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RELIGIOUS MISCELLANY.
From the Providence Journal.
THE LATE PROFESSOR KNOwLE

The sudden death of the Rev JAMES
DAVIS KNOWLES, one of, the protes
sors IN the Baptist Theological. Institution
at Newton, (Mass) has already been an
nounced. 1t is not often that the records
of mortality are signalized by an event SO
mysterious and impressive. The particu-
lars. and many are interested, to know
them, may be soon told, On Thursday,
the. Sd inst. he arrived in this city from
New York, whittier he had been for. the
purpose of attending an Ecclesiastical
Convention, and where, it is supposed, he
contracted the disease which hurried him
to premature grave. He. remained in
this city, to enjoy the society of his taml-
ly friends, and to renew ancient fellow
ship, till Friday morning, when he re-
turned to his home in Newton, which he
reached on the evening of the same day.
1t was remarked by his Providence friends,
that up to the moment when he exchang-
ed " it'll them what proved to be a last
farewell, bis health seemed unusually Wig
orous, and his spirits unclouded by a shad-
ow Of coming evil. Saturday he passed
ia Boston, returning to Newton In the
evening. On Sunday he became some-
what ihdisposed. too much so to attend
public worship. but without any symp-
toms to awaken the least sollcitude. On
Monday, it was thought best to summon
physician.-He saw, at once, the erup-
hive character. of the disease, and, from the
appearance it then exhibited, he pronounc-
ed it to be the varioloid. Although. indi-
cations of danger were, observed by the
medical attendants, on Tuesday.yet ii was
not till about two hours before Professor
Knowles death, on. Wednesday afternoon,
THAT his, friends felt the slightest alarm.
Delirium then supervened, and. with briei
lucid intervals. continued till Three o'clock,
when the sufferer gently breathed his lat
est sigh. 10 his case, it is not perhaps to
be regretted that be passed. unconscious
lily, from the scene of his probation 10 the
interchangeable allotments of Immortality
! He needed no preparation for death, a N
8 he was spared the pang Of parting iron
the wife and the children to whom he wa
: lverv tenderlys attached and who noy
s grieye, most Of all, that they shall see p
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i wholly prohibited That prohibition is
now removed; but as the local officers are
not bound to employ them, and the gener-
al feeling is against it, they are still exclu-
ded. How inpressively does. this say TO
the natives, that their rulers. do no: want
them to become Chris.ianst l have heard
many declare, that man who would
change his religion, is not worthy of con-
fidence! | made many inquiries, & could
never find one who knew ola Christian Sc
poy being ever raised above the ranks.
Corporal punishment has been abolish
ed In all the native regiments. Recently
Christian sepoy committed an offence,
which formerly was punished with fog
glng. The question was started, whether
this man, being Christian. came under
the new law. The decision was, that he
was not native, in the eye of the law g.
he was made to undergo the lash II
took this fact from the Calcutta newspa-
pers.
Public offices are closed entirely on va
rious native festivals but on the Christian
Sabbath, native officers and servants, and
many Europeans, are empoyedas usual.
l have been in no part of the company S
territories where public works, carried on
by native laborers, are not continued on the
Lords day.
By Mahometan and Hindoo laws of in
heritance, the son who changes his reli-
gion, loses his patrimony. British jud ges
therefore, deciding by these laws, are COM
PEELED to turn the convert from his home, a
beggar. The very records of these courts
are inscribed to Shree, to GomeSha, and 9TH
err false GODS; Brahmins and others have
been appointed and employed by Govern
ment, to make 'intercessions and invoca-
tons to pagan gods; for rain, and for fair
weather. '' .
speak in no spirit of bitterness in mar
rating these facts. The Government has,
in the main, good intentions, have no
doubt; and next to the profit Of the compa-
nv, and the preservation of these countries
to Britain, desires the welf-being of the
people. *s"
Two incidents have just occurred, which
will be likely TO attract attention to the ne
cessity of reform in these matters. Mr.
CasamaJor, distinguished civilian, has,
resigned disappointment, rather than col
lect revenues for the support of idoiatry:-+
Of course, those who hold similar appoint
ments, are anxiousto quiet their conscicnI
ces, and sustain their !eputation; and a
thousand arguments are brought forward
against Mr.. ~Casamajor's course. The
present COMMUNICATIVE on the Madras
presidency, principIed against countenan-
cling idolatry, yet not abieto forbid the at
tendance of troops on festive occasions.
which is a Government regulation, issued
a circular, forbidding thd music to accom-
pany them. This order has created him
much trouble. Sir F. Adam, the govern.
OF, repeatedly and positively required him
to issue countermanding o~der. 1hisSir
p. Maitland would not do, choosing rather
that the governor in council, who has the
power, should himself countermand the
order. After some days of sharp contest,
the governors time to embark for England
arrived and nothing was done.
~... ITO be cowtimued) -
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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-15

The Texan Congress convened on the 18th Of
April, President Houston addressed both houses
orally on the l4th. The Houston Telegraph of the
18th says
He dscoursed at considerable length upon the
finances of the country, and recommended that the
act authorizing the President to negotiate loan on
the bonds Of government for five millions of dollars
should be modified, and intimated thatthe Secretary
OF the Treasury would suggest the necessary modif
cations He also recommended thatthe imt1unities
which had been granted by Congress TO certain com
panes should be Withdrawn as they had been abused
and had produced injury to the national credit. He
regretted that difficulties still existed in relation TO
the eastern boundary, and desired an immediate ac-
ton Of Congress upon this important question. He
spoke long time upon the subject Of the annexation,
and recommended the adoption OF an independent
line of policy. He adverted briefly TO the present
condition Of The army and navy, and mentioned that
he was willing to cooperate with Congress- in what
ever measures they might in their wisdom adopt
concerning these branches Of national defence. He
mentioned that our foreign relations had not materi-
ally changed and that our latest advices from the
minister to England were not unfavorable
He stated that many Of the Indian tribes upon our
borders were DESTROYS Of forming pacific relations
with our government"
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HEADACHE.

A CERTAIN CURE FOR SICK HEADACHE,
IA which has been used in families every member Of
which has had sick headache from infancy, consttu-
tiona family complaint and has cured eectually in every
instance yet known, amounting 10 many hundreds 1t
unpleasant to the and does prevent the daily
ayocatons Of using it; it must be persevered in, and
the gradual but certain and permanent Instances
constantly multiplying where this distressing com
plant is completely relieved and cured although Of years
standing by the Of DR.. Spohns celebrated remedy
One decided preference is its peasanness having
Of the nauseating effect Of common drugs.
1t is perfectly satisfactory, that the proprietor has
directions for his agents refund the price any
who is not pleased with, and even cured by it. He
hopes also that this may its great benefits the
distressed sufferers who are laboring under headache
Z. Spohn M. ID Inventor and Proprietor, Fletcher
street. Maiden lane door below Pearl street. New
York,
All Editors who will insert the above one year, in
weekly paper, shall be entitled dozen tho remedy
For sale in Washington by J. l.. PEABODY.
may l51awly
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THE MAIDS
FOR THE COUNTRY.

weekly edition Of the Madisonian, and shall issue the
second number to day This edition will comprise
condensed report Of the daily proceedings Of both
Houses Of Congress with all the editorial matter and
much other POLITICAL statistical financial, and miscela-
neous reading comprised in the edition published every
other day6np the four sides Of the sheet with read
inc matter. OF an interesting and valuable character.
This will prove valuable acquisition fatter our
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information from the Capitol Of the United States, in
cheap and convenient FORM accessible TO all The pre-
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and cannot fail TO excite the attention Of every who
seeks to be informed upon matters Of general con-
Germ.
The price for the Madisonan, weekly, one year, is
$3, payable invariably in Advance
December 10, 1887.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-15

IMPORTANT LEGAL DEcisioN.-A involving a
question Of great Importance up before the United
States Circuit Court sitting at Mobile, and decided
by Judge Mckinley presiding. The facts Of the
these-A bill Of Exchange purchased in Mo-
bile by the Carrolton Bank Of this city, through its
agents The bill not paid on presentment and
suit broughtto enforce payment against one Of the
parties to the bill The counsel for the defendant
sisted the action the ground that the Carroton Bank
institution chartered in another State, viz Loul-
siana, and had no capacity to make contracts in the
State Of Alabama. The sustained the exception,
deciding that bank corporation Of State could not
make contract in another State, for want of capa
city to contract for which the plaintiff could not
the bill The question it is expected, will
be carried by appeal before the Supreme Court Of the
United States at Washington when the mooted point
will doubt be settled upon sound principles Of law
and equity The Mercantile Advertiser Of Mobile,
observes "the same decision has produced great
element here, and is the subject Of general converse
ton and alarm" Its ruinous Consequences, If it be
sustained, can scarce be magined.-N. 0. Com Bul.
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Inpoyt0at Correction in Latituds.---R. T. Paine Of
Boston, the astronomical editor of the American Al
manac, has completed geographical survey Of
Massachusetts, under the authority Of the Legisla-
ure The true position Of al least place in each
county is ascerained also that of nearly all the larg-
est towns, the three colleges, &c All the previous
positions hitherto given have been ascertaincd 70
have been erroneous. The attitudes of Boston and
Cambridge were obtained by inauguration, and dr.
fer from those ON the maps by mile and haLf! So
Of Salem, Providence, Or, l. Nantucket, Cape Cod
Highlands &c. The Light House on Cape Cod on
the charts Is too great by three Engtsh miles
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We comply with request TO publish the follow
ing from the Somerset Whig although we are our
self for the jet deau
We are glad that Mr. Hasted's speech upon the
extravagant expenditures Of the present administra-
tion is now before The people. perusal of Il will
al once explain why he has been so virulently at
tackled by the hcur dogs of party" as Mr.. Wall calls
them. The abuse heaped On Mr.. Halsted has been
done in revenge Of his Just exposure The lavish
penditures by the party now in power. We here
extract few Of the items, so thai the people may
see where IL Is that the national treasures going
and how they are used. We refer to the speech for
more full exposition Let every one read tilt
will amply repay the trouble and information will
be got from il that will be extremely useful. The
administration papers do not deny any one OF Mr.
HIS satemenis-but say that the expenses are just
and economical
For a jet deau ornamental water spou) $1,000
For papering the East Room" 800
For painting the Hall and passages Of the
Presidents house, .. 1000
For painting the inside, and vanishing the
wood work, 49,. ~. .. 500
Six chairs for room in the capitol for the
Vice President, at $50 piece 1870
Two sofas for the same ROOM . 900
Two marble slabs, +. 200
Besides Two splendid mahogany bookcases,
splendid curtains, a chandelier, looking
glass, carpet, &c. &c. (probably S400)
For the /" American Turf Register" for
the Secretary of State, per year, .. 30
Three Portraits of Van Buren, al SO each, Is
Ice for the Treasury Department, lO4
For newspapers for various Offices, per year, TAI
These are all small items, to be sure; but from
them can be judged the general tendency of the adj
minisration to very free expending of the peoples
money, while that very people are nearly In state
Of starvation and despair.
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BALDN ESS.
A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR

Is the greatest ornament belonging to the human frame
How strangely the loss OF it changesthe and
prematurely brings the appearance OF old age which
many reco at being uncovered and sometimes
shun society, avoid the jests and of
their acquaintance the remainder Of their lives
sequenty spent IN retirement In short not even the loss
Of property fills the generous thinking youth with that
heavy sinking gloom as does the loss OF his hair. To
avert all these unpleasant circumstances, Oldrdge 3
BALM OF COLUMBIA, stops the hair from falling off
the first application and few bottles restores again
II likewise produces eyebrows and whiskers prevents
the hair from turning gray makes curl beautifully, and
spectabity in support OF the virtues OF Oldrdge's Balm
are shown by the proprietors
IF Read TIC foloring.
ROBERT WHARTON, Esq, late Mayor Of Philadel,
pha has certified may be seen below, TO the high cha
racter Of the following gentlemen.
The undersigned do hereby certify that we have used
the Balm OF Columbia discovered by j. Oldrldge, and
have found il highly serviceable not only proven
tive against the falling of ofha but also certain resto
rative.
Methodist Minister in st. George charge No sc NORTH
fifth street.
JOHN p. INGLIS, 33l, Arch street
JOHN d. THOMAS, NJ d. l62, Race street.
JOHN s. FUREY, lOl Spruce street.
HUGH McCURDY, 2i3 South 7th street.
JOHN GARD, Jr 1913, Arch street
II is known that three OF the above sgners are more
than fifty years and the others not less than thirty
[Erom The Mayor.l
CoMMoNwEALTH OF Pennsylvania, T.
City of Philadelphia.
I,ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor Of said city Of Phil
adepha, do hereby certify that am well acquainted with
Messrs J, Inelis John s. Furey, and Hugh McCurdy,
whose signed the above certificate that they
gentlemen Of character and responsibility, and such
full credit should be given to the said certificate
In witness Whereof have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal the city to be affixed, this sixth
II. s. day OF December, &c.
ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor.
OBSERVE that each bottle Of the Genuine Balm has
splendid engraved wrapper which is represented the
Falls of Niagara, &c. &c
Sold wholesale by the sole Agents for America, No.
Fletcher street, near Maiden lane door below Pearl
street. and by most druggists and perumers throughout
the country.
TO PRINTERS-All who will publish the above once
week. for 6months in weekly paper shall be entitled
dozen of the Balm Send copy of the paper to
the agents @
VIM FISHER. may l5law6m
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INFLUENCE or THE Moon on TMBER.-A very in
telligent gentleman, named I1dmons'one, who was
nearly 30 years engaged in cutting timber in Deme-
rara, and who made number of observations on
trees during that period says that The moons iniu-
ence on trees is very great So obvious is this, that
if tree be cut down at full moon, II will immedi.
ately split, as if torn asundcr BY the influence OF
great external force. They are likewise attacked
much earlier by the rotthan If allowed to remain 10
another period of the moons age. Trees, therefore,
which are intended TO be applied 10 durable purposes,
are cut only during the first and last quarters Of the
moon, for The sap rises the top of the tree at full
moon, and falls in proportion TO the moons de-
crease.
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Don Angel Caldcron de las Bar60, whose func-
tons as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni-
potentiary from the Queen Of Spain TO the United
States were temporarily interrupted has returned TO
discharge the duties Of that station at the seat Of
Government.
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Mr. Alexandra de Bodisco was presented TO the
President BY the Secretary OF State Saturday last
the 9Th inst, as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plcnipotentiary of His Majesty the Emperor of
Russia.
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r Asst WEEK OF COOKIES GALLERY OF
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Peter A. Brinsdale, of Maine, has been appointed
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commerce and seamen at the Sandwich Islands.
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Ner York Common CoEncit.--The new Boards OF
Aldermen were organized on Tuesday Alderman
Benson (Whig) was elected President Of the Board
of Aldermen, by vote OF Q TO 8, and Caleb ;.
Woodruff (Whg) President Of the Board OF As
sistants by similar vote.
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THE TWO BRIDES, or Ethel Churchill, a novel, by
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BRrrlsH ARMY N .AMERlc..-The following is the
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North America their number and strength:
H7litar.--The 23d, I'D and 93d regiments, con-
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The entire number Of British troops in Canada
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~ exclusive Of artillery and engineers.
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