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THE HEALTH or THE CITY.
rF.om the New Orleans pic4yune, Angus. 2ad.l

lFlom the New Orleans Hcayune, August 22dl
The official reports of the yellow fever mortality in the
CITY, published daily in columns, furnish our readers
at home and abroad with reliable data in regard to the
actual condition of the health OF the city. 1t will DO OBJ
served by examination of them, that an increase OF
mortality is recorded since Wednesday, though the total
number of deaths from this for the entire week
may not much exceed that reported for the week pre-
yiuus.
In examining the statistics Of previous years, when the
fever has prevailed in city this fact rccus so often
almost to be regarded data for sound conclusions in
regard to the regimen of the disease 1t has gradually
increased for nine weeks from the date of its first appear
ance when il has commenced to decline in nearly the
ratio of its previous increase. This is the ninth week
since the fever made its appearance and by the rule al
lued to it be called rule the number Of deaths
should largely exceed those reported of any previous
week. But after ALL little is nscertaned of tho dis
ease SO often do all calculations FAIL that what has
cured repeatedly and almost regularly in past years
may not recur again.
The mortality this is not great as it was for
the corresponding weeks Of 1855. That year was not
regarded by citizens by strangers attended
with the usual when epidemic prevails There
is scarcely probability that shall be called upon to
record high mortality marked that year. and we
may hope to date the Of return TO
normal state of health
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TN K ARMY And NAVY.

A board OF naval engineers, consisting of Chief En-
gincers Wood, Scwel and King, will convene at the
navy-yard New York. tho LIST Of September next for
the purpose Of examining engineers for promotion In
the navy.
court Of inquiry ordered to conyeac at Leav-
enworth Kansas, yesterday to investigate the con-
duct Of Capt Van vet, quartermaster at that post,
for alleged dsobecnce Of instructions In the matter of
mule purchases. So says the ST. Louis Democrat
The Philadelphia yard at the present time, pre-
SCENTS animated appearance The work on the new
steam soop wnr Lancaster nearly completed and she
will be ready for launching carly in September The
samakers have nearly finished the sails for this vessel
The keel Of one OF the steam propeller soops
dcred by the last Congress- has been laid in the small
ship house, and the work progressing vigorously. Mr.
Grifths naval constructor, has arrived here from
Washington and engaged upon the drawings for
the other vessel and will superntcnd her construction
She will be built outside, tho why's Of the drydock
being the first instance OF vcsscofwar being built at
this yard outside Of OF the houses The frzste
Congress- which has been for time here undergoing
thorough ovcrhaung and repairing is nearly finished
and will lie ready for In about four weeks Her stores
arc now MI ready to be sent hoard Her destination
1. unknown present Two vessels have been lately
ered here for reparsono the steamer Walker for the
Light House Board and tho schooner Spray, account
Of tho Coast Survey. Both are now nearly finished -
Lcdgr.
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There prevailed very fair demand for beef cattle at all
the yards and the market much last week in every
respect. The range from to about "a cents with
but fcw sales at the latter rates Tho offerings in the
yards to-day not of good an average quality as
those of last week. very many Of them being poor young
cows from three to six years old For rst-cass cattle
which very scarce there prevailed active demand
at fall prices Cows and calves in moderately active
demand and sales have been made at from $40 to $65
the latter only for very choice Vcas are In good
demand without change in prices. Sheep and lambs
arc very plenty and cheap. Sales of prime at "a to
S. Swine plenty and selling well at from 50 to 54
cents The current prices for the week at all tho markets
are AZ follows Beef cattleFirst quality per cwt, 30
70 rs; ordinary quality. SO rs 80; common quality,
Sa So so; inferior quality, 81 81 SO. Cows and
Slvos--First quality, $50 500; ordinary $40 s45 ;
common, $50 $35 inferior, $40 $25. Veal calves
First quality per h. 81 81 cents ordinary, 81 cts
common A cents inferior, 81 cents. Sheep and
hmbs-Prime quality, 81 a 81 SO per head ordinary
~ IS as4 common, So a SO so inferior, 81 so q So
Swme-Best corn fed, Al as cents; ordinary, 4s a a
Cents
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JOHN LETCHER AND THE VIRGINIA DEhOC-
RACY
From tho Richmond (vs,) Soulful

soiorrn of two weeks at the principal resort in the
mountains of Virginia enabled us TO ascertain inc driit
olar sentiment in regard to the goyernorship, by
ncrsop communication with leading men fiom various
nortiops Of the State The result of our inquiries is an
absolute conviction that John Letcher is the favorite OF
four ffths of the democracy his friends exhibit AIDE
deGeat his nomination. But they should not abandon
Themselves to the apathy Of excessive confidence In
the absence of all effort among his supporters no may
lose the nomination despite his immense popularity We
are happy to encourage them by assurances OF his pre-
popdennce over all other aspirans both in the north
west and the southwest The democracy of these sections
admire the lofty Independence Of his character and APP
preciatc the fidelity Of his service to the party and
what is more to the purpose, they intend to compliment
him with the most satisfactory aesaton OF their conf
tence and regard.
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BY JAS. G. MCGUIRE 8 CO., Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST TO TIE
subscriber bearing the 3ls OF December the
eighteen atty OS56 Iiber
folio So and made to certain debt due Judson
subscriber, Saturday,
Mcclure Col soro, in Washington city, O.,
accomplish the object said Deed will for public
the residence Of Joseph Gales bounded the east by
Baensburg the tho land Washington
Berry Keangs south
line; highly improved and contains hundred aud
acres, (l07 y or thereabout
sale The purchaser will required pay fourth Il
the purchase money hand the the residue SIX,
twelve eighteen
from said date and his for such deferred payments,
secured by decd Of trust on the premises.
purchaser shall fall comply with sale within
days the subscriber
previous
the risk Of such defaulting purchaser.
.I##s JOHN T. MITCHELL. Trustee
. JAS c. MCGUIRE B co.
Aug 2I--eoSds Auchoneers
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WYE HAVE JUST RECEIVED large collection
wv Of Albums Of the ncwcstsylc Of binding
large and small sxcs with cngravng
landscapes flowers and arabesque
ored calf and bindings madc OF the pressed
TAYLOR MAURY
Aug 24-& DooksoIlers, asa Penn.
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MIR. EwBANK's NEW BooK.--Thoughts on

V Matter and Aarves that comprising
suggestions illustrative Of tho Theory the Earth and OF the Un
verse ny Thomas Ewbsnk, volume. Price sS cents
Trench Authorized New Testament
neon with proposals for its revision volume Price
rs
Wild Flower. How to Soc and How Gather Them, with
the Economical Medical Native
Spencer Thompson, NJ volume London, Illustrated pr so
James, Earlier Novels 90 volumes CLOTH london per
volume IS aud 30 Sold separately.
The Rat History and Destructive Character
ccdotes BY James Rodwol volume London
For sale at
Aug "a 832 Penn ay between 9th aud 10Th ss
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we learn from the ST. Paul Pioneer that Gov Sbley,
VI minnesota, has deposited In the Office OF the Secretary
" state, without his signature, ga bill for act to
provide for the organization and maintenance of system
o common schools and also A bill for act TO pro-
Ioe tor the appraisal and sale OF school lands The
oecuons OF the Governor TO these bills Of const
Wtonal character, and were filed with the bills.
walter Hayward, charged with forging bank checks to
ae smonnt Of $1,000, arrested and fully committed
r. foston on the 25th inst. He from Cincinnati
hayward was held In So 900 for examination on two
ounts at The municipal court Two orders wore found
% MIN with the name Of Clark, Cheney Co., drawing
IA nls favor on Clark Dodge Co, New York, TO the
amount of $780,
The use Of guano In Great Britain has more than
ueoled within year The importation In 1857 amount
Ms04
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EXCURSION.

nor PINEY POINT, OLD POINT, NORFOLK,
IL AND PORTSMOUTH the accommodation Of families and
fresh and
bathing afforded BY those places the Ane safe and
will leave Washington O'Clock
above points and continue during the bathing
Saturday July l7h from her berth at the
street, arriving Point
Old Point nj T. and Norfolk at 8, Sunday morning
Roturnng will Norfolk Monday ut Old Point at s.
m ney Point B. Tuesday and arrive Washington at
TO- a. m. same day.
including Piney Point " Old Point and Norfolk
80 tho round trip, including meals 4S Children aud
half price Berhs free state rooms extra.
Passengers viii taken landed at all the landings the
Potomac.
and further information apply the office OF the Great
Southwestern ticket 372
nue. Of Hotel the captain board
the boat, foot Of 9th street.
CIIAs. L MITCHELL.
Captain,
GEORGE MATTINGIY
July 22-d Superintendent OF +. S, B. Company.
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EVOLUTIONARY SoIEEE. The announcement of novel
eocutonary sorfe, under the title Of "a Night with
the Poets, ut Philharmonic Hall, on Monday evening
next, by Professor Macleod will be gratifying to our
readers and the public. All who have any relish for
graceful correct and animated elocution ought to at
tend.
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United states Hotel.
MARRIED.,

sonington, Connecticut August Calvary church.
by tho Rev Mr. W. his cxceency THEODORE MARNUs RoE
VAN INBuRG minister resident Of " NJ tho King tho Neither
The United States sABFA daughter Of tho Hon Hwm
CAse, y crctary Of State OF the United States. s3
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WANTED.-An agent to transact the business
wv aud ako charge Of the CITY Occ Of Ovct Csme
terry on the Biadensburr Turnpike.
Good viii be required security by bond liberia,
salary will be Applications writing recvod =, 4,
fafeAs Shureh unti We "a OF next month. Aug A-dw
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NEWS FROM DEMARARA.

correspondent at Georgetown, Demarnra, writing
The 9th instant says The crops this year beyond all
precedent and the colony is rapidly improving in mining
ana agricultural enterprises Upwards Of 600 persons
are now engaged the banks of tina Escquibo rvergod
washing, and an English company is in the Pacaraima
mountains breaking quartz by steam, and orc reapng
men harvest Cotton, tobacco rice and corn grow we'll
and their culture has attracted the attention Of capitalists
70 such an extent that the export of these staples in
Few years will quadrupe the present yield Ditchng the
iand along the seashorc is going on extensively, and
several charters for railroads in the interior have been
granted to companies who possess wealth and enterprise
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BY ). G. MCGUIRE & CO., Auotioneers.

TINRUSTEEB SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
IL LOIS PRINTING OFFICE SQUARE, nOu Thursday after
september l6h O'clock Tho premises by virtue
deed 1867 and duly recorded In iibor s.
No 1875, oios 2o3 Washington
county shall sell lots Nos 80 and 49, In tho subdivision Of
No 64 fronting each 23 feet between
north aud streets buck 1870 feet inches 70 feet
alley, and containing each O4o square perfect.
Terms fourth cash balance three years
with interest," secured by deed Of trust tho premises
TIi0S j. FISHER, Trustee.
Aug 25-coSdB j. c. MCGUIRE ,Auctonecrs
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@ UNI MER ARRANGEMENT Tho steamer
~ GEORGE PAGE will run foows
Leave Alexandria at TO- II o'clock q and O'Clock,
p m.
Leave Washington ae II O'Clock and O'Clock,
p
Tho THOMAS coIYE when the route, viii opposite
hours Fare Is cents.
whaleys connecting Page Colyer will
leave the Capitol and Of 18th and Pennsyvsna
the time the boats leave Alexandria
June s--eod--u RICHARD WALLACE, President
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AccEprKD We understand that Rev Henry J. Kerr
shaw assistant rector Of Trinity church in this city has
accepted the call to become the rector OF the Protestant
Episcopp, church at Upper Marlboro, Md.
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4 NIGHT WITH TIE PUETS EFhilharmonic
N HsNonday evening, August 30rrofessor DONALD MAC
fUD win give RvApsGe from tho Poets and Dramat
introductory his proposed English
Hail. southwest Of lh street and Penn
yvsnis svenuc Monday evening August 3oth, beginning
the and bookstores
pupils mny cards admission his residence
street,
Aug 81 rstatesSsar1
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TIM WASHINGTON HoRricuLTuRAL SOCIETY will give o
grand exhibition of fruits, flowers and vegetables
time during the month of September which 1t is ex-
peced will supass all previous exhibitions Of this kind
in this city Further particulars will be given in due
time.
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n,nE GREAT WONDER OF THE NINETEENTH

Il Century Professor WOODS Hair Restorative.
the 81 Louis (o) democrat Below publish letter to
Dr. ofthis CITY, gentleman Maine which glow
ngy superior OF his hair tonic Such evidence
coming reliable Hcerncates
Of truth the Doctor needs encomums useless
pulery from the press
BATH, (hIe.,) Jan. 20, 1856
o. J. Woop & Co Gencmen: Having attention called
the highly beneficial effects OF
induced make application Of 1t hair,
which had become probably third we whskers
the character Some three months since procured
your Hair Restorative and used it, found II
proving wished, used
procured unoher bottle OF which have used certify
that tho white hair has totally disappeared both
my
than has before for twenty
old good wife, the fifty
has used IT with the effect,
The notice deem due for valuable discovery
that whoever will rightly per directions win
have occasion contradict statements citizen Of this
city resident here for the last fifteen years
nearly every here adjoining
above with my attached your service
preserve beauties others well
am, truly, yours,
A. G. RAYMOND,
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The New York Evening Post is authorized to state that
there is foundation for the report that Mr. Birsal
naval officer at New York, has resigned that office.
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SUMMER RESORTS.


,any mcs Washington bPoAscssion having been
establishment viii be opened
june tho direction accommodating supeTued
ent md most reliable, courteous assistants
order 10 accommodate the
regain reputation OF hcse Springs The
Orange IN O'Clock IN the morning
evening, 9z and Z, p M, nes
leaving Richmond also thus aodine se most con
yenient mo-
The terms OF fare viii be az Der day sl2 per
the ending lst oco
hafprico THOMAS GREEN.
23-2mos
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.

TIME COOPER5 or, Getting Under Way by Alice
i b. Haven; rs cens. s#ps
Vegetable and Animal Physiology by Henry Goadby; g.
Buckles History Civilization England vol l. Svo; 81 30
Life o Charlotte Bronte; vols in l. 81
Itlls Life OF Benedict Arnold rs cents.
Life OF George Stephenson, Railway Engineer 81 %
Beauty OF Iadys Toilet; by Lola Montez 80
Aug 70 FIsANCK TAYLOR
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AUCTION SALES.


BY Jas. G.. MCGUIRE a. Co, Auctioneers
VTERY VALUABLE BUILDING LOT, near Ju-
dietary square, al pabhe Tuesday
August slst al six O'Clock prem part
OF To- No .quare fronting thirty
between Third back " feet o. Inches
part d the oty and the
may desire beautiful building lot Isi- perfect
the residue In twelve and eighteen
months. interest deed Ia trust ON The PROMISES
J. c. AoGJaE 4 CO.,
Aug 27-d Aac,ioneers.
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LOOK OUT FOR COuNTF arEiTs.--Thore counterfeit
gold COINS both dollars and quarter eagles in crcula
ton, SO well executed to require close inspection to
detect them. One Of the latter is described by
change having but little Of the greasy feel noticeable
about most countereits, but could be detected by it's
lightness on balancing it in the hand 1t composed
of some brittle material and being dropped table
shivered like glass.
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NEW YORK CdTTLE MARKET.

AUGUST 25The total receipts Of all stock at all the
yards for the week wore as follows
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AIOllCE III tRAN EIllERS--NEW ARkANGE-
IN AENT, WITH GREATLY IMPROVED sCHEDUT -fRON WASH
INGTON DIRECT TO PARTS SOUTHWEST
VIA POTOMAC STEAMERS RICHMOND AND POTOMAC RAIL-
ROAD fast daily lines from Washington for tho South
and Southwest boats leave thor bcrhs foot Of 9th street. az
and TX, by tho morning boat obna ne
breakfast sail Of az houra down the
beautiful passing full view Of Mount Vernon by the
evening they good and rs Of four hours In
and arrive In Mchmond
connect with all Inc the South and Southwest
great mail conveyed this
miles 100 miles less raroans than by route
making connexions To
RIcfxosp, PrxRssrRe, wmDos
wnnsGros ~ q; CHARLESTON, G. AuorsrA HosraoMnRy
Mopirr, Ala DIRECT Nav oshAss
Also connect Richmond with the Dsnvlc soutde yrss
Tennessee, aud East
FOR THE SOUTHWEST TO
Dsnvlle, Bristol, ppltan
Chattanooga, Hrntsville Nc,nprs
Iynchburg, Knoxville Atlanta
Nashville, Grand Junction Nonuoausvv
and New Orleans.
through further route ,nons M
the southern ticket Office, No. S2 PennsylvanA
OF Browns Hotel board the
GEO T. hATnNLy,
August H-ly Ticket Agent.
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TIE WAnnRSros HOMICIDE We learn from the War
renton correspondence OF the Alexandria Sentinel that
Investigation Of this affair had before two justices Of
the county and inquest also held upon the body
OF the deceased 1t that the jury equally d.
vdcd upon the question of excusabe homicide the
giving the casting vote, whereupon the magistrate
discharged the accused 1t is also stated that there
very little conflict in the testimony and that upon
an immaterial point
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CIVILIZATION IN ENGLAND.
" History Of Civilization in England. BY Henry Thomas Buckle
from the second London edition which Is added
alphabetical index Price 81 90.
Book oyegetabe Animal Physiology designed the
schools ssnnaes and colleges the United States by Henry
Goadby, ". ID. 81.
Coopcrs Getting Way. By Alice D. Haven
Of No Such Word US Fail" 10 cents.
The Patsco and other Poems BY Charles Soran Sd edition. ST.
Just published and for sale at
PHILIPS New Bookstore.
Aug rs 3S2 Penn. avenue, bot. 9th and 10th
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IONEsS WHITE sULPHUR AND CHALYDEAT

T0NESS WHITE SULPHUR AND CHALYBEAT
81 Springs county CarolnaThese Springs
situated healthy and pleasant sscu Of the country 10 miles
from the Raleigh and CASTOR railroad ut which
place Wilson keep and handsome four horse
ready passengers directly the Springs.
the 10th day Of June, 1853
For board per month ..... $50 90
week .............. 10 90
day. Observation-Disclosures. q 90
mo IL 90
a. week 5 90
day 10
children years aud servants hafprce
daily mall will be brought 10 the Springs during the season
JusK 2S, 1853. W. ID. JONES Proprietor.
July 7-2n2aw
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BA1n. on NORTH PorSr On the 18th of next month
the remains of Wells and McComss, the two young
who fell at North Point while fighting in defence of Bal
tmoro 70 be inferred at Ashland Square, in that
city An address will be delivered by Hon John O. Le
grand, and military companies from Washington and
other places have been invited TO attend and participate
IN the ceremonies.
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TIME COOPERS; OR GETTING UNDER Way
b. Haven author OF No Such Word
| For sale By BLANCHARD IL AOuN, 81
25 Corner OF llth and tenny wanna
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Mons About Thar yASDALlsaI.--In yesterday local
column We alluded to the recent destruction OF tomb
stones and valuable marble monuments in the marble
yard Of Mr. William Rutherford and characterized IL as
act Of vandalism We ioath 10 believe that there
were in our midst any beings In the human form
utterly devoid Of sentiments of deoency and humanity
to wantenly mutilate and destroy the memorials
seeated by affection TO the memory OF the departed and
IL affords US pleasure ascertain that the destruction
be reasonably accounted or without having recourse
to such a supposition The premises Of Mr.. r. were
yesterday examined by Officers Tanning and Eckioh Of
the third district police with view of obtaining
clue to the authors of the mischief and they discovered
in numerous places the tracks not Of human feet but of
cows hoos In one place these were visible between
two tomb stones each other which had fallen In
opposite directions showing that in crowdng through
the passage the had been the innocent means
OF doing much damage 10 worthy man. We presume
arrests will be made and this circumstance will OPP
crate as caution to the workmen employed in the yard
to keep the gate shut ut night
From conversation with Mr.. Rutherford, since the
above paragraph written learn that he inclines
to the opinion that the damage could not have been done
by cow suggested that it still remains open
question.
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AcclDESTs The captain of wood-boat, by the name
of Gorslin was seriously injured by the accidental dis
charge Of a musket day two since, at the Sixth
street canal wharf He taken to the In6rmary.
Another man badly hurt at the south draw OF the
Long Bridge ON Wednesday evening, the arrival Of the
sxo clock train Of from Alexandria He was sitting
by the side Of the omnibus driver, the top of the
COACH and when crossing the draw his head in
tact with the beams above violently that he was
knocked of insensble He placed in private
rage and brought to the city.