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Escape Of a Murderer

OswEeo, N: Y, May 7.-Edward NJ po,or
convicted OF the murder Of his wife and cbiId
escaped from the Jail at Ithaca on the nib, >, -,
5th instant. Five hundred dollars reward = ~
fered for his apprehension. - ~
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MARRIED.

On the 7th instant, at st. Mathews Church, by
the Rev. Father Byrne, Mr.. MATHEW McDON-
eldest daughter of the late Lewis Ratclif, of this
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By A. GREEN. Anctinneer.


INHE SUBSCRIBERS, EXECUTORS OF THE
Il LATE GEN. JAMES THOMPSON, at the request Of
ms heirs and devisees, will sell, at public sale on
F:RIDAY, the 18th instant, at O'Clock p. M, a Ii
his real estate in the city OF Washington, To wit:
Lots No. IL, Is, and IA, in square No.3
No. ]. In square No. 81
No. Is, IN square No. So
No. Il IN square No. II
No. 6, In square No. 80
No. a. IN square No. SO
No. %, IN square No. 100
No. is. IN square No. I1
No. 8, In square No. 1876.
The sale will commence on Lot No Is, IN Square
NO. ho at the corner of I'D street west and street
north. WV
The terms of sale will be: One third Of the pur-
chase money IN cash the remaining two thirds in
three equal Instaments at SIX twelve, and eighteen
months, for which the purchasers will he required 10
give their several notes, bearing interest from the
day OF sal e; the same to be secured by a deed of
trust, TO be approved by the subscribers
The subscribers will convey all the title and es-
tate ol the late Gen. Thompson TO the lots sold All
conveyancing at the cost of the purchasers.
III the terms of sale be not complied with within
three days from the day of sae tile subscribers re-
serve the right of reselling on such terms as they
may deem proper at the risk and cost of the purcha
sers. w. III. IT. TAYLOR,
J. B. III. SMITH,
Executors.
may gu A. GREEN, AuctlOneer.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.


GALE OF VALUABLE LOTS UNDER DE-
- CREEPY authority of DEGREES of the Circuit
Court of the District of Columbia, pronounced IN
cause wherein Thomas Sewell and Others COM
palnants, and the administrators, widow, and heirs
of John Brereton defendants, being No I,l52 in
equity, the subscriber, as trustee, will expose TO
sale, at auction to the highest bidder, OR WEDNES-
DAY, the 9th day of May instant, between the
hours of four and hye O'Clock IN the afternoon,
the premises, the following very valuable Lots,
namely: Lots Nos. I, s. and II, in Square No. 2ls, in
the city of Washington.
Terms: One-fOnrth of the purchase money in
cash and the residue at *, twelve, and eighteen
months, Tor which the purchasers bonds, with sure
ty, bearing interest from the day of sale. will be re-
CURED and lien retained on the lots sold.
III the terms are not complied with within FIVE days
from the day of sale, the property will be reSOld on
seven days notice, at the risk and cost of the de-
faultlng purchaser.
Deeds at the purchasers cost.
w. REDIN, Trustee.
may 5-3tawdds A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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AUCTION SALES.


BY WALL Il BARNARD, Auctioneers. = .-g
HORSE AND CARRIAGE At AUCTION
II On TUESDAY MORNING., 18th instant at 10
o clock, we vii! sell in front of our Auction Rooms.
Harness. -
The carriage is nice and convenient light family
wenIcie The horse is hrst-rate family horse, and
The establishment which belongs to an officer of
tne Navy is sold on account of his being ordered off
may s-2t . Wall & BARNARD, Ancts.
By WALLS BARNARD. Actioneers.
CAPRRIAGES AND BUGGIES AT AueTIoN.-
menelng at 10 o'clock we will sell, in front of our
Auction Rooms, new and SECOND hand Carriages. to
cover advances on account of whom il may concern
5new Family Carriages
nearly new second hand Carriage
2new Buggy Wagons.
sale positive.
Terms: One-thrd cash. the balance in thirty and
interest.
NAV 9-dts WALL & BARNARD. Auct.
BY JAS. C. MEG UIRE. AuotIoneer.
MldhyeI5eS:o6n VIZ bN Es bb1N'i RFTE r.
I MOON May 18th, at four o'clock, at the auction
may sd JAS e. MEG fRE. e Auct iane;
BY J. c. cGUIRE, AuctIoneer
VALUABLE UILDING LOT IN THE
MsS sT 5s,b Is TaURsPAY AFTEKNoSS,
Square No. n fronting S. feet inch on north l. be-
Tween Is ana ~ Streets running back 43 feet ga
This Lot fronts PENNSYLVANIA ayenue and is , fine
iocat,on IL can be subdvded into three II feet Il
men lots. Title lndIsputable Sale on the premises
Ierms: One-third, cash the balance i'm one and
Two ysa1s LOT notes bearing interest, and secured
may Cd JAS. C. MCGUIRE Auct
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DRS. HUNTER A. u

A HINT TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE FAT.-Just
call on our friend Hammack, and try his Ale.s
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DIED.

On the sth instant, PHEDORA LINTHICUM
infant daughter of John w. and Eliza ]. McElfresh
aged IA months and days.
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The DefaIcation i'm Be.,or.

nosIoN, May7-The defalcation ON the mar, q,
the clerk Of Messrs Whimey Enn Oh tne part OF
10 tuesday night, has been found 20 ANON, I 70
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Bv JAS. C. Mcguire. AuctIoneer.
EXCELLENT FURNITURE AND HOUSE
Il HOLD Effects AT PUBLIC AUCTIoN.-On MON
DAY MORNING., May nth, at 10 O'Clock, by virtue
OF deed of trust and at the request of parties
terested the subscriber will sell the Furniture and
Household Effects of Mrs. Eliza Anderson, on Penn.
avenue, between 18th and 18th streets, COMPRISING
One excellent Rosewood Piano Forte, made in
Vienna
Excellent mahogany hair spring seat Sofas and Sofa
Bedstead
Mahogany hair spring seat Rockers, Arm and ParIor
Chairs
Marble-top Centre, Sofa, and Pier Tables
Mahogany Centre and Card Tables
Nentlan Blinds, Lounges, Window Shades
Fine OIL Paintings and EngrayIngs In gilt frames
Looking Glasses, Mantel and Table Ornaments
Easy Chairs, cane-seat Chairs
Brussels, Three ply, and other Carpets
Floor Oilcloth, Mating, Rugs
Solid Mahogany high post and French Bedsteads,
Wardrobe, Washstands, and dressing and PLAIN
Bureaus
Feather Beds Bolsters and Pillows, Toilet Sets
Curled HAIR and Husk MATTRESSES
Rosewood and Mahogany SidebOards
Walnut Extension Dining Table, Refrigerator
China, Glass, and Crockery Ware
Silver-plated Casters, Table Cutlery, Fire Irons
Radiators and Albright Stoves throughout the
house
Gas Chandeliers and Fixtures
Excellent Kitchen Range and Fixtures
Together with a general assortment OF Household
Furniture and Effects.
Terms: $50 and under, cash; over thar sum
credit Of 60 and 80 days, for satisfactorily endorsed
"O' Oe' no THOS. J. FISHER,
may 4-d JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auct.
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BY JAS c. MCGUIRE, Auct,oneer.

VERY DESIRABLE LOT ON NORTH I
y STREET, NEAR FRANKLIN SQuARE.-On WE'D
NESDAI AFTERNOON, MAY 18th. at So o'cl'k,
on the premises, shall sell part Of subdivision No.
II, IN Square No. 285, fronting Is feet S-Th inches
on north street, between 18th and 18th streets west
running back l42 feet inches to n 81 feet alley.
This desirable Lot is situated IA the immediate
vicinity OF Franklin Square, and is very eligible
site for a private residence.
Title indisputable.
Terms: One-fourth cash the residue in 6, L. and
10 months for satisfactorily endorsed notes. bearing
interest.
may sd JAS. C.. Mcguire Auc.
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, May 9.-Flour is firm at 50 IS for
all kinds. Wheat is frm-prime white Sis;
prime red, SI6S. Corn is steady-white 73a7ic.;
yellow 75a76c,
Whisky is buoyant-City 3Oc., Penn. 3Ic.
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BY BARNARD & BUCKLEY; GEORGETOWN.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUCTION.
IL On MONDAY, the 18th instant, at l0o'clock a.
M, at the residence of Mr. Garretson, Dunharton
street, between Washington and Congress streets,
we will sell his entire Household Effects,
Mahogany Sofa, Chairs, Rocker
Lounge, Mahogany Dining and Side Tables
Bureaus, Bedsteads, Wardrobes
Feather Beds, Mattresses, Curtains
Washstands. Looking Glasses
Parlor, Cook, and other Stoves
Carpets, Rugs. Curtains, and Shades
Knives and Forks, Glass Ware
Stone and Iron Ware Rain Cask, &C. &c.
Terms: SIS and under, cash over that amount a
credit of sixty days, for notes endorsed and bearing
interest.
NAV Cd BARNARD q BUCKLEY, Aucts,
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Relief Of the Returned EiIIihu.,er..
Buffalo Harber still Clos.

INV ORLEANS, May IA meeting Of the citi
re, Mas held here tonight for the relief of Oh.
returned hllibusters. Only $500 was raised.
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

FkE ssd re eS Raas
Office. NAV 9 St
DOR SALE.-House and Lot on 18th street. be-
church being one Of the most desirable locations
Washington only a few minutes, walk from the
three and basement, with back building, and
all the modern Ye a The lot fronts feet
W.. ,siBLEY,
l. the north side of Bridge street, Immediately ad
join ng High. They are new, large, and airy, and TN
%f IN
be
EOR SALE.-My RESIDENCE on the corner of
j. New Jersey avenue and street south, Capitol
sou and a9a
may eff w. F. PHILLIPS.
7 OF FOR sALEIzIn the First Wsrd, near La
on nth street, near the corner of II, commanding
fine view ofthe Potomac Apply at N. CALLAN'S
Office, ON F street, near 18th street may 7-3t'
+ story Brick HoUSE. No. %. on the r west side
q Green between Gay and J pqnsTton streets
tween Bridge and Gay streets. may 7-Sts
EORRENT.-AB BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
L two story high. with Attic and Basement, situa-
ated on the corner Of and 18th street. Inquire at
nor SALE-A gentleman desires to dispose of a
L. SERVANT about 81 years Of age; good farm m
tai servant. The necessities of his owner alone
tn tsder " ADDRESS Box Is Star oos
where an interview may be had with any one deslr-
FOR SALE CHEAP.-A two-story. and attic
pleasant rooms and small Kitchen attached. The
above house is situated 4th street east No. 63,
% Be so f the tRs
whole, or either, at cheap rate. and on accommo-
di mss s sei%s hAaPss on the premises
A MARKET FARM FOR sAtE.-I will sell
e, a my FARM in Fairfax county, Va, containing
from washington city, four from Alexsndra, Va,
and in full view of the latter place and the Potomac
TIE BRRcK large
land may be conveniently divided into. two small
and stock, and ifdesred give Immediate possession.
Ny Post Office Is at Mount Pierce, Fairfax county,
may 51Tu,s&Ma' EDWIN c. FITZHuGH.
EOR RENTzzA valuable. GROCERY STORE,
the c"na oeIs Occupied By Mss.ps
Clarke and is of the best stands in the city for
bsTlsn s
subscriber at No Sa5 street west, between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets.
| ap 18-eo6 ----- FRANClS HANNA.
EARM FOR SALE.-A FARM at privste sale in
II Prince Georges county, Md 10 miles from Wash
tanning about l89 acres, seventy eighty of wood,
with good buildings, three meadows. two orchards
peach and appe-and variety of other kinds of fruit
| ain Of which was selected from Pearce's Nursery.
| This Farm is very healthy, and under good fencing
| is fine and easy of cultivation. will sell the Crop
Farming Utensils and Stock on reasonable terms as
intend removing to smaller farm nearer Washing
| ton. A guarantee deed will be given Inquire &C No
$40 Maryland avenue near 9Th street. Possess sion
may St THOS, IS, UANT,
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8TELEGRAPH1C NEWS. -
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suicid. I'm D,u.sc.. p.

=, CocHEKToN, Pa, May "A man named John
hanging himself this morning
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ALARM OF FIRE.-Yssterday, the burning of a
foul chimney in the Fifth Ward caused an alarm
OF fire, which brought out the companies They
soon returned to their headquarters
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Financial.

NEW YORK, MAY 9.-Stocks are lower and
dull; Cumberland Coal Co. Tx; Illinois Gen.
trail shares 13iH do. bonds 99x Michigan
Southern 6iH; New York Central SOY; Reading
500; Virginia6's Ola; Missouri 6's s2x.
Sterling exchange is firm.
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WATCH RETuRNs.-Ellen Granan, drunk; dis
missed. Thomas Jefferson, colored, unlawful
assembly; fine and costs, SO O64 Henry Briscoe.
do; do. Eli Cross, do do. Albert Pearson, do >;
do. Julia Butler, do; dismissed. M. Thornton,
out after hours; fine and costs, 81. w III.
Brown, do; do. ROSanna Gordon, do; do
VIM. Ross, do; do. VIM Black, colored, fight
ing; fine and costs, S1.9i
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BY JAMES Z. McGU AuctlOneer.
VALUABLE PROPERTY on
CAPITOL HILL AT AUCTIoN.-On THURSDAY
AFTERNOON, May 18th, at 51a O'Clock, on the
premises, shall sell the whole OF Lot No. 10 and
part of Lot No g. Square 844, fronting 81 feet
ches on Pennsy wanna avenue and public space be
tween 5th and 9Th street east and running lack 1877
feet inches with the privilege of a ten-feet alley
from the rear of the lot to 5th street east.
Terms: One fourth, cash the residue in 6, IL,
and 10 months, with interest, secured 10y deed of
trust on the property.
may 2-td JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
IL The above sale is postponed until I'll ESDAY
AFTERNOON, May I2h, same hour and place.
my I'd JAS. c. MEG UIRE, AuctIOneer.
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AUCTION sALM

By +. s. WRIGHT; Georre,ovn- -
P9AH noro MO- SMTSSNA BB.A AND MoLAssEs AT
at clock, at A. H. bodn ne1t she nh instant
Of fhs WIN. Chase from ea the Eo
$50 hogsheads choice and prime sur,,
50 do choice M9lasses;
Il. ;. WRIGHT, Auctioneer,
may s-dts 80 GEORGETOWN
By r. L. CROWN & CO., Auctioueers.
I ARGE ASSORTMENT OF EMBROIDE-
l IL RIEs ANP kAes G99pS VIII BE SOLD At Arc
O'Clock a. M, at Geo. Richmond's New York Lace
Store, Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 9th streets.
All goods bought must be taken away the same
ington seldom have. as the entire STOCK must be sold
tins m, day without Z reserve 5 rye;cpowN.co ,..,.
By JAS. C. MCGUIRE. Austioneer.
TRUSTE E'S SALE OF HIGHLY I'M
THURSDAY, the 7th day Of May, 1851, at o'ck.
J. 4. s, No. g. oios go, zss and Ss4, one Of the
OF Columbia, shall sell, in front of the premises at
public auction, to the highest bidder therefor, The
being part of lot numbered 6, in square numbered
2+, in the city of Washington, fronting 81 feet in
west, and running back l5s feet to SO-feet alley
together with the Improvements thereon, consisting
of n substantial and wel-built three story Brick
Dwelling house. with large back buildings FL ms he'd
u the most superior manner throughout with mar
pie fndttelS, &c.
Terms: One-third cash; the balance i'm one and
two years, for notes bearing interest from the day Of
sale. secured 10y deed of trust the property and
# not complied with within FIVE days after the sale,
the property will be resod at the risk and pense Of
the purchaser, at ten day s. notice.
All conyeyancIng at the cost of the purchaser.
WIN. p. WILLIAMS. Trustee.
may 4-d JAS. e. MCGUIRE, Auct.
IL THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED
until THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May l4th,
same hour and place.
WIN. p. WILLIAMS, Trustee.
may Sd JAS. C.. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
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EOR SALE.-My RESIDENCE on the corner of
Il New Jersey avenue and c street south, Capitol
HILL fronting the avenue l62 feet inches, and on
street south D6 feet Ii inches, and containing nearly
81 ZOO square feet.
may 8-tf w. r. PHILLIPS.
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EOR SALE...A gentleman desires to dispose of a
l. SERVANT about 81 years OF age. A good farm
hand and rough carpenter He is neat III his person. of
good habits and trusty and is in all respects capl
makes him willing to sell him. He will not be sold
to trader. Address Box Is, Star Office, saying
ing to purchase. may 7-4tf
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FOR SALE CHEAP.-A two-story and attic
pleasant rooms and small Kitchen attached. The
above house is situated 4th street east, No. 6S,
two squares south of Penn. avenue. The adjoining
LOT will be sold, if desired, with the house, the
whole, or either, at a cheap rate. and on accommo-
dating terms; Apply on thepremses. ...
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THE American Hook and Ladder Company are
preparing for their excursion to the White House
on the 2lst instant, an announcement of which
will be found i'm another column
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OF FOR SALE-In the First Ward, near La
II fayette Square, beautiful BUILDING LOT,
on nth street, near the corner of III, commanding
fine view of the Potomac. Apply at n. CALLAN'S
office, on + street, near 18th street. may 7-3tt
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NAV % , 5nTu,S MIST. EDWIN c. FITZHUGH.

ENOR RENT-A valuable GROCERY STORE,
II situated on the corner of 18th and streets near
the Canal, formerly occupied by Messrs. Sengstack
Clarke, and is of the best stands IN the city or
Shelving, Bins, Counter &c. For terms apply to the
subscriber at No. Sa5 street west between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets.
ap 18-eotf - FRANClS HANNA.
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nor RENT.-A BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
l. two-story high, with Attic and Basement, situa-
ated the corner of l. and 18th street. Inquire at
the store On ne premises.
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NOR RENT IN GEORGETOWN.-A two
Il story BRICK HOUSE, No. 70, on the west side
of Green street. between Gay and Dunba streets
For particulars inquire at No. So High street, be-
tween Bridge and Cav streets. NAV 7-St"
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SUPERIOR READING LAGER BEER
- CoMPANY. KA NA,IHVhp cCoNu1NNiTSY, , VA. L

M LAuGHhLN CO; AkE OPENING
and stb streets. TlrH may5
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DOR RENT.-FURNISHED ROOMS, PAR
l. h0RS and BEDROOMS, or the entire Hous g
would be rented to small family on very moderate
terms. Location very central. Apply at the Star
Office. NAV Q ST.
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COCO REwARD.-Ran away from the suhkcrl-
gCOO her on Thursday, April ath, NEGRO -
MAN ISAAC WOOD. He is thirty years of az
age, black complexion about five feet and IA
half high, and has very large lips.
The above reward will be paid for his appre- -@ks
henslOn and delivery To me NJ taken IN free State.
or SIeO If taken IN the State Of Maryland or Distinct
of Columbia. ODEN BOWIE,
Buena Vista Post Office,
ap-H-u Prince Georges county, Md.
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i the north side of Bridge street, Immediately ad-
joining High They are new, large, and airy, and TN
stands for almost any kind of business, by any in the
city. To good tenants the rents will be moderate.
Inquire of PETER O'DONOGHUE, Georgetown.
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NE ARTs--"e learn that the exhibition of
tee Washington Art Association will close on the
evening of the 18th instant.
Among the new contributions to this excellent
collection Of works Of art we notice two pictnIes
of great meTit-One of them by Johnson of this
city the portrait of child full length in pastile
most exquisite production radiant with nature,
beauty and life the other is painting in oil by
w Washington. This work is called the
herman Peasant Girl" She is represented a. a
woishiPper in the house Of God, holding in her
hands the book Of prayer, her countenance is
ralsed heaVenwaTd, and beams with an inexpres-
sloie glow Of faith and heavenly love This is
one OF MI Washington's best pictures, and
'EOugR evidently having been painted rapidly
gives evidence OF the artists superior genius and
rapid progress. tits work of great merit
We also notice among the recent contributions
several large size miniatures on ivofy by III Il
Bounethean, Of Charleston, s. C. These are
among the best miniatures we have seen one of
mem Is half length likeness of Napoleon or
rather Gen. BOuneParte. Ii is from a picture il
is presumed, painted about the time Of his cam
Paign in Egypt.
Another large miniature is a likeness Of Wash
ington- from stuart's celebrated picture and is a
work OF the highest order, in this department Of
the Fine Arts -
NAVY YARD 1NPROvEMENTs-The foundation,
Of the new Boiler shop nearly all laid, and the
brieklayers are engaged in the erection of the
walls. This building will be connected with The
new Machine shop, running from the extreme
moth angle Of the Machine shop towards the
waters Of the Eastern Branch. The old Boiler
west wing Of the Machine shop.
In the Anchor shop two immense mooring an
ehors are being made for the Philadelphia hsfbor
The steamer Fulton is neatly ready for sea Six
weeks more will see her In sea trim The new
tlbnldr bOiIers, which have been put in place Of
.ne old ones, have a great advantage over them in
the small amount Of space they occupy. The ad-
aluonal room given forward by these boilers will
furnish space in her hold for thiTty-hve tons of
coal The space thus saved Is Of considerable
advantage.
some doubt Is expressed whether the Plymouth
Will not be abte TO start out on her anticipated
UP so soon as has been tai ked Of I'm consequence
81 the dimeuity OF obtaining seaman to man her
She viii be all ready for sailing orders by fOth Of
June y 49, -
ARREST OF FuGIrIvEs-Yesterday, Watch
man Homer, Of the Auxiliary Guard, succeeded
IN capturing three cOlored men belonging 10 Mr.
Oeary, Of Anne Arundel county Md Thev are
palt Of company that had ran AWAY and xere
h'1king for the Moth. Upon Questioning one OF
lheHi the whereabOuts of three Others Of the con,
Pdhy were discovered, and taking with him or
nee Wcllard the remainder were secured-mak
ing siH altogether. The owner Of these slaves
L4d not Offered any definite reward. bat has as
sn.d the Officers that they shall lie compensated
jog iheir time and trouble. - ~ =
l.
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Literary Notices.

Goeicys Lady's Book for February hae been
received. Cooley has go many attractions, lit
erary and artistic, especially to young ladies',
that some parents, We believe, are disposed to
regard it as dangerous book. lie certainly
has the rare talent of holding on to his subscri-
bers. Terms $500; but by all arrangement
we are enabled to furnish it with the Press for
81. per annum.
Arthurs Home Magazine for February, pre-
sents an interesting table of contents. T.. S.
Arthur & Co., Philadelphia. $500.
The Southern Light, conducted by +. T..
Whatley, and e. n. Lanlrum, begins, the new
year much improved in appearance. Itis neatly
printed and ably edited. Edgcfeld C. H., $500.
THE Erskime Collegiate Rccordcr is ever n
welcome visiter to our sanctum. 1t is under
the editorial management of Committee OF
the Senior Glass of Erskinc College, and re.
fleets high credit upon their talent and literary
attainments.
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The Young MEMS Christian Association.
The New Coinage Bill

Which has recently passed the IIonsc OF
Representatives., provides that the Mexican and
Spanis! Coins which have hitherto circulated
with us ut the respective values of Is cents
1T cents, and ct cents, shnll be received at tho
Treasury, for no more than 90 cents, 10 cents
and cents, each, and that when received
they shall not be rc-issued, but shall be re.
coined.
also provides for the coinage of new
cent piece, composed of such parts of copper
and nicklc, rs to makca handsome and couvc.
nicnt coin.
In New York, in anticipation of the passage
of the law, the Spanish coins, we see are re.
fused at the ferries in the cars, and drinking
saloons except at the Government valuation.
The omnibus proprietors, however, declare
that they will never reduce the fare from 4 to
5 cents.