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M1 I Reader, do you intend purchasing clothini ChrisLiiiiH and New Year? If vou do. first ca ne Kail Presents for the Holidays. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPFV NEW YEAR! WM. TAYLOR, Nos. 4 and 5 North street.

THE SUN. A Fine Imjnartment. In uddition to the many improvements! in the vicinity, Mr. Thomas Dunahue has just hud erected a hue large three btory building at the corner of Tratt and Bond Directs, which he has opened as a public house, under the name BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH. (Telegraphed for the Baltimore Sun.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 24. tor at Phillips fc Co's. corner of Calvert and Baltimore streets, where vou will 'Ami a splendid lot of Coats. Pants and Vests, suitable for the season, made and trimmed in the most fashionable styles, at prices that cannot fail to suit all who want.

Call and examine. Handsome Holiday Presents. Persons seeking valuable gifts for their friends, are invited to call and exami.ie some entirely new style of beautiful Cases, gotten up expressly for preeentB, and certainly a more appropriate one cannot be found than a really fine Daguerreotype thus encased. The public and the press all award to our pictures the first rank in point excellence. Davis' Sky-Light Rooms, corner of North and Baltimore streets.

ii rnu 1 Ltra narCe Goon annual festive season which we are now called upon to celebrate, many persons, by partaking too freelv of the abundance of eood things spread out. be them overload their stomachs, which leads in end to sickness. To all such we would say that Gouley's Vegetable Bitiers are a most excellent remedy, and will give immediate relief, tf'hey may had at U8 Baltimore street. nroneof capitals in the Small Lottery Saturday, was sold by Col via at the Museum Corner, in a whole ticket, cost $1, drew clear $425. Another of the same amount was sold in a quarter ticket for 25 cents purchaser, a lady $106 clear gain.

Colvin Co. always lead in selling prizes. A Prize of $1,000 was sold on Saturday in the Grand Consolidated Lottery; also one of Jf 400 in the same, by Colvin at ine Museum Corner. A Medicine for am. Seasons.

Wright's Indian Vegetable. Pills suit all complaints and all ages, and be taken at all times, and under all circumstances, with perfect Bafety. They are natural to the human constitution as food; and while they do not injure even the most delicate, thttreis scaree.lv a maladv the whole catulogue of human ills but will yield to their inlttieuce. Wrieht's Indian Vegetable Pills thorough! cleanse stomach and bowels from bilious and putrid humors, and purify the blood; and are, therefore, certain drive pain or distress of every description from the body. Pi.ware of Counterfeils.TUe safest course is to purchase from the regular agents only, who are, in part as follows: Isaac P.

Cook. No. 76 Baltimore street. Baltimore: H. Hunt, Frederick, R.

Farnham, Wash-! ington, J). Thos. Bogue, Georgetown, I. Steele, Alexandria, D. Principal Office, 16J Race street, PJiiJadelphia.

LIST OF APPLICANTS ior the benefit of the Insolvent Lows, for the last toeele. Alex'r Potter, laborer 1.1 T. R. Joynes, lute mercht Jacob Reed, cart driver Geo. W.Harris, clerk William C.

Neavitt, elk Wm. Patte laborer Elijah Lecabes, shoemakl For debts less than 9.50. AnneHrnnee iljtvs Febmnrv nnd 7th April. IF MONUMENTAL UNION No. 8 D.

of The members of this Union are reauested to meet at the new Temple, Gay street, in the South room, third floor, TO-MORROW AFTERNOON, Dec. 2Gth. at 2 o'clock. A punctual attendance is re quested, as business of importance will be laid before the meeting. AN ii.

WAGG.N ER, K. S. It IT3-" THE MEMBERS OF A1ARTHA VVASH-LL3 INGTON UNION. No. 2 Daughters of Tem perance, are hereby notified that their next meeting will take place on TUESDAY AFTERNOON, (Monday being Christmas,) at 2 o'clock.

A full attendance is desired. By order, P. S. R. S.

j-f-S HERtVlAN SOCIETY OF MARYLAND. The annual meeting of this Society wi'l take place at the "frernnia," Lombard street, on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, the 2cth at 7 o'clk. general and punctual attendance ot members is re- qUCSted. It C. W.

eeret-rv. rifrA PUBLIC MEETlNGot the WhafKHiV LL5 HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY of Balti more will beheld in the EXETER STREET M. E. CHURCH THIS (Christmas) EVENING, to commence at 7 o'clock. The meeting will be addressed by ihe Rev.

Mr. Coffee and Rev. Mr. Regan. A Collection will be taken up in support of the Mission.

It may be unknown to many that the Mission has been in operation for upwards or niiieyearsunderthefaita-ful labors of the Rev. D. McJilton, whose services are principally confined to the sick anil destitute of our city. As the Mission is in a languishing condi tion, it is earnestly hoped that friends enough will be found who wi 1 1 come up nobly to its support. THE FRIENDS OF THE ORPHANS' HOME, and the publie.

aie respectfully in formed that tne FAIR will be continued in the Sa loon of the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, comer of Holliday and Fayette streets, from TUESDAY. Dec. 26, till SATURDAY next, Dec. 30. The ladies, who have so generously and charitably devoted their time and labor in getting up the Fair, have still on hand a ehoice collection of USEFUL and FANCY ARTICLES, which they will sell at any price for the be-nedt of the Orphan? Home.

It CATHEDRAL CHOIR ON CHRISTMAS The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Choir will have the invaluable services of the "Stey- krmarkische" Orchestra in the performance of "Beetnoven'8 Mass." Ihe collection on the oc casion will be applied to the contingent expenses of the Choir. JOSKPH UKljAN, Director. FOR CALIFORNIA. A meeting of Lk3 the BALTIMORE CALIFORNIA ASSO CIATION will be held on TUESDAY. Dee.

26. at the University Building, on Lexington street, at P. M. All persoiiB desirous of joining the Assixriation are respectfully invited to attend, as business of great importance will be transacted. JAMES J.

STORKER, Pres't. GrsTAVtrs Otto, Sec'ry. it rrNOTlCE. The sale of USEFUL AND Lk3 FANCY ARTICLES, for the benefit of the orphans attached to St. Vincent's Church, will be continued throughout the Holidays.

The friends of the orphan are respectfully requested to give them a call, as the object is certainly one that deserves patronage and encouragement from an enlightened community. The sale will be opened on THIS (Christmas) AF- TERNOON. trom 4 until in i25 3- My attention has been JS called to a communication in the American" of to-day concerning a recent collision between two trains upon the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which was furnished to the Washington Union" by one of the pass-ngers. The statement there presented of the cause of the above cdllision would be allowed to pass unquestioned by me, but for the injustice done by its circulation to Mr. West, the conductor of the train con nected to the Glaiiiator" engine, upon whom it attempts to put the whole blame.

To a certain extent, perhaps, Mr. West is culpable, inasmuch as he started to come east at a period of the day when should have expected to meet Mr. Kneller's train upon the road, but he took the precaution before starting to send a message to Mr. Kneller, in order that that gentleman should be aware of the fact, and govern himself accordingly. This message was only given to Mr.

Kneller, accompanied by a warning not to venture beyond Harper's Ferry until the "Gladiator" should arrive there. Mv obiect is siinol to show that "fi whole fault" is not to be attributed to Mr. "West; and the fact of the collision having taken place only one mile west of Harper's Ferry, would shew that Mr. Kneller's train need not have been delayed over five minutes by waiting for the "Gladiator." ir AUDI ALTERAM PARTEM. nrpTURK EYS FOUND.

The party that robbed Lk3 Bonn's Carriage-house, are like the fellow that takes Handkerchiefs out of people's pockets, if lie is found out returns it to them as a joke; if not found out, he keeps it. It MARRIED. On the 20th instant, by Rev.John J. Murray, James M. Skegur, of Queen Anne's county.

to Miss Frascks A. H. Emory, of Baltimore, eldest daughter of Dr. John K.B. Emoiy, of Elkton.

Md. DIED. On Saturday, 23d instant, Charles Harrison, aged ca years. His friends are invited to attend his funeral from his late residence No. 14G Baltimore street, on this (Monday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock, without further invitation.

On the 20th instant, after an illness of five days, of tvpuoiu lever, mrs. mraii ann, consort ol Joseph Bei.son, in the 41st year of her age. On the 19th instant, of chronic croun. Martha Jane, daughter of William P. and Julia Ann Webb, apeo live years and six months.

1 he subject ol this notice was a child ol uncommon promise one who bid fair to be its parents' blessing in after life a child not only loved and caressed bv them, but by them almost nn objector adoration. Kind and nlfectionate to a fault, loved by all who knew her, her loss ciinnot be replaced in the hearts of her playmates and friends again. Sweet btibe, with angels gone to dwell In blissful realms above, To sing Hod's praises ever more In songs of joy and love. So fair a flower could scarcely bloom But to wither and decay; A lather's pride and a mother's joy. So soon to pass sway.

At the residence of his mother. North Howard on the Hilh instant, Samukl E. Howard, hi the 2Mb yrnr nf his sue. MOST OFFICE. Baltimore.

Dec. UI4H. Mou-I day. the 2.Mh mutant, being Christmas Day, Ihe Post oilice will be open from 7J to in o'clock, in the morning only. Persons who nre served by the carriers, will please send tolheolliee in that time.

It JAMES M. HI 'CH A AN. AUCTION CA It. My miction rooms will be open THIS MORNING, from till II, for the delivery of articles sold Saturday night, und for the sale of Tois and other Fancy Goods designed for Present s. R.

MF.ACH AM. Ancl. It nilKAT RAFFLE POSTPONED. The g.eat RAFFLE for magnificent articles, which wns to have come oil' the 2A, lit No. 2I! Baltimore street, ia POSTPONED until FRIDAY EVENINH, SHh instant, lit 7 o'clock, at which time and place it will moKt positively take place.

Every ticket draws a prize. d-VitS I A DIES' FURS! The greatest assortment in this city, embracing almost every color, kind anil price now used by Ladies, isses and ('iiildrsn, nt greatly reduced prices, nl It. P. DAVIS'S, Baltimore It doors east of the Bridge. HANHES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, Ac, 411 toses Sicily Olt A (i ES, in very prime order 4(1 do do do no un 20 bags English WALNUTS, new itt do FILBERTS.

do 21 kegs Malaga lilt APES 2iii boxes RAISINS, wholes, halves und quarters kegs do wholes anil halves 2d frails Soft Shell ALMONDS Ad boxes Shelled do Just received and for sale in Join to suit, by JOSEPH It. IUANN, Candy Manufactory and Fruit Store, 12.5 Ml No. 2d Lirht oi'ie'mne Mercer. I 1 FIll-VS A CI I A CH FOR THE LADIES' M. De Luines, Ctishnieriis, cts; CitKsmcts.

Irom I2J els up: Broad Cloths, Jjfl; Calico, 4 els: MumIiii, 4 cts: Socks, cts; Shawls, 75 cts; dark Prints, lit cents; Canton Flannel, cents; Plaids, lor dressi 61 cts; Wool Flannels, 1JJ; Tabid Diaper, L't Alp iciis, Wi Tick ing, Oj; Woolen Hoods, ut your own prices. SMI I'll fc HOUCK, Lexington 2 doors east of Pearl. Don't forget ld Posts in trout. d2A-tf 'IMIE ARIIAIN STORE has received froinsue-I tion Iimi HOKSF. COVERS, which will be sold bargain; SHIRTS by Ihe dot.

or single one, cheap: Sutiii Striped MniisNeliue do Inline a7l, worih cents, with a briie iinsorlment of Dry Hoods, which have been purchased nl auction, nutl will be sold at. a great sacriliee. Call early miI secure bargains, at. No. GJ llallnnore street, dry goods store above (Jay.

GKOKHK W. NOTICE TO TINUTOM THE CREDITORS OF WHIT-A SNDFR. Notice is hcrchv given tn the creditors of Whittington fc. Snyder to file their respective rliinns duly iiutlietitieuted, with the Trusters, (No. 14 Commerce street.) on or before the Utility ot February, preparatory to a dividend and i of 4.

aim 1 TR MEAT. Kte.noiiRtnntl von hand. Mince MEAT, ready for baking, put up expressly for A family use; also, ALAIONDS; PRUNES; CHAIN- BERRIES; Buckwheat FLOUR; superior Havana! Principe SfiU a k.s; vi jm.al'njjii'.; aim LIQUORS of all Kinos, in not ties and on oraugnt; TCmriish Piekelft: Sauces and CatsuDs: SPICKS of all kinds, ground and unground; together with a general assortment oi ami iy unuvnni r.c. JOHNSON MAGRUDER, N. E.

corner Pratt and Hanover sts. N. B. New A IS1 NS fit cents ner In. d25-5rr fTA.LlFOK.WlA UOLJJ iMLNKS.

The subscribers wish to call the attention of such persons as in tend to start for the mines to their well-selected stock of HARDWARE, such as Shovels, Spades, rinBee Mill. Pocket KlllVeS. SpOOnS. X-n nlao n.w artinla PloL'S. ITlIlde eXDrCSSlV for the'purpose of digging gold all of which thev are I rVuSwKht the sign ot the PAD- nnif Mo.

A I io-lit ctrAl n-hnrf- 1 1 ITT 02a SI'- UAKl'KlMKK Kliwunv n. WINTER CLOTHING FOR SALE AT THE CORN ER of PRATT ST. CENTRE MARKET cotTmrisiiitr the best and larcest stock RE 4D MADE CLOTHING ever offered in this city. Prices Reduced. Dress, Frock, Sack and over COATS, ot all lors, quaiitiesano sizes, irom Hi oo, si.

4 75. 50. and upwards. PANTAI.OONS, at 1, 1 50, 1 75, 2, 2 50, 3, 3 50, upwards, embracing all styles. Fnncv.

Plain and Plniil f. A SSI F. F.S. "VESTS, embracing every variety, at corresponding prices. BOYS' SACK AND OVER COATS.

A large assortment of Boys' Sack and Over Coats 20 per cent, less than the usual prices. the name and place, corner of Pratt street and centre xuaritet space. 25-Ul H. H. COLE, "irrr.LiNF.RY and dry goods.

VELVETS, GRO DE ALGIERS, PLUSH, SATINS, GRO DE AFR1C. CORDES, Bonnet Materials. RIBBONS, in rich styles clieap. Modes. Marcelines, Illusions, Flowers, ftc.

BONNETS China Pearl, Ooburg and other BONNETS. Black Scarf and Dress SILKS. French Merino. Medona Cloths, Cashmeres, Sea. Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings.

Sheeting. SHAWLS A large and beautiful stock of Mf Plaid, TerKeri, firoehe and other SHAW L.S. ARMSTRONG CATOR, 175 Baltimore d25-tf between Light and Calvert, wtreets. XTEW STYLE OF BOY'S CLOTHING. At the Store of HAMILTON H.

SALMON, NO. 209 BALTIMORE TILL NEW-YEAR'S DAY ONLY. This assortment of CLOTHING FOR ROYS. from two to ten years of age, (probnblv the most Biuenuiu ever unereu ine citizens oi rjaitimore.i is Insri Doisen's Celebrated Boy's Clothing Establishment. New York city.and madeafter the mostappro- rarisian asniona.

"Washington Agency At the Fancv and Station- eVy store of C. A. Comly, Pennsylvania avenue, 3d door east oi our-aiid-a-Mait street. d2o-6t MEW PAPER HOWARD PROPOSALS For Publishing in the Village of ELLICOTT'S Ml EES, Howard District, A NEW WEEKLY PAPER, TO BE CALLED "THE NEW ERA," To be Devoted to Literature, Science, the Arts. Agriculture, Mechanics, and general Intelligence- arid to be Neutral in 1'olitics In presenting the Proposals for a new journal to the people of Howard District, and the neighboring counties, it ma be deemed necessary to state the gen eral objects to be attained.

The thriving village in which this journal will be published, requires the es tablishment of such a disseminator of intelligence as is proposed although many newspapers may now be received in the Uistrict, yet in the nature ot things, none of them can be expected to take that interest in the LOCAL AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT and COUNTY, which isobvioiisly required by the inhab itants of a bustling and thritty neighborhood. The undersigned having been induced by the earnest solicitations of a large number of the most respectable and influential inhabitants of the village and neighborhood to undertake the publication in hand, announces to the public that he will commence the pub lication in the month ot JANUARY next. Havi determined to cast his lot among the intelli gent anu industrious citizens of the District, and to devote the best faculties of his mind and body to the developement of the riches of this most interesting section of the State, he expects to receive that cordial support to which his labors may prove him entitled to receive at he hands oi so mtelliEeiit a community Terms: "THE NEW ERA" will be published every SATURDAY, at One Dollar and Fifty Cents per annum, payable in advance: or Two Doi. Lars if not paid within the end of the year. AD VERTISEMENTS inserted on trie usual terms.

A JOB OF PICE will be attached to the publica tion ot the ew h.ra, and every description of Print ing executed on the best terms, and as cheap and ex peditiously as it can be anorded in tne city. SAMUEL S. MILLS, I Q23-eo2t r.ditorand Proprietor. rPHE EMIGRANTS' GUIDE TO THE GOLD -a MINES. Published this morning, and for sale bv ail the Booksel ers in Town and Country, THREE EEKS IN THE GOLD MINES, or Adventures with Gold Diggers of California, in August, 1848; together with Advice to Emigrants, and full instructions upon the best method of soine there: Living, Expenses, and a Complete Description of the Country, with a Map and four Illustrations.

Uv Henrv J. Simpson, ot the New orK Volunteers. This work gives a vivid and life-like description not only of Gold There are tou from drawings made on the spot, and a map which not only shows the entire country, but all of the routes which lead to it. In short, this work presents every possible information relating to the Gold Re gions, and how to go to tnem. rnee.

witn the map, 15 cents. Enclose this sum in a pre-paid letter, direc ted to JOICK 40 Ann street, New i it will be sent you by mail. Price: without the map, 124 cents, or sale waoiesaie or retail, bv WM. TAYLOR, Nos. 4 and 5 North street It opposite the Post-office.

'PHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscribers -I- have obtained from the Orphans' Court of Baltimore Countv, in Maryland, letters of administration on the esrate of SOLOMON RODEN. late So?" Knid countv. deceased. All persons havmz claims against the said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscribers, on or before the 23d day of June next: thev mav otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment.

Given under my hand this 23d day of December. 1848. JOHN CARBACK. d25-law4t cJJ Administrator. IfltS.

JF.RVTS' COLD CANDY the great REM- 1I EDY for COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, SORE THROAT, INFLUENZA, WHOOPING COLGH. CKOL ASTHMA, and ALL THROAT AND LUNG COMPLAINTS Really ereat men find a purpose tne "sparrow's fall." The Hon. Hesht Clay, being secure of a wv sitiou of eminence by the most startling proofs of greatness, has, out oi tne inrte utters written wnen here, proved amid the. bustle of an universally gratefully people his "idolization of truth" by the written acknowledgment ot the etneaev ot MRS. JERVIS' COLD CANDY.

TheDublis mar depend that the written acknowl edgment of so great a man is cherished of Mrs. Jervis' Cold Candy with the most religious reverence, as being a gem to be prised and nor to heahused. The paragraph which we give below from the intellectual Sundau Dispatch, speaks but the truth: "The Hon. Henry Clay was compelled to announce publicly that he could not reply to the letters addressed to him while honoring this city with his presence, vet felt called upon to testify to the virtues of Mrs. Jervis' Cold Candy, from the use of which he derived immediate benent.

read: Just received, a Letter from ths HON. HENRY CLAY, In favor of Mrs. Jervis' Cold Candy. New York, March ISth. 1S4S Mi Dear Madam: 1 beg vour acceptance ol many and cordial thanks for your obliging present of Cold Candy, from which I am persuaded that 1 have de rived henetit.

ours, truly and faithfully. IIssry Clay To Mrs. Jervis. S79 Broadway. New ork The original letter can be seen by any person desi rous of seeing the handwriting of the great man, at Mrs.

Jervis' Store. Manufactured nnd sold by Mrs. W. JERVIS, the Proprietress, 379 HliOADW A 1 New i orK. Sold wholesale and retail at WM.

TAYLOR'S, Nos. 4 and A NORTH JAR VIS HLILDINHS, Baltimore; T. D. OILMAN. PENN'A AVENUE, Washington city, and sold by druggists generally.

12. ZS. 5J cents and S'l per package. package is invariably signed MRS. W.

JERVIS. dZ5 5tr Be sure to ask for Mrs. JERVIS' Cold Candy. CONSUMPTION. There is, pcrhaps.no disease with which our country is affected, which sweeps annually so many victims as that fell destroyer of the human race CONSUMPTION.

Day after day, vear alter year, the insatiate monster hurries to the portals of the cold and silent tomb Iresh added victims to its conquest. No walk of life is sacred from its blighting in Hue nee. No age is exempt irom its death-dealing shafts. The old, the middle-aged, and the young, nil alike, are food tor this common enemy of mankind. The white haired Patriarch, whose lite of temperance litis rendered his system impervious to the attacks of other ills, and whose deeds prepared liim for ttieenjovmeiits of life's calm evening, finds Consumption 'fastens its fangs upon its vitals, and tearing him from a world ever bright to minds which look complacently on days well spent.

Is there no help for theiillteted? No preventative of the dangers which beset us in our changeable and Weilunk there is. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHEKRYisoUeredtoasutreringworld ns such. lis true value and intrinsic. ercUencn are sujficitnt to "Watt on to faine'' the name of its inventor, asa benefactor of his species. Be.

careful and get the genuine DR. BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY. None genuine vn-signed by I.BUTTS. Address all orders to SETH TUB ORIGINAL AND ONLY GSNTJINS WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY, was introduced in the year 1833, and haB been well tested in all the complaints for which it is recommended. For ten years, it has proved more efficacious i.

ie.l for Coughs. Colds, Influenza. Bronchi tis, Asthma, and Consumption in its iucipent stages, than liny ol her medicine. SKTIl W. FOWLE, Druisgist, No.

138 Washington street, Boston, is the sole preprietor of the original receipt for the munnfacture of the genuine and supplies both at wholesale and retail, and of whom agencies can be obtained. Look out for imitations ami counterfeits. Remember, the original anil only genuine article, always bears the written signature of I. BUTrS, upon the outside wrapper. Originally prepareu uj untiiiiB riiunua-nhia.

now prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, only by SETH W. FOWLE, Boston. to whom all orders should be addressed, and for sale by Ins Canity Bartlett, corner of Lombard and Light strertts; Smith Atkinson, 288 Baltimore street; E. II. Stabler Sc.

120 Pratt street; Seth S. Hance, No. 108 Baltimore street, and corner of Pratt and Clmrles streets; G. W.Jones, corner of Baltimoreand High streets; J. F.

Perkins Brother, corner Green and Franklin streets, Elisha H. Perkins, corner of Baltimore and Green streets; N. N. Robinson, corner Saratoga and Gay streets; Geo. H.

Keerl, No. 823 Baltimore street. Baltimore. Also, ill Washington City, J. C.

bv R.S. Patterson. d25-6t riiHE CIRCASSIAN CURLING BALM istrulya A valuable addition to the toilet. If a Lady wishes to spend an evening at a soiree, and thinks that Curls would become her, she has only to apply the CIR- C. A SS I A BALM according to the directions, the hair will exhibit a glossy Curl, unrivalled by any of the Circassian lairesc maioens, ano rivaling nature in her greatest perfection.

To Gentlemen whodesire a beautiful head of hair, we advise you to use the CIRCASSIAN BALM. It is truly a valuable preparation; the more a person uses it the better they will like it. To dress and beautify the hair, To stop its falling out; To make it chesnut, black, or fair. Use the Circassian Balm. Sold only by GEO.

W. JONES, eorner of Baltimore and High uts, agent for Ra4wa y's Soap, tJlr Call Mo No, way nail. The house fronts iweuty-six leei cm Pratt street, and iorty-tive feet Jiond street, wun bnek building, and its appearance adds much to me neighborhood. The brick work was done by l. W.

the earpenter 8 worK ly J. W. imams; stone and granite by Mr. MePherson; plaisterer, Thomas Moran; painter, Alex. Yoe; paper hangers, C.

A. W. Holland; imitation ot nimble, by lieury redericks. The building is a very handsome one, nd quite an improvement to that section of the city. Fatal Result.

We mentioned about two weeks since the fact that Mr. Edward Knighton, of Gardi Maine, a hand on the schooner Tioga, trom iios-port, Maine, had iiccidently shot himself, while handling pistol. He was removed to the hospital the Washington University, where every atten was paid him. lie lived upwards ot a weeK, when he died from the of the wound. The entered the abdomen and cut the intestines.

He presented a most awful sight before death. Musical. Professor Frederick Volaudt, of Co- liutz, Saxony, arrivtd in this city a few days since irect from that country. Mr. Vohuult, who is a brother of the family bearing that name in Balti more, sustained a great reputation at home, having the government bands at that place lor a iiumnsr years.

Alleged Theft. Officer Vandtmecker, on Saturday, arrested Charles Chambers, Vm. Crawford and O. Ford, all colored, charged with the theft of some stockingsand a lady's dress. Justice Friese committed them for a further hearing.

Resisting a Market Master. Margaret Thomas was brought up by officers Ray and Knighton, on ths harge ot uisorueily and riotous conduct in the Jim- market, and resisting the clerk of the market, in discharge of his duty. Justice Bordley fined her and costs. Burnt to Death. A little colored daughter of James Dixon, No.

233 Gay street, was burnt to death on Thursday last, by her clothes taking hre accidentally. Coroner Hooper held an inuueBt on the body, anu a verdict was returned in accordant; with the facts. Books for the Holidays. Messrs. Armstrong Berry have a munificent assortment of books for ho- iday presents, especially adapted for the entertain ment and instruction of the young.

We have quite a variety upon our table, either of which would enchant the young mind and refresh the inquiring intel lect, and prove a lasting memento of the season. Here is the "Book of Entertaining Knowledge," filled with information upon a variety of subjects, and arrayed in a form at once attractive and engaging; a book to which the young will attach themselves with delight. "Holiday House," containing a number of admirable tales for the young, inculcating in the charming, style of their author, Catherine Sinclair, most estimable principles of active life, and illustrating in an animated manner the traits of youthful character. "The Book of Animals," for the amuse ment and instruction of youth in natural history, exemplified by anecdotes, and illustrated with elegant designs; the style of this work is excellent. "Mam ma's Bible Stories for Little Boys and Girls," in sim ple style for infant minds, suitably embellished.

"Watts' Divine Songs," familiar melodies in a new dress, beautifully embellished. "Little Annie's" first book, in words of three letters, a pretty and appro priate thing for very little folks. From the Depository, No. 2 North street, we have some vefy suitable things for children, the "Blind Sister" and the B. C.

Book," being little poetic affairs. Also a couple of packages of little books. each illustrated, one containing 52 and the other 16 books, at very trifling amounts. Edwix Forrest, the distinguished American tragedian, closed with a benefit, on Saturday night, the most successful engagement of twelve nights ever played in this city by any actor. Notwithstanding much inclement weather, the houses have been crowded nearly every night, and on most, of the evenings during his entire engagement hundreds were obliged to leave, unable to get inside of the doors.

Such a succession of overflowing houses is highly complimentary to Mr. F. as an actor. At the dropping of the curtain, Mr. Forrest being loudly called for, appeared and made the following remarks: "Ladies and gentlemen, Please allow me te express my thanks and make known my grateful feelings for the repeated acknowledgments of yeur approbation.

In taking leave of you for a short time, permit me, upon the approach of the season'sfestivities, to wish you you and yours, a merry Christmas." He then bowed and retired, amidst the plaudits of the audience. Holliday Street Theatre. Enzastmmi of Mr. Macready and Mrs. Wallack.

This eminent tragedian has been engaged for four nights, at the Holliday street tneatre, and will appear this evening in "Hamlet;" and to-morrow evening in his great character of "Werner," and will be assisted by Mrs. Wallack, an excellent actress. Mr. M. will draw tremendous houses this week.

Howard Athexjeum. This pretty little Theatre offers lots of fun for the holiday nights, as will be seen by their advertisement for this afternoon, tonight and to-morrow night, under the amusement head. Balttmorb MrsECM. An afternoon performance will take place to day at the Museum, and a rich bill is offered for the evening, when Dr. Valentine will keep every body in a roar of laughter.

Fairs. Several Fairs for charitable objects are now being he'd in this city, which deserve to be liberally supported. See advertisements in the Sun. Fresh Shad were received fiom away down South at Guy's United States Hotel yesterday, forwarded by Thomas S. Nickerson, of the American Hotel at Charleston, and will be served up for Christmas dinner to-day.

The Orpha-ns' Home. The attention of the public is called to the Orphans' Home and Manual Labor School, near Govanstown. Thi institution was established during the Summer of 18-17, by the Rev. Jas. Doian, to give a tiome to tne poor destitute ys whose parents had been taKen trom them by ship fever.

It is now in operation, numbers among its inmates American as well as Irish orphans, and appeals to the ciiarity of the public for support, in its first exertions for success. The whole community ought to be interested in tins establishment, for the guardianship of the poor boys was imposed on the founder of the Orphans' Home, by one of the most useful and respectable societies of the city. It was commenced to carry out the intentions of the Hibernian Society, and to rescue from the streets poor forlorn boys, whose only means of support was street beggary, and if left to follow it, they would, in all probability, become pesrsoi society, it was neeun witn no capital, but with a strong assurance on the benevolence and charitu of the public. It was undertaken to secure the orphan rorn being cast on the wide world, at an are when he rea ui res most care, most counsel, und pious and good example. It was commenced with the well-grounded hope, that it would be uhle to give a Home to many orphan boj irithout continunhy calling on the public for aid, and it null do so; but the demands against it must be canceled, its debts must be paid off, id the place put into a good sound suite of cultiva tion.

When placed in this position, it will bean orphans' home, and will support itself. Americans are ever wining to extend aid and comfort to the distressed, to encourage education, and to support those establishments in which vice is pre vented, and youth are brought up to hnhitB of industry. The poor children of the Orphans' Home have been the victims of sorrow. Biillerine and distress: they have been rescued from vice and are prepared tn te useful members ot society. Docs not then the Home of the Orphan appeal to every American heart to aid it, in its struggles to do good.

I ne esiainisiiinent lorees itseit on the feelings of every I null heart. Its origin and lis ol.iect omrht to compel every generous Bon mid fair daughter of or, uiiioriiiuate io commune inwards this Orphans' Home. "When they thank Hod that they are in the land of "happy homes and altars free," with the means of bestowing a charily, they ought to unite in making the poor I null orphan bov here, tin useful and independent man, what ho never could have been in the land ol his fathers the land ot oppression. If then these poor orphans, and this Orphans' Home, havsthe wishes of the public for their success, it is hoped that someilnnit more substantial than words and wiHheswill lie given towards meeting the demand against the farm school, thus placing it on ii Hecure foundation, to be forever an Orphans' Home." Washington. 1)k.

IHtii, Dear Sir; As re- questetl, I have cxiiniiiied Alex. Ham's Patent, re ceiitly obtained, anil culled in sundry publications Ham Electro Chemical I elegraph. 1 he name niven by himsell to this nil nr is nn invention "for ropuing surfaces by electririlu." rvien, mid nothing more is his claim. I could not, If i were to try, give yon un intelligible account of Ins compile iled machinery, or the hi' of operation, but the main points are easily understood, "Copying Surtiices" ih the obeet. You must first hare, a surfure, io copy; tliiM Mr.

Bain promises' to get by setting up While this ih ilmng, Morse's Telegraph will transmit the matter thus put in type twice over. The electric circuit is closed and broken by two pendulums, one lit each end of the cir cuit; they must ibrnie. racllij it they do, each vibration produces one or more dots on sheet of paper; the next, vibration produces another dot touching the first, the next third, mid ho on. These dots bo arrange, themselves iih to take the shape of letters, or any other ligures represented by he vp's at the other end of the circuit tins ih what Mr. Ham calls "Copyhi Surfaces." Take your pen anil make the letter by rows ofilols touching each other, und you will have an exact lea of Hum kind ot copying; but us vibration ol the pendulums will make lint one dot on each leg of tin; it must take iiiiiny vibrations to tfimiplele the letter.

On the supposition that tins plan will work lis designed, 1 Imvu no doubt mar's 1 nst runieiits can transmit least tour times as rapidly, but I do not believe a Telegraph can ever lie made out ot this machine for "copying surfaces." It In next to impossible that it call work with liny regularity, if it all, on a circuit of any considerable length. ih said that some gentlemen of means are about to invest money in Lines of posts mid Wire to "copy mirfnees" ut ter this plan; they must be under some delusion; they must in ii tins plan llie same wnieii iwr. lum came to this country to patent, but found Unit Profeimor Morse was before him, und he, Mr. Bain, wits retimed a Patent. Failing III getting Patent tor VWrf-raph, Mr.

I tn i ii look up nil old and worthless British patent for "copying surfaces," and few speculators are now attempting to raise money for the purpose of bringing it in competition with our own American Telegraph, the only system yet devised which is adapted to universal a system which Hi ilmli pit-pets of recent date mini us IS to supercede Wheitt-stone's and Hani's, in England, with all llioir improvements! This machine of Bain's necessarily employs Electro Magnetism in four diilcrent i.liicex, mid lu that particular i tlireet violation of Morse's first Patent, and stands already enjoined by the If. S. Court in Kentucky. I understand a lull account of this Inn-chine will soon be. given to the public.

Tim Proi'H irtor on tiiu Fi.ao oi' Ocu Union, btMt Wednesday, warded prize of to Eilioir W. On vies, "of New York city, for a Story, entitled "The Knight of the Silver Crots." which will commence the new volume of the Flag on thn tirat of of the fore the L. be of 'Z't may in the to A. I). I Lk A BALTIMORE, MONDAY, DEC.

23, 1843. CFIu accordance with the customary observance of Christmas day and to enable all persons connected with the publication of the Sun to participate in the festivities of the occasion, no paper will be issued from tlus office until Wednesday morning. Should anything transpire in the interim of sufficient importance to suggest the propriety of doing so, an Extra" or "Sun Slip'' Will of course be issued at the earliest moment. Christmas Day. We tender this morning to all the hundred thousand and odd readers of the Sun, in Baltimore, elsewhere and everywhere else, the compliments of the season and we would not that they should be regarded as mere compliments, show and "unmeaning palaver." By means there is something too much of this.

We have too lively an interest" in the prosperity of our city, and the welfare of every member of the community, to be less than most sincere in wishing happiness and enjoyment, in season and out of season to all and singular to whom these "presents" may come. Readers of the Sun or not, our wishes are limitless tor the common good, inasmuch as the moral, social and commercial interests of the whole people depend upon the amount of individual felicity and it is wisely so ordained, that man may learn the true philosophy of the divine economy, and become a lover of his kind. "Peace on earth and good will towards men" was the grand purpose evolved at the Nativity of JEsrs of Nazareth, the event we celebrate today, and how shall there be "Peace on earth" nnless it begin with the love of our neighbor Recognizing then the Divine source, the Illustrious Impersonation and glorious aim of this great principle, our good wishes may claim the merit of sincerity at least would that they were as effectual as they are sincere. The means of gratification ordinary and extraor dinary have as usual, or perhaps more than usual, abounded on everv hand. Our storekeepers have made the most ample provision not only for the anti- eipated large demand but for the most refined taste and curious notion.

in their out ward seeming and instructive and entertaining with in. have temoted the oldest and Youngest of the literati jewelry in all its rich and duzling elabora tion of display, has wooed and won the fairest of the fair: eonfeetionerv with Us infinite devices has proved more subtle than logic and the toy work German ingenuity has puzzled and delighted wore, and perhaps, wiser heads, than did ever the phantasms of its transcenentalism. It has been a little unfortunate that during tha greater part of the holiday preparation, ths elements were discordant; but not altogether unrelenting, the "rainy season" abated on Friday night, and on Saturday there was a very manifest determination in every part of the city to take the stores by storm. Talk of Baltimore beauty, and it surely never looks so lovely as when set in furs, it fairly rrowded every avenue of busy life, and sparkled with all the animation of the season. And there was a zest in it too that was hazardous to the most daring braggart of baehelor-dom.

And Christmas time will be remembered, our word for it, by not a few, long after it3 visible mementos have perished in the using. It can hardly be supposed that a single day has sufficed to supply the universal demand of the city, and if there has been the slightest disappointment on the part of any of those who have provided for it, the week before us will relieve them. So far as onr experience and information goes, however, every body lis been well pleased with the season and its liberal obiervance up to this hour, and none can possibly fail to improve with that moderate enjoyment becoming a Christian people, the festive moments which belong to the day itself. To all, therefore, we wish a Christmas time of unalloyed delight. Slavery Excitemext ix Congress.

It will be seen by a letter elsewhere that there is deep excitement and alarm among the Southern members of Congress at Washington on the slavery subject, and that an important meeting was held by them on Friday evening growing more particularly oat of the passage in the lower House of Mr. Gott's instructions to the District Committee to report a bill prohibiting the slave trade in the District of Columbia. The very moderate and deliberate character of the present proceeding betokens firm and determined resistance, in the full conviction that it is right and proper. The course suggested by Mr. Holmes when Mr.

Oott-s resolution passed the House, thit Southern members leave their seats and return home, we pei-ceive, the Charleston Mercury urges the Legislature of South Carolina to require of her Senators arid Representatives. To cede the District back to seems the only means to get rid of this troublesome subject as to that particular locality. The passage by the two Houses of the resolutions directing an inauiry by the District Committees as to the expediency of so doing, is a favorable symptom. Milsage of Members of Congress. The advent of Mr.

Greeley, of the New York Tribune, in Congress, seems likely to produce some wholesome reforms. In his paper of Friday he exposes the much needed revision of the mileage law, and publishes a list of tne members' names, with the amount of mileage each receives. The present law allows SS for every 20 miles each way "by the usually traveled route," and thus the excess charged over the ac tual number of miles by post route, (Mr. G. giving tne exact distance of eaeh member's residence from aabington,) amounts to the sum of 502,103.

The excess of three individuals alone is put down at over a thousand dollars each. The table foots up as fol lows: Number of extra miles charged by Repre sentatives 59.030 Number of extra miles charged by Senators 1 C'i2 Total extra miies Extra mileage of the Extra mileage of the Senate 77.632 47,223 60 14.5-.1 4U Total extra mileage 20 hen these rates were fixed the average rate of travel was about 40 miles per day, at a cost of ten cents per mile; whereas the average now ii at least 100 miles, at a cost of not more than five cents per Mabtxatd Slavs Difficulty in New York Some of the New York papers spoke of an "exciting kidnapping case" in that city last Wednesday, the circumstances being that a negro boy named Charles Belt was seized in Duane street and immediately conveyed to Graves End Beach, L. off which point a vessel bound South was anchored, waiting a fair wind. The Commercial of Friday says: "This morning, in the Oyer and Terminer, before Judge Edmonds and two aldermen, a negro boy, namsd Joseph Belt wis brought up by officer Hulse. me jj ponce, who ma arrested the boy at Gravesenrl.

L. on a warrant issued by JaJe Ed- moiiud. nit Doy is claimed as a runaway Slav bv Mr Inkn I i' v.v.'vs i-'iuiii), wnn lias another negro at large somewhere in this loe.hr-.- Judge Edmonds committed the boy to the custody of the Sheriff until to-morrow morning, when he will hear Mr. Whiting in behalf oi the claimant." The Journal of Commerce says "The Kidnappers have exposed themselves under the Statute to ten years imprisonment in the State Prison, and it is understood that warrants will be is sued for their immediate arrest Postage to ths Pacific The Postmaster Gene ral advertises the following rates of postage for the Pacific: halt ounce letters, 12J cents to Havana, 20 cents to Chagres, 30 cents to Panama, and 40 cents to any ports north. No inknd postige is charged on them.

Newspapers and pamphlets pay tiiree cents, sea postage and inland postage. Spoiled Meat. A general complaint comes through our country exchanges that the pork which has been killed during the late warm weather is spoiling. The Annapolis Republican says that one gentleman alone in Anne Arundel county, lost 4 to 5,000 weight of pork by the late warm weather. The damage has been as extensive in Virginia as in Maryland.

Retrocession of thr District of Columbia to ths State of Maryland. Under the head of "Dis trict Advertisements" will De found a sensible coin munication on this subject, which the meddling of northern fanatics will yet make worthy of serious consideration. Tins Socth Carolina Legislature adjourned on the night of the 20th instant, after a session of 24 days. Three committees were appointed to examine into the condition of the Bank of the State and its branches. Pra.

Doc We are indebted to the Hon. Reverdy Johnson for a copy of the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. The New York and New Haven Railroad will be opened to-day, and two trams run from city to city each day. ESome damage has been done to the teletaph wires by the late storm, consequently we are with out much news by lightning to-day. Thr Post-office will be closed this day, except from 7i to xq o'clock ia the forenoon.

last cni. tish of a feel a and now The tv of of ed Have few more lettot ttiesnmesort ot AIM IN UAliS, CHRISTMAS BOOKS, JUVENILE AND TOY- BOOKS, whlCllWlll oe soiuai very reasonauie prices. earlv. as our large assortment is fast disappear- THREE WEEKS IN THE GOLD MINES, or Ad ventures Ot the IrOld diggers in ugusi, I04o. Priee lfi cents.

THE MARRYING MAN, a Novelty the author ot 'The Jilt." Price irt cents. ttxivvrsa f. HISTORY Price 25 cents. No.4 THR WORLD AS IT MOVES. Pricei2cts.

241 LITTELL'S LIVING AGE. Price 12ieta. NEWSPAPERS for th.s week, to be published on- Tuesdav moraine mef lag ot our Union, Ned Buntline's Own, The People's Own, The Scorpion, Yankee Blade. The Quaker City, News ot the world, Flag of the Free, Uncle Sam, Yankee, Star Spangled Banner, American Union. All the MAGAZINES for next month.

As theT commence new volumes, now is the time to subscribe, at WM. TAYLOR'S, ios. 4 ana a rsortn street, 25-1 1 nearly opposite the Post-Office. IMPORTANT TO ALU-TOYS' FOH THE MIL-1 LION. W.

G. GEKLER, No. 94 BALTIMORE four doors below Holliday, has now ready the handsomest assortment of TO and GAMES, with WORK-BOAES, Wax and Kid DOLLS, Doll Heads. French Dressed Dolls, a beautiful article; Finger and Ear Rings, very cheap, with a tine assortment of Combs, Brushes, Perfumery and Fancy Goods all of which will be run off at prices that cannot fail to please. d25-ltr GOLD PENCILS ANU GOLD PENS.

A. E. WARNER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, No. Ill N.

KAY has just opened a large and splendid assortment of Gold Pencils, with Pens attached, as well as Gold Pencils of every variety. Also, a great variety of Silver Pencils and Pen Holders all of which he of fers on the most accommodating terms. d25-l tr TLEGANT GIFT BOOKS AND FANCY AKT1-i CLES. for sale by BERGER, No. 254 Baltimore, street.

Embracing all the various Annuals, splendidly illus trated works and childrens books issued for the season, together with a handsome assortment, of velvet ana morocco BIBLES. PRAYER BOOKS, PORTFO- LIOS.PAPETERIES.INKSTANDS, CHESSMEN, BOHEMIAN WEIGHTS. WRITING DESKS. anJ other articles, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices- 2.5-1 tr I TIME! THE FOR PRKENTS, HAS ARRIVED. Parents and Guardians, and all who intend making presents, will ba pleased to see tne great variety ot rare and beautiful fr rencn TOYS and FANCY GOODS at MORTIMER Sr.

MOWBRAY'S, corner of Baltimoreand Charles sts. Mechanical Toys, Games, Work Boxes, Gold Pens and Pencil Cases, Writing Desks, Ladies' Companions, with thousands of articles, many of which are new; the assortment surpasses anything for beauty and variety ever before offered. Let all call low prices and polite attention will be the order of the day. d25 tf EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION -CHRISTMAS BOOKS AT AUCTION PRICES. The subscribers have received one of the lareest assortments of CHRISTMAS AND GIFT BOOKS ever before offered in this city, and at unparalleled low prices, among which are THE LEAFLETS OK MEMORY, 1849, a superbly illuminated ana niustratea Annual, io nneen-era vines.

THE OPAL, for 1849. 10 superb engravings. THE GEMS of BEAUTY for 1849, superbly bound. 1" tine mezzotint engravings. THE ROSARY OF ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BIBLE, a most appropriate gift for theholvdays THE PEARL, for 1249, a choice Garland of Prose and Poetry.

THE WOMEN of THE SCRIPTURE, most beau tifully bound, with superb engravings in mezzotint. THE SNOW FLAKE, for 1849, fine mezzotint engravings. THE PATP.IARCHS AND PROPHETS, fine mezzotint engravings. SCENES IN THE LIVES OF THE APOSTLES, various styles of binding. SCENES IN THE LIFE OF THE SAVIOUR.

various styles of binding. FRIEN DSHIP'S OFFERING, for 1849, a beautiful gift. THE GARLAND, for 1849, fine illuminations. THE KEEPSAKE OF FRIENDSHIP, for 1849. a beautiful book.

THE ROSE OF SHARON, for 1349, a much more oeautiiui booK man any preceding year. The above are only a very small portion of our as sortment, sufficient however to form an estimate of tne whole, together with a large variety of Bibles and Prayer Books in fine velvet bindings and gold ornaments: also an immense assortment of Juveniles- comprising 700 kinds. Call at J. W. BOND CO Cheap Bookstore, No.

44 Baltimore street. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. SAMPSON CARISS. No. 140 BALTIMORE STREET.

Has on hand his usual large variety of FANCY GOODS, suitable as presents for the season, any one of which he will be pleased to dispose of at his usual low prices. d25-2tt and is constantly receiymg, every thing that is new in the LACE and FANCY line, suitable as presen's for the setson, embracir-g Paris bonnet, belt and cap Kibbons; a great prolusion ot blacx lace ails ana Veils; Lace Capes; Berths and Sleeves; ladies' dress Cars; Hosiery and Gloves; a large assortment of rich shell and bunalo Combs; a very superior article of la-tiies'aiid gent's kid Gloves. Prices to suit. d23-tll6 FOR CHRISTMAS. I have just received for the approaching Holidays, a large lot of French and Swiss Worked COLLARS, from 2i cts.

to $2 oO; nne ljnen Cambric hlandkercmets verv cheap; an extensive assortment of tine and medium qua'ity White and Colered Kid Gloves lower than elsewhere inthecitv. Very pretty soft finished Cashmeres at 13 Moussehae de Laines. c. A. KUtHt, d23-tf No.

52 Hanover st. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS BURGESS. DALE Jc 147 BALTIMORE STREET, are selliss off their entire stock of A-N ak riCLts, sucn as writing Uests; Portfolios; Inkstands; Jewel Cases: Bohemian and French China and Glass Ornaments; Fancy Cups and Saucers, tc, at prices that cannot fail to give satisfaction, 20 6t CPLENDID AND UNI OU BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS AND COMPLIMENTARY PRESENTS. N. HICKMAN, 116 Bai'imorc has now arranged for examination his i5ta anniversary collecton of choice food for the mind.

I he assortment is more extensive than usual, and will be sold at the lowest rates in the Eastern mar kets. His friends and the public are respectfully invited to examine the same. dl9-6t BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. ARMSTRONG BERRY, Booksellers. No.

166 Baltimore street, offer to the public during the ap- proacning nouuay seasons, inetoiiowins SPLENDID GIFT BOOKS, The Women ot the Scriptures Rosary ot Scripture Illustrations Scenes in the Life of the Saviour Do do do do Apostles Do do do do Patriarchs and Prophets Pictorial Robinson Crusoe; Ages of Female Beauty Parlor Book of Flowers: Pictorial History of England Pictorial Wonders of History Do History of the United States Do Vicar of Wakefield MAGNIFICENT ENGLISH AND AMERICAN AN IN (- A LS. The Keepsake Friendship's Otferin? Cattermole Historical Aunual Mirror of Life The Ops! Heath's Bok of Beauty Gems of Beauty leaflets of Memory The Snow Flake The Memento Christmas Blossoms The Hyacinth Christian Keepsake The Aramanth The Rose of Sharon Christmas Roses The Forget-Me-N'ot The Keepsake ot The Garland tiittof Friendship 1 he KeeTitsHke I he Pearl HANDSOME EDITIONS OF THE TOETS Female Poets ol Aiuenca.i i 'oeiry oi tne rassions La KmiiI Proverbial Philosophy Poets and Poetry of Europe, Longfellow Poets and letry of England, Onswold Brvanr, Wordsworth Thompson, Young Sacred Pets of England and America Bethune's Poems Goldsmith Montgomery Amelia, Copper Maruiioii, Burns Harold, the dauntless 1J1IS KOOKn Iady of Ihe Lake Ijiyof the Ist Minstrel Halleck, Campbell Scon, emails Clnlde Harold Festus, Tupper Shelley, Milton I of the Isles Mrs. Osgood Eliza Cook, Hewitt Byron, Hood Norton, Barton landoti, Collins Son i hey, Kogers fope, tvmthey. I-3-Ijjrsre assortment of Rl RLF.S unilPRlVPn BOOKS, bound handsomely in Velvet.Papier Mache, Antique. Morocco, and other bindings.

for children: Paint Boxes The largest assortment of uvemles in the city Papetrie Work Hoxes; Waiting Desks Fancy INKSTANDS; GOLD PENS Family Bibles, Sec. ju vjnilf; books. Holiday House Pictorial Life of Marion The Prize Story Book Sayings and Doings Peep of Day Swiss Family Robinson The Waldorf Family Book of Gitod Examples Philosophy of Sports Friday Christian Jonas on a Farm The. Book of Anecdotes The Little Basket Maker Little Clara Poor Annie The Village Boys Pebbles from Jordan Li 1 1 i es mm I ebanon Days of Boyhood Bible Stories The Snow Storm Child's Own Story Book Life and Perambulations of a Mouse Stories for Holiday Hours Happy Children Tales of the Great and the Kravft Aunt Fanny's Christmas A Picture Book without Stories Simple Stories Seriprure do. The Robins Saint Nicholas' Gift Pictures Myrtles Storv Book Sister Lucy i he orphan Hoy He! len and Julia will be a trentleman Paul Percival The Prize Playhouse and Workshop Beauties of American History Highland Pastor Reuben Kent's First Winter, Sec.

d21-4t When are we Happiest Gems of Fable Reflections Grimalkin and Little Fido The Little Museum Line upon Line Precept upon Precept The Broad Pennant CORTLAN fc Importers and Dealers in Fa-t SPA1? XT'1 ancV HARDWARE, TABLE CUTLERY, Plated and Britannia WARE, WAITERS, rvuenen utensns, Hollow, Tin and Wooden Ware; Mats, Baskets, Sec, comprising de.cidtdiu the greatest variety of HO USE-FURNISHING ARTICLES to be found in the city. CF01d and young Housekeepers will find it gTeatly to their advantage, by calling previous to making their purchases. CORTLAN 203 Baltimore d25-tfr between Light and Charles st. jci FOR CALIFORNIA. The superior and fast sailing A No.

1 ship JANE PARKER, Jordan, master, will positively sail with dispatch, from Baltimore for San Francisco, touching at Callao. Having the principal part of her freight aud passengers engaged, for balance immediate application must be made to JOHN W.HANSON, No. 204 Baltimore streel, or to R. W. LATHAM A.

Washington. A Surgeon goes out in the ship. BARGAINS IN COR SETS AND SHOULDER BRACES. MRS. BOSLEY is prepared to sell White and Colored CORSETS, at from 50 cts.

to ti. Also. new at vie of SIIOIT1 uu a cm for both sexes, at from 1 to $5. Those celebrated Corsets and Braces for Invalids, so htshly recommended by the Medical Faculty, constantly on hand, or made to order, nnd warranted to fit. No.

90 BALTIMORE STREET, between Uay und Holliday sts. 25 3tr north siaci Organization qf the House. In the House on Saturday, Mr. Tow.isend's proposition was substantially adopted, and the House subsequently organized by electing Mr. Lcter Chairman, and Mr.

McClure hig) Clerk. Telegraphed for the Baltimore Sun. Boston, Dec. 2-2. Lave Fite.

For California. Storm, Eirht houses and stores were burned in Saeo, nifht. Ioss estimated at The brig Saltillo, loaded with champagne, brandy, whisky, clothing and flour, cleared for California to-day. The Halifax papers to 20th inst. state that letters received bv the Niagara srive assurance that the Bri government will favor and help the construction the Halifax and Quebec Railway.

It commenced snowing at Portland to-uay at o'clock. A vessel loaded with lumber went ashore between Cane Cottaeo and Portland Light, and bilged. Quite number of vessels have gone to sea from the east ward and tronf here since the MUln ana win the present storm. Telegraphed for the Baltimore Sun. New Orleans, Dec.

20, 1S49. The Cholera Death of a Ealtinwrean. The cholera is on the increase in our city. Within day or two past several new cases have occurred, a number of deaths from that disease. There is no doubt of its being the real Asiatic Cholera.

deaths have, thus tar, been mostly at tne cnari- Hospital. Our citizens are much alarmed, especially so in conseqneuee of the extraordinary and unusual mildness of weather, which is auogeiner unseasonable, and favorable, as is believed, io the spread the fearful malady. Mr. William H. Dorsey, tormeny a snip-woKer oi Baltimore, died in our city this morning.

The Cotton market is firm, and sales have been making to a considerable extent at full prices. There is a sreaav uemanu ior rrvvisu'iia. Sugars and Molasses ciuiet. and prices without change. LOCAL MATTERS.

Tenure, before the Methanes Institute. The first or introductory lecture of the course in contemplation, hf.ir the. Mechanic's Institute, of this city, was de livered on Friday evening, in the Universalist Church, by Hon. Horace Greely. In consequence of the inclemency of the weather, the audience was not vnrv lnrwe one.

vet a number of the most scientific. learned, and prominent members of the community were in attendance, and manifested a great deal of interest whilst the honorable speaker delivered his lecture, which occupied an hour and twenty minutes, and which, relating to ''Self Culture, the para mount dv ty of young men," was characterized by nnntinnitv ot well-expressed ideas, followed by number of conclusive statements, in which the value a sound and practical education were soon render apparent. The speaker observed that in no age of the world, has mere oeen grraier neeu nig" inorai and intellectual culture. hat excess shall restrain the excesses of passion, or check the out- breakings of misrule and licentiousness hat- ever means that cm be applied to form the man. ners, to mould the charicter, and purify the hearts of our vouth.

deserves the favor of all who love their country. Intellectual excellence was placed as one of the brightest elements of man's original creation, and one'of the brilliant reflections of divine glory, and the importance of its attainment was pres sed on every one. That an enlarged and well-ba lanced mind adorns and ennobles man in everv de- nnrment of life, was acknowledged bv ratioua! minds; and that education was useful in all the vari ous departments and occupations ot hie, and suscep tibleot an immediate application io purposes oi pri vate good and public benefit. It was also clearly manifested that liberal and enlightened views have accomp lsneu anu aciiieveu mumpns the period of man's history; what individuals had achieved by the force of intellect; how, unaided by fortune, nnpatromzed bytavor, ana almost niiKiiown while living, they had started an influence which hallows, endears and brightens their memory, laising them intellectual giory, us me luture giuues oi man. The system ot education pursued at the pre sent time in this country, was anuaea to at some length, and condemned as being calculated rather to aim at superficial accomplishments, than to mfuse into the minds of the youthful and inexperienced a sound and practical knowledge of the usetul depart ments ot learning, ine ptan ot imnartirg instruc tion in relation to the varied pursuits of agriculture and the mechan arts, were also duly recommended and commented upon witii a zeal ana earnestness peculiar to the speaker.

Smith's American Hotel. During the pr.st or six weeks, a large nuraoer oi wursmen nave been industriously ensaged in the extension and erection of several buildings ot commodious dimensions in the rear of Smitn's American Hotel, opposite th Pratt street railroad depot, which are rapidly ap- nroaching completion. Tne ladies' ordinary, on the Erst floor of the main building has been extended to the denth of ninet feet and thirty feet wide, and fur nished in a style of magnificence and grandeur equal to any similar apartment which the city contains. The room has been tastefully covered witn fresco paper by Messrs. Wilmot and Patterson, from th ceiling ot which six magmaeent chandeliers have been suspended, m-muiactured by Davidson, of this city.

Tne floors throughout the room anu adjacent apartment have been newly covered with an oil cloth ot beauuiui ngures irom lagg's establishment! This apartment has also been profusely" supplied with solid mahogany chairs, tables, water-stands, Jenkins Brother, whilst the rich saver service consisting of coffee and tea urns, caddies, spoons, were manutacturea by oanneid ec lirother and Kirk Son, expressly for this establishment. Adjoining the ladies' apartment is the gentlemen' dining saloon, just completed, which ia eighty-seven feet in depth and twenty-eight wide. This commodious saloon has alBO been newly furnished with the most costly and elegant articles required by the convenience and pleasure of the guests; the walls adorned with exquisite landscapes, and the floor handsome ly covered. Ine parlors in tne second story ot th front building have likewise been newly furnishei with beautiful furniture, pianos, Brussels carpet ing, which prestnt a fine appearance. In the rear of the building a range of houses has been erected an completely furnished, consisting of apartments for servants, kitchen, laundry, Datehouse and pantry, all of which are provided with steam pipes communica ting with a large steam boiler, anordmg a supply of warm and hot water sufficient for all purposes.

Adjacent to these, additional buildings have been constructed, which are designed for' bath-house, coal- house, and the oyster department, these improvements refltct credit upon the energetic and enterprising proprietor. Charge, of Robbing. Officers Stockett and Pierson on Saturday arrested 1 nomas tsetton and John Mil ler, youths, upon the charge of robbing the money drawers of Michael Stafford, of a sum of money amounting to nine dollars. They were taken before Justice Bordley, when Betton was released upon security for hi3 appearance for a further examination. Miller was committed to jail in default ot security for hi3 appearance for further hearing.

It appears from a statement made by Mr. Stafford that the boys entered the store very stealthily, and approaching the counter, abstracted the money, when he followed them to their homes, and afterwards caused their arrest. Aftioiotntm-Ht of Srhool Te.aclie.rs. Miss Sii- cer, of the Eastern Female High School, has been ai pointed second assistant of Mile School No 2. Miss Mary Ann Mclntire, as second assistant teacher in Western Female High School, of which she was formerly a scholar.

Miss Elizabeth CroKS, second assistant in No. 4, was appointed to fill the vacancy iccasioned by the promotion ot Miss first assistant of Female School No. 4. Miss Gaither was removed from No. 10 to No.

4, in the place of Miss Cross Miss Tirnmon, a pupil of the Western Female School, has been placed in the situation render ed vacant by the appointment of Miss Oaither. A Narrow Eirane. On Saturday afternoon, about one o'clock, a little pirl about five years old, daughter of Air. (jill, ol thelirmot um 4, (jillctt, whilst at-tTOitiiig to cross Baltimore street near Charles, was accidentally knocked down by a horse attached to a furniture wagon, and the vehicle pasm-d ovr her. Sue wss instantly picked up by a gentleman who arried her into the store ot Mesnrs.

Mortimer Mowbray, when, upon iin examination made by lirs. liavii and DoTendrriler, sli: was found to have sustained no ini.irv. save that which neaiiv lestroyeu ner Hii-hh. Commerce of linliun.ire The number of vesse the port of Baltimore (exclusive of bav craft) tin io our we. eimiiig inn a-jj were shipH twelve, barques fourteen, brigs twenty-seven, schooners for-tr-seven, amounting in the aggregate ft hundred; a large uumlcr of them have been for some tune re- nnr(i JDA I hilbc utc ioi Liverpool Iliree.

rm one, Ireland one, IJremen one, Valparaiso, Callaoand California three, California one, Rio de Janeiro one, I-aguayra and Porto Cabello one, Kingston, Jam "ii.ti'i nun i.ev-1 timxoil, colored, was ar rested on Ssatiiriiay by officer Pierson, upon thcclmrgi oi violating a ciiy orumanee by driving at nil nn moderate rate through ihe streets. He was released by JuBtiee JJordly upon payment of the fine (tvvodol- I .1 .1 tars; unu nettling me cohis. I. 7 1 f. aj A-orgrry ixrnii was arrested on Saturday by otficers Sbrekett and Pierson, charged with attempting to pass an order on Messrs.

Asbury Jarrett and Joseph Tucker, clothiers, purporting to ueuruwn dv wm. linany, r.sq supiMtscd to be aioigciy. ne was arraigned before justice Jiord ley, by whom he was committed to jail for fur taer examination. City Court. This court disposed of the following cases uh cMiuiaay morning; and, happily, they in voiveu jiu ixipiiaoiniicai ior Clirislmiis day; luesaru i ror anu lieniaimn Row for notour.

were each lined SI with costs. J. N. Kemper, for forcibly entering the house of Robert Gamble, was fined S3, witn costs. Mary Ann Johnson, for mi as sault upon Mary Ann Fisher, ordered to be imprisoned one day and discharged.

After the disposal of the above recular bnnim-u. nf the dny, a petition for the issue of the writ of habeas corpus was presented by Messrs. Hobbs Sc. Tvson counsel for Seth Donaldson, to require James Ware to produce the person of Mary Ann Donaldson, wife of petitioner, and his two chileren, now alleged to be torcibiy detained ty nira at nis residence near Elli- cott Mills. Air.

rreston appeared lor the respondent, and resisted the application on the ground that the court had no jurisdiction in tne case. he court dismissed the petition for the want of jurisdiction. Adjourned till Saturday next. County Court. This court was in session a short time on Saturday morning, and disposed of the business before it, and then adjourned uutil Tuesday morning, tit io o'clock.

U. S. DitrtCottrt. This court havimr disoosed of the admiralty business of the term, stands ad- jourued until Wcdntay, 3d January, 1S19. he ner, at tion hall ed of air the $2 January.

1 he second prize ot was received by Martha Ann ('lough, ol Ciintcibiiry, N.II. Her story is entitled "Piioliua." Such liberality mi lint part of the publisher will bo duly uj'preeiulcd by 'h) l'Ublic, i i oi ilia proceeds in baud F. A. LEVERING, i JNO. C.

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