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The Washington union., 1857-09-23
RELICS OF NAPOLEON LoUvRE.-A Paris CORES
pondent of the New Orleans Picayune thus writes

RELICS NAPOLEON LoUvRE.-A Paris cores
pondent of the New Orleans Picayune thus writes
'sThe most attractive may say deeply interest
ing feature of the Louvre is the Sale de Empereur-a
large devoted exclusively to the articles used by the
Emperor Napoleon while living. Among these diff
crent suits entire of coat vest and trowsers his sad
dies swords gloves rifles pistols and dagger the coat
he wore the battle of Marengo the srups and bit
of his bride used in the battle of Waterloo the hats
he in the campaign of 1914, and during his exile
in st Helena his imperial crown and robes the pock-
ct handkerchief he used his death bed at St. Helena
lock of his hair with that of his his writing desk
and chair of gilt and green velvet the bed he slept
upon during several of his most memorable campaigns
the small oak table lone foot by three) which he ate from
in his campaigns his mathematical instruments; his
fvorite books his board his watch stopped at
twenty five minutes past five his his candle
sticks fine gold) with the candles left nearly
sumed his gold snuff box breakfast service all Of
pure gold with black handles except the saucers which
are gilt china his and fork his toilet set all
gold his perfume bottles with of the contents
still in them and many other "reminiscences of the
greatest interest The two hats saw had evidently
seen hard servicethe rims which had been taken hold
of by the hand being very greasy the hat he when
in exile ST. Helena is round one shaped exactly like
those worn at the present day, except that it soft
like felt this exceedingly soiled."
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

New Agricultural and Machine Warehouse,
55s Seventh sired, south ef Pavl'yudna avnue opposite oHs
Marka.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, FIELD AND GARDEN
sEEIs FERTILIZERS &c.
TIME undersigned is prepared to furnish the
above ali articles pertaining the agricultural
market having just returned from
through England States whore he has visited
principal agricultural manufacturing establish
nen from which he has pains In selecting choice asso
implements machinery all descriptions He has mado
Important improve
that take place the agricultural line Another i'm
porant feature this establishment IS that the proprietor
practical agricultural maohn with experience Of twelve years
lie has thereby acquired thorough knowledge Of this business all
its various branches He therefore justified saying that he
obtain and furnish all articles his line reasonable
an house In this country.
Machinery Of descriptions repaired the shortest notice and
the reasonable
experience conducting
(which all importantly he respectfully sos Of
farming community and public generally shah always bo his
object 10 please.
Yours, very respectfully, J p, BARTH0LOw,
b5S I'M st., six doors south Of Penn. av,
Sept 22-3teod opposite Centre Market
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
Bank of Commerce,
GEoRdETows, d. c., September 10, 1857

ir GEoRdErowS, D. c., September 10, 1857
A MEETING of the Stockholders of this Bank
IA held the banking house Friday evening the 18th
instant
The president tho explained the stockholders the
which induced him the the 18th instant temporarily
suspend the deps and made full exhibit Of the a
fairs and condition Of the bank.
After full investigation 1t
Resolved That the stockholders fully satisfied that the
Of this bank than ample all its liabilities.
Resolved That president Of the bank be hereby d
demand its issue and all its depotes hun
ded dollars and under that and the residue with
hereon promptly the Of the bank be
made available, (Which can be but for short OF tme
Rd That the pursued by the president OF the bank
the 18th instant meets approval
Resolved That the stockholders Of this bank hereby acknowledge
their individual responsibility for all the liabilities Of the bank and
guaranty all claimants from any loss thereon.
'.',- c. E. RTrTENHoUsE,
Sop 23-dIw President
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Vir-
gna and Tennessee railroad adjourned Thursday after
days session in Iynchburg during which they adopt
ed resolutions approving of the mission of Hon. William
Ballard Preston to Europe leaving the matter of free
tickets the president and board of directors with the
expression of the hope hat they may fit to cura the
issue of the much the interests of the com
pany will allow" John Robin Mcdaniel, esq,
elected president and John NJ Preston and Henry Davis
chosen directors. The Virgnian says the exhibit of
the company affairs was very favorable
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
COOKING RANGES.

T HAVE this day received at the Metropolitan
Stove, Crate Furnace and Cooking Range Factory
Of tho Spence elevated hot air cooking They viii
all the cooking washing ironing &C. and heat the prlOr and
chambers above, with small coal hre.
Also the best and latest improved paror hrs places which also
heat the rooms above like the range.
invite all those above call dwelling No
AS 1lh street. between where them both IN
full operation and They certainly the
cooking this market
There put Baltimore fall $50 OF tho all Of
which have perfect satisfaction and produce references
that effect tho agent the for this city
Please call the Metropolitan and Crate Factory Nos 3ls
where purchase good stove range
and also furnish house from the kitchen 10 the attic with
all kinds Of ouseturnshng articles cheap for cash.
C. WOODWARD,
Metropolitan and Crate Factory,
Ponn avenue between 10th and 1lh sts.
Sep 23-etso
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

The Southern Light in referring to the late trial and
conviction of two free negroes at Columbia for robbng
mails the Charlotte and South Carolina railroad
Mr. j. r. N Tenhet who is also connected with the
Post Office Department for their vigilance in tracing out
and finally convictng the offenders in this affair.
Whether Waters be prosecuted for robbing the mail
after he has been punished for larceny in stealing the
money from the leave for the lawyers to deter
mne 1t is ruored that effort will be made to try
him for the former offence
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

The Memphis fTennessee) Appeal of Wednesday says
''Ihe river opposite this point is within about two
feet of low water mark and continues to fall Navigation
is becoming difficult every day to large class pack
cts and should the river continue to recede for four
five days the rate it has for the past week large class
packets will have to suspend operations entirely which
many of them doing There is feet scant
at St Louis on all the bars
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

Mr. Lewis Gum, of Suffeld Connecticut, captured
brown eagle in that town, which measured feet
from tip to tip of the wings He first fired at him and
broke his wing and then secured him. but not until the
enraged bird had driven his talons through the sole and
upper side of of Mr.. Gunns heavy India-rubber
boots which happily large that his foot
injured The bird is alive and hearty. Mr.. Gum
also shot the other day large crane which stood nearly
four feet high and 6S inches five feet eight
inches from tip to tip of wings. Its hue was sort of
dove color.
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

The Bombay Courier, alludng to the supersons of the
natives of India, says that it is the belief of millions
that possess the Xohinoor is to be doomed to ruin
The natives say that from the time it discovered in
the mines of Golconda until it into the possession of
Bunjeet Sing misfortune and misery have dogged the
footsteps of its possessors This idea has great effect
on the public mind has also the prophecy long current
that after century Of rule the power of England in the
East is TO fall cycle now about accomplished
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
RRIGHT PLAIDs.-2O pieces bright plaid silks,

RRIGHT PLAIDS.--2O pieces bright plaid silks,
III } for ladies' and misses dresses
loo pieces bright plaid merinos and pOplins
rs pieces bright figured French merinos
40 pieces bright plaid valeneas ...
French blanket and Chenille shawls designs
Robes guile robes yoantes all the various fabrics
Many novel and stylish things
ladies' short sleeves high and low neeks
100 pque white barseles) collars and sleeves
20 cartons rich autumn rbands
pieces French printed nannels for ladies' morning robes
rs pieces French merinos all coors and qualities
We open supplies daily.
only marked In plain deviation.
We prefer open any bills.
bills July will do
prior TO beginning We entirely serious this
point.
indulge the hope that will be iporuned
bills let goods be taken the approba
ton
articles prices dealing may relied all
PERRY BROTHER,
"Central Stores - building,
l9-l0tdit opposite Centre Market.
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

The Canandaigua (New York; Messenger states that
man by the name of Louis Lnder, the keeper of Bowling
Alley, arrested and lodged in jail Tor dscharging
gun at young lady, "a Miss Lattng as is supposed with
the intention of taking her life. She was quietly pass
ing along the street. in front of nders when he step
ped to the door and deliberately fired at her, several
shots striking her in the shoulder and back No
assigned for the rascally deed His conduct for
time past has been strange and suspicious.
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
Sept 19-10tdif'
PICTORIAL PUBLICATIONS.

~ Holiday Edition Of Bryants Poems by William Cullen Bryant
Collected and arranged by the author Illustrated with II designs
the highest designs by Brke Foster
Harrison wer William Harvey, Tenniel, T. R hckersgl and
and portrait of the author from drawing by
Lawrence vol syo cloth ant gilt edges, So tree calf extra ss
do. antique morocco 50.
This edition worthy Of tho fame the author
has been gotten regardless Of and pictorial publ
exceed IL has been printed
whole the book such
will itself the admirers Of "Americas greatest poet"
Of Wyoming tho Pennsylvania Cottage; by Thomas
Campbell Beautifully Illustrated with 81 designs by Brket Foster
and others the style of Gray Eegy Cloth antique beyee
Morocco antique. Cloth gilt 81 U.s. Morocco, 50.
The Farmers Boy by Robert Bloomfield Illustrated the style of
GTays Eegy Cloth, gilt, 81; Morocco antique So 90
The Daughter Illustrated in the style of Grays Eegy
One volume cloth gilt, 81 so; extra Morocco s3
Just received TAYLOR Il MAURYS
Sept 10-3tt Bookstore 9th street
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
Sept 5-TnWAslft
wOODwARD'S METROPOLITAN STOVE
AND CRATE FACTORY.


II HAVE Just received from Philadelphia a large
lot of the rising star double stove
complete single which
confidently my public generally
They decided Improvement the old morning
got up expressly They very heavy
and cast Of the best Pennsylvania maleabe
the cooking utensils make heavy
have the liberty made Abbott
Philadelphia the Light double by
Harvard Bartlett OF Baltimore
cooking
market which the celebrated sunrise globe
fora nobo cook and tho blue ridge
produce better cooking
ing baking will give him Please and ex
them IL win you nothing you and
sorts Of stoves, &c. For sale at
C woODwARDs
. Metropolitan Stove and Crate Factory,
Nos 31s and 322 Penn avenue, Iith sta
Balcony In front q stoves
N BAs 10 the shell fatop cooking
thoroughly philadelphia, and think appropriate
Shell yes they will last good
for them good for the makers And the
sold them last fall but win not sell them They
pasteboard that the makers
counting sell them
saying would twenty five OF give
told
price hinly made hsndbled
sai fall that they hny-
also the Metropolitan
all kinds Of house furnishng articles,
c WOODWARD
ais a22 avenue between 10th
Sep 2s-sweodf
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

The New York Journal Of Commerce of Thursday says:
'sHon John S, Phelps, member of Congress from Mis-
souri, is at the Astor House. Mr. Phelps has been
of the rmest and most consistent men OF the demo
cratic party in that State He is his return to
Missouri from short visit to his kindred and friends in
Connecticut which Is his native State"
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
FURNACES.

FURNACES.
TTNHE ATTENTION of the community generally,
of builders particularly tho Keystone
lately patented by j. d. Philadelphia.
All Interested solicited to call satisfy
themselves Of this all
successfully the principles OF combustion applied
strucon although presents radiatng
and nfy feet thirty cent less coal than
furnace heretofore manufactured
that experience Of thirty
could has been applied the
Keystone Heater and popreors that efficiency
and economy Of use, IL Is unsurpassed.
sIBIEY & GUY
No. $40 Penn bet. 10th an sts.,
Exclusive agency for the sale Of the keystone Heater
Aug 5-T&Th2m
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

INROST KING have just received supply at
metropolitan stove and CRATE factory, Pennsylvania
between 10th and 18th streets 3S and 322 the ne improved
Lobe parlor companions also the latest improved robe fine
the latest
set back the paor place like CRATE heat the and
chambers another with small
by Mr. Edward Rowe who Is the best
peenced for setting them that be found in the District
Sep I2-12teod c. WOODWARD
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

VIM. I. Sharpe, charged with the murder of DIR.
Cleveland at the Virginia House St Louis in December
iast was acquitted by the jury Tuesday. The YER
oct was received with manifestations Of Joy by the an
dence and the defendant acknowledged his gratitude for
expressions of sympathy in his behalf by rising and wa
wing his hat to the crowd
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

j. M Turner started last week from his residence near
Huntsville Missouri to convey his deranged wife to the
state lunatic asylum On the following day he awoke in
state Of frantic arrangement himself and he and his
unfortunate wife had to be taken back to their rela
tives.
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
BY TELEG RAPH. .
The Acaden,y Of Mltsie.

NEW YoRK, Sept. 22-Mr. Ullman has made
rangement with Marshall and the Maretzek troupe, and
the combined company including Bignol and Amodio,
will appear hereafter at the Academy of Music.
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
CREAT BARGAIN-Western Farm for Sale

~ REAT BARGAIN.-Western Farm for Sale.-
" The subscriber offers private sale valuable farm situated
branch township Charlton Missouri containing
hundred 520 hundred and thirty 230 Of
which under good fence having thereon erected frame dwell
forty feet also hewed log building
teen forty eight four hewed log cabns workshops and frame
barn. forty by eighty five feet
iimbeed wateed. within eight
miles OF the Hannibal and St Joseph's railroad
hundred and sixty 60) of prairie lands and forty
O Of woodland unmproved mile and half north the
above farm.
of land will be sold together separately.
half cash. the other half three equal annual
ments, with interest
further particulars apply Thomas Shackleford Glasgow
NO. James r. Horseby Keytosvle Mo- Col William Harris and
Col s. C Sambaugh, Washington c. the subscriber,
J. G. 0NEIIL,
Sept % Ebenaburg, pennsy yvana
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

Hsy-A special meeting of the National Democratic
will held the hall the OF Pennsylvania
and 18th street Thursday evening" Gath Instant at seven
O'Clock.
hoped that every member the city will be present bust
of importance will be brought before the meeting
LUCEN PEYTON,
Sep % President pro tenn
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
Eail,,y, IN Phlaaephia.

PHnADELPHIA, Sept 22.--The house of Robert Patter
son Co. has failed They extensive dealers in
sugars, and their liabilities said to be very large
This failure will have bad effect in New Orleans.
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

TTNIIE PRESENT EXTENT OF OUR STOCK OF
fc lass dry goods all procured from the best known
the trade and marked in plain figures down the least cash
prices from which deviation permitted renders desirable
all cash purchasers and inexperienced buyers and
inspect (Which they cordially solicited
their grahcaton) prior to making their selections
PERRY Il BROTHER,
Central SoTes,n west building,
Sept 1S-10tdf opposite Centre Market
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
Sop 23-dIw
DROFEssoR MAssE, of Paris, instructor in th

DROFESSOR MASSE, of Paris, instructor in the
language and literature forming classes
taking private pupils in the study OF the French language
will with his classes and afford every
facility thorough cooqua knowledge of the language
will give lessons classes private houses whenever
ssbe would be glad make with colleges
He begs leave refer pupils TO the gentlemen whose
below.
Prof Masse may Blanchard Mohun's bookstore
and lh street. between three and
fur O'Clock.
Toucey Secretary the Navy Rev A Cleveland Coke
Rev Bishop Clark Providence RI Rev Bishop T.
Browne Hartford Connecticut Richard H. DanM Boston
Charles H Brigham Rev. W Snow, Taunton Epes Sargent
esq Boston,
Sep 23-eo3t
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
Dress Hats! Fan style, 1857.

WTE have just receiv ed two cases more of new
wv beautiful styles genemen's which unique
Of pattern, quality and comfort be surpassed
Call at GEO. ii. b. WHITE Co.'S
Hat and Cap Store, 332 Penn. avenue,
..... between 9th and 10th streets.
p sAso superior assortment OF and boys
merette haal colors Sizes and prices Cheap for cash.
I7-eo3uf
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
Collector,s omce, city nam,

September III 1857,
NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS-Ded for prompt
paymentNoee hereby given thai the year
1851 due payable this and that deduction
per allowed year paid before
the 18th day Of October next
JAS. f. HALLIDAY,
Sep le-eodntOcl5 Collector.
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

aaFRELIGIous NoTIcE.--The Disciples will con-
their this evening and evening this week
old Trinity church 9th street. (nstead OF Tempe
HAIL. Preaching by Elder John oKane, Of Indiana
Ssp23
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
DIED

Monday the 2lst instant at IL o'clock ANNIE CA
daughter MARTHA PAGE aged and
months
place this wednesday, afternoon the Esd inst
sK o'clock from their residence No 525 Virginia avenue near
4th
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

The wise professor, in lugubrious case,
Denies it's authorship as best he can
Still the "memorial' bears upon Its face
The genuine impress Of a Silly man
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
MISS BROOKE'S
English and French Boarding and Day School

FOR YOUNG LADIES,
No 13s PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE wAssGros, c.
FTNHE duties of this institution will be resumed on
/ Monday, September 14th, 1857.
The number pupils being limited and the being
early application for admission Is requested.
Circulars be obtained the bookstores the principal
her residence whence they will be forwarded address
Aug 8-3tawtrt
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
ID ADDE'S, REAL PARIS kid GLOVES, Baiou,


i best order, all coors and sizes.
Gentlemens kid gloves ofthe importation.
Of all kinds of fancy aud staple dry goods for general
family consumption and thoroughly lin
all first class fabrcs)
New supplies from the North and East daily.
price only marked plain figures by Of the firm and
deviation permitted. ......
We opening now bills.
articles prices and fair dealing be relied all
PFRkH AZ BROTHER
"Cenral Stores, !" west building,
Sep 23-10if Opposite Centre Market
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
hry~ THE Rev. VIM. Pinknev,

n1y~ The Rev. VIM. Pnkney, ID. d., having ac-
ceped the call vesy the Church OF the Ascension will
upon tho duties his rectoshp Sunday, October IL.
Persons desiring pews the church win please apply
c. +. HURBURT,
Register OF Ascension Church,
Room No. ii, west wing Patent Office
b-TuWAslft
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
NEW YORK LETTER-wRITING AND
COPYING INSTITUTION.

TTNHE undersigned respectfully announce to their
and the public general that they have connexon
pguists city opened oce
GIsEY BUILDING of Courtand and
Broadway purpose copying public private documenis
legal notices, &c. +.
will the writing OF letters conhden
correspondence French German, English languages
in all the reliance may be placed.
posed bal
Immediately the
signed experienced book keeper his whole attention
branch business.
Parties other cities desrous Of corresponding with OF their
acquanances through the institution,
Immediately replied
Circulars stating charges had application tho
office they country the receipt of
postage stamp.
LYNCH, PENSION, 4 DOWNING
t....... Proprietors
All coming through tho post addressed
Lynch Penson, Downing, General r. o., N. Y. ttt
1S-dlwm -. =,
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

TITO THOSE WHO CLOTHE SERVANTS WELL
IL We have in store very large and superior assortment Of
all iabrics Of tested excellence for servants wear
Many heavy superior ued cloths hnseys plaid nsys, and
annes from the famous Western Virginia manufacturers who make
them order.
pairs gray whte blankets and qualities
ALSO, NOW IN STORE
much larger richer cheaper and varied stock Of all kinds
Of dry goods adapted for general family consumption than have
offered
New supplies daily.
One price only narked plain figures by the nrn and
deviation
Strangers and residents cordially invited stock If
but for their qualification.
articles, prices, dealing may
PERRY BROTHER,
Central StOres,n west building
Sept 19-l0tdit opposite Centre Market.
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

DELIABLE QUALITIES-Wc open to-day
pieces assorted coored cloths and cassmeres for youths
pants
20 pieces black and oolored cloths for gents
vestngs, choice plain
styles.
Cravats, umbrellas gloves, halfhose 4
handekrches ties
Suspenders, undershirts, and drawers
gents shaws travelling mauds, patterns
200 pieces superior hirng co,,ons medium fine
100 pieces shiriing linens, all grades
20 pieces fine linens for bosoms and collars
Most OF the above linens Ireland
10 embroidered plain linen stitched shirt bosoms
The quantity Of goods for genemens annually passing
through enables offer the fabrics the
prices
New supplies daily.
deviation; hence overharged
We are % opening any bills with strangers
close 1st prior
beginning
Good articles low prices and fair dealing be relied on In all
cases PERRY BROTHER
dCentrnl stores" west building
Sept 1e-1otdIr1 opposite Centre Market
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
rNHIRTY-FIFTH INsTALNfENT.-We open to-da

the thirty fifth nstalmen of Justly celebrated Housewife
Cotton,
Cotton are
order.
with difficulty that supply the and
mand that have for the above goods those who tested them
longest speak most favoraby Of them.
kinds OF beahed shng
proved grades.
200 peres Irish linen OF the qualities made Ireland
above the usual qualities found in this market.
OF all other kinds pure goods will
complete in all departments
New supplies North daily.
One price only deviation
We not opening bills. ,
All bills presented July will bs settled prior beginning
Good articles low prices and fair dealing relied
PERRY BROTHER,
.al.. .... Central Stores building,
Sept 1S-l0df opposite Centre Market
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

once OF Transportation Baltimore and wash
ingtOn Railroad.
DY direction of the President and Directors of
undersigned gives only such
money bankable h will be received
freight bills due 20 the company
Sop 2s-2w T. II. PARSONS, Agent
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

FURNITURE AND H0USE-FURNISHING Goods
reduced prcesThe subscriber, intending
tenon exclusively the auction and commission
his stock furniture
greatly reduced prices for cash satisfactorily
JAS c. MAGUIRE,
25-eodlm Auction and Commission Mere
The Washington union., 1857-09-23

RAcMa.-A pacing match came off on Hunting Park
Course yesterday afternoon Purse 500 distance, one
mile and back, in harness.
The following horses entered: gray geldng Bur
gunda, by James Morrow gray gelding Jay Bird, by
Thomas Naylor and black geldng Black Dan, by Al
bert Kirby. ..
Black Dan took the purse making the first mile in
8 22 and the second in BIS The track was heavy on
account of the rain. There very little betting.
The Washington union., 1857-09-23
GEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY,
.#..# Georgetown, ID. C.

THIS large boarding and day school for young
ladies' so long and favornby known conducted
direction j. Narrower principal
assisted corps and experienced teachers every
department OF learning s
Members ofCongrss others whose
place their daughters wards here
vion have been dohe
seminary representing nearly every State in the Union
For particulars address NJ J. NARROWER
Principal Of the Georgetown Female Seminary,
Sep l2-eou Georgetown, d. c.