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From the Journal of Commerce

The Captured dtrie0ns.-After the adjournment
of the Court at Hartford, the Africans taken
back to New Haven, where they are treated with
every proper indulgence and kindness. Cinguez is
not kept in close confinement as beiore,.lhe Court
having decided that he has committed no crime
against the laws Of The United States.
Since their return to New Haven, further efforts
have been made TO find persons who can converse
with them in their native tongue, and who also I'M
derstand the English language. These endeavors,
we are happy 10 say have been crowned with sue
cess. Two native Africans, belonging TO the crew
Of the Br. brig Buzzard, now in this harbor from
cruise on the coast of Africa, having been sent TO
New Haven by the Committee on behalf Of the Afri
cans, with the Of their Captain Fitzgerald
were found to speak exactly the same language as
the prisoners Professor Gibbs, in a letter commu-
ncating this intelligence, says at would have done
yonr heart good TO witness the Joy OF the Africans
on finding themselves able TO converse with the
men" And another gentleman writes, " We called
with them Qhe interpreters) at the prison this morn
ing just as the African caplives we're at breakfast.
The Marshal objected to the entrance Of the inter-
prefers until the breakfast was over but one OF the
captiyes coming TO the door and finding fellow
countryman who could talk their own language took
hold Of him, and literally dragged him in. Such a
scene ensued as you may better conceive than de-
scribe Breakfast was forgotten all crowded around
the two men, and all talking fast as possible The
children Rugged one another with transport" The
captives confirm all that had been previously learned
from John Ferry, the native Of Kissi, who was able
TO converse little with some of them.
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DREMIUM WRITING INK.----MAYNARD d
i NOYESS, for which they received Diploma at
the first annual Fair Of the Massachusetts Mechanic As
sociatioh il being considered by the Committee the
" Best Ink The market" For sale by the manufacturers,
Boston sold in Washington by w. M Morrison, j. T.
sullivan, W. Fischer q. Anderson, r. s. Patterson F.
Taylor, J. Kennedy, J. f. Callan oct 9.6mis
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IL each with Biographical Notices of the Sgners Of
the Declaration Of Independence and sketches Of the
remarkable in the history Of the country
from its discovery up this hme, ebeished with As
engavngs one octave volume Of sos pages full bound,
price 81 IS.
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The Rcpcnue Of The United States Large guam
titles of goods the Public Store, the value Of
which is very great entered for the payment Of du
ties The Of this it appears, Isl that the owners
certain if any attompt is made to enter them the
Collector will seize them.
BY the laws Of the United States, if any importer,
agent consgnee receives invoice, he is bound to
that fact and to enter the goods by it accord
ingly II he put the goods higher than the cost, be
commits perjury, for he must TO the actual cost
IL he puts them the actual cost, the Collector sezes
them because they are TOO low He cannot demand
apprasement and pay the duties on the appraise-
ment, for that is illegal, although sometimes done
small invoices by the Collector Besides, sppiaiscment
will not fill the Golfers Of Custom House Oticors.-
Many Of the importers say to the Collector IN sub
stance, We cannot perjute ourselves. Our invoices
exhib, the actual cost We willing TO pay the adj
donsl duty rather than have trouble" BIT the Col
lcctor refuses. He says, Gentlemen, enter your
goods, and win do as please" The revenue Of the
United States will seriously suffer as the seizures are at
present going on. They will stop tand have stop
ped) amos, the entire trade in woolen goods. The
revenue OF the United States would suffer under such
loss rate not less than three millions per annum
Express
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SulcrDE.--Mr. L. A. Panning, late officer in the
Miami Bank Cincinnati committed suicide in that
city on Monday morning last, by shooting himself
with pistol The Post speaks OF him as gentle
man of high literary requirements, correct gentle
manly department and amiable manners.
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THE CULTIVATOR'S ALMANAC and Cabinet Of
i Agricultural Knowledge for the year ls40 by VIM.
Buckminster just published lby the publishers Of the A
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Already 100000 have been subscribed for the
erection Of a new heatre-not dollar has been sub
scribed for the erection ofthree burnt down churches
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COMMENCEMENT.

The Columbian College held its annual
Commencement in this city last Wednesday,
in the presence of large and deeply interest
ed assembly. The orations ofthe young men
we're, in general, very well written, and de-
livered with an energy and freedom from en-
barrassment which would do no discredit to
much older speakers. We might select pieces
from among them which gave decided evil
dence of the possession of genius and varied
altainments on the part of the young men, and
of a careful and successful training by their
Alma Mater.
Can there be any sight more grateful TO the
eve of the patriot, to him who holds the great
interests Of his country near his hest. than the
public Institutions Of learning, which train our
youth for posts Of usefulness and honor
among US. We wish the best blessings Of
Heaven may ever descend upon them and
all who are called to sustain and direct them.
The following were the order of Exercises:
Music.
PRAYER-BY THE PRESIDENT.
BY CANDIDATES FOR THE FIRST DE-
GREE IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.
l. MULTIPLICATION by R. II. Bagby, King and
Queen, Va.
Q. Advantages Of National Adversity-O Grafton by
C. Bitinger, Georgetown, d. 9.
Music.
s. Contrast between the Ambitious and Honorable
man,-Oralion by s. P. Davis, McDonough,
Georgia.
l. influence Of Public Sentiment ON Literature
Grafton by III. w. Dodge, Alton, Ill.
Music.
5 Aborigines Of America -Oration by w. @.
Force Washington, d. C.
G. 'Boadicea, -Oration by J. F. Griffin, Belfast,
SC
I Objects of Science, -Oration by E. A. Marshall,
Eatonton, Ga.
s. Moral Inaueoce Of the external word -Oration
BY T. ]. Shepherd, Frederick, Va.
Eloqus nce Of. the Scriptures Grafton by 5. i.
Walker, Georgetown, D. G.
Upon the abovenamed young gentlemen the De
gree Of A. NJ. was conferred.
Music. .a air. Wig
CONFIRMING OF DEGREES.
BENEDICTION.
CANDIDATES. FOR T HE SECOND DEGREE.
W. B. Cooper, Florida; w. G. Crane, Ala.
The Second Degrer A. NJ in course, was con-
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WHIST Short rules for short memories at the game
w of Whist with the laws OF the game, and the last
either for the head or pocket by Robert ShoIt Printed
for the benefit OF families TO prevent
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A MILLION OF FACTS, contested with the Stu
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Of research and curiosity compiled by Sir Richard Phil
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Music.
BENEDICTION.

CANDIDATES FOR T HE SECOND DEGREE
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The Second Degree, A. NJ. in course, was con-
.tered upon w. B. Cooper OF Florida, and upon w.
c Crane, Alabama.
The Honorary A. M upon Joseph d. Nichols,
Mass; the Rev. John Ogilyie, Va. and the Rev.
Thos. Hume, Va. ..a
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by the author Of Adventures Of Gentleman ct
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One Presidentiai term.
The dimnution Of the patronage Of the fe-
a,ral Enscatios By mahiag more Offices elective
kPeopie,
raihd STATES so as TO giue TO Congress the
,l,,noa ofths Secretary ofths Treasury.
The prohibition BY lap Of the interference Of
officers Of the federal government in popular
siscttoas.
Election file Postmaster Centrally Con-
press.
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Robert Nude, author OF "The Heavens" The Earth"
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The Poets Of America, beautifully illustrated by very
numerous illustrations Of selections given in the volume.
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TINE WRITINGS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON,
i collected and published from the original manu-.
scripts being his Correspondence, Addresses Messages
sn other papers, Official and private, with Life Of the
author, Notes and Illustrations, by Jared Sparks in IL
volumes.
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Also, The Life Of Washington, in octave volume,
by Jared Sparks made up in great measure from tho
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DANDRUFF AND Badness.

nLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA.-The arti-
~ Gle named above is chemical combnario of such
ingredients have proved themselves efcacious in
ssting the natural growth Of the human hair and
ing all obstacles to its perfect development. In COM
mendng this article to the particular notice of discern
ing public the proprietor is but recapitulatng the Oft
have successfully tested its efficacy and wonderful quail
ties-ths compound having acquired for itself charac
ter for singular merit and value II is used by ladies and
gentlemen generally to keep the Hair moist and beautiful
and the head free from Dandruf, which does per-
fectly and thus prevents Badness.
u CAUTIoN-Observe that each bottle Of the genuine
Basam Of Columbia has splendid engraved wrapper on
which is repre- sened the Falls Of Niagara, &c,
For sale wholesale or retail, by COMSTOCK Il co /,
Fletcher street. near Maiden lane, door from Pearl
street q. =
Also for sale by Robert s. Patterson VIM Fischer, f.
II. q c. II. James. ]. Young & Co, Washington City.
dee a.Rn
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PILES, &c, HEMoRRHOIDs.


HAYS LINIMENT.--No Ficiion.--,Fhis entraordi
Il nary chemical composition, the result Of science
and the invention Of celebrated medical man, the intro
ducton Of which 10 the public Invested with the
emnty Of death be beqnes has since gained repu-
aton unparalleled fully sustaining the correctness Of the
amenied DR.. Grdleys last confession, that he dared
die without giving possrty the benefit Of has know
ledge this subject" and he therefore beqaeathed his
friend and attendant, solomon Hays, the secret Of his
discovery.
now used in the principal hospitals. and the private
practice in country, first and most certainly Tor the
cure Of the Piles and also extensively and ehecuay
as To battle creduliiy unless where its effects are wit
messed. Externally in the following complaints:
For Dropsy-Creang extraordinary absorption az once.
All Sweilings- Reducing them in few hours
khenmstlsm Acute or Chronic giving quick ease
Sore Throat--By cancers, ulcers, or colds.
Group and Hopping Cough Externally, and eVerthe
chest.
All Bruises, Sprans and Burns, curing in a few hours
Sores and UlcersW fresh long standing, and
fever sores.
Its operations upon adults and children in reducing
rheumatic swellings, and oosening coughs and ghnes,
Of the chest by relaxation OF the parts, has been s0ps
ing beyond conception. The common remark OF those
who have used it in the Piles. is IL acts like charm
The Piles.-The price u is refunded to any person
who will use bottle Of Hays Linme nj for the Piles, and
return the empty bottle without being cured. These
the positive orders Of the proprietor TO the Agents and
out Of many thousands sold not has been
cessful.
We might insert certificates to any length but prefer
that those who sell the article sADd exhibit the original
to purchasers:
Caution.-None be genuine without a splendid
engraved wrapper, on which my name, and also tina.
Of the Agents.
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold wholesale and retail by CoMsToCK & co, sole
Agents, Fletcher street. Maiden lane door be-
low Pearl street New York, and by one Drugg in every
town in the Union.
All Editors who will insert the above months in
weekly paper, shall be entitled to dozen Of NE
For sale by Robert 3 Patterson, WIN. Fischer, f n.
G. II. James, and Young q CO., Washington Cay
dec som
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TO DIR. GREEN.

nEAR FRIEND Some three years since, made
~ application you restore my hearing and eye sight
and al the same tme for friend of nine, Mr. Norton
caro) who was afflicted with great degree OF deafness
mention these circumstances, TO bring the matter fresh
to your mind. We received your remedy, followed the
prescriptions and restored to the use OF our
ears and eyes-our general health also improved in the
mean time by the excellent advice you gave the
subject Of health and long life.
young man applied to me a few days since for nfor-
nation he is afflicted vita weak eyes medical men here
in our parts OF the world, tell him that the optic
weak | Immediately referred him to you, as the Only
man in the circle Of acquaintance, who could give
lief in such cases and he not conveniently able 10 write,
concluded to write myself, and al the same time enclose
your customary FIVE dollar fee, and request that which
necessary will quickly be sent on,
Be kind and send to me Of your pamphlets the
subjects Of health, temperance and long lie.
- Yours, in friendship,
q. w. ELLIS, Pm.
Granville Ohio, September 10th, 1885,
To DIR. GREEN, Bethlehem Pa.
NIB We are given to understand that assistance is
sent by mail free Of postage and any additional help
should be wanted twill be forwarded without any further
charge.
This is truly Christian principle, and will find its
ward in this and in the world 10 feb l-3ts
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Il L.. 4. IL. uof,l,. Lam

T,ERM REPORTS in the Court Of Queens Bench,
i by Wilmore g. Hodges OF the Inner Temple.
Bail Court, by j l. Wollaston of the Middle Temple.
Court Of Common Pleas, by T. }. Arnold, OF Lincolns
Inn.
Court Of Exchcquer, by Horn and Hurstone Of the
Middle Temple.
This series commenced with the reign Of Queen Vcto
ria and up to January, 1899, six numbers have been
printed including those for Michaelmas Term 1898, and
containing the whole Common Law and Exchequer Re-
ports of England up TO that period price 25 per
Der the first number is this day received by T. Taylor,
and may be examined and subscribed for at his
The succeeding numbers viii he received in quick
ccssion The work being published in pamph'e form
be through the mails slight periodical postage
any parts Of the U. s.
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'Jurst.' July
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HISTORY OF THE LATE WAR, between the U.
IL States and Great Britain, with full account Of
every battle by Sea and Land, and much other nforma-
ton volume Of 360 pages with five engrayings price 62
cents is lust received for sale by +. TAYLOR.
The Naval Battles fought by The u 5. Navy from its
first establishment to the present time, volume with 81
illustmtions--s7 cents.
Also, "The Naval Monument, by Abel Bowen, vol,
with Is nautical engravnss Of the battles fought between
the Nayies Of the u States and Great Britain.
H. Lees Campaign in the Carcllnas". vol syo. and
other similar worksAll for sale as above at the lowest
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NJ HAYS LINIMENT FOR THE PILEs-The
proprietor begs leave recommend, which he does with
the fullest confidence, OF the most valuable remedies
known for this troublesome and painful complaint With
out going into detail he deems it enough to say that he
has IN his possession undoubed testimonials that it has
more completely answered the purpose for which II is in
tended than any other popular medicine. This remedy
IS perfectly Innocent in It's application TO all conditions
ages and sexes Full directions accompany each bottle
For sale wholesale and retail at Fletcher street. near
Maiden lane, one door below Pearl street. dec sem
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ID AEDNESS.-A beautiful head OF hair is the grand
- est ornament belonging to the human frame. How
strangely the loss OF il changes the coun,enance and pre-
matnroiy brings on the appearance OF old age which
many to recoi being uncovered, and sometimes
shun society avoid the tests and Of their
acquaintance the remainder Of their lives consequent
y spent in retirement In short the loss of pro-
perry fills the generous thinking youth with that heavy
sinking gloom does the loss Of his hair To all
these unpleasant circumstances, OLDRIDGE'S BALM
OF COLUMBIA stops the hair from falling off the
first application, and few bottles again 1t
likewise produces eyebrows and whiskers prevents the
hair from turning gray, makes it curl beautifully, and
frees it from scurf Numerous certificates Of the first
spectabiy in support of the virtues of Odrdges Balm
are shown by the proprletors.
10 Read the following
ROBERT WHARTON, Esq, late Mayor of Phila
delpha, has certified, may be below to the high
character Of the following gentlemen:
The undersigned do hereby certify that have used
the Balm Of Columbia discovered by J. Odrdge, and
have found highly seviceabe not only as preventive
rative. VIM THATCHER, sen,
Methodist Minister in s s. George charge,
. JOHN P. INGLIS, 33l Arch st.
JOHN D. THOMAS, NJ. D. ICs Race ST.
JOHN s FUREY, lOl Spruce st.
HUGH MCURDY, 243 South eth st.
JOHN GARD, jr. 1873 Arch st.
1t will certainly raise its virtues in the estimation Of
the public when il is known that three Of the above sign
than so OF age and the others not less
than 30.
From the Mayor
CoMMoNwEALTH OF PEHNsyLvANIA,l
City Of Phad, lphia.
I, ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor of said city Of Phi.
ladelphia, do hereby certify that well acquainted
with Messrs. J; p. lngs, John s. Furey, and Hugh Nc.
Curdy whose names signed to the above Certificate
that they gentlemen Of character and responsibility
and as such full credit should be given to the said cet
cate. '.E
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal Of the city to be affixed this
H.. 81 sixth day OF December, &c.
ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor
CAuTloN.--Observe that each bottle Of the genuine
Balm has splendid engraved wrapper, which is
presented the Falls Of Niagara the agents name, &c.
To Editors, &c.-All country papers who will insert
the above once week l2 months and send one number
to the agents. shall be entitled dozen Of Balm
Sold wholesale and retail by CoMSTOCK Il co,
Sole agents for America Fletcher street near Maiden
lane, one door below Pearl street New York and by one
or more druggists in nearly every town in the Union
For sale by Robt S Patterson, VIM Fischer f. H. &
O. H. James, j. Young u Co., Washington City.
dec som
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CEMS--A Treatise on Gems, by DIR. l.. Feutehwan-
reference their practical and scientific value
syo vol with engrayings price 81 25 being useful
guide for the Jeweller Amateur Artist Lapdary Mime
the most interesting American Gems and Ornaments and
Architectural materials.
An additional supply this day received, for sale by
Taylor may 20
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DILES, DROPSY, SWELLINGS, ALL SORES,
i RHETMATlSM.-Itis absolutely ASH rted the
most positive proof that the above complaints
ed and cured by the timely of Hays Liniment 1t is
proofs which conclusive and convincing. They may
be seen at length as below.
The true article has splendid engraved wrapper with
agents and proprieors Call Fletcher street,
near Maiden lane, door below Pearl street, where the
article Isl I'D.
dec SOLOMON HAYS.
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NEW GAZETTEER.-Brooks New Universal Ga
" zetteer Just published ls39l in one large volume
containing in addition to the usual matter Of Gazetteer
large amount of valuable and useful information, d.
recty or indirectly connected with the subjects but not
to be found in other works Of this descrp the whole
brough, down to 1899. Just received for sale by
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barbour & HARRiNGToN'S EQUITY d.
ID GEST.--An Analytical Digest Of the Equity Cases
decided the OF the several and OF the Uni
ted States from the earliest period and Of the decisions
in equity in the Courts Of Chancery and EKchequer in
England and Ireland and the Prvy Council and House
OF Lords from Hillary Term OF 1922 forming complete
abstract OF all the American, English and Irish Eque
Reports down to 1896, in vols.
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NEW DRAMAS, Farces, &c; &c.-The Irish Lion,
IN the Omnibus the Ransom. the Gladiator, the Mum
nv Sptfre the Bottle Imp, Flight to America the Mar
about Town Pleasant Neighbors, My Fellow Clerk, and
many Others this day received Tor sale by + TAf
JoR ~ % . and 25 cents each. may