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The lands of w P Harris. Of Mississippi, default
er to The amount Of $60000 were lately levied upon
They were estimated at S360O0 and sold $500, a
loss of $685. 700. A locofoco friend became the pur
chaser Of the lands back instantly into
Harrs's possession. The pretended sale was mere
manuuvre OF the administration to enable the defauller
to compromise his debt of $50, 900 for $500.
We really doubt whether the whole history Of the
political world, taken from beginning to end, presents
another case OF Government corruption open pal
pable, so fragrant, shameless, this case Of w. p.
Harris. This man was appointed Receiver Of the Pub
lie Monies IN Mississippi aud, his situation gave him
the best possible opportunity Of Specializing the pub
lie lands, he Immediately began to apply the funds in
his keeping to that object The Government knew that
lie stealing the public money, but still he was not
removed The Secretary Of the Treasury addressed
TO him eighteen twenty letters, begging him. in OBJ
scqulous terms to pay up the amount Of his dealca-
TONS yet still he permitted retain his Office for
more than year after the discovery Of his deacaiions
and during the whole Of that time, he continued 10
make active of his fingers, clutching the public
money as fast into his custody and expendng
it in the purchase OF lands until his Indebtedness to the
Government amounted 10 100000 Even then he was
not turned out Of office, but suffered resign, in the
full and quiet possession Of sa his spoils. Subse-
quently his broad lands, purchased with the stolen
money, advertised for sale by the Government, to
pay the amount Of his defacsons, and the sequel is
stated above. The matter has been managed, that
his sQds, pursuance Of the Government ADVERTISE
ment have been sold for $500 his confidential friend,
or, other wotds, to himself and now be will be able,
after paying that psltry sum, to revel like prince in
the enjoyment of his vast possessions
Are not such things enough to fill the heart OF every
high. minded American with rage and Indignation and
shame 81 Louisville Journal.
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The Enq1lter has not word to throw al dog"
touching th' lRnous and Infamous proceedings at
Washington c1hessnsaction is certainly the most ex-
traordnary and instantly Threatening which
has ever occurred Right and usage set at nough-a
State Observation-Disclosures force substituted for law
immediate violence the probable consequence-Sfafe
Rights trampled ino the dust On an event so re-
markahe, unprece dented, dsgaccful and calamitous
"Chfford canno, spare his friends a word " No-not
even an auson What this dread silencel-
Does signify appreciation disapProba,ion Of the ex
pusion Of the Jersey members
Il is curious how well we have come to understand
the old gentleman What will Richie say" inquired
a friend of US, to these hgh-handed proceedings Is
possible he will support the party in this violence "
:" lie won't say a word" was our reply Why y in
aured the friend Because he does not approve him
self and does not 20, know whether Virginia including
the Administration party, will support so arbitrary
course He will dodge The question, for the present"
This conversation occurred last Sunday, and we call
upon the friend with whom it was held, to render the
due honors to sagscity.
Hapless is that mans lot who has placed his happi-
the smiles Of Princes, but far more hapess Is
his who has con6ded his Judgment. his conscience, his
patriotism, TO the mulsble rule Of majorities.
Richmond Wing
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pu,,.,ns,. puI. Dec, Is.

THe ScHuYLKrLL BASK.-An injunction was yes
,erday granted by Judge Hopkinson, OF the u 5.
District Court, against this institution, al The suit
OF the Bank Of Kentucky. The effect OF this Is TO
Stop the payments TO its noieholders in which i was
yesterday engaged and to place its affairs In The
hands of receivers.
In addition 10 the large amount Of fraudulent cerr
tifcaes issued by the late cashier, we learn that
over-drafls 10 a very large amount have been made
with his conniyance. Other rumors Of various kinds
are In circulation in regard TO it, against too hasly
credence oil which we would guard the public. The
true affair is bad enough, without any necessity Of
establishment from the thousand and one crude
stories which are afoai.--Norh American.
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THE WESTERN DoRcAs SOCIETY, in resum

THE WESTERN DORCAS SOCIETY, in resum
ing their labors for the present anticipate
greater demands them than at any former period as
the pressure Of the times affects all classes What them
the poor suffer, unless the benevolent aided by
the blessing of the Author Of all good would provide them
with food and comfortable rament to protect them from
the chilling and piercing blasts Of winter!
The Society, in presenting their 2lst Annual Report
feel persuaded that their former Patrons and the Public
will still aid them in their efforts to relieve the poor by
providing for them those garments which may in some de-
gree alleviate their suerings and for other pryations
which they must endure They distributed last winter
l40 garmen's, and received $40; ISL of the amount
donation from the bricklayes OF the Treasury
building.
The Society will receive with sincere thanks any do
nations money domestic goods.
SARAH K. PORTER, Secretary.
Dec. l6, 1890
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IN SENATE,
THURSDAY, December

Mr.. PREsToN appeared in his seat,
Mr.. NORVELL gave notice OF his intention at
the earliest opportunity, 10 introduce bill Tor he
relief Of }. and w. Beeson and others. Also bul
supplementary TO an act 10 provide for the adjust
menl OF titles TO land in the town OF Detroit and
Territory Of Michigan, and for other purposes
MIR. kOANE also gave notice OF his ihlenlion 10
bring forward, al the earliest period OF legislative
action bill giving The assent Of Congress 10 an sct
Of The General Assembly of Virginia Cooperating
the Falmouth and Alexandria Railroad Con PAW
Mr.. LINN gave like notice In relation 10 a OH
TO authorize payment be made 10 certain Missouri
volunteers lor services in the years 1929 and 1880
Mr.. SMITH, OF Connecticut also gave ike no
,ice for bill 10 authorize the New Albany and
Mount Carmel Railroad Company 10 enter on credit
quantity Of land 10 aid The company in tle> CON
slructon OF a road from New Albany, Indiana 10
Mount Carmel, Illinois.
The following resolutions were then submitted
BY Mr.. BEN TON:
ReSOlred, That The Secretary of the Treasury be
directed 10 communicate 10 the Senate such Intor-
nation as has been received al the Treasury De-
partnent from Consus and Secretaries OF Legation
respecting The fiscal regulations in force in foreign
countries, and not contained in his communication
10 the Senate of the dale OF January 81, 1899
BY Mr. WILLIAMS:
ResOiecd, That the Committee on the Judiciary be
Instructed 10 inquire into The expediency Of ncrea>.
ing the number OF copies OF the laws of Congress
printed Tor the several States and Territories under
The act Of ooh April, 1878
BY Mr.. LINN
Rcsofred, That the Presiden, OF the United States
be requested TO cause be communicated 10 the Sc
nate any information in The Department Of State or
any other Department, relative 10 the disputed boun-
dairy between the Stale of Missouri and the IerrHoIy
Of Iowa. and which has not been heretofore conmu
nicaled 10 the House OF Representatives; and, also,
to communicate copies OF any proc lamaiion 81 he
Governor Of Missouri and the Governor OF the Ter.
rtory ot Iowa. relation TO said disputed boundary
and the orders il any, for calling out, holding The
militia in readiness to act in relation the same
and, also, any further information on the subecl
which il may BE- in the power Of the Department
10 give.
The Senate held an Executive session and then
adjourned.
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VIRGINIA. SENATOR.

The Msdi.onsn intimstes that Mr.. Rives is likely 10
be elected 10 the United States Senate The first bal
10. BY the Virginia Legislature. We hope no VIII he
elected by oil means Who else would be equally OBJ
no1ions TO the Administrator And why Because
he has not and would not. by attey promises OF high
Offices, nor intimidation change his principles and 20
over with ihe parry 10 the support Of ghioned Fsde-
raiss,becanse like Arstdes. he is just, and without
spot or reproaeh-and because he has The ability and
the will to watch closely and expose fully the gross
denominations Of corrupt administration. The high
bird OF Liberty will rejoice II the reelection Of WILL
LIAM c. RvEs. the os,er.son OF Thomas Jefferson, TO
the Senate Of the United States --Nashsiile banner
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lhe House Of Representatives had been adopted (or
the government Of the meeting or ,,norganiz,d .,
semblage OF members OF Congress. And thereof.
he had voted To lay the resolution on the table ~
must say that he had voted for the two resolutions -
the gentleman from Virginia with the greatest r.,
ucIance Ia what he was about To say he wixbsA
n 10 be understood that he wss tar very far fro,N
desiring 10 impeach the conduct OF any gentlemen
on that noor, or OF the gentlemen from New Jersey
who held certificates, or the character Il The aub,
tiles Of the State ufNew Jersey But when he ha,,l
lead a statement from The Secretary that Of Sla,s
which was not denied, that these gentlemen had noi
Obtained majority OF The yoes Of New Jersey. snd
when, too, he had heard II affirmed and not DENIED
by The gentiemrn themselves, that two Of the reuro
ing officers had failed 10 return the number OF vote
given al certain places, and when, also, he had
heard that the Governor had admitted The fac AMI
that this house WAS 10 reclily the error he could ~,
help feeling the strongest suspicion thai somerbr1
was wrong about the whole nialter-Ihat some franz
had been committed.
Mr.. s. went on TO say that he YVES surprised /, =.
the gentlemen from New Jersey 90 up TO The Cie,El
table 10 be- sworn. IL seemed 10 him they had Ms
taken The proper course they should have followed
II any right had been violated il could not nov /.
recalled. He thought however, that right had ben
violated IN not letting The gentlemen from New Jer
sey come in and vote for Speaker They had .
right TO participate in the organization Of he nous
and he had voted TO give them that right In conclu
sion he said that no one wanted to distfanchse New
Jersey, as had been asserted. The question was
Who are The real Representatives What he house
wanted TO ascertain was the real will oil the People
Of New Jersey.
The debate was further continued BY MIR Thomp
son, of South Carolina, and Mr.. Shep I'd OF Norm
Carolina. in speeches OF considerable length
Mr.. TURNEY then moved that the credentials
papers, and every thing relating TO The contested
election Of New Jersey, be referred 70 a Commute
OF Elections
Mr.. STASLY amidst much confusion and uoise
was understood 10 question Of order Us 10 the
motion which had been made, whether il could IL
entertained when no such committee was ia existence
to which il was proposed 10 refer the papers, &c
Pending which question Of order the house On
motion, adjourned III IL o'clock lo-morrow
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THE Union or THE CANADas.-The Governor Ge-
neral Of Canada has sent message to the Legislature
Of Upper Canada proposing union OF the Provinces.
aud this by the authority Of the Home Ministry Lord
John RUSSELL in letter which has been already pub
lished hints 10 the Family Compact" so caled-the
long standing office holdersthat their continuance in
Office depends upon their acquescencs in this PROPOSE
ton. An equal representation in the United Legisla-
is proposed. The speech Of the Governor Gene
raj the Liverpool The political elements
very unsettled in Canda aud il is impossible 10
foresee well what effect the fusion Of the provinces
will have.--N y Express
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there was so moeh appealing 10 preeedenis referring 20
old journals so much tending and proving about me
zeal and panclasli,y Of gentlemen 10 the "Peop,s
business, The like whereof hiss never been seen Inc
recess only amounted rss dsys, leaving on. Ch's'
day, which abe House has inssraoy observed -.
many wears aud pesrly The whole time Of one days.
ssssioa was wasted in ussng the motion 10 recons'd
err The proceeding certainly one OF the bores o.
Legislation great deal Of talk about nothing -hfh
Compiler.
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JUVENILE BOOKS.-An extensive and varied col
j lection is on hand and for sale by +. TAYLOR
amounting to several hundred different kinds Of Miss
Edsewoths, Miss Hollands, Mrs Barbaulds, Peter Par
eys and other esteemed authors many OF them entirely
and Just received. ...,
Also, colored Toy Books in great variety, Albums
Drawing Books, Bibles, Prayer Books and hne editions
OF popular authors with every embe shnent OF binding
and illustration juvenile Souvenirs Portfolios, Gold and
Silver Pencil Cases. Penkniyes &c &c. all at the lowest
prices dec II
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SHK GROWING A gentleman from the North who
- has devoted his attention principally to the growing
and of silk for several years past and hav
ing sufficient supply of DESTROYS of uniting with
one or more gentlemen in establishing permanent Silk
Business, healthy point south OF tennsylvaniar
where land and the labor of women and children
dear. His references will be unexceptonable
individuals or small associations wishing to commerce.
such business will please address in care OF the ed
tor Of the Madisonan, Washington, d. C. dec 4-lm
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The ST. Augustine Herald OF the 5th inslan, says

The ST. Augustine Herald OF the 9Th instant says:
Col. Harvey left us this morning in the VIM. Gas
ton for Havana via Key West. The state Of his
health reners voyage to Cuba necessary. The
Army looses FOR season, and We trust short one,
the services OF most energetic officer.
Bt. Maj. Ashby, with about 100 dragons, is busily
engaged 10 securing The country south OF this
Captains b. Beall and Howe arrived in town this
morning with 100 dragons on foot They have
been securing The swamps between this and Picolata.
No "sgns" were discovered.
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g-F One OF the borss OF legislation was illustrated
Yesterday IN the House Of Delegates, in manner
which amounted NAV say to positive "npfiction :"
On Saturday last. the House, with the concurrence Of
the Senate resolved TO take q from the Gath to
the 3Oth instant Yesterday, Mr. McCue. Of Augusta,
moved to reconsider the vote adopting this resolution
Whereupou there sprung UP such a debate, IN which
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bank the safest and most republican system. What
ever advantages might arise In q mere pecuniaTy
point Of view, we can never consent TO expose The
Liberties OF The people, and The tights Of the States,
10 The dangerous assaults OF federal executive
Executive bank. We are willing to sacrifice some-
thing To freedom and safety. rhey are MOI secure
in the moneyed operations OF The country alone.
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yJTHlrEs NEW RECoPILACION OF LAND
w LAWS, Charters, Local Ordinances, &c. &c. of
the Governments Of Great Britain, France and Span
lang the Concessions Of Land in their respective CO.
lones together with the Laws Of Mexic. and Texas
the subject, octave volumes, containing also
Judge Johnsons translation Of Azo and Manuels lnst
tutes of the Civil Law Of Spain, by the Hon. Joseph NJ
White. Put press during his life time, is Just publish
ed and this day received, for sale by +. TAYLOR.
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DRESlDEsT'S MESSAGES up To ls39.-Just re
i ceised, In octave volume, containing not only
dresses OF any importance from the first inaugural ad
dress Of George Washington up the messages OF Mar
tin Van Buren, 10 the Congress OF 1882 all PACED and
iadexed fer immediate reference vol containing
than GOO octave pages, handsomely printed, with por-
traits, and full bound In leather containing also the u
D. Constitution and amendments and declaration Of
Independence price 81 25 Just received for sale by
+. TAYLOR, Bookseller Immediately east Of Gaisby's
Hotel dec 10
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Norcl reason for disseminating a newspaper. The
PIcayune tells US that editor Of newspaper in Vir-
gnla recently received from distant subscriber
running nearly as follows Sir: You will please dis
continue my paper at the expiration Of the year. as do
not ind IN i that species OF information was anxious
TO obtain when ! subscribed | have Looked over il
carefully for months for the death of some ndiydu.
al was acquainted with, but yet, not a single soul
care any thing for has dropped off You will therefore
please to have my name erased"
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CsoBB'S MANUAL for the Mulberry Free, the SIN
" worm, and thu manufacture OF Silk, vol with CO.
lored engravings price rs cents is for sale by
LOR, Bookseller, Immediately East Of Gadsy's Hotel
Also, Clarke on the Mulberry Tree and Slikworm.
Kenrick's American Silk Growers Guide
The Treatise translated from he Chinese) on ihe
subject.
Aud many other works the subject all al the
lowest prices. urc ~
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NTOTICE-The managers Of the New Orleans Grand
IN Real Estate Lottery caldwell d Oakley have aP
pointed Richard France and J b. German, OF W ashns-
ion CITY, agents to dispose Of Tickets in the above os
terry. acc f-aNc>"
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vNHETREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE and Library

THE TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE and Library
Of Reference, in volumes Of eleven hundred pages
each, full bound nJeaher price for the set 80 IS
tains full and complete English Dictionary Universal
Gazetteer; Dictionary Of Maxms and Proverbs Eng
sh) Classical Dictionary; Dictionary Of Quotations
&c with the English translation Of each Encyclopaedia
Of Scientific knowledge u Biographical Dictionary
Chronological and Historical Dictionary; a Law Die
onary Dictionary Of the proverbs terms and phrases
Of Foreign Languages with the English TRANSACTIONS
compendous English Grammar, and much other useful
information.
Just received for sale b, F. TAYLOR, Bookseller,
Immediately east OF Gadsby's Hotel. dec 10
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L,N0LIsH ANDAMERIcAN SOUVENIRS for next
IL year
The Belle OF the Season. the Forget me Not Gems
Of Beauty Religious Offering. and many Others are JUST
opened and for sale at New York and Phadephia prices
BY y. TAYLOR. dec ~
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D1CHARD FRANCES old established Office, Wash
New Orleans Grand Real Estate Lotteries Caldwell &
Oakley, Managers
The first of these splendid schemes will positively be
drawn on the 3lst Dec ls39-tckets, So
| capital prize, $l50,ooo, Camp street Theatre.
do 40000l
do $4,000
/ do $4,000 splendid improved property
do $4,000 in New Orleans.
| do l2O0O
2 do 10000
do 9O00)
do $500 NJ o-,..
do $500 Property IN New orleans-
do $500 ( and tickets in the two mil
4 do goo goo hon Lottery.
!, Pp;zes from AS 500. down to $1,000
A large number $780, 800, 5000, $500, &c. Prizes
amounting to $4,000.
rs number lottery, and twelve drawn ballots
THE GRAND TWO MILLION LOTTERY
Is to be drawn ON the old plan.
10000 przes-Tick.ts $50.
The first days drawing, January g. ls4o
One capital prize of Ses' now " rents for
$4,000 per annum-
400 900 Rents for $40 600 per
L 10 foo'ooo annum.
do 100000 Rents for slsooo per
These lotteries are authorized by the Legislature of
Louisiana and will be drawn good faith: and the pro-
perry surveyed the prize holders free OF all expense
and incumhrance. =, :,
All orders from distance for tickets will meet with
promp, attention. Address
Az 4dSc2w r FRANCE, Washington City.
SyPENsER'S POLITICAL WURKS.-The beautiful
- Boston edition in octave Volumes Just published,
is this day Ieceived for sale by +. TAYLOR
Also Lei6ers Poeucal Ethics, second part, W lume
octave
The Origin, History and Influence OF Roman Legisla-
Non, rcpubshed in Pamphlet form from the New ork
h w,;,i,as NJ Chief Justice Marshall, upon the IT,
b Htitution, in one svo volume.
- and Banking, in octave volume, by Con-
BuTle's Complete Works, in octave volumes, bcau-
.;n,, Rnston edition lust published dec 10
WILD GOOSE QUlLLS.--A small lot OF the above,
w which are scarce, and seldom 10 be procured, is
this day received, for sale 10y +. TAYLOR.
They will be found infinitely harder FINER and every
way superior 10 the quill Of the goose and the
present ones which believed be the only ones IN
the United States, purchased and will be sold with
every guaranty Of their genulnoness and superior quality,
a precauton which will not be required after once max
ing TRIAL Of them
immediately cas-, of Gadsby's Hotel. dec 10
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CULTURE OF SlLK.-A variety OF books this
~ subject embracing all the best works on the Mulber
ny, Silkworm, and Silk, for sale by +. TAYLOR.
Many Of them lately received
Also, valuable and extensive collection Of Books
American and English, on Agriculture, Gardening, Farm
ing and all their various branches the lowest prices
his bookstore Immediately East of Gadsby's Hotel.
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THE GOVERNESS, new novel by the Countess
i Of Blessington
Tales, by Edgar A. Poe, volumes.
The Second part OF the Autobiography Of Charles Ma
hews the Comedian. including his account Of his resi-
dence in the United States.
And James's novel "Henry Of Guise," IN two
volumes,
Are this day received and for sae by F. TAYLOR, or
for circulation among the subscribers TO the Waverly
Circulating Library. dec IL
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NToORE'S NEW POEM" Alcphron" by the au.
lt1 thor Of Lala Rook this day received for sale by
+. TAYLOR, for circulation among the subscribers
to the WaveTly Circulating Library dec IA
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T ARGE MAP OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA,
IL on an improved and enlarged pian embracing the
latest and information derived from the
General Land Offices. Engineer Department, Navy De-
partmeht, &c. DC. by Catesby Graham.
Just publishedconiaining more than 81 square feet
for sale by + TAYLOR. nov 20
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l3 Prizes from SIS 500, down to $1,000.
A large number $3.50, $780, $500, $500, &c. Prizes
amounting to S540,0o0.
rs number lottery, and twelve drawn ballots.
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These lotteries authorized by the Legislature OF
Louisiana and will be drawn good faith: and the pro-
perry ,nvcyed the prize holders free OF all expense
and incumbfance .
All orders from distance for tickets will meet with
prompt attention Address
: dec 4-d&c2w X FRANCE, Washington City.