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Mr.. HoNFLEuR, who has been extensively and
improperly denounced by the public press, was
recently indicted in this city for bigamy. The
case was called for trial on the 9Th, and, I'M
expectedly to Mr.. Honfeur, his counsel put IN
plea to the jurisdiction of the Court lie was
married in Cincinnati, and if In violation OF law
it was commended that he was only punishable
where the offence might have been committed.
The court took time to consider the plea, and on
the next day sustained 1t, and the indictment was
necessarily quashed.
On the first day the prosecuting attorney NOV
ed to put off the trial, on the ground that he had
notbeen able to procure proof the alleged second
marriage of the accused, when Mr. Hondeur drew
from his pocket the certificate of his marriage and
proposed that it be received and read as evidence.
He desired nothing short Of a trial on the merits
of the case, and was full prepared to prove that
he never was legally husband until ne was
married to his present wife in Cincinnati.
This base and atrocious apology for the villain
HonAeur is from the Louisville Advertiser
paper. which, at times, affects to pay some regard
to the common decencies OF llte we call lhe
paragraph atrocous and indeed, we have seldom
seen its atrocity equalled. We know norWhe'nef
the miscreant, whom the Advertiser attempts 10
hold up to public sympathy as a prosecuted man.
has plurality of wives or not; nor 40 we care,
authority of respectable men, that, when ne ran
away from England, with Mrs. King, ne lett
legal wife behind him; but SO far as his character
is Concerned, it matters not whether the assertion
be true or false. One thing, at least is true 1t IS
true that nine years ago when he was teacher IN
Hartford, CT, he passed off this Mrs klng, now
acknowledged to have been his prostitute, as his
welded wife, introducing her, as such, to the
yrtuous women of New England; it is true that
i subsequently took her through all the principal
cities OF the Union, introducing her as his wife to
every society, to which he himself, in virtue OF
his profession as teacher, could procure admls-
sion; and it is true, that he finally took her to
Lexington, Kentucky, where, although ne joined
the Church aud made long prayers in pubic, ne
lived with her year after year as his wife, confessed
himself the father of her children, and brought her
into habitual contact with some of the purest and
lovelest ladies' Of that city, until at length he ran
awav from her in the night, married another
woman and had the audacity 10 attempt to
Justify himself in the eyes Of an outraged com
Jn0nnitv. by proclaining without blush, that the
samale whom he had so long been palming upon
,bo world as his wife, was not his vile but Ills
barlot.-Lou. jour.
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correspondent has sent us for publication the
annexed list OF British vessels ofwar and merchant
men captured and destroyed by the American
arms durn the last war with that nation His
object appears 10 be- TO afford practical illustration
ofthe ground which he assumes, that preparedness
for war the part of this country, does not con-
sist in having as large and powerful Navy as
that of other nations, but in our ability TO cut up
their commerce, was done in the case of
Great Britain. We re-publish the list, as con-
tanning particulars which many have doubtless
forgotten, and which very many have never
LIST OF BRITISH VESSELS OF WAR TAKEN ny THE
AMERICANS IN 1872 TO 1915.
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EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG WOMEN.

We are glad 10 see young ladies' advertising foi
situations as governesses, teachers, and house.
keepers and trust that such advertisements viii
attract attention in proper quarters, and thai
wherever their services may be required, prompt
application will be made. We must encourage
such efforts We have no doubt that these offers
have been the result of many struggles between
bride and necessity but when moral courage pre-
walls it must be seconded. Generally speaking,
women have more energy than men when their
circumstances in life change, because men shrink
from The pain Of personal application to friends,
while women, once inspired with determination,
dash iearlessly ahead. We are also glad to hear
that Young ladies' who have been taught embroid-
cry and fine needle work are employing them
selves and very proftably, in this delicate branch
Of industry. Take, for example, an elegant
French Cape which cannot be purchased at the
importers for forty dollars-an expert young lady
employ on it can five dollars per week, and
small capes and cuffs in proportion. If they will
do the work, there will be no occasion to import
the article, and so on through every branch If
females abroad can do the work and profit paid on
their labor; and profit TO the importer, and duties,
&c. &c., why should not our females be equally
capable of accomplishing as much! Why are not
young ladies Of address employed to attend fash
ionable fancy stores in preference 10 young gen
tlemen? AS fixed employment, we have never
been able to sec the advantages such situations
hold out to young men, If they have not friends
or capital to commence business for themselves,
they may remain behind the counters in retail
stores half their lives, without being ahead in the
world, and while the salary is scarcely able to
support them it is abundantly liberal for females.
We have never inquired whether ladies making
purchases would rather be waited upon by
young gentlemen than young ladies. We should
incline to the belief that female of taste and good
address would be preferred; they could say hun
dred things 10 lady as to colors, complexion,
shape, figure, grace, taste, &c. &c. which would
evidently be unbecoming in young gentleman,
and there would be more confidential intercourse
in such matters between female purchasers and
female storekeepers. We do not think that the
race of young men is improved by such employ
ment. They may become finical, foppish, and
effeminate in dress and manners; accustomed to
the very agreeaae employment Of waiting upon
ladies and recommending articles of taste. They
may acquire polish for the drawing-room, but
little experience in buf1etting the storms of the
world Their places should be filled by females
while they should strike out a more bold and no.
Bile path to Observation-Disclosures, and me-
chanic arts, the sciences, literature and navigation
There is plenty of room for men, but very little
space for women-they want friends.-N r
Star.
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PrTTsFIELp, Mass, June 10.

The Bangor Wing, in acknowledging the
promptitude and alacrity with which the Maine
Militia responded to the Governors call to arms,
takes occasion to mention some udcrous eXcep-
tons. One fellow became SO suddenly near sight
ed that in endeavorng to illustrate to the surgeon
of the regiment the short comngs Of his vision,
he said 10 the Doctor earnestly, "Why sir, my
eye sight is so bad that can't tell whether that
hog yonder is pig or COW -
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THE NAIIVE AMERICAN
MAINE.

The opinions from different sources do not con-
cur as to the probable issue of the controversy
the northeastern border. Some appear to think
that war is inevitable, while cooler heads believe
seems most probable from the last information, by
which 1t appears she is disbanding her forces.
The project of union between Upper and
Lower Canada is on foot.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

VOHN SEXSMITH respectfully informs lis custom.
u ers and the public generally that he has renqnishcd
his former stand TO his brother VIM SrxsEnth and that
he has taken the store doors west OF Dr. Gsntons cor
ner, and two doors west OF Mr. H. heywo!th Jeweiry
store where he has opened all entire new stock consist
ing Of The following acles
Genenen's cal! and morocco boots, Nu!l;fers aud boo
tees, pumps aud shoes
Ladies boots and Shoes.
morocco aud kid slippers
white aud black satin slippers.
Misses boots shoes morocco kid s. coior:d slippers
Together with general sssoitinen' OF common boots
and Soss All of wh,cl hr is determined sell at the
lowest cash price. Call and get bargain
Fab
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ATOTI4 E.-~Natiyc American Cause, and 1.-THE
/ Native America sWsnapcr.-Tnr Native Amc.
Association in this city has been IN ,Nisrce nearly
years. aud enros among is members upwards of et-
hundred out Of fourteen hundred OF the nntive c.
zens of the place.
Us objects are
TO repeal The laws Of Naturalization; and
The establishment OF national character, at the per-
petnity Of institutions through Ike Of
countrymcn
paper, called ssIha Native Am r;can." was
inenced few days after the organization Of our Society,"
aud has already I,G0O Subscribers In many places
doctins have found ardent and able friends; but 10
ourselves for the blessings peace and in the peris OF
war; will be necessary for all to take part and prompt
" separate the bigthrighs Of Peoi. from th'
.crinate pretentons OF the paupers and outcast of
the Old Worlt.
We therefore invite our countrvmen throughout the
Union to form auxiliary associations, ans to mrmora'ize
Congress for repeal Of the laws of Naturalization.
Our newspaper Published weekly, at the price OF two
dollars and fifty cents per annnm, ayable IL advance
We are OF no party in politics re ion, but embrace
men Of all crecds and faiths.
Our motto is Our country acays right; but RICH! or
Wrong, counry"
AS every man Of the Union who loves the lal CT his
birth interested in tie principles advocate, we hope
ZACH one will voluntarily put forth his hand 10 help our
honest ahours onl occasionally cheer with the cry Of
God speed the cause
Newspapers Of all parties throughout the country
requested TO give this notice few sei tios and
rbors 10 the paper requested to address the Editor
OF The Native American =
| BY order of the President and Council.
/ r. y. JONES'
Secretary of the Nat Amer. Association Of The y. $.
/ MAJ 20 Washington city.
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THE Prescott Prisoners.--The Court Martial
at Kingston has adjourned, having gone through
with the trial Of all the prisoners taken at Wind
mill Point. OF the ls4 persons taken, 20 have
been executed, 5 pardoned, acquitted, and $50
remain in prison, under sentence Of death.
.9lb. Jour.
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Indian Cake.-Thc following recipe Tor ma
80 InIan Cake, we find in a late number OF the
. ns Farmer; The editor, having tried II, says
nv. !, shonld he learned by heart by every lady
;n IN the ! s Country We shall loose no time in
i, having the experiment tried Take four cups
su of aour. four of Indian Meal, one Of molasses'
two ,easpoonsful Of saaratus, salt to your ,'Nlns'
mix to batter to the thickness oil pound CAKE
h,ke II, and then Of ceurse--eat "
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4 CONCENTRATED Strip OF SARSAPARILLA
~ For diseases of the skim teIer, pimpled face scad
head &c. the concentrated srP Of sarsaparla is, when
used in conjunction with "Sandss Remedy" the most
eeciua medicine in Al alternative in long stand
ing rheumatic affections, mercnra! diseases, &c. it may
b. avantagposy used substitute for the various
cret remedies as Swa.'s Potter's, SC. and is
nended by the Faculty preferable to any Of that class
Of medicines. Carefully prepared at
Mare TODD'S Drug Store.
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,ARM FOR SALE.-fhe subscriber has for sale 4
Is valuable farm ten miles from this city, IN prnce
Georges county. IT contains about l76 acres OF land
about SO in wood and 20 IN meadow II also con
ts fine vouny orchard Of choice fruit comfortable
dwelling, and out.honses. The sol, would be woll-aiap
cd 10 the growth Of he Morus Mntcailis To a com
pay Of persons wishing 10 engage in The culture Of silk
!, jrords fine opnortiny. The subscriber would take
norton OF stock II such company be forraed i'm
neaiacly and will purchase the fara II is nov nnoc
cnprJ and consequently possession can be had ut once
20, oc the country IaQnire Of ULYSSES WARD, a
The lumber yard on l2h street. near the cand, where
building materials may be had at fair prices.
Jan. 49,
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PREcAuTIoSARy.--The U. s.. sloop OF war
Concord has heen ordered TO sea forthwith ny
dispatches received this morning, as we arc m
formed by an officer Of ,hcnavy. Ter destination
is no, stated, but probably is to be on the eastern
station to proven; any degradation from British
ships upon the coast Of Maine.-Bongor Whig.
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Two companies Of the l4,h regiment arrived
in town from Sorel, about | o'clock, under COM
mand of Col. Golde. One company with their
officers, cossed over this forenoon on their way
10 New Brunswick, on forced march oil Is
leagues per day.--Quebec Gos., l4thinSt.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

Three doors e2si fNe Crate Market Pennsylvania Ayen-
ne, Washington City.
Ed w. & G.. Brooke, successors 10 r. Brooke
ea & Son, most respectfully TO the citizens
0. Washington and the public generally, that they have
large and general assortinent-of LADIES' AND GEN
TLEMEN'S SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES on
hand. They receive weekly, from Philadelphia, Ladies'
and Crhirn,e Boots and Shoes OF the latest style and
most superior workmanship. They also have Mems
Boys and Chi!aGcn's Boots aud Brogans in grea
variety They respectfully invite purchasers 10 call and
examine eiG stock To the Ladies they would remark
that their stock of American ard English KID and Moroc-
Slippers, is not 10 be surpassed BY any in the city.
Inn X
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EARTnENwARE, CHINA, ANp GLASS

H ARTHENWARE CHINA, AND CLASS
H. HflhtAh PUkoELL4 has Just Imported per shin
ooh Mars''ai from Liverpool, direct and from o,be
sources, Src assortment Of the above articles of The
newest patterns and shapes, and expects in few DAYS
len packages OF india French and English China Dinner
and lea Sets, &c. which, with his former stock make
ms assortment extensive and complete. All of which
WIN be sold wholesale and retail al the Alexandria and
RtIthein Prices
lie solcits call from his friends and The Public gene
rally, assuring them that nothing his part shall be
wanting TO give satisfaction.
good assortment OF Common Ware, suitable for gro
ceries &c.
T. First quality stoaeware, at the factory prices
Ppes IN boxes, Knives and Forks, Spoons WATERS Br,
aHnt Ware. German Silv &C. Lamps Of almost all dc
scripi!ons and La!npwicks and Glasses.
Nov. I'll
M AY & JONES, .Rnoraeys at Lar, Hashrngtoa d G
A Offer their professional services to the Public in the
.o'ts 81 the District Of Columbia and the neiglborihg
epen'oS IN Virginia and Maryland. They will attend to
me Prosecution Of claims before Congress- the Depart
meh's The General Land Office, SIC &c. Their office
Is on HE corner OF Pennsylvania and Third street.
~ the same building with Gen. Walter Jones' TO whom
they respectfully make reference.
HENRY MAY
CHAS L. JONES.
August ll-2alGn.
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skRINTSs AND YOURSELVES DE LANES
4 Just received
20 pieces handsome English prints
90 do do French do
Feb 8 BRADLEY & CATLETT.
E>LEG MT AND FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND
H SHOES Sign Of the Mammoth Golden Boot
JOSEPH b. FORD, Pennsylvania Avenue, nearly crpo
site Browns Hotel has received by the latest mporations
from France, his usual supply Of French Calfskns and
French Morocco, portion Of which he has made into
der any article his line in style warranted equal to
ay IN this any other country.
J. +. offers to the ladies resident and itng the
Metropolis the following superior of their kind, viz
Cater Boots of any variety. with beautiful assert
nent Of coorcd Satin Tuc, with celoIed Morocco to suit
for making Cater Boots Ladies have any color they
wish TO match their dresses
Christina Water proof Boots lined with fur, most de-
srable article for winter.
Also H., Quilted Silk Boots and Buskns with cork
soled Boots and Shoes made light and elastic,
Slippers OF every variety for balls and evening parties.
with all other articles usually kept in fashionable shoe
establishment
To the gentlemen B. Il. would particularly remark
that he is, in every way prepared 10 fit them with Boots
and shoes in the ncates and most fashionable manner
All the work Of his establishment is nva iably made OF
French Calf and Morocco Skins. with Spanish soes; AID
having succeeded with great and attention in getting
lasts perfectly adapted TO the shape of the human foot,
and in securing the services of Mr. JAMES PARSONS.
(xhose superiority in cutting and fitting is generally
acknowledged he can with the greatest confidence,
recommend his establishment 10 the patronage of the
Public.
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ftNHiI NE1N YORK Life Insurance and Trust
Il Company has capital subscribed OF one million of
dollars but i'll consequence OF being the depository OF
the Court of Chancery, and of the SurroWgae Courts
of the State Of New York, well as of individuals,
the business means have increased 10 upwards Of five mil
"ns Of doaEs as appears by report OF the Master IN
Chanccry, dated 23d oil May, 1885.
70 persons in public employment, who receive fixed
salaries, Institution like this affords certain mode of
securing sufficient SUN for their families at future day;
and the object OF parent, besides that VI merely making
living, to accumulate something for the support and
education of those who may be left behnit can be real
lied in tins way without exhansng those energies of
mind and perso which usually necessary through the
ordinary struggles of life.
person aged 30 years, whose income is $l 200 per
annun, by the appropriation OF $il8 year, secure
10 his children IS 600 il he should die the nextday.
husband 80 years old, may provide $500 for his wife
by paying annually the small amount Of $il 80. At 40
years old, clerk may create saving fund OF 00O tor
the payment of his debts, by the annual premium of
Ss37 So AT 90 the amount may be secured during
period Of seven years for the yearly payment of 49 TO-
In the minor Offices of the public service experience
has shown that the salaries are not sufficient TO enable the
ncumbents to lay up any thing, even for the ihflrmes
Of age much less for the maintenance Of those who sur
yve The abors Of thirty years. therefore, productive
Of only the support of the day. and there many sensl-
tive aud anxious hearts who live for the happiness OF
their families, that haassed for years by the dreadful
approximations OF future want
For such, Life Insurance Company holds out relief
gives reality 10 hope and by the small economy OF lew
dollars per month puts the mind at ease affords the
means of securing it for others.
The rreiiinnares Tor eIectlng assurances are very
simple, being merely declaration of age, health and
other particulars sci out the forms of tie Office to-
geter with statement of the physician and friend of the
applicant upon of the points the blanks for
which will be furnished by the agent in Washington city
AS the design OF the company is profit on he one side
and protection to the other and its ar system are
directed TO that end it only requires reciprocity OF good
faith produce the mutual result Of strength to itself
and security TO lis customers.
Officers in the Navy will also be Insured, either for
shore duy the latter service however, being with
an additional preinium which will depend upon the lat-
tude and climate Of the voyage.
Insurance will be made for one year. or any period
within years for life, the premium varying in
either case, according to the term. The risk of the COM
pany will with the date of the policy; but no
Insurance viii be considered valid until the policy is
2eiirered to the insured Full information will be given
upon application, post paid, 70
HENRY M. MORFIT,
Wushiagi.>1 Cfy.
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DAlNTS AND CLASS
Il Weherill's pure white lead, in oil
English lnseed oil
Ground verdigris, in assorted Tins
Spirits Of turpentine
s by 10 and 10 by II Western glass low priced
Washington and Waterford glass, OF assorted sizes
Just received at
mar 90 TODD'S Drug Store.
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NEws-Fron, an oil paper.---It is we'll known
to our readers, probably, that formerly people
feared to touch the carcase of dead mad dog, for
fear of becoming rabid. We did not know how
ever that there was such fact on record as the
following, cut by the editor of the Boston Mer-
camille Journal from paper published in that city
in 18lS.-N. Y. San.
PITTsFIELD, Mass, June 10.
The blood Of the mad dog, mentioned in our
last. which was killed in the chamber of house
in the Shaker Village, judged to be about quart,
was taken up and buried about feet from large
pear tree, in full bloom and very thrifty. The
third day after, the tree was completely wllted to
the highest branches; and it continues to wither
as fast as if it were cut down. In digging the
hole, some Of the small roots were cut off. which
enabled the poison to minge with the sap.and con-
vey its deadly nAuenceinto every part of the tree.
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flames B. CLARKE has opened
81 30 pieces French ard British mernos, all qualities
and colors
10 d.. ladies' cloak cloths most desirable shades
10 do. style cassimeres
30 do cassmeres all pces
% do. super. French and English caiicoes, new
styles
20 DO super. white co,ored, and domestic aanneis
20 pairs Whitney and riband- bound blankets
so do 10 4, ILL., and 1874 rose blankets
100 do blackinac, dufil, and point blankets, for
servants
100 doz silk, cotton worsted, mohair, and lambs
wool hosiery (iucludiug an assortment OF misses
and childrcn's)
Also, shawis gloves. stocks, umbrellas, Canton fan
nels and doeskins plain and hem stitched linen cambria
handkercieis lace wells, bead recues cotton frlnges
lambs wool shirts and drawers, SC. &C.
Also, l-2 case fine Florence braid bonnets
IL do. coored English do.
i.2 do. do. American do.
Also, excellent assortment Of ladies' fine slippers
and walking shoes, OF superior quality.
The above together with any other goods n Tic s,.s-
scriber's line he VIII sell as low. if not lower than the
same qualities be bought elsewhere in the District.
Il
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2453 vessels.

British prvateers but mounting about 10 guns and
commanded by Navy Officers
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Curing SPERM OIL
= Pale Spring Sperm Oil, i'll tierces,
Just received at
TODD'S Drug Store
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a. fMOUSSELINES DE. LANES just received
= pieces Moussclinfs Ga vide. very ch.au.
Jan. IL BRADLEY s. CaTLETT.