are politely
solicited TO Join Immediately. jan 22-eo2w
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w A " T D-A COLOKED WOMAE AS
w washer and ironer, in a small family. A
slave is preferred. No one need apply without
good recommendations. Apply at this Office.
ian 19-
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WATCH RETURNs.-Daniel Nutter, Charles
Dennis, Lewis Jackson, John Hawkins, Saml
Miles, Henry Janifer, and Henry Butler, all
c0lored, were up for being disorderly in and
about tipping houses paid fine and cost
William Graham and George Naiborn, va
grants, were sent to the workhouse for thirty
days.
Last night was the coolest night experienced
at the guard-house, and the shivering dodgers,
deserving their berths and benches, were hud &.
died about the big stove, which, though Of
ABOUT htteen hundred heating power, was quite
insufficient to keep the room warm.
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BY JAS. e. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
NOON the seven

On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, the seventh
~ day Of February, 1856, al O'Clock, on the
premises, by virtue Of deed Of trust, dated 23d
re4TnaLy2 100, andrecoF9ed In The Land rec oras
No 81, folio 81 l, &c shall offer for sale one ul-
divided third part, of the undivided fourth part,
Of the undivided two thirds part, Lot No. a. in
fronts on the north side Of street north, between
18th and 18th streets west
Terms Of sale: One-third cash the balance In
six and twelve months, TO be secured IS may be
required by the trustee.
JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee.
JAMES c. MCGUIRE,
dec 6-faw2m Auctioneer.
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BOARDING TWO FAMILIES CAN BE
- accommodated with board and lodging al
i22 street, between 9Th and 7th streets.
ian 81 II
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
L'RAME HOUSE AND LOT at Auction.
Il On TUESDAY, the 5th day Of February
the premises, lot No. 1e, in Square 367, having a
front Of "a feet inches On North " street to the
corner Of 10th street west running back 100 feet to
20 feet to 20 feet alley, with the Improvements
which are good two story frame House, Stable,
&c.
Terms One-half cash the balance in 6 and II
months for notes bearing interest
deed given and deed Of trust taken.
Title indisputahle. A. GREEN Auet.
ian 30-eodds
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EOR RENT-MRS. SPALDING, ON THE
Il corner Of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine
double room which she offers, with board.
feb At
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MY MARY ANN.
WI 900 copies more just published at the Music
aad Piano Store Of JNO. F. ELLIS.
3O5 Pa. avenue, bet. 9Th and 10th SITS.
ian 8-tf
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EOR RENT-A DWELLING HOUSE, con-
Il tanning ten rooms, very eligibly situated with
all the medern conveniences. Possession given
on the first Of February Apply at No $50 St,
between 18th and 14th ian 2I-tf
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MARBLE wORk-MARBLE wORk

FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS On HAND
IL variety Of American and Italian MARBLE
MONUMENTS, Of beautiful design and highly
finished workmanship, TO which be invites the
attention Of the public. Persons In want Of Mon
uments, or any other kind Of marble work will
IND It to their advantage 70 give him a call. The
marble and workmanship is of the best quality
and Will be sold as low as similar work can be
obtained at the North.
Also, on hand, large stock OF highly finished
MARBLE MANFELS, which viii be sold at ne
duced prices.
ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD.
Marble and Brown Stone Yard one door from
l3k street, opposite National Theatre.
nov 1U-eo9m (Union
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CD 000-W AN TED, FOR ONE OR
pSsOOO two years, 81 500 or 81 900, for
which will be given the best real estate as secu-
rity; Address III w, +" through City Post Office
feb 1-3t*
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BILLS OF EXCHANGE On EUROPE.
WE ARE NOW PREPARED TO DRAW
w RIIIS OF EXCHANGE ON LONDON,
PARIS, BREMEN, and o,heT points In Europe,
In sums to suit IN
SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FAINT e GU.
Bankers, No. 352 Pa. avenue,
IAN Aim west Of Browns hotel.
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FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.-A
Il large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near
ly opposite the City Hall, and handsomely fur
nished containing eleven rooms; will be rented
for the remainder Of the session OF Congress. Gas
in the house. For terms, &C, apply at the office
Of the National Hotel. dec Eft
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FLTD IL nov sckEowedgei by all Dentists tbs best
preparation for tie fssh 10 use Relieves Toohsche,
t-s.y restores the Dams to healthy condition
,nArts delightful EAVor Il ing mouth aud breath. For
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1TAIR on The IsLASD.-T ladies' Of Rylaud
-,ha pei are still winning all the hearts by the
yra.s with which they dispense smiles and
: other refreshments" to the visitors at their
Fair (wh ich is held in the basement Of their
Church) On Thursday evening there will be
= saIe of ths articles remaining on hand by an
amateur auctio Teer. Go and win their smiles,
and spend an Vt.ning in innocent amusement.
The Junior ReehaL ites will be present o-night
In full regalia.
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2CAEDING.

pOARDIEG MRS. PIERCE HAS SIEVE
- raj good Rooms with board, suitable for fam
ilIes or single gentlemen, at No 500 Pa avenue,
few dcGTs from the Capitol. Jan A-eo*
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EOR RENT-THE TWO-STORY BRICK
House on the southwest corner Of F and Goth
streets, w ashington city. Key may be found at
MI e. Alexander's, near Winder's Binding.
For rent, In Georgetown. the Restaurant and a
Few rooms on the first floor Of F orrest Hall and
commOdious Store with Warehouse attached
recently vacated by Mr.. III. w. Blunt, corner Of
High and Gay streets, opposite the Hall.
For terms apply to BLADEN FORREST,
Georgetown. ian 29-lm
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DOOMS TO LET-A FURNISHED PAR
IL lor and Chamber Cncluding Ere and gas)
will be rented together separately during the
session Of Congress. The rooms are on the first
door, within one square Of the Kirkwood House
Enquire at the Office Of the Kirkwood House.
ian 3(-eotf
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nor RENT HOUSE, WITH FLOWER
Il and vegetable garden, together with 25 acres
Of land under good cultivation, suitable for
dairy or market garden Che letting of all together
north from the Capitol, only few minutes walk
to the city limits. ANY person DESTROYS Of secur-
ing pleasant and healthy residence in the coun-
try, and near the city, will please call or the sub
scriber VIM. EMMERT,
Mount Pleasant, near Glenwood Cemetery.
dec l2-eO5t#d WITT
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IVORY HANDLE KNIVES AND FORKS,
Il and Knives without FORKS. Also, an extensive
assortment OF Pearl, Ivory and Horn Handle Pen
and Pocket Knives. imported direct from the eel
eprated mandatory II Joseph Rodgers & Sons,
and will be sold at very low prices, by
E X EUNDG,
ian 15-u No. 12S Bridge ST, Georgetown.
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NOR RENT-IN GEORGETOWN TWO
IL story brick house, with extensive back build
ings, and fine apartments for servants. Gas pipes
throughout the house, pump O. water la the
yard large garden, and enclosed lot on each side
Of the house Also, for hire by the month or year
first rate dining room servant, sober, honest and
active, and accustomed TO drive one horse car
rage Enquire at this Office, or on Gay street.
104 Georgetown. ian 16-dlw&eotf
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WANTED-BY A GENTLEMAN RESID-
w ing on the Heights OF Georgetown, ID. c., a
woman to keep house and do plain sewing. Ad-
dress "Mac, at this office, or at No. IS Eighth
street, Georgetown. Jan A
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II Tors and Chambers, with board
Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs.
SMITHS, 233 street. nov 27--u
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DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
- will now sell my property, situated on the
Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two
miles above Georgetown, adjOiping the village OF
Tennallytown, where there Is post office. The
place contains 90 acres, and Is handsomely i'm
proved by two-story brick house, 80 4 40, with
a wing 25 = 81 and all necessary out houses
City property will be taken as part pay.
THOS. MARSHALL,
ian 1T AT United States III oteI
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CHUBB BROTHERS,, BANKERS,
BUY AND SELL
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE;
FURNISH DRAFTS
On all Parts of United States and Europe
COLLECT DRAFTS
On all parts of United States and Europe
DRAW BILLS
ON IRELAND FOR FL OR UPWARDS
BUY AND SELL
BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES;
NEGOTIATE TINE PAPER.
Investment paying 10 ~ and over, for sale.
LAND wa z 3 ANTS
We are at all times Purchasing, and have for
Sale LAND WARRANTS Of all denominations
Land Warrants located in Iowa, Wisconsin, or
Minnesota CHUBB BROTHERS,
jan 23-f Bankers, opposite the Treasury.
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CLOCKS.

CLOCkA.
NOR A GOOD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS
Il 90 to FRANCIS, on 9TH street. His Clocks
cannot be eYeelled, and his prices will not fright
en- YOU He tries every one thoroughly, himself,
and those who buy Of him are sure to get good
one or have their money refunded. jana
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TWO FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
bed room and parlor, on the frst floor. APP
PLY at No. IL north street, near the Northern
Gate Of the Capitol square feb 1-3t*
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A N OPPORTUNITY FOR GOOD IN
IA VESTMENT- For sale, II or Is acres Of
Land, on the Heights Of Georgetown, adjoining
called the Cedars,) possessing rare ADVANTAGES as
building site, and market garden. 1t has fine
growth ofyoung cedars and oak mess on the great
er part ofit-the elevation Is such as to command
the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash
ington and Alexandria. The fact Of this property
being just outside of the Cooperation limits rem
ders 1t more desirable, being free from the Corpo-
ration taxes.
For terms, &C, apply to J. l.. KIDWELL,
Georgetown. jan 22-dn
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CRIMINAL CoURT.-The Court met again to-
day. BY consent the Edwards murder case
was continued over to the March term.
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NEW JEWELRY STORE.

nANIEL RIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS
~ opened a new store Of
French FANCY GOODS and ANY,
JEWELRf, on Louisiana RSSZSS1A
avenue, opposite Centre Mar A@.S
tet, 1.-THE store formerly occupied by Mr.. William
TO which the attention Of the citizens is called
He keeps on hand BREASTPINS. EARRINGS,
WATCHES, BRACELETS, RINGS, CHAINS,
and general assortment Of JEWELRY
Jan ST
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Arr Lovers will do we'll to stop in at Tay-
lor Maury's and see some exquisite water
color landscapes. just received from Mr.. Philip,
an eminent English artist
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BOARD OF RzYIsORs. body met puI'
suant TO adjournment; present Messrs. Polk,
Darlington, Martin and EdmCaston. Mr.. Ed
moaston was called to the chair, and Mr. Car
rington appointed secretary. The eOdifers
having requested conference with the Board,
the secretary was directed 10 invite them 10
..'ttend their next regular meeting The
T. Nard then adjourned u meet On W ednesday,
the 9th inst, att. o'clock p. IN. ia the Alder
men = chamber.
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MUsICAL.-Messrs. johnson and Frost,
Misses WhitehOuse and Briggs, whose perfor-
Inances in this city were 80 attractive lately,
have been a doing fine business in Baltimore.
The large Hall Of the National Institute was
nearly filled at the closing performance Of the
Musical Convention on Thursday evening,
notwithstanding the violent snow storm. Be-
tween two aad three hundred ladies and
gentlemen took part in the performances be-
sides Professors johnson and Frost, and Misses
Whiteheuss and Briggs.
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BEAU HICKNAN-A man in a yellow hand
kerchlef asking the loan of a quarter.
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PosTPoNENENr.-Dr. Lydia Sayer, in com
pliance with the requests of many who desire
desire to hear her, has postponed her lecture
until Thursday, the 7th inst
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SHILL INGTOS has received another supply Of
the So Ba.' I'm OF a thousand Flowers aud can
now suppl the demand. As illustrative Of
the GOODNESS Of the Balm, and of the adyap-
ts,sS of adVe rtising in the Star We mention
the fSsf that, IN cOnseq uence Of the steady
rush 10, the article, ShillingtOn run completely
ont a ). and w2S obliged To stop his adver-
tissment is the star until he could lay in a
fresh supply
COLD MoS4E.-It is stated that the past
-E7nth has been altogether the coolest Janua-
ry ever experienced since Washington had a
place on the map. The sunshine OF to day
betokens a good time coming, ana, though
sleighing is 4 nice amusement, enough Is as
gsOd a feast" and very few viii desire
more prOtrsetod season Of it. The very horses
say Neigh
WINTERS DIORANAS AT FORREST HALL,
GEorGETOwS.-We hear that Forrest Hall is
crowded nightly TO behold these beautiful
DiOramas On Wednesday afternoon a per-
fOrmance Is 10 be given for the benefit Of
schools 1T a reduced price.
COLD.-FOlks about town say that last
night sas the coolest Of the season. II was
also exceedingly cold all day yesterday, but
N eOnse4 - nee of the day being clear, the at
tendance was larger at the different churches
chan for sewers SabDSths past.
BIyALVEs are sc arcs A dssr lover Of oys-
rants one day last week, and at La one gould
be obtain Suy, for love or mcpeys eithe.
= steWed, fried, or in the shell -
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Lee ON TIE PoroxAc.-We hear that the ice
on some of the river fats is over two feet in
tbinEpaSc
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NATIONAL Issrrrrrz n. ,..u..,i

NATIONAL ISsrIrurB.-At the last meeting
OF the Institute (Dr. Gale in the chair let.
ter was read from Lieut. M. +. Msury, in re-
ply TO notification of his election to the
Presidency Of the Institute, aud accepting the
Mr.; j. Tyssowski explained continuance of
M. Robert Heudin for utilizing the action of
the eiectro-magnet upon its armature for me-
chanical purposes.
Donations to the Li6rary.-A volume was
received from the Surgeon Generals Office,
entitled "Army Meteorological Register for
Twelve Years, 1843 to 1854, inclusive; pre-
pared under the direction of Brevet Brig Gen.
Thomas Lawson, Surgeon General L. S. Army.
Published by authority of Hon Jefferson Da
Wis, Secretary of War" Alto. PIP. $50.
Mr.. BlOdget called attention to the services
to Science rendered by the Medical Depart.
ment Of the Army, the officers of which have
through long series Of years adhered to q
labOrious system of Genealogical observe
tions.
An interesting discussion took place in re-
gard to the phenomena of rain distribution in
temperate latitudes, which was participated
in by several gentlemen
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The TgNPKRATURE.-A friend in Ge orge-
sOsn has kindly sent US the following average
heights Of the mercury in his thermometer.
which Is exposed at northern aspect, where
no sun reaches it during the day for the past
three weeks soon after sunrise, viz
From Jan. I4th to 10th. inclusive. .240 00'
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COMMUNICATED.
Mr.. Editor If you can solve the follow
ing we shall feel obliged The reason why
iul forty lamps were left unlit, from about
Mr.. Redfern's store, First Ward, to the foot
of Georgetown bridge, on Friday and Satur-
day nights last Friday night, more particu-
larry, as darkness unusually prevailed Time
about o'clock B.
GEORGETOWN. d. c., Feb. 4, 1855.
We cannot solve the problem, but we can
endorse the correctness Of the assertion The
sidewalks of the Avenue at that extremity
are equally neglected, and will soon be buried
beneath thick covering of earth and stones. |
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NEW MUSIC received weekly a; ths Piano
~ Store Of JOHN F. ELLIS
jan 20