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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Later fire., California .

NEW XoRK, Aug. - The mail steamer Cen
trail America (la;e the George Law arrived here
last night, with san Francisco dates Of the auth
July.
She brought abont 81 $50 600 In specie
Inc news generally is unimportant
ne Demoeratic Convention nominated Hon
John Is Weller for Governor, and the Republican
Hon Edward stanIy.
A large fire had occurred az VALPARAISO
battle had taken place near Arrouipa. be-
tween Vivanco and Castillo. Both Claimed the
victory.
~ ~oa-
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CoLoRED last night, a
colored woman, named Elizabeth Lee, was ar
rested and taken to the guard house, charged
with being one of disorderly gang in the Sew
enth Ward. About two months ago she was
brought up for some misdemeanor aud got off by
feigning tn be in the agOnies of labor. This time
she had similar story to tell but the guards be-
lleving that she was CHHniH ham ing, loo ked
her up in the cells. During the night, however,
time, and physician was sent for and She was
taken to her home, where she Is now s'doing as
we'll as could be expected
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FOR sALE.-A STEAM WATCH, Is feet long
l. three horse power Boiler war 80
rented to stand aI0 lbs to square inch. En&iA-A
All complete. Her performance E<1ehzzIas
are two well known here to need further comment,
Editor Star. or W.R. SNOW, at the Star Ofhce.
au ll-3t.
MARTINS SCHATZE'S GUITARS AT THE
~ y y lowest TERMS at tps Music Depot q ,o--
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Raltimore Marketa.

WHEELING, Aug. 13-There is ten feet of wa
ter in the channel here and the river is st rising
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FOR SALE.--A very likely MULATTO BOY.
slave Tor lIfe, ID or ~ years old. Has had cor
siderable experience as dining room servant Ia
QuIre at this Office. an IiSts
II J. 4 w. NJ. GALT'S
WOOD AND COAL DEPOT
y. w. corner 18th and street, No. Sal
One square south Pa. avenue
IL Orders hlied At the shortest notice
Coal kept under cover. 2.24O lbs. TO the ton
au ll-6t
ErOR BOSTON.-The regular packet Brig Anlu-
yer, Crowell, master. has arrived. and -
WILL have quick dispatch for the above port ~
or freight or passage apply TO HARTLEY 80
* BROTHER, lOl Water street, Georgetown. o.
e. anII-Ix
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BY e.. X. l.. CROWN d Co, Auctioneers
DROPERTY ON 18th STREET AT AIrC
Il TiON.-On SATURDAY AFTERNOON. the
s?th instant we shall offer the following Property at
Lot q, IN subdivision OF square No. Ig7.
Sale positive.
Terms One thlrd, cash balance in & and y
months Z. X. l.. CROWN& Co,
du i<-tS0CS AuctIoneers.
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WORK on THE AQUEDUcr. we understand
that Capt. Meigs is paying 81 25 per day to SOBER
steady workmen on the Aqueduct, and that skill
full tenders to masons and bricklayeIs get 81 81
per day. The work is within fourteen miles of
Georgetown, and those prices we should think
wonld secure any quantity of labor desirable.
The breaches in the Canal near the CITY have
taken off some of the labor from the Aqueduct
but II is supposed that when they are completed
there will be largely increased force available
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CORA RTN SHIP.

CORA TNERsHIP.
III. III. VosS. q w Marsh
No. 2S5 5. WsSt cor. Tenth srrseG and- Pa. ace.
Inc undersigned, having formed a copsrtneTshIp
IN the Orocery trade, respectfully inform the ~
clt'zens OF wash ngton ana patrons Ofrr~1
the Old Establishment" that they are nowifrf-
n-abared 10 SIMPLY a with the choicest kind ofNr-@W
TEAS. SUGARS, COFEES, and, IN factsS 49,
with every article IN the grocery line, cheap, AZ
not cheaper, than any other establ ishment IN the
CITY. they having purchased a iarge and choice
sortment of the best Groceries exclusively for cash.
We have also largely added 10 stock of IL
QUORS, CIGARS, and TOBACCO some Of the
best brands in the market, TO winch we invite tha
attention of our customers.
Good articles, fair dealing, quick sales, and small
profits IL our motto. -
HERMANN III. VOSS.
OTIS w. MARSH.
IL Having entered into copartnership with O.
w. MARSH. those who are indebted to me are re-
spectully requested TO settle their accounts either
by cash or notes. at short dates il is necessary
that the outstanding debts of the old estsb lish-
ment should be settled Immediately.
an l-eo6t II. n. vOsS.
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BEAUTIFUL MARBLE WORK.

The most beautiful ITALIAN MARBLE MON .
SMENI ever beheld In this vicinity, just imported
i.oa lazy may be seen at ALEX. RUTHER-
Pennsylv ania avenue,
~ Persons who admire rich specimens Of art are
invited TO call and examine.
au lo-Sw (Intel
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A CARD.

TN A CARD.
Il HE Undersigned takes pleasure IN announcing
TO the public al large, and to the practising -
PHYSICIANS IN particular, that ne will open in -
the course OfneXt month his DRUGSTORE II
AND PRESCRIPTION STAND, ANDA
CHEMICAL LA BORATOR at 500 Ninth street,
between Penn av and ID street., east side.
PRESCRIPTIONS of ply slcIans, written IN either tho
Latin, English French languages, will most care
fully be compounded, and no reoeipe trusted 20 the
competent.
The thorough chemical education, and the long
practice OF the undersigned as phArmaceutist, I'M
both the Old World and the United States, viii
serve as guarantee for the purity of drugs and pre-
paratlons kept 10y hIm. Every chemical compound
Is tested before made of, and pOsons sold ex
cePt on receipt from known and responsible partes
Oh EMlCAL ADMINISTRATORS and
quanttatlye-Of soils. ashes, minerals, ores waters
&c, rs performed at moderate rates and Keptlem n
aud masters desIrous of being introduced into the
theory and practice of Chemistry and Pharmacy will
have an opportunity offered to that end by applying
next fall. 'r''e
RefeTsHcsS.-Prof. j. ID. B. DE Bow, Hon.
THOMAS Il: FLORENCE, +. III. SAGE, Esq, SELMAR
SIEBERT, Esq, CHARLES II. wINDER, Judge ADJ
vOcate. MAGNUS GROSS,
Late pupil of Prof Iiebig,
IN gq-tm graduate of "A conf fc.l C,llr,ga
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IMPORTANT TO GARDENERS.
nsGisssiy 70 Dr. fL6kENcE 81 ,ss G IT,
at his Farm. on the Washington Branch Railroad,
near BeItsyile, Prince Georges County, Md.
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EOR SALE.-A hrst-rAIe LADl'S PONEN,
Il hive years old, gentle. and warranted -
TO be perfectly sound. Sold for no other ~
cause than want Of employment for IL. ~
Inquire at the Cigar and Tobacco Store CT"
OF b. F. MOXLEf. corner OF Bridge
and Washington efreats. fs~o-vefowp 1I-S
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MENTAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

DR.. r. FINLEY HUNT has resumed fully the
practice Of DENTlSrRY,a at his old ONCE
.SIys,nla avenue, between Ninth and Tenth uoc0
s"ss"' aus-2vH
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CORPORATION CAsEs.-A hackman, named Ell.
lott Hopkins, was arrested yesterday by persons
following the funeral Of Ex- Mayor Towers, and
delivered to Officer Yeatman. There were four
charges against him, viz: driving through the
funeral procession, driving hack without nAm-
Der, furious driving, and profanity in the street
He was taken before Justice Dom, and ordered to
pay fine and costs In each case, amounting in
all to about SIS. -
EXCURSION OF THE MARYLAND TO NORFOLK
We are glad to see the excursion trips of the
Maryland are so popular as to demand repetitons
at short intervals. Another one is announced for
Saturday, in the programme of which, a visit to
all the Potomac, Bay, and Elizabeth river points
Of interest are included. We hope Capt. Mitch
ell may live thousand years to conduct such ex-
cursons, and that we and all our readers NAV live
another thousand to go on them.
"B" WRITES Us from Georgetown at Tx a.
m, that the water is coming into the Canal
slowly and surely between that point and Little
Falls, and that before sunset the boats will all be
afoat
He adds that the gap on the new road, made
by the rain Of the 4th instant is full fifty feet deep
and twenty wide, and that 1t threatens to increase
In dimensions shortly.
REAL Enthusiastically, A. Green, auction.
eer, sold lot IA, in square 5Si, with two frame
houses, for 81 800 purchaser A. Morehouse.
Wall & Barnard sold lot No. ~, In square 40,
with a frame dwelling, on Seventh street, be-
tween l. and nj, to Frederick Hyder, for 81 200.
WATCH RErURNs.-West Lock-up-William
Payne, colored, drunk; workhouse 30 days. A.
Farr, do, do; fine and cost, S3.44.
Central Guard hOuse-Jno. Wallace Jno How.
ard, Thomas Simpson, Elizabeth Herbert Eliza
beth Johnson, all colOred, disorderly; fine and
costs, sc. 10 each. Samuel Chambers, do do (;
workhouse 30 days. Elizabeth Lee, do, do; dis
missed. James Clagett, do +, fugitive from the
workhouse; returned to his quarters. Mrs. Cur
It's, threats security for peace.
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CENTRE MARkET.-This morning the supply
OF fruit and vegetables appeared to be increasing
and the quality improving. The attendance was
very full from the country and the District gar.
dens. Good order prevailed and purchasers had
ing prices
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-21
MR.. BUCHANAN In THE WEST.

We have been permitted to take the following extract
from private letter written by gentleman Of Iowa to
his friend in this city, dated Middetown March Ia which
indicates the enthusiastic feeling with which Mr. Bschan
ans inaugural was received in the Valley of the Missis
sippi
the morning Of the 5th. synopsis Of the inaugural
dress received published aud circulated throughout the
city. The message is pubahed in full here and pea
the democracy extremely well. The document itself ndi
that it emanated from master hand, displaying power
full ability full Of TRUTH embracing general survey, and
extensive knowledge OF national affairs that must surely
Vince all who any desire to be consistent and honest that
Mr. Buchanan is decidedly in the front rank Of the most dis
tinguished statesmen of this age"
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DEATH OF HON. WIN. J. BROWN, OF INDIANA

DEATH OF HON. WIN. J. BROWN, OF INDIANA
The Daily (ndianapolis Sentinel OF the 10th insts n
the death Of this prominent democrat in N
following terms
"This distinguished gentleman expired his resdeu,
tho city yesterday after protracted Illness In biz
death the State has Loaf of her prominent most IN
aaena citizens Identified with the democratic party ana
found at all times earnestly laboring for the advancement
its principles bis OF honor himself and az
usefulness his country In 1886 he from u,b
county to Indianapolis, assuming the post Of secresry
of State Subsequently be repeatedly returned IA
the legislature, where his ability his fahfulnesa to III.
interests Of his constituents and his eminent service,
bis party conspicuous He served Second AssD,
Postmaster General under the adminstr alton of Mr. pot
In 1912 he elected representative of the Marion district
in Congress. He returned In l646. His rank wa,
among the foremost of the democratic statesmen the p
tiona legislature. He enjoyed the confidence CON-
respect Of the members of his party from SEQ
Of the Unon and occasion the candidate
the democracy the speskehp After his retirement h.
controlled edtora the Indiana State Sentinel doing vrO
rous service and powerfully aiding in many democratic TIL
umph. He time State librarian Of indiana and
his death held the important and honorable position of
special mail agent for the West and South.
Mr. Browns enemies such only his intimate re-.
aton with public questions during long and Do
ltica unavodably made. Tact and skill poll.
tician strong sense, and resonte determination In pursuing
what be conceived to be right his characestics He
was genial and esteemed in private life, and hs
friends many and and devoted He leaves fam.
lily m.urning their bereavement"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-21
GOV. WISE.

In the reply Of Gov Wise to the invitation to attend
the celebration of St. Patrcks Day. by the Hbernan So
truly says
can Irish society in this country ought TO be one as
yours u.s. of pure benevoence without regard creed
politics. All its meetings ought to be held with doors open
as the hearts of Irshmen always Your objects have
my hearties sympathes, and nothing be nobsr than
your purpose of oevang the character of
and their childreAs children among In the Old World
they are an oppressed people here, thank God they like
the rest of u.s. Free when crime makes them sye
In the land Of freedom but be diminished and
every race of man cannot but be exalted"
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Hon. r. NJ 7. Beae sx-membsr of Congress- has been
nominated a candidate for the Virginia senate.

of Rochester Mills Wabash county in Illinois, writes to
the Beeve Advocate that be shall plant twenty-five acres
with the Chinese sugar-cane the present II am
convinced he says shat the State VI Illinois will in FIVE
years make her sugar and if have luck shall make
this enough sugar and certainly enough molases
to supply my little town. At all events shall try Mr.
Kroh, Of Wabash county, who some months ago made
of the result Of his experiment with tho sugar
cane last year. offers to bet the skeptcal editor Of the
Charleston Courier $500 that he will manufacture from
acre. 'planted with the Chinese need, FIVE hundred
gallons of molasses superior article to any manuac
tured in the South, and sold by the merchants in Coles
county in 1856 for rs cents per gallon and further that
he will manufacture 1t at the cost of per gallon
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-21
OUR POLITICAL POSITION.

The Washington Union, in citing portion Of our COM
mandatory editorial President Buchanans admirable
inaugural address classes our journal oppO,ifOn
in respect Of mere party politics. 1t has independently
supported the administration Of Mr. Pierce in Of its
Leading measures, although 1t has differed with IL in
aependeny in Others and has often commended him. and
expressed gratitude 10 him. his fidelity the South
the constitution, and to the Union and it is likely per-
hap from the inaugural auspices OF Mr. Buchanan yield
his administration larger of its independ
support The Union will do US the favor we trust Of
correcting its error either BY giving place this article
10 some other suitable Manner Charleston Courier
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-21

Tue cABIHEr-ts component paris institute unit in
political sentiment and Of course there is very little room
suppose that there will be any material differences Of
opinion in reference to the policy the ADMINISTRATION
should pursue in regard to that have engaged
any considerable degree public attention That there are
shades Of difference among the members of the cabinet We
do not deny but these shades sufficiently markedto
offer any serious obstruction to its harmonious working
Its constituent elements reflect very strikingy the person
atty Of the President They ALL with two excep
tions gentlemen Of the old school, whose predominatng
characteristics calmness good Judgment moderation
6rmness, and patriotsm.---New Orleans Bulletin.
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From ,he Penn ,ylvauian of NJ

From ihe Penn ylvanian of March ~.
THE APPOINTMENTS FOR PHILADELPHIA.
1t is with great qualification that the FOL-
lowing appointments by the President:
C1liecior.--Joseph B. Baker, of Lancaster county.
Postmaster ---Gideoa q. Westcott, of Philadelphia.
Naual obictr.--Cnambsrs McKibben, of Philadelphia
lSrroeyor.--John Hamilton, jr, OF Philadelphia.
Nary agent.--Wi lillian Badger, OF Philadelphia.
Mayshal.-Jacob s. Yost Of Montgomery county.
or all these gentlemen we can speak in terms of the
most entire and unqualified approval, and such most as
suredy will be the sentiment Of the entire democracy Of
Pennsylvania Every man is known al Of the highest
standing in all that relates social and political life and
will bring to the performances Of his duties The most unex
reputation and highest ability.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY EVENING. MARCH 81. 1857.

Uo-"r HHNRs NJ LkwIs, OF montgomery Alabama,
era travelling for Alabama
sisted BY O. LgwIs, JAhRs o. d. LEWIS
00 ISRAEL JANIS, No. ls2 South Ten,h seet, Phadel
pha Is our general travelling AGENT assisted By VIM H. WELD,
JoHx CoLIiss, JANIS DEKRks, HAMMITT JAMES, THos.
ID. NICE r. w. MORRISON. T. W. Wiley, ws l.. wArERnAN,
ALEX H. CARsos ID. X. MrsrIs, SWAIN T. AsHaAs
r. DAVIS.
general collecting agent
assisted by H. TnoaAs WILLIAM II. THonAs, JAMES,
Dr. A. L. cHiIDs GsosaE MORRIS, and IEAKK Re
eeips Of either will be good.
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have afforded pleasure than that which was an
nounced in our laenews column yesterday, of the Hon.
Philip Clayton to the post of Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Secretary Cobb could have selected gen.
teman eminenty qualified for the discharge Of the
arduous and responsible duties Of this important station
than MIR. Caytons-D Daily Lstelligeneer Atlanta, Ga
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A USEFUL msr--The San Antonio (Te.asl Ledger says

"Psrties coming to Texas would do well to bear in
arrangements accordingly Many people bring their money
in the shape of drafts bank for large amounts and
they are frequently in consequence put to much nconve
nence by having to wait for indefinite period before they
turn them into hard cash. The difficulty would DO
obviaed by their obtaining several small notes drafts
instead Of for large amount the former can be
much more readily made available. We have conversed
with of merchants the subject and they as
sure MS that the method have suggested is the proper
to be adopted if necessary the notes drafts can
be divided among several parties instead Of the emil
grant having rely entirely upon one for the sccommods'
ton wanted
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-21
OFFICIAL L.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
Watson Freeman to be United States marshal for the
district of Massachusetts, reappointed.
Charles Levi Woodbury., be United States attorney
for the district of Massachusetts, in place of b. F. Haett
whose commission has expired.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-21
POLITICAL PREACHING.

One sentence In the fast proclamation Of Gov Gardner
Of Massachusetts, reads as follows:
And may those called to minister at Gods altar, i'm
pressed with the truth that national ansgestons only
be corrected by removing individual SINS abstain from po
tca discussions and secular considerations to address the
spiritual wants of the Individual heart"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-21

THE SouTHrRs BAssrn--Col. A. A. r. Hill, (says the
Times and Banner of Georga) who has long and faith
fully edited this valuable democratic paper has retired
ocbe writer and has done the democracy good service
The Banner Ia under the charge of Messrs Sledge
and Reese
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-21

NEW HARBoR ON LAKE HuRos.-The Detroit Advertiser
says:
"Captain W. Gilmore of the Buffalo brig Sultan having
coded with vessel off the Middle island, on the night
Of October 2th last driven by stress Of the accident
into Bale du dered the north side Of Lake Huron about
eighty miles above Goderich. Captain Gilmore in letter
dated November g. 1885, the editor Of the Port Bruce
Pioneer states plenty Of water in the harbor
for the largest the lakes and good safe anchorage
inside the harbor pier only Is wanted inside to make
all necessary accommodations safe and perfect light
house and small expense for pier would make this bay
Of the beat harbors the lakes letter from MrG
steam saw-mill, stores, &C., are building there
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-01-28
LEGAL NOTICES.
SIfERIFF'S SALE.

EDY VIRTUE o. An EXECUTION l. sued out OF
{ d the District COuH. Ninth judicial i'isttlcl, Ia
and for Butte County, aud state of California, 10 mc
directed and delivered. commanding me to make
the sum ol seven hundred aud ninety three dollars,
with interest at Tue rate ~ three per cent per mourn
trum he cuth day Of january 1896. until paid, ana
the of one hundred and Tor N-nihc forty three
one-hundredlh, doar. with interest at thr rate o:
ten per cent per auHum from HE eighteenth day Of
February, 1896, until pali, and ihe sum u lW"hlN
eight seventy one-hundredhs dollars, wlih lnterrst
ut the rate OF ten per cent per annum from The ipu'
teenih day 0f February Is36 until paid, ami ne sum
of ninety four thirty three one hnndredths dollars,
with Interest upon the same from the eighteenth day
of February. lS56. until paid. together with All The
costs accruing on said writ. wherein u. A Brown i
plant III. and ". T. Hoffman l. the defendant have
sczed and levied upon, and viii sell ut pnohc safe
tO the highest bidder for cash. on the twenty first
day of February, A. u. lrl1, at the hour ot one
O'Clock. p. NJ an OF the right title and interest of The
above named defendant IN and TO the one undivided
onehalf Of all that certain pieco ar parcel OF land
lying and being situate IN the Town OF orolle'
Bite County, California. ana d"scrlhei Hs lollu"s
10 wit: Commencing ON the south corner OF lo No
five (jl in block No. nine, 90 AMI running thence
along Myers street eighty l~nD feet. thence at right
angles in northerly direction torty'siX (l6) itei'
thcuce right angles in caslcrly direction eighty
$50 feet To Myers alley. thence along said alley ioTy-
six 40 feet, to the place of beginning, together win
all the tenemcns. hereditame l. and ap urtenanccS
thcrcuntO belonging or in anywise apPrrAining,-
Also all his right lte and interest in and to the one
undivided one half Of lot No. two (2l III block No.
nine. 90 as lnd down on the Town plat of the Town
of Orovile fronting sixty six 6 iec on Bird street,
and running back one hundred and thriytwo Q32)
feet also in and to the undivided nnc'haIt OF "A
portion of lot No. three (3j in block No hlhe' lD
commencing on the south corner of lot NO Two III
as aforesaid and running thence III Il suuthery di'
rcciion siXtysix 1861 feet, thence in westerly di
reclion one hundred and seven l07 teci. thence IN
nOrthrrly direction nlyiour lji feet, thence T.
westerly direction twenty-five t2I) feet To Miners
alley thence along said alley twelve II feet to the
west corner f lot No. two, thence in an easterly
direction one hundred and thirytwo l32 feet to the
place of beginning together with all the tenemenls.
herediamens and appurenances thereunlO belong
Iug or in anywise apptrtainlng.
The above sale 10 take place NJ the Court House
door in the Town of OrOVillc. County and State
aforeiaid FREER, Sheriff Butte county;
January p, 1857. Jy%7ld