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From the Q1ancy (Ohio) Argus.

RoBBERY MunDER-We learn from source which
we have no reason to doubt that horrible murder
was committed, during last week at a house short
distance this side of Springfield in this State. We
have the name of the person who lived in The house,
but until the facts are fully ascerained by regular
investigations do not consider it our duty to men,
ton it. The circumstances were as follows;
poor woman, with two children was travelling 10
Springfield when night overlook her. Just as she
reached the above named house. where she applied
for dgings until morning, which request was rea-
Oily granted. A short time after gentleman on
horseback arrived, and likewise asked permission
TO stay all night After supper, the lady was show
ed TO her chamber where being wearied with travel,
she soon fell asleep. She was aroused in the night
by noise which she thought resembled person
slrangling and Immediately after she imagined that
she heard the blood running on the floor. Her ter
ror was great but doubly increased when she heard
some one in the adjoining room ask. What shall
we do with the old lady z" Murder her. TO be sure
replied the second voice. "But the children" in
quired the first speaker il will Re hard to kill
them" We'll, them" said the second, 1--WE will
ascertain if she is asleep, and if So we will lei her
go in the morning, but if not she must die" The
lady had sufficient fortitude and presence ofmhd 10
appear to the murderers when they entered her
room, 10 be in sound sleep In the morning they
gave her her breakfast, and suffered her TO depart
with her children. She had not gone far until she
met a man on foot, who stopped her and inquired
where she had stayed the previous night She re-
piled at the first house. What kind of people live
there asked the man. They were very kind and
good to me, she replied. The stranger passed on,
and she had not proceeded far before second man
accosted her with "where she stayed last night?"
BY this time her suspicious were aroused, and, she
answered him in the same strain she had replied
to the first. He passed on, and she was met by
third who proposed similar questions, and received
similar answers At length she arrived at Spring
field and lost no time in informing the proper au-
thoriiies all that she had seen and heard. A body
of men were procured, and proceeded to the house
designated The murderers were taken by surprise
end all secured The house was then searched, and
the body OF murdered man found in the cellar and
also the sum of $4,000 was found supposed TO be
the property of the victim. BY next week will
probably learn further particulars and the name Of
the unfortunate man.
We don't believe il.
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Orders or THE nay.
The resolution ofsredby NJ; NILES.

The resolution offered by Mr.. NILES,
Thatthe Postmaster General be requested to COM
muncaie his opinion 70 the Senate relative TO the
expectancy OF providing for the transmission by
mail and at the risk OF the Department, Of money Of
individuals whether by DRAFT or otherwise, and con-
siilaling the Posimasters agents for the same, what
per cenlage would remuneraie the department Tor
such service, or any other Information relative
thereto.
Mr.. GRUMPY objected to any measure which
would constitute the Government board Of agents,
insurers, or brokers, and his motion the resoiu-
ton was laid on the table
Bill for the relief of the heirs Of Samuel Y. King,
was read and ordered 10 be engrossed for third
reading
Sill TO amend the acts relative to the Judicial sys-
TEN Of the United States was taken up, and after
some discussion and the adoption OF sundry amend
ments was laid on the table
Bill TO authorize the states TO levy immediate taxes
upon land sold by the United States within their limits,
came up, and discussed at length, and finally
PASSED TO be engossed, by yeas and nays as follows
YEAS.--Messrs, Allen, Benton, Buchanan, Cal
honn, Clay, of Alabama, Culhber Davis, Fulton,
Grundy Hubbard, King, of Alabama, Linn, Lyon,
Lumpkin, Mexican, Morris, Nicholas, Miles,, Nor
vel Pierce, Preniiss, Rives Robinson, Ruggles,
Sewer, Smith, of Connecticut Smith, Of Indiana,
Strange, Swift, Upton, Walker, White, Williams,
Wright Young.-35.
NAYS.-Brown, Clay Of Kentucky, Clayton,
Southard.--4.
Mr. CALHOUN introduced series Of resolutions
touching the sovereign right Of the several states par-
cuary relating reserved rights othe Southern States
regarding slavery and the slave trade which was laid
on the table and ordered to be printed.
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Thrilling Ineident-A Mr.. Beaseley,
few days since, offered TO the Georgia Legis-
lature, at Milledgeyille, a memorial, stating
that some years ago he had purchased Of
slave trader negro woman and her sucking
child, as he then believed the latter to be-
and that he afterwards found an imposition had
been practised on him, as the child had been
stolen from white woman or abandoned by
its mother. The object OF the memorial was,
to move the Legislature TO change the name of
the fondling, from that of William, las known
in the bill Of sale Of the slave trader,) to that
of William Brocket Beaseley-and to restore
to him the natural rights, Of which he had
been unjustly deprived. A thrill Of admiration
passed through the House. Mr.. Beaseley
was in the lobby, and held up the child in his
arms-a fairer, prettier, more intelligent look
ing boy had need never be desired. Many
an old bachelors mouth watered The House
went into committee of the whole, had the
child in their midst and every one we believe
was satisfied Of his Wilderness, and his title to
freedom.-N. Y. Star.
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We don't believe il

Pirate Hangiag.-There is a curious police re-
port in late London paper setting forth the particu-
lars of private execution, commenced but not com
ple,ed By reason of the interference of police Off
Ger. He was patrong along the Hampstead road
one evening, when he saw two men upon the top of
a wall and in a moment after one of them appeared
TO be hanging from lamp iron fastened nthe wall.
The officer ran up, marveling greatly what all this
should mean, and was salued BY whackng blow
on The nose from the suspended individual, whose
rope had given way and let him down TO the ground
before the work ofstrangulation was effected. The
o.her man decamped, but was arrested by another
policeman, and both hangman and subject were con-
vcved to the police office. On their examination 1t
appeared thai they had been tossing up coppers, first
stalking money, then their clothes, and finally life
against life one of them having stripped his antago-
MIST of all other possessions. The toss being decd-
cd the winner proceeded very deliberately TO realize
his luck by the application of hempen cord the
User quietly submitting. The halfhanged fellow
told The magistrate quite confidently, thatf he had
W IN the toss, he should certainly have tucked the
other up and he thought himself bound in honor TO
submit when the chance had gone against him.
Com. Ado.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

WASHINGTON Dec 81, 1897
Sra Information has been received from source
emitting il 10 attention. that Mckenzie and Rolfe,
leaders Of the insurgents in Upper Canada were in
the city Of Buffalo, on the 18th OF the present month,
with the object il was understood of soliciting aid
in the shape Of men and munitions of war; that they
were that night TO have a meeting in the theatre !;
that three popular meetings in favor of the insur-
gents had already been held, which were numerous
" attended and that there strong feeling fa-
vorabe 10 them in that place, which il was appre.
hended would lead to the organization Of force for
thepurpose OF rendering them assistance.
The President directs that YOU institute an imme-
dia,e inquiry into the facts thus stated and the sub
sequent movements connected herewith Should
there have been any violation of the law susceptible
of proof, you will commence legal proceedings
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SENATE.
SELN II Ia.
"WEDNESDAY, December 81.
PETITIONS PRESENTED


By Mr. WRIGHT-Of c. G. Cammel and others,
officers Of the Mississippi Ian Company.
BY Mr. LYON-Of Jacob Rid geway and Others OF
the same referred. s,>
BY Mr. WRIGHT-Of the Pilots OF New York, for
an amendment Of the law OF the last session, relative to
the appointment Of Pilots for that port; referred
BY Mr. MORRIS-Of the yearly meeting Of the So
cety OF Friends of portions OF Pennsylvania and Ohio
against the annexation Of Texas laid on the table and
ordered TO be printed
By Mr.. KlNG--Of the corporation Of the Bank of
Washington, for extension of their charter; referred
to the Committee on the District OF Columbia and or
dered to be printed
Mr. SEWER reported bill on petition Of d. Pas
cha and Others for grant of land in Arkansw. Read
and ordered to second reading.
Mr.. CLAY, Of Alabama, from the Committee on
Public Lands reported bill graduating the prices Of
public ands, and Tor other purposes, with amendments,
Read and ordered TO second reading
Mr. HUBBARD, from the Committee on Claims, re-
ported bill for the relief Of Daniel G. East. Read
and ordered to second reading.
Mr. FULTON, from the same, reported bill FOR the
relief Of sundry citizens of Akansaw, for property de-
s,royed by the war with the Choctaw Indians Ordered
TO second reading
Resolutions by Mr.. SEWER,
That the Secretary Of War report what steps have
been taken relative the fuflment of the 9th article OF
the treaty with the Great aud Little Usage Indians
Adopted Also.
To authorize the Committee on Indian Affairs to in
s,,utc similar inquiries and report thereon. Adopted
By Mr. LINN--That the Committee on the Ju-
dietary inquire into the expediency of restoring as
formerly the District Court in Arkansaw and TO fix
the salary of the Dist. Judge Of Missouri-adoptcd.
BY Mr.. SEYIER-That the Committee on Public
Lands inquire into the expediency OF authorising
the Legislature of Arkansaw TO sell certain lands
for the benefit of education-Adopted
By Mr. BENTON-That the Secretary Of the
Treasury report the amount of specie received since
Nav last from the several offices OF customs and the
several land offices and also the amount disbursed
during the same period and for what specific object
said disbursements were handicapped.
BY Mr. HUBBARD--That the Committee on Judi
cary inquire into the expedency OF increasing the salary
Of the District Judge OF New Hampshire. Adopted.
BY Mr. TIPT0N--That the Committee OIL the DIS.
lric OF Columbia inquire into the expedcncy OF provid-
lug for the expense OF Government for tho education OF
the deaf, dumb and blind institutions Of the District
Adopted
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TWENTY-FIFrH CONGRESS. !
lN senate,


49, AZ 3uNpA'i Desss' - :
Sundry petitions of private nature were present.
ed by Messrs. M'Kean, Crundy, Robbins, Wall,
Smith, of Ind Buchanan, and others, and severaiiy
appropriately referred.
PETITIONS.
= By Mr.. M'KEAN, OF sundry citizens OF Philadel-'
phia, for Dry Dock al that place. referred.
Also of I43 citizens of Chester county, Pa,
against the annexation Of Texas: laid on the table.
for the erection ola new Custom House at Phiiadei-
phia referred
Also. Of Daniel Sherrod, Va, for compensation
for work done on the Cumberland road: referred.
BY Mr.. GRUMPY:
OF Georgetown College for a grant Of land re-
ferred
Mr.. SWIFT postponed the presentation Of the
Vermont Legislative documents TO a future day, as
signing as reason, the Senate was not now full.
Mr. WALL presented the resolutions OF the Lee
gslaure Of New Jersey, relative TO the safe-keep-
ing of the public money, the Specie Circular, the
Expunging resolution &c. Read, laid on The table
and ordered TO be printed.
Sundry bills from the House severally read twice
and referred.
A message from the President, staiing'his having
given his signature to The bill establishing the Coast
Relief Squadron.
Mr. WALL, from the Committee on Judiciary,
reported bill for the relief of the heirs OF Francis
Newman.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
Bill for the relief OF Capt Samuel Marvin, was
read third time and passed,
Bill restraining the issue OF small notes in the Dis
trict of Columbia, came up, and was on motion OF
nous consent farther amended and after considera-
Bile discussion, passed. yeas 81, nays 1.
After holding short Executive session,
The Senate adjourned.
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HUMANITY!
: thy name is woman

Extract of letter from T. S. Brown, to the New
York Express, describing his escape from Ca
NADIA.
On approaching the cabin found the only inmate
an Irishwoman Her husband was absent for seve-
raj days-probably, however, hid under some neigh
boring log Her voice was for peace. She had no
thing eatabe but potatoes, which she charably Of
fered to boil,-but as she mentioned there was
Yankee living mile farther down, declining her
civilty, | proceeded towards his clearing. On
coming to The house, how grateful to my ears was
the sharp voice Of the wife, scolding her children
1t ,cas a Yankee voice. Upon entering the dwell
ing, which was composed Of one ROOM without
chimney, but with tremendous pile of wood burn.
ing upon hearth, the smoke from whence escaped
through hole in the roof asked for some milk
the lady cycling me suspiciously, guessed she had
none-i the children had eat it all up" had, how
ever hardly felt the grateful influence OF the blazing
fire, when bowl Of milk with bread accompani-
ments was on the table, and nstananeonsy the fry
ing pan was kissing upon the Goals with pork
Oh, woman whether in the palace or the log hut,
in spite of your vagaries how universally does the
spontaneous impulse of compassion gid your cha
racter, whenever or wherever case of distress is
presented TO you.
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GENERAL WAsHINGToN-The remains of
this illustrious man, the Father and Savior
of his country, were recently placed in the
sarcophagls made by Mr.. Struthers, Of this
city, from whom we learn, that when the
vault and coffin were opened. "where they
had laid him." the sacred form Of Washington
was discovered in wonderful state of pre-
seryation. The high pale brow wore calm
and serene expression; and the lips, pressed
still together, had a grave and solemn smile:
such as they doubtless wore, when the FIRST
President gave up his blameless mortal life,
for an immortal existence.
when his soft breath with pain
Was yielded to the elements again
The impressive aspect Of the great De-
parted, overpowered the man whose lot it was
to transfer the hallowed dust to its last tene-
ment, and he was unable to conceal his emo
tons. He placed his hand upon the ample
forehead, once highest in the ranks of battle,
or throbbing with the cares Of an infant
Empire and he lamented, we doubt not that
the veice of fame could not provoke the
silent clay to life again, or pour its tones of
revival into the dull, cold ear of Death. The
last acts of patriotic sepulture were thus con-
summmated, and the figure, which we can
scarcely associate from an apotheosis, con-
signed to its low, dim mansion, to be seen
no more until mortality and the vesture of
decay be changed to the bright garments OF
endless ncorruption.-P Philadelphia Gazette.
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From The Globe Of Saturday nigh.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

VIZ a,,,~,c-o~, ne, n TO-

- 1T" 80. w AsHINGToN, Dec, 2, 1887.
Sin: A contest having commenced in a territory
of Great Britain adjoining the United States, be-
tween portions of the population and Government,
during which attempts may be made to violate the
laws of the United States passed TO preserve Tie re-
lations OF amiy with foreign powers and TO fulfill the
obligations Of our treaties with them, by the drec
tions Of the President have the honor rcquestthe
attention of your Excellency to any movements of
that character that may be contemplated in the State
of New York, and your prompt Interference to ar
rest the parties concerned, if any preparations
male, Of hostile nature, against any foreign power
in amity with the United States
l have the honor to be, sir r
JOHN FORSYTH.
To his Excellency WIN. L. MACY
Governor of Mem York.
TNoTE-Smilar letters were addressed on the
same day to the Governors of Vermont and Michi-
gan.l
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Recip, for Coid Uedther-Shut the door; make
your house tight get stove; plenty of dry wood
don't leave the door wide open put spring on it;
If any one stands holding the door wide open, while
he Tells you a long yarn knock him down with the
poker. We have bat one thing more 10 add, and
that is-Shut ne dooriN
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The Banks OF TruScott Green & Co, Toronto,
the Farmers' Bank, Toronto, and the Commercial
Bank of Kingston have stopped paying in silver !;
the Bank of Upper Canada, Peoples Bank, Toron-
to, Gore Bank and Suspension Bridge Bank are re-
deeming their notes in British silver ClcarsiGnd
ddv
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particular, il shall be the duty Of the court having eoyn
zance OF all offences sgainst this section TO Give the
same IN charge TO the grand ures, at the commence
ment OF the first term after the passage Of this act
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lam Sir, your obedient servant,

lam, sir your obedient servant,
JOHN FORSYTH.
To NATHANIEL g. BENTON, Esq.
Attorney Of he United States,
orLe Nortaern District 81 Nep York.
p. S.-Since the above was written, a letter has
been received by the President from the Mayor OF
mediate attention You will, therefore, proceed with
the Marshal OF the district Immediately TO Buffalo,
and institute legal proceedings against all such per
sons as shall appear TO have violated The laws Of The
United States.
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STATE House BuaSr,--The new and sP pD,"rv
erected last summer at an expense o. ssD WIN TdS
burnt the ground .S on ne I'i including sns FIVE
,hroa arnccries &c. The contents generally WI
saved The Territorial Legislature has proGhu;I IN
ba,s and would continue its session with sl'sn' ~
corruption
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DANIEL KELLOGG, Esq.
URited States District Attorney,
PoGlingh1R,. Vermont.

P. S,-A circular letter, of which copy is en-
closed has been addressed By the Secretary of the
Treasury each ofthe collectors OF The customs of
the United States, BORDERING on the Canadian from
tiers, requiring them and their officers 10 cooperate
with The District Attorneys, and other United States
officers in all legal modes for the preservation of the
neutrality of the Government and People of this
country during the disturbances in Canada.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

w AsIiINGroN, Dec. ~, 1887. s.
Sin Information has been received from source
which entities it TO attention. that, after the battle of
ST. Charles which took place some time since, many
OF the insurgents who fled from that and other pla
ccs in Canada, collected at Swanon and Highgate,
in the Safe Of Vermont, and that citizens Of the u
States furnished them with three pieces Of cannon,
some small arms, powder lead and other munitions
of war; and that, having been thus furnished, tie
insurgents on the 9Th Of the present month, made
descent into Canada, where they were met by party
of royalstS and routed, with the loss Of two pieces
of cannon; of the parry being killed and others
wounded and that the remainder returned TO Swan
ton. The President directs that you institute an i'm
mediate inquiry into the facts thus stated, and ifthey
should be found TO be correct and susceptible Of
proof, that you commence legal proceedings against
all such persons appear 10 have been concerned in
violating the law for the preservation Of The neutral
relations oflhe United States. You also direct
ed to exercise constant vigilance during the pending
contest and 10 take all proper steps TO prevent the
recurrence Of acts similar 10 those into which you
are now called upon to examine
am sir, your obadient servant
. JOHN FORSYTH. I.
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To his Excellency WIN. L. MACY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,


WASHINGTON, Dec. I, 1887.
Sin: In the course of the contest which has com
menced in part of the territory of Great Britain,
between portions OF the population and the Govern
ment some of our citizens may, from their connex-
ion with the settlers and from their love of enter
prise and desire ofchange, be induced TO forget their
duty TO their own Government, and its obligations to
foreign powers. Ii is the fixed determination Of the
President faithfully TO discharge, SO far as his power
extends all the obligations Of this Government, and
that obligation especially which requires that we
shall abtain, under every temptation, from inter
meddlng with the domestic disputes Of other ma
tons You are, therefore, earnestly enjoined TO be
attentive 10 all movements off hostile charactercon-
,empla,ed or attempted within your district, and TO
prosecute, without discrimination all violations of
those laws of the United States which have been er-
acted to preserve peace with foreign Powers, and 10
fulfil the obligations OF our treaties with them.
am, sir, your obedien, servant,
JOHN FORSYTH.
NATHANIEL S. BENTON, Esq.
District attorney of The United States,
for The Northern District of NsU York
MORE Similar letters were addressed on the
same day TO the District Attorneys of the U. States
for the districts OF Vermont and Michigan
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against all such persons appear TO have been con-
cerned, You are aiso directed TO exercise constant
ygience during lhe pend ing COMES and 70 take Az
propcr steps 10 prevent the recurrence OF acs similar
to hose ifio which you are now called upon oexar
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Extract of letter from T. s. Brown, to the New
York Express, describing his escape from Ca
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Sundry petitions of private nature were present.
ed by Messrs MKean, Crundy, Robbins, Wall,
Smith, OF Ind, Buchanan, and Others and severally
aupropriately referred N.T
The North-Carolina standard., 1837-07-03

H- The Mayor Of the city of Savannah,
(Geo.) has issued his proclamation under
date of 22d ult. offering reward of Five
Hundred Dollars, for the apprehension of D.
Philbrook, master, and E. Kellerum, mate Of
the brig Susan, Of Thomastown, Maine
These persons are accused of having secret
ed and carried away to Thomastown, flu
gitive slave, the property of James. and
Henry Sageue, Of Savannah.
The following resolution was adopted in
Council, at Savannah, June, 22nd, 1887.
RESOLVED, That the Mayor offer reward
of S 500 for the apprehension and bringing
to punishment, said Philbrook, Captain, and
Kellerum, mate of said vessel, or either of
them. And further that he request the Co
vernon Of this state to use all constitutional
means, in demanding from the Governor of
Maine, to cause to be delivered to the con-
stituted authorities of this State, said Cap
tain and Mate for a violation of its Laws,
and the commission of felony.