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NETWORK, November %.
CHARTER ELECTION.

The election for Charter Officers terminal
ed last evening. The Common Council is "a
gain federal. The LIST, I'd, Sd, 4th, 9th and
9th wards have returned federal Candidates,
by handsome majorities.
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Ertract ofQ letter from Mr.. Russell TO the Se-
ere.ory of State IF the United STATES, datea
PARIS, 18th JULY, 1911.
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sed for admitting the Orleans territory
into he union, on an equal footing with
the other ssates.-The consequences are
obvious. A people brought up in servl-
tude can have no just idea of governing
ihemselyes.-Take the people in the
gross, they knew just about as much OF
the nature of republican government as
the Laplanders do about the problems OF
Euclid. What dangerous proceedings
NAV we not expect from an Independent
lstate like this2 Most oflhe original set
tiers warmly attached to their former
mode Of government. and most OF the
new ones discontinued Spectators, who
are ever wishing for a change. It's more
tlanperous to have internal than external
enemies; and there are people who would
make good neighbors or dependents,
whom it would be dangerous to have in
your family.
But lest might be thought to view the
subject only on one side. will state all
the advantages which think might arise
from our getting possession of the re-
mainder of Florida: It would secure to
us the free navigation Of the Mobile and
Tombigby, which navigation is now liable
to interruption, and it would supercede
the necessity of keeping in service those
fleets Of gun boats which lie at Orleans
and st. Marys to guard our frontiers
these might be sold for oyster boats-the
money arising from which sale, would be
of great service in recruiting our exhaust
ed treasury. But to counterbalance this,
VIC would be taking into our family PEG
pie quite aversc from the connection,
whose country, either OH account Of fer
tility of soil, or convenience for trade is
not worth having; barren plain, with
scarcely an inlet on its whole coast from
Amelia Island to Pensacola, of sufficient
size to admit the smallest craft.
Nothing but the stupid whims of dream
ing politicians, who prefer the shadow to
the substance, could excite wish of our
taking, even as gift, this " vineyard
for our SO herb garden" And no man
with an honest mind could harbor the
thought of our taking it by force, even
were it worth possessing. We have land
enough, in all conscience-more than we
shall be able to people for ages: and we
have enough of discontinued, factious
citizens among us already, withou: en-
deayoring to increase their number.
NESTOR.
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do,,.re he deducts one dollar aud fifty
eents from a barrel of naval stores, that
costs three dollars, he deducts forty,hve
cents : from barrel Of corn, tor which
he pays four dollars, he deducts sixty
cents, or in other words he could afford TO
give az much more as is deducted. Ex-
change is now declining. and as 1t lalis'
so wifi the loss increase. The loss In the
freight is just so much loss to the LABOR
and industry of the country, by depfess-
Jag the value of shipping, and OF course
depressing the price ofthe ship builders
labor.
This shews us the operation OF our nom
intercourse. To our country we nave
shewn that there is certain loss; but II
may be said that we again save by 90
nestle manufactures. 1t would require
more time to investigate the subject than
we can bestow at this time, and to make
the calculations, but we do not doubt
that the balance will be found largely
AGAINST this country. We must not for
get the loss we sustain in revenue, which
must be made up in some other way.
The amount of duties on British goods
and produce imported into the United
States from the years 1902, 1908 and
1901, amounted to S 16,97S,26S, upwards
Of five and half millions Of dollars per
annum. Now If we add this loss in re-
venue to the loss we sustain otherwise, IL
will require large gain in domestic manu-
features to save us from great loss.
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RALEIGH, August f6.

The escaped Villains Neither Of the
wretcilcs, mentioned in our last rs having
broken Jail, has yet been retakcn; and it
behoves all, who love justice and value the
peace Of society, to permit no one, in the
least suspicious, to pass without severe
scrutiny.
After careful securing of the neigh
boring country by the citizens, last week,
Captain Scott, the keeper of the prison,
hearing of the murderer Owen, on the
great northern road, pursued him along
that route. Owen had passed through
Louisburg in broad day had been Oh.
served on the road by gentleman, one Of
the witnesses, at the trial, against him;
and was finally traced across the Roanoak
ferry into some part Of Virginia, where
reside many of his relations. The suspi-
cions oil the gentleman above alluded to,
were not awakened until it was too late
to arrest the fugitive; who gained consi-
derable time by erroneous information
which captain Scott received. No trace
OF his progress from the neiShborhood of
his relatives could be discovered; but from
circumstances, IL was believed, that lie
would attempt to reach the residence Of
his father in Tennessee. Captain Scott
has therefore started in that direction.
and will use every exertion to intercept
him. But We hope this will not prevent
vigilance in other quarters, particularly in
seaport towns, to some OF which il is Dos.
sible the monster may have shaped his
course.
1t is understood that the person who
shall arrest John Owen, may calculate on
reward of Two Hundred Dollars, at
least.
NETWORK, august 16.
On Wednesday last, at the sessions Of
this city, before his honor the Mayor,
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LONDON, juno 24.


Of his .ugesty's Birth Day.
A great national calamity having de-
priyed the fashionable world of the annu-
al celebration at St. James's OF the Kings
birth day, his Royal Highness the Prince
Regent thought it his duty to provide
substitution, and on Wednesday night this
grand entertainment took place, to which
there had been previously invited upwards
of two thousand of the nobility and gen.
try of the country, the Foreign Ambas-
sailors, the French Princes and nobility
and other distinguished foreigners. AT
5 O'Clock the carriages began to approach
with company at nine the gates of Carl
ton House were thrown open, and altho'
the utmost order and regularity were OBJ
served, it was between 12 and O'Clock
before the whole assemblage had arrived.
The illustrious family of the House of
Bourbon entered through the gardens a
bout ten, when they were ushered into
the Privy Council Chamber, where the
Prince Regent was sitting under Grim
son canopy of state, surrounded by the Of
licers of his household, who, on their APP
proach, Immediately rose to receive them.
The French Sovereign was introduced by
Earl MORA as Comte de Isle. and her
Royal Highness the Duchess d'Angou-
leme by the Duchess of York, and the
French Princes by Lord Dundas. They
were received not only with the utmost
respect, but with every mark of affection
ate regard. The amiable daughter OF
Louis the XVIlIth, naturally attracted
his chief attention, the exhilirating effect
of which was clearly observable on her
woe worn but interesting countenanee.-
The Prince Regent afterwards entered
the grand saloon, which was most bril-
liantly Illuminated, and is confessedly, in
every respect, the finest room in Europe.
Here his royal highness paid his respects
to the nobility and gentry crowded & as
sembled, in the most graceful and truly
fascinating manner. The company were
for some time naturally lost in amaze
ment at the coup d'oeil, which the views
through two distinct suites of apartments
so magically presented. 1t would be a
difficult task to describe in terms ade-
quate the effect produced by the profusion
of magnificent objects which, at every
glance, conveyed an exalted idea ofprinee.
~ taste, national grandeur, and the fine
arts, cherished in state ofperfcction.-
The apartments were decorated with
splendor perfectly new. The palace was
a scene Of enehantment. and every elegant
female, clad in the attire of her native
country, appeared the Armida.
The supper was the most superb in spec
tacle arrangement that perhaps ever was
exhibited in this country. The state ia
BILE of the prince regent was ranged along
the conservatory, the west end of which
(being the bead was hung semi-circular
with crimson silk ground, covered with
transparent muslin, drawn into a variety
Of apertures, for the splendid display of
numerous gold vases, urns, massy salvers,
&c. embossed by admirable workmanship.
and the whole surmounted by most SUI
perb ancient urn. captured in the reign of
Elizabeth from the Spanish admiral who
commanded what was presumptuously
styled the Z" Inrincible armada" Ad-
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joining to this were tables running throne,
the library, and the whole lower suite ' .,
rooms, the candelabras in which w,s ~
arranged that the prince regent couIl
distinctly sec, and Re seen from one end
to the other. Along these tables the roya,
family Of England. and that Of the Bonn
bons, and the nobility, were seated con,
formally to their respective ranks. 6,
the RIGHT hand OF the prince regent wa,
placed the duchess d'Angouleme--on hi,
left, the duchess Of York. From the Il.
brary and rooms beyond, branched ont
two great lines of tables under canvas e.
into the gardens. each in the shape of a
cross, all richly served with silver plate.
and covered with every deIicacy that the
season could possibly afford. When thu
whole company was seated, there was
line Of female beauty, more richly atorr.
ed, and blaze Of jewellery more brilliant
than England probably ever displayed be.
fore. The prince regent sustained the
royal host throughout with all the disni.
fled and unabating courtesy that SO ardu.
GUS character requires. The library and
council-room displayed the greatest taste.
The latter was appropriated to dancing,
and the floors chalked in beautiful style.
In the centre appeared G. r. Ill. with
the crown, supporters and blazonry. The
external decorations were equally grand
and pleasing. The aisle opposite tho grand
conservatory. was furnished with large
mirrors, siraadoles, and eandelebras. It
formed a superb promenade, rendered de-
lightful by sarlands and festoons of roses,
Dinks, carnations. and the finest flowers az
every species. Orange trees, fruits and
flowers also bloomcd along the banks,
growing in 4 state of nature.
Four handsome marques were pitched
on the lawn of Carlton House, with
chereaur dc fri1e to guide the company
in their promenadcs. Bands Of music
were stationed in the tents; and when the
dancing commenced, the gay throng STEP
ped over floors chalked with mosaic de-
vices, and moved through Tickets of 70.
ses, geraaium, and other fragant sweets
illuminated by variegated lights that
CLEANED like stars through the foliage
The company sat down 10 supper about
o'clock, and after they had taken some
refreshment they returned to festive
dance, which continued till the hush of
morn warned the gay throns to retire.
DREssEs.-All that art, taste and ex-
pense could command for personal deco.
ration, has been in requisition for this
night. The ladies dresses, though pretty
generally white, were diversified with all
tho skill that ingenuity could devise
The prince regent wore field marslial's
uniform, with his hair in large queue,
the Gordon blue, and superb brilliant
star, a large diamond loop and button in
his hat and feather, and wearing sabre,
the handle and scabbalN of which were
richly studded with jewellery.
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From the Nortolk Ledger.

The democratic papers find cause for
exultation in the present low rate Of ex-
change on London, in which they disco
YER extreme ignorance of the commercial
interests Of this country. The present
rate of exchange operates against the
people of this country, and particularly
against the planters and farmers, as de-
pressing the prices ofthcir produce. The
wisdom of our rulers having put an end to
the exchange of merchandise between the
two countries, we are now sellers only.
During the last year the quantities of
wheat, corn and -four which have been
exported, have been very great; they
have gone chiefly to markets where the
payment has been made in bills on Lon
don. The naval stores that have been ex-
ported, have all gone to England (indced
that is the only market we have had for
them) consequently the shipper must
reimburse himself by drawing on England.
We will take cargo Of flour and one
Of naval stores, to slew the operation
simply by figures.
$500 bbls. flour, cost SO S $4,000
The freight Gas none but our ves-
sells are employed, is to be cal
eulated) at S21-2 per bbl. de-
Quoting IL for expences abroad, 1875
S 29,S75
Loss of exchange. IS per cent.
is s i,tsO, $500 bbls. naval
stores, at s3 $500
Freight as above, 1875
St2,575
Loss in exchange, IS per cent.
is s 1855.
Tins upon every $500 bbls. of flour
exported, there is Joss of 4,tSO dollars
in exchange; and of the same quantity of
naval stores, Si,S5S. The same effect is
produced on all the tobacco and other pro-
duce which goes to Il. Britain, OF to any
market, where the payment is to be
made in exchange Oh London. Hcertain-
ly admits of no doubt that the merchant
who ships cargo of -four to Lisbon, or
tobacco or naval stores to England, cal
culates the loss in exchange, which he
deducts from the price paid to the planter
from barrel of flour that costs ten
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100 DOLLARS REWARD.

RAN AWAY on the 3Oth June last, from
the estate of Daniel MsCarty, deceased, IN
the county Of Westmorelan and state OF
Virginia, Negro Man named JERRY, a.
bout thirty five years of age, dark complex.
ion, about six feet high, a bad countenance,
and a remarkable scar acioss his note, and
another on his head, a little above his lore
head he had on homespun twilled yarn
and cotton round jacket and 2antaloons. =
There is no doubt but he will change his
clothes it is therefore thought unnecessary
to describe them more particularly It's
expected that he has procured pass, or
forged certificate of his freedom, as he went
from neighborhood where there are many
free negroes who write, and from whom ne
might very readily obtain copy OF then
pass, or certificate of freedom. 1t is cohh-
IDENTIFY expected that he will endeavor 10 get
to some of the northern or eastern states.
He was seen short time since in the town
of Baltimore. Thirty Dollars viii be given,
if taken in The county, and if out Ut the state
and secured in any Jail, so that get him a-
gain, the above reward and all reasonable
charges paid, if brought home.
Richd. Stuart.
N, B. All masters OF vessels and other
persons, arc hereby forcwarned from haroor-
ine or employing the above described Negro
Man, at their peril, or under the seyerest PEN
alties of the law. H. D.
September l6 GO
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SALISBURY FOR SALE.

THIS valuable FARM, the residence of
Charles / Lovr, Esq. is hereby offered tor
Sale. 1t contains about 1900 acres OF Land,
well wooded and watered 100 acres ofgood
Timothy Meadow, and the fields not in cul-
tivation are we'll taken with Red Clover.
TIE Buildings on the Firm, the Dwelling
House, as well as the other Buildings, are
such IS woulI accommodate large and gen.
teel family.
This Farm, situated on the old Turnpike
read, leading from Alexandria to Winches-
ter, about miles above Centreslile, and equl.
distant from Alexandra, George Town and
the City OF Washington about = miles. IS
so general known, as not 10 need more
particular description. -
For terms and further particulars apply
to CHARLES /. LOVE, by letter, directed
TO Centreville. or 10
Richd. M. Scott,
alexandria.
September 70 eosw
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Just Published,
For Sale by ROBERT GRAY,

An account OF Expeditions to the Soarces
of the Mi.si, sippi, and through the Western
parts of Louisiana, to the Source OF the Ar
karsaw, Kans La Platte, and Pierre Jaun Ri
yers-performedby order of the government
of the United States during the years 1905,
1906, and 1907
.AtD Il TOUR THROUGH
The interior Parts Of New Spun,
When conducted through these Provinces
by order of the Captain General, in the year
lso7-by Major L. M. Pike-illustrated
with Maps and Charts.
Price with the Plates seperatc, S IS
Ditto with the Plates bound in CT so
Ditto in boards, 90
g1 Subscribers will please call for their
copies.
A supply of Carey's Family
Bibles, and Adgate's Music.
July l6 n. "
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS

: FOR SALE rs ABOFE:
PRACTICAL PIElY, by Mrs. Hannah
Moore, 2 vols.
Goldsmiyh's Cabinet Of Bonaparte, vols.
Do. Exposition OF the conduct OF
France towards America
The Three Patriots, OF the Cause Cure
Of our present Evils.
The Minstrelsy of E ward the Wanderer'
The Works of Walter Scott, Esq. eie-
c.nt s. uniform edition, in miniature, with
beautiful and appropriate Frontispieces' 4
vols
September lo tool :
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o. Great Bargains.
September %

TIME Subscriber contemplating remov-
al to the country, offers tor sale his
STOCK OF FURNITURE, consisting OF
Sideboards, Secretaries, Bureaus, ables OF
various descriptions and other Furniture TOO
tedious to mentien--all of which he will Gas
pose of on very reasonable terms for cash or
good notes. -,
NIB. A good ten plate STOVE, with
Pipe iiso, Franklin do. for sale by the
.,,hscr,ber. ] w.
September 10 60
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G.. W. Carlln's Academy.

-HE citizens of Alexandria are respect
fully informed, that on Monday EDen-
inc the 23d of this instant, the subscriber viii
commence NIGHT SCHOOL for the recep-
ton of pupils who may wish to be instructed
in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic BOOK
keeping and the Mathematics IN It's various
branches, on Fairfax street, nearly oPposite
Mr.. Jonak Thomhson's, where those wlshing
to be instructed nj any ofthe above will please
apply to -, ~
September II o''
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ADVERTISEMENT.
September II

viii be sold, at public auction, on the tlrst
of November next, at Buekland In Prince
William County, on credit OF months'
ALL THE NEGROES
OF which JAMES WHITE, juns deceased, d.
ed possessed Except such as have been al
lot,ed TO said Whites widow In her Fix OF
dowerI--Bond and approved security VIII De {.
required, to bear interest from the Gaze il
moi nuncmally Id. Possession of the Ne
proes will not be given till the first day OF Ja-
nuary, 1912.
bone in conformity to decree ofthe coun-
tv court of Prince William County, this i4th
September, 1911.
Philip Warder, Jun.
David Blackwell,
Jonathan Reeve.
September % dim
Portland gazette and Maine advertiser. (Portland, Me.) 1805-1818, 1811-11-18

MOTlCBis hereby given thar flare No 3.
= and No 10 IN the Portland Library will
be fold al Public Auction, On the "a DAY sfD--
cember NEXT, at O'Clock r M al the cfiee Of
the fuhfcriher in Hrchaage freet, Uuff1a,t u
the 18Th Article f The Bye Laws
OLIVER BRAY, KIra,;a1
II aHy pe5ion has in pofeiIion either of the
following Books, Belonging 20 faid Library.
they are requened 10 return The fame to The
Librarian, VIZ.
Eiiay on Slavery
Pomphret's Poems
History of the Revouli 10 France
Harris Tour TO N w Territory
Burke on the Sublime and Bcau.ifuI
General view of the Doctrines of Christian;.
ty
World Difplayed, 6 h vol
Edgworth en- Education IN vol
Mordauni 5 Speeches Cd voE
Beauties of Spectator Sd vol
BARS Lectures Ist vol M IL
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Thomas Nelfon's Etatc.

THE Heirs of Thomas Mellon, late of
HarpfweI, 10 the county of Cumberland
mariner, deceafed, are hereby notified that
Matthew Martin has applied TO me for a
Letter Of Administration on the Fllate Of
iaid decealed and that ihall eonGeer hi,
application at Courl Of Probate TO he hol-
den at the office of John rockingham, Eiq
in Portland, on the iecord Wedneidzy Of De-
cember next, at ten o'cleGk III the forenoon,
when aud where the laid heirs or auy cen
cerned may be preieEt and heard thereon.
Dated at Pertiasd, Ne. s, 1871
SdM FREEMAN, Tstgs y al! C.sit
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s 10000 me Highest Prize !!

Harvard College Lottery commences draw
ing on The 20th inst Prizes are
of 6 10000
3 of $4,000
4 Of 8 1000
Of S 500, besides host Of 100, so,
20, s 10, &c &C
Tickets and Quarters in the above may
be had at S. Patterns Lottery Office,
Exchange street
~ B 1t has been remarked that the
G 'ddess Fortune in the distribution of her
tavors in rhis Lottery, has disco, cred more
just discrimination than ever known before
that she has been Influenced BY no polite
al part4lliies-sh acknowledges the claims
OF all without distinction, and confers her
fAvors accordingly: for example, a 8 1000
Prize in the Sd Glass was drawn by wor-
thy Federalsg, and in the 5th 3 1000 prize
WIS given 10 - respectable young men,
who were worthy democrats She has no
regard for sex. four young Ladies have
drawna prize of S 900 These PRICES zOere
sold BY S. pATTEN. Nov Is
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Tleb,

At the Havanna, on the Sd ut. Mr..
Lyman Smith, son of Rev. Amasa
Smith, of Northyarmou,h, aged 90.
In Oustield, on the 9th inst Mr.. Da-
vid Mayberry in the seth year Of his
age. He has left widow and nine
children to lament the loss of kind
husband and tender parent, and the
town an honest and industrious citizen.
In this town on the 9th inst. Mrs.
Ann Warren, wife of capt. Peter War
rem, aged SO. BY this solemn dispen-
sation of divine Providence, capt. War
rem is bereayed Of an amiable aud affec
tionate companion her children Of a
tender and indulgenT mother; and hu-
manity an excellent friend.
Mrs. w. was denied the pgiyiIedge
of exhibiting to the world these virtues,
which, in apreeminent degree, she pos
sessed.
The last eighteen years or her life,
she was confined 10 her room, and
a considerable part Of this long period,
10 her bed. And what is ve;v remar-
kable, through all her sickness and
great bodily weakness to which she
was reduced she was never known 10
complain, nor ever heard to say, that
she could have wished her condition al
tered.
She was firm believer in the Co.'S
pei of God her Saviour. She fell as
leeP without struggle or groan.
Thus lived and died, one of the best Of
women. Blessed are the dead, who
die in the Lord"
On the 10th inst. Mr.. Enoch IIsIey,
aged 81. A respectable and useful
member of society.---A Child OF
Capt. William Merrill aged years.
ALBEIT, son Of Mr.. Stephen De
lande, aged year.