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Spring Silks.
DOUBLE SKIRTS,
TWO FLoUNcEs,
BAYADERE STRIPES,
GRIsAILLEs TAFFETAs
HAIR CORD TAFFErAs,
GA BLACK TAFFETAs FOR BuRaous.
"a ;. sHAWLS. E
J. LEvOIs & CO.,
ja24 2p6t corner Of Canal and Bourbon streets
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Esssbr0tstertes.
Received, new invoice Of
ALENCON LACE SETS,
vALENcIENNE LACE SETS,
APPLICATION LACE SETS.
EMBROIDERED MUSLIN cAPEs.
FICHUs.
THULLE AND LACE BERTHAs
BLACK GRAPE SETS. M@5
~ -. GRENADINE CAPEs ...
J.LEvOIS & CO.,
jazz 2p6t corner Of Cansl and Bourb,n s,ree.s
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Genuine JONUiss's Gloves.
We respectfully inform the Ladies we will SELL from
THIS DATE, the balance OF these
Excellent Gloves
AT ONE DOLLAR a Peir,
J. LEyofs & CO.,
1a1A 2p6t corner of Canal and bourbon streets
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Personal PARAGRAPHS.

sIazzini 10 ia London editing Italian paper for
Italy.
J NJ. spulIocl esq. has been confirmed marshal for
the district Of Georgia.
DR.. john Eon, old eminent physician OF Wheel
ing Virginia, died suddenly on Friday
o. Jennings Wise of the Richmond Enquirer has been
admitted to practice in the circuit court OF Richmond
Colonel Goodman president of the Mississippi Central
road has arrived at home from his recent visit to New
Orleans, having obtained suliciency of money to COM
plete the road.
The King Of Naples uneasy at the condition of things
IN his vicinity has just granted amnesty 10 sixty
political prisoners including poerio and Settembrini
Hopes are entertained that Others viii be liberated
The Prince OF Wales has left England lor Rome. On
Tuesday night he visited the opera at Brussels with the
King of the Pgians aud the royal family The delioacy
of the Princes health is the occasion OF his wandering
there. great number of the English noblesse have
followed in his train or preceded him.
Catharne Lavezzary a girl twenty years of age, was
the Goth of December brought to trial before the pro
vincia tribunal Of Genoa a charge of having had
Jewish child named Leon Levi clandcstney baptized She
found guilty, and condemned in virtue Of the Royal
Patent OF December g. 1887 10 fine OF fifty crowns,
and, in Of payment to imprisonment of six
months.
The Princess Royal of Prussia is expected TO present
Prince Frederick William with their first pledge of
tua affection in few days. salute of l0l guns will
announce TO the Berliners the birth heir but fS
guns only should the s'ttle stranger prove to be
Princess. There is talk Of the Queen paying
other visit to Berlin before at Easter next in ord
to stand sponsor 10 the royal infant Her Majestys
stay will not exceed ten days or fortnight
Mr.. Joseph Bond, planter of Baker county, south
western Georgia. sold his cotton crop few days since
consisting of 200 bales, to Mr. f. H. Bloom, of Macon
for the sum of hundred thousand dollars This is, per-
haps, the largest crop of cotton ever made In Georgia
The soil of the southwestern section of the State is we'll
adapted for its growth many farmers making nine and
ten bags to the hand.
Mr.. Morphy may shortly pay flying visit to Berlin
for the purpose of playing few games with LANCE Duy
fresne and NIayet Andersen particularly requested him
do to close the mouths of the Berners. just be-
fore leaving Paris he said to Paul horphy They won't
be pleased with me at Berlin, but shall tell them Mr
Morphy will come here himself Your countryman
has nothing 10 gain from such visit, for the victory
over Andersen has made him monarch of all he sur
vcys," and he will only go there for the ceremony of
coronation.
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We copy the following from the "Cron,oa de Costa
Ria published at San Jose November 3, 1858
On Monday last the President of the republic gave
b,nauet 10 the minister Of the United States General
Mirsbeau lamar
The Minister Of Treasury and War, General Don Jose
Maria canas, gave the invitation in the Of his Ell
elenoy inviting 10 the entertainment Through special
circumstances, twentyfour persons only OF the public
fnct;onarics and eminent citizens and foreigners
IL seemed rather Difference paid TO him who had
shown himself much friend OF CeDtrM america and
M hoe and jealous for the honor and advantage
Of his country than a feast given TO tho diplomatst
AZ this frank and joyful reunion the Costa Kcans frat,
snized with the sons of other nations.
The desire that the difference Of and Of habits
should disappear before the progress Of civilization and
uooitye interests manifested la numerous toasts
These raated into the festive Joke which however led
10 serious aud repeated manifestations Of the opinion peva
lent Costa Rica where. without rejecting ths friend
sbp and rational protection of the great nations pure
Iy national policy il followed which Is free from all for
n influence aud the hope of the future is summed up
IN The virtue and patriotism of the Costa Ricns and ia
the commercial privileges and exemptions which attract
Ing the natives of other countries them to adopt
for their country this rising republic which, il il is not
great in wealth and power, can be in beraty and
inlaible for obtaining in time material
elevation.
The North American minister was the object of the
most delicate attentions and captivaed the sympathies of
alI who present He gave toast for the union of
Central America into national body declaring at the
same time that his government would oppose with
energy the chimerical attempts of the fbusters.
The President gave toast finally for that all the
Costa Rcans would assist him in defending the integrity
and laws of the republic whenever they should be
threatened.
Gen Lamar (whom the correspondent of the Star and
Herald depicted u few months ago with ightnings fash
ing from his eyes, and sharp peas Of thunder breaking
from him. account of the complications in the Cass
IsaIri treaty. is amablc old man, OF insnuating
manners and intelligence who in the best
good faith interested in dssipating the false ideas
Of these countries and governments which exist in Wash
ipgton and in settling the questions which raised by
our enemies
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THE TERRITORY or D1kOT1.

WASHINGTON Feb g. 1859.
The Territories of the United States settled by
voluntary emigmnts peoped mainly by active, enter
prising bold, and hardy fontiersmen who are followed
by the bono and sinew the and muscle OF denscy
populated towns and ctes-mcn willing to endure the
harships Of pioneer life 1t is this class which needs
the protecting of government while they open the
way to civilization and progress and too much import
ance cannot be yielded to prompt generous adequate
acknowledgement Of their claims upon Congress
The proposed Territory of Dakota is formed Of FIVE
organized counties on coded lands, together with
large Indian tract within the limits of the former Terri
tory Of Minnesota and that portion of Nebraska Territory
lying north Of about latitude 1870 and south Of British
America.
Its boundaries the Rocky mountains on the west
Minnesota and Iowa the cast the British possessions
on the north, and Iowa and Nebraska on the south.
Having resided in the Territory since May, 1857 and
having during the last and fall visited each Of
the organized counties, and met the citizens in
meetings their farms in their workshops. and at their
homes, where its boundary we'll other topics in
which they interested, freely discussed, am
convinced that than nine tenths of them will
rey approve the limits designated by the Committee
Territories.
With the Pcmbina, or halfbrced settlements of the
NORTH on lands to which the government as yet have
obtained TITLE / not well acquainted, and.
therefore, do not include their opinion this question
So far my personal knowledge has extended,
however believe they will be satisfied with its settle
ment as proposed.
In the territorial limits there is diversity of opinion
in relation thereto; but outside individuals hay-
ing been residents of the Territory interested perhaps
in schemes Of speculation, may cndcayor to thrust this
question of boundary into the halls of Congress- for the
purpose of defeating its organization this session.
A. G.. FULLER
Delegate elect from Dakota Territory.
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The King of Sarinas speech Is considered much
workc than recent conect,res of its probable contents
had anticipated The protested respect for treaties is
thrown into the shade by the statement that the cry of
distress Of Italy will not be unhead The phrase that
the dccrccs Of Providence must he awaited with resou
ton with patience, which is the common
locution ia particularly remarked The Providence
which the King of Sardinia omnousy alludes dwclls
not in the heavens, but in the TnilIces Hence the
alarm which the speech has caused
The Cleveland Crcnu) Banner says We hear a great
deal OF complaint among the farmers about the coming
the winter thus far has been very mild and the fly has
injured II considerably.
-Four OF the men engaged in the recent lynchng of two
horse-thleves NJ Omaha Nebraska have been indicted
for murder and special session of the district court has
been called for their trial The sheriff has also been in
dced for neglect of duty in regard to the taking away of
the prisoners.
The In Crosse Democrat says 'Ihe ice is strong and
the sleghiHg good the Mississippi from Prairie du
Chicn 10 St Paul Teams passing up and down and
crossing the river here by hundreds every day. The
stories about horses being drowned aud teams breaking
IN are all CANNON.
The Paris Journals speak in high terms of tho dJd of
ayoung Scotch woman, Miss Thompson, the boards
of the grand opera She is said to be petite, like Pcco
lomni and very attractive in person and and
the Partisan critics agree in describing her vocal powers
as being Of the first order.
Five six miserable men and women were recently
discovered in kind of cave which they had dug for
themselves In vacant lot goth street New York
They were sent to Backwclls Island as Migrants
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WASHINGTON, January 81, 1859.

AT Bellows Falls, vt, Harrison Saunders, and his
brothers wife, with whom he had copcd finding them
selves pursued took strychnne last Friday Saunders
died in about twenty minutes but the is expected
TO
William Moody old citizen of Oxford, KY,
killed the night of the oath inst, ly blow from
club in the hands of his son, Joseph Moody. Tho
derer who crazy from liquor at the time arrest
ed and taken TO Jail in Georgetown.
Brazil sends yearly into the trade about 80 900 karats
weight of uncut diamons. During the two years after
the discovery Of the diamond mine at Sincora ia Bahia
GOO 900 karats sent to Europe but in 1852 the
quantity had fallen to 100000.
The State of Delaware granted the lottery business
of that State to France Broadbcnt Co. Wood, Eddy
Co.. of New York, heavy losers by the decision.
The lottery dealers of New York had jocation about
the matter at the of Grand street and Broadway
last evening
Mr. Timberman, of Cincinnati Ohio, having lost
some money, went to torunctc teller to learn who took
it, Acting upon the advice Of this impostor he accused
respectable Citizen with his wife and her sister OF hay
ing taken The money, and they have instituted proceed
ings against him for slandcr laying their damages at
$50, 600.
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coMMuNicNrED.
THE PURCHASE or NOUN? VERNON


Every patriot in the country feels deeply anxious for
the success Of the noble enterprise undertaken by the
women of the United States for the purchase Of Mount
Vernon. 1t is not the object Of this communication to
speak of the efforts which have already been made in this
cause All who have participated in it will receive the
reward which fails to follow generous and patriot
ic works, They need not fear to bile their time.
write for future operations, and propose this appeal to
class OF fellow citizens who | am confident will
promptly respond to the call OF all the in the Uni
ted States none have prGcicr knowledge Of the
benefits conferred upon by the labors and patriotism
OF the Father Of his Country than he office holders If
would give practical evidence of gratitude, it would
colisunmate the purchase Of Mount Vernon and one
would feel that an additional burden had been imposed
upon him. 1t s habit and good one, to celebrate
each returning birthday of Washington. We delight
thus to honor his memory, and teach children to
initiate his virtues LET Ae 22d g February, 1859, be oe
bratedb yMe ogee-hoers Of he Ujttd Sa both federal and
Sa By zach Of them contributing 10 The Mount Vernon fund
ler pay for TINT dry. Every Of .hcm afford to
doit and not feel the burden. Bcing DONE the great
work has been accomplished and all will feel better
the part they have taken in it, To give form and effect
to this proposition the head of each department OF the
public service should take tho necessary steps to have it
carried out. Is the proposition approved
AN OFFICE HOLDER
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Later from California.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 3l.-Ihe overland California mail OF
the 1th ult, with through passenger arrived here
to-day.
The supreme court had dissolved the injunction pre-
vent the fund commissioners from issuing the bonds
1898. Two indictments had been found against Captain
Billings, of the brig Kate Foster, for barratry.
Governor Welers message had been read to the legis-
lature, and pronounced TO be a very able paper
The Los Angeles Star notices the arrival of Capt Gar
net with portion of the 9th infantry destined for the
new post on the Colorado aud also Col Peale of the
LIST Dragons, who will command of the regi-
mental headquarters at Fort TETON, in place of Major
b ack, who will shortly depart for the East.
Judge Watts, OF New Mexico, came passenger from
Santa Re in II days He reports that Lieut. Beac would
shortly proceed from Hach's Rancho to Albuquerque,
where he would remain until spring.
Judge Watts says that the trip from ST. Louis Santa
Fe via Butterfieds route although 600 miles longer
can be made in I6 days. The Judge has crossed the
plains seventeen times and pronounces this route prefer
able to any he had previously travelled
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iosivS Feb. l-PsInaers news room has additional
nd'ices from hayt received by the brig Monticello al
istpauiin Cove from Port Prince To the 9th ult But
ie" collisions had taken place up TO that time between
the imperial troops and the insurgents Emperor Sou
ouque ne advanced as far Moro aud med sting
advance on ST Mark
conflict had taken place between the two contendng
parties but there reliable information as TO which
side was victorious About 40 of the Emperor troops
who were wounded In the conflict had reached Portau
Prince.
republican movement pending at the latter
place ana The Emperor had called for troops but
failed to raise more than 100 men
hepors we're current that Jacmel and Aux Cages had
declared for the republic The Empcrors forces did not
exceed 1000 men IL was the general opinion that Gef
ard would be successful
business was nearly suspended, both at Jacmel and
fon-an-ffince, and an embargo had been laid all
coasting vessels
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The executive committee of the board of representa-
tives of all the Hebrew congregations III New York city
have designated Gcrshom Kursheet, esq., to represent
them in Europe in all consultations and plans for the de-
liverance Mortars child and have requested every
such congregation in the United States to depute their
authority to Mr. X.
The Pitsfeld Mass Sun says cat North Adams, on
the cold Monday Mr. John Harrington and two Of
John Atwood had their feet badly frozen. Two hogs
were found by their standing up in their pens
frozen to death
The proceeds of the printers festival at Davenport,
Iowa. were donated by them to the support of invalid
printer now confined to his bed by sickness.
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Markets.

New YonK, Feb. Cotton closed with q declining
tendency sales Of 400 bales Upland, 12s. Flour is
heavy-sales of 5000 barrels; State, So rs q SIS 35 ;
Ohio Sc so a Sc 40 southern, So rs Sc TO- Wheat is
lowersales of I6 900 bushels southern red 81 rs
81 35 white, 81 35 ST. 46l. Corn is irm--sales Of
is steady at IS IS $40 90 Porl dull prime $l3 SO
$l3 ~, Lard is quiet at l2 Ia cents Whskey
is quiet at 27Ra Pa cents SUI is steady at 81
cents Moasses is quiet at Al AZ cents Spirits Of tur
pcntne is dull at SO cents Resin is quiet at 81 T5
Rice is firm at 81 a At cents
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The Pacis1c Railroad.

New ORLEANS Jan. 3L--Adyiccs have been received
from Marshal, Texas, of the 2st The Pacific railway
convention la been several days in session President
Foukes defined until the 10th, day after the ap-
pointed time for settlement, but the arbitration COM
mittee waited until the l7th when Mr. Foulkes satisfied
snen OF hts ability u pay the award and the committee
proceeded to ustment and auditing of the claims
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BY. g. McGuIRE& co, Auotioneers.

ByJ. g. McGUIRE& Co, Auctioneers.
fT1RUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
Property the OF Pennsy
sccOn Tuesday afternoon February Sth 1852 O'Clock
I1bcr No. folos 375 seq
Washington couny tho subscriber viii sell public
highest bcr The following described property
ginning the OF Pcnnsyl 10Th
running westwardy along line
which divides the
Buildings from the second house the said
thereof thence
said dividing wall the yard WALL and along the no
alley thence castwnrdy along
alley 10Th thence souhwardy along
line Of said 10Th 10 the place d beginning with the improve
mont consisting excellent ihrcestory dwelling
with brick stable, &C. Terms made known at sale.
WM A. MIX, Trustee.
JAS. c. McGUIRE& CO.,
Jan s. 2awSds Aucioncors.
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BY JAS. G. MCGUIRE 81 CO.. Auctioneers.
NIARSHALS SALE OF VERY SUPERIOR Ii
Nv quors, Monday morning. February
OF Nc
against
Lloyd shall SELL tho highest bidder
liable stock Of liquors, comprising
Choice pale and dark brandcs in demiohns and
Superior old ry. whiskcy, In demijohns and barrels
Holland GIN, Jamaica spirits
Port sherry madeira, and champagne wines
lot cigars, dcmijohns, dccanters, &C., &c.
of
ninety days. satisfactorily endorsed notes bearing
WM. SEIDEN
u. y. Marshal ID. G,
JAS G. MCGUIRE 4 CO..
Feb I'D Aucionoers
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MARRIED.,

Presbyterian Church. the LIST by the Rev.
CURRY, D. H. THOMAS CROMWELL, esq TO Miss T. SERENA
IAUCk, all of this city.
ult the sKrnnrs TusnS, D. ALEXANDER
ADAMS Miss AMANDA g. daughter OF the late WILLIAM d.
Rx,sy, esq all Of IIIvred Grace, Maryland.
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Financial.

NEW York Feb. stocks arc lower Chicago and
Rock Island $50 Illinois Central shares COL; New
York Central, s2b Pennsylvania Coal Company, s23 ;
Virginia 6s, 90 Missouri 6's Sli
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GAIT BRor,x have manufactured magnificent
service of silver plate, which, With godhcaded cane,
is to be presented by hundred and twenty members
Of Congress to the Hon. j. r. Giddngs 1t will be re-
membcrel that Mr. Gid,'ngs, who has for some twenty
years been member of the House, not renomnated
prior TO the last election, and another republican was
elected from his district for the next Congress
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-02

VISITING CARDS cxquisitcly written, in variety
styles, by John Crowley, at the National Hotel lie Is
master of the photographic All.
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Cor. BrvToNs LIBRARY is TO be sold at public auction
in this city, the Sth instant, by direction of Mont
geometry Blair, Executor.
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Byy. G.. MCGUIRE & Co ,Auctioncers.

BY y. G.. MCGUIRE a. Co ,AuCtiOneers.
GT0CK OF GROCERIES AT AUCTlON.--0n Wed.
ncstay morning February ID O'Clock,
Dgsn, streets, shall sell all his stock
trade, comprising
Sugars, cohccs, spices
Cigars, smoking, aud chewing tobacco
Mustard, indigo, starch
Glass aud
Buckets, hrooms brushcs
lioIo spice boxes,
Together stock goods a grocery.
under cash a credit 60 and 90
days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes bearing interest
JAS. G. MCGUIRE Co,
Jan 2g--d Aucioncers
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ITALIAN OPERA The lovers of operatc music and tho
shionabcs who congregatc whenever and wherever the
Italians sng) will be pleased to learn by the announce
ment Of Mr. ullmann that his troupe will give two per-
formances here next weekon Monday and Tuesday eve
nngs. OF course, Piccolomini will attract crowds
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A RAG0'S BIOGRAPHIES Biographies of Dis
"A tinguhcd Scientific Men. b Francois Asgo series
81
Brazil and the Dranns portrayed Historical Descriptive
Sketches, by Rev d. r. Kdi.r and Rev j. tehcr u
by hundred hfy cngravngs and map,
History Rhode Island and Providence Plantations ny samuel
Greene Arnold, vol /, svo. 81 So
FRANKLIN rIIIir,
Book SELLER 332 Penn. avenue,
Fcb2 Between 9th and 10th streets.
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1funicinaI Election.

LANCASTER, tPa,) Feb. LAT the municipal election
here, Mr. Sandeson, democrat has been elected mayor
over Burrowes by majority The vote very heavy
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$. c. Herring & Co.'s patent champion safes

s. G. Herring a. Co.'s Patent Champion safes.
INHE subscribers, grateful for past favors, and
finding that discriminating public bestowng their pat
that that to exhibit
all their stock enlarged their depot by opening extensive
Broadway No 25 Murray street.
opposite the City Hall This enlargement Of warehouse room, with
enlargement their factory will enable the
subscribers hand AL times larger stock of fire and
burglar proof establishment the world.
families match with other furnure for tho security Of plate and
jcwelry.
ALSO
Will all kinds OF chests vault
bank Halls powerpoof locks for banks
doors ons bank lock and Crygcrs
patent letter lock, without key. AHt
s. G. HERRING * CO..
5ras Nos. 135, Isl, and 1879 Water and Z
No. Col Broadway, Murray ST., New York.
Il. COYIE CO., Agents
Washington, ID. {.
B. W. KNOWLES Agent,
May 26--1y Rchmond Virginia
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For PHmspErpmIA.-A line Of steam propellers ha.
been established to ply between Georgetown Washing
ton, Alexandria, and Philadelphia, via the Chesapeake
and Delaware canal. 1mc fifty hours.