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A QUESTION FRAUGHT WITH INTEREST
The trial of Mcleod, one Of those who were
active in cutting out the steamer Caroline,
from the port Of Lockport, N. Y, during the
troubles in Canada, was to have taken place on
Saturday last. He has been formally indictedfo
murder, by an American grand jury, and will
undergo the trial in the same manner as any pri-
vate citizen of New York, indicted for a SINH
lar offence. The evidence relied upon, it is
thought will be sufficiently strong TO convict
him. In reference to this matter, Buffalo cor
respondent of the New York Journal of Com
merce writes
Should the prisoner be convicted, the verdict
to be given in the case is fraught with grave
consequences: for the English ministers justify
the attack upon the boat. They even made
McNab knight, in testimony of Her Males
TVS sense Of his zeal and courage. Then they
must regard the execution of Mel as murder
ola British citizen, while travelling in the ter
ritory of government that was at peace with
his own government!
On the other hand, an assault was made by
armed men upon steamboat tied to the dock,
in the port of peaceful neighbor, and mum
Der of people sleeping on board of her, and who
were attracted to the spot from distance, by
an innocent curiosity to see British regulars
storm an island held by insurgent Canadians
were slain in cold blood. Now the laws of the
State of New York pronounce this act murder
All who were engaged in it are equally guilty
end either of them, if convicted of the fact
must incur the penalty of DEATH
Will Governor Seward pardon the prisoner.
in the event of his being convicted, and sem
fenced to death. Will he dare TO compromise
the difficulty by committing his punishment to
imprisonment for life. with the very generally
understood intention, in such cases, of enlarg-
ing him after a short term Of years! This
will not alter the aggressive and unwarrantable
character of any punishment of British sub
ject in the premises. Ministers will say, we
had no right whatever to touch McLeods per-
scn-and they will demand reparation for the
wrong. If Mcleod is convicted of the crime
either in its first or its second degree, we may
expect trouble.
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ANOTHER MuRDER-The Newark IN. J)
Daily Advertiser, says 'sAnother Murder has
been committed In this State 1t is stated that
the body Of MIR. r. Rutherford, formerly mer-
chant at Johnsonburgh, was found near Jugtown,
Warren county) deposited under coffin,
where another person had been buried previously
The appearance of the grave created suspicious OF
dts having been disturbed, and its examination
Led to the discovery. They were induced first
to believe that some resurrectienist had violated
it, and on attempting to ascertain the fact they
found the body of the murdered man. MIR. r.
is said TO have been man Of wealth, engaged
IN buying and selling cattle, and at the time of
As leaving home he had a large amount Of
money ON his perssn.
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"ITeGstt1y Department, !
Oct. 81, 1910. {
cry ItsPeClIuIIy
Your obedient seryaT

(Signed LEVI WOODBURY.,
Captain GEORGE GREGoRsoN, Of ship Hercules,
Savannah, Georgia.
To subsequent application from the own
ers, in this city. Messrs Gushing & Ames, MIR.
Woodbury. returned an answer Of similar pur-
port. The case, however, did not go to trial
but compromise was effected between the par
ties, by which the salvors were paid $500. The
court expenses were S114 10, and the fees for
counsel, S250-making the whole amount paid
for the assistance received from the cutter 1854
IN
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DIED,

On the morning of the 18th instant, suddenly MAR
TIN BANDED, in the 3lst year of his age.
On the 10th instant, MARGARET ANN, only child
of Augustus end Sophia Kuhne, aged months and 80
days.
At Boston, Mrs. RACHEL BRIDGE, aged &C.
AtEdgartswn, WILLIAM MAYHEM, aged 81,
At Portland, Me-, on tina 18th instant, ROSCOE G;
GREENE. Esq. surveyor of the port He was in usual
health at O'Clock, and expired about 3.
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EVANS PATENT SELF-SHARPENINC
PLOUGHS. HARVEST TOOLS, &C.

EVANS PATENT SELF-SHARPENING
PLOUGHS. HARVEST TOOLS. sc.
YEyHE subscriber is manufacturing G. * o
III EVANS reverse point, or selfsharpening PLoUGHs;
each share (ef ron) has points, and by
ing act upon the principle Of self sharpening and there
fore economy in using. These pl0ughs made in the
best possible manner, and will be sold reasonable
terms, as be had in this city; together with my
tensive of other make of poughs and agcu
tural implements generally.
In sore very superior Pennsylvania made Grain era
DIES, with Waldrons and Griffins Blades; Grain and
Grass SCYTHES of Wadron's, Gnfhn's, and Amen-
can manufacture; Scythe Snathes and other Harvest
tools; Threshing Machines, Horse powers, &c. sc.
have also patterns for, and have made splendid
Cast Iron Ratings for private dwellings and lamp posts
and would invite those wanting such articles, to call
see my work.
All orders will meet with prompt attention
j. s EASTMAN
SO Pratt St. between Charles & Hanover st
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del5
1EWIY INVENTED HORSE POWER
rruREGuIMG MACHIME

FaNEIE subscriber would inform the public that he
IL has been able to test his NEW HORSE POWER
& THRESHING MACHINE, and now sffeTs them tc
the public; believing that they viii fully the expect
tson and wishes Of the purchasers he thinks that they
VIII be ouEd equal if not superior TO any Machines 70
saas purpose now in use. They are compact, strong
anG believed TO be very durable, calculated 10 be work
ed by four horses.
He has also hand other Horse powers and ThEesh-
Eg Machines less expensive.
Ne s likewise Agent for the sale of Mr.. Umuy's Horse
Powers and Threshing Machines; those prefeng these
Machines procure them by calling at his farmers
Repository, in Pratt sTest.
q j. s. EASTMAN
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"Ihe obvious definition of a Monarchy,
saws Gibbon, seems to be that of a State, in
winch single person, by whatsoever name he
may be distinguished, is entrusted with the ere
outioa of the ldacs, tie management Of the re-
censle and the command Of the army"
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CHESA SAVINGS FUND.
No. 10 LOMBARD STREET.

NOTWITHsTANDING the extraordinary aud
In unprecedented run upon all Institutions of this ci-
", engaged in the issuing Of small netes, the Chesapeake
Sasings Fund has redeemed every dollar that has been
presented and WILL still continue 10 redeem all hat
may be offered for redemption lis also prepared 10
make advances upon notes drawn payable days after
demands provided Bank Stock other good security 20
double the amount is pledged collateral lis tran
sacons, as heretofore will be managed so Is to afford
- st w. RICHARDSON, Cash,r.
- UPPER SILK AND BRoCIIA SHAWI4g,
C-Just opened, super fancy Silk sHAWLS, heavy
rich fringe; superfne fancy coioFcd Brocba do-very
cheap, at BEALE II. RICHARDSON'S.
d l73 Baltimore 81 near Charles.
~ nv TsRNTR vyuREi .WnTGt s \ s y,, Ies -
~ 2 South Chasies q
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AEATTRESSES. BEDS. tsC.-The subscri
w Der has just finished, and has hand ready to
deliver the most extensive assortment of Beds Bosters
and Pillows Mattresses, Comforts, Cots, sc. in the
United States, all of which will be sold lower than
goods Ofth same quality be found in this city, by
Immediate application at the Bedding Mart, N. w. and
8. w. corner of Lombard and Light sis.
NJ B-Any Goods purchased at The Establishment
which does not prove as recommended can be return
ed, and the money will be refunded. daft
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HARD.-1he advertiser wishes to procure a COM
v Portable Residence, with a small tract of land,
within two miles from Baltimore, for which he viii
give in exchange a Dwelling House, in eligible part
of the city, note addressed p P. P. and left at the
Pilot office, will meet with prompt attention
no l4-dtf
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aIARINE BANK or BALTTMORE.

VA AN1ED, by e0lored man, a situation as
w coachman or waiter. lie has been accustomed
b horses, and produce the best recommendations
Apply at l.. F. SCOTTI'S Office. No. West Fayette
street, de
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HREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS
III BELLE II. RICHARDSON has on haRd a
large assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, which he
is selling off at very reduced prices. As the
is advancing, he will offer his well selected stock
at prices which cannot fail to please.
On hand Cloths, ofall shades and qualities from to
$40; Plain and Diamond Beaver Cloths Flushngs, sc;
Fancy Cassimeres, Cassinets, kentucky Jeans, Elan
tings, Domestic Goods black ground Calices; Broche,
Meino Thbet Wool and SILK Shawls; Mouseline de
Laine figured and plain Silks and Satins; Bombaznes,
Gloves, Hosiery; ribbed Merino Shirts, Linen Cambria
Handkerchief Irish Linens, with many other goods
all of which will be sold low. Call and see.
BEALE H. RICHARDSON,
die No l65 and La Raltnnre st near Charles -
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NEW BEDDING AND FUR NISHING EN-
PORIUM.

Also, new article of Mattress, called the EHsiaR
Mattress, which, for cheapness, durability and COM
fort is unsurpassed by any other Mattress ever manu-
featured.
The above article can be packed up and sent TO any
distance without injury and is in every respect worthy
the attention Of invalids and persons living in warm
and unhealthy cmatesfor sale only by the subscriber.
dl4 JAMES G.. HODGES, 32 South Charles st.
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RpLUE & BLACK BEAVER CLOTHS,
Id &c.-Just received, package super blue and
black Beaver Cloths do invisible green Cloak Cloths;
Also, superior heavy Merino Vestings, &c. &c.
BEALE H. RICHARDSON,
ms l73 Baltimore street, 4 doors above Charles.
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VIM. N. HARRISON'S
PERIODICAL ESTABLISHMENT

~ Gay street, near Fdyctte ST., Bah.
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TERRIBLE MAcHINEs.-The London Times
speaks OF certain inventions made in that coun-
try within few years, and which apply to va
rious naval purposes, promising to supersede ev-
cry system of naval tactics and manoeuvres. 1t
is said that they have been examined and APP
proved by Sir Richard Keates, Sir Thomas
Hardy, two naval lords, and other distinguished
men; all Of whom have conquered in aEtesting
their efficacy and Importance. The following
is an extract of a report of an experienced naval
officer appointed by Lord Melbourne to inspect
some of these Inventions
Sin my opinion, the merits of these inventions
are so extraordinary as to vest the absolute SOW
ereignty OF the secs In the hands OF the first pow
er that shall adopt them; for am fully convin-
ced that it is impossible for any thing that floats
to resist them, even at close quarters any Civ
en- distance, even to range Of FIVE and six
miles The strongest Notifications in Europe
could not Withstand these extraordinary powers
for single hour; in riyerways and against
stockades, as in India, the largest armies would
be annihiated without chance Of escape, and
the most difficult mountain passes would he ut
terly untenable against their operation. The
country might by their application be rendered
impregnable; for one hundred sail OF the line
might be easily destroyed by small ship con
structed on the principles l have explained tc
me; and wherever it might be necessary Ia cal
this power into action its effect would be attain
ed at a triaing expense and upon the shortest no
tice."
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WARRINGTON UNIVERsITY ga BAL

VA ASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF BA L
w TlMORE.--The regular lectures in this insti-
tuition WIZ commence at the usual PERIOD the last Mon
day Of October and continue until the LIST of March
The Faculty consist Of the following professors in the
order Of appointment
J. II. MILLER, NJ. D., Professor of Anatomy and PLY
siology, -
SAMUEL X. JENNINGS, M. D., Professor OF Matens
Me es1 a, Therapeutics and Legal Medicine.
WV HANDY, NJ d., Professor of Obstetrics and
Diseases OF Women and Children.
JOHN u. ). MoNKUR, NJ. d., Professor of Institutes
and Practice Of Medicine.
EDWARD FOREMAN, NJ. d. Professor of Chemistry.
JonN X W. DUNBAR, NJ. d., Professor Of Surgery and
Anatomy.
w. R. HANDY M. D., Demonstrates If Anatomy
The faculty would invite the attention Of students Of
medicine and The profession generally to the peculiar
advantages of this institution -s.-
The plan is novel and it is believed improved In the
same edIee are contained college for The delivery of
lectures, for large number of resident students
aud hospital fer the sick. The hospital which is the
place chosen for the medical treatment of the seamen of
the United states ,ented to hospital reheffrom the gov
ernment and containing upwards Of 100 patients, pub
lie and private affords Of the best fields for the study
OF disease III this country And as the resident students
have charge OF the patients, under the direction the
Professors, they cannot fail to acquire knowledge OF
practice Which will greatly facilitate their success in
after life
tant department of anatomy unsurpassed in this
country In addition TO the abundance of subjects for
which Baltimore has always been so remarkable, owing
10 the hheral and enlightened views of her citizens, the
arrangements of the dssectng of this University
are such as 10 afford peculiar Facilities.
IN the different departments the professors well
supplied with the essential means of demonstrating
whatever is required
The chemical apparatus safiees 70 illustrate the prin-
ciples of chemistry
The Gefail,neuI Of surgery will be illustrated by o
Large aunbeF OF instruments, models and apparatus,
Comprising those of AuzOux land the pathological models
of Ihhe, so justly celebrated, imported from Europe
expressly for this department of the University,
The faculty sineely believe that young neq whorealy
desire to acquire practical knowledge Of their profess
son cannot fail to be struck with the great advantages
an institution organized on SO improved plan mus
afford, and taey invite all such TO visit their institution,
and 60 form impartial judgment of what is :he best
suited to advance their own interests,
Additional information il 1eerence the Plan terms,
Sc, may be oh,ained BY letter addressed TO
JOHN r. w. DUNBAR,
nean of ihe Faculty.
The Fredericksburg Arena, Richmond Enquirer, Nor
FOLK Beacon, Charlottesville Advocate, Staunton Spec
ator and Winchester Republican will copy the above.
sc ~ dtNI5
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/, CHEAPEST AND BEST
AND IN FACT THE ONLY
FIRE PROOF ROOF.
SLATE! SLATE!! SLATE =!

SLATE! SLAIE!! SLATE .!
ENTILLIAM BAYLIGY, Slater, has receivedby
w the ship PocahOnas, from Liverpool his fall sup
ply OF those beautiful WEIGH SLATE, the roofs Of
which, (hat he put last fall, have been much ad
mired In order obtain the best article in his line,
the subscriber has gone the expense of an experienced
Judge Of the article, in Engand visiting all the WEIGH
quarries, and purchasing the best without regard to
price, and invites examination of his present stuck,
being satisfied it will compare advanlageousiy with any
thing OF the kind eyer brought TO this market
lie has also constantly on hand full supply oil
AMERICAN SLATE, from the hest quarry kaown on
the continent, and he will be able TO give entire
satisfaction 10 those who may favor him with their work
To those moi acquainted with the fact he would state
that the cost of roof is very eGf any more thar
the best Shingles and considerably less than those pre-
tended to be fire proof roofs, which, upon the ap
proach of fire, get into melting mood, aud disappear
leaving the property they intended 70 Protect al
easy prey TO the devOuripg element
The Subscribers yard ON Union Dock, below Flee
stree bulge; dwelling, Front St. 10 the Theatre
fe WILLIAM BAYLEY.
FOR SALE, first rate carriage HORSE. enquire
above cot sc 10
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LITERARY MATTERS.

You are aware that it is now no uncommon
thing for American books to be reprinted IN
| England; in fact they seem to be turning the
tables to a considerable extent in this respect;
and if the English authors are not paid In A.
merica, it is not to be expected that American
authors will be paid in England. But one prac-
tice OF some of the English and Scotch publish
ers is really too small 10 be defendedo any
principle OF common justice, and that is, TO re-
print American books under new or disguised
title, altering their local illusions, their prefa-
ces, &c., and in every possible way, concealins
their origin. | could mention score or two,
at least of these choice specimens of humbug
cling, such as Mr.. Sparks's ''Life of Ledyard,
the American Traveller" disguised by Colburn
as in all respects an English book, and called
"Life of Ledyard the african Traveller"
(whereas Ledyard only reached Egypt, and
died there ON his way to the interior); Wash
ington's Writings, edited by Sparks, from
which the same publisher took the liberty Of
manufacturing two volumes, to which he affix-
ed Mr.. Sparks name and published them as
the complete work, without the least explana-
alton or reference to the original. BENTLEY
printed Stephens work on Arabia, &c. as an
English book, and has served good man 9TH
ers in the same way, and the reviewers very
innocently take up all these and dispose qf them
without dreaming Of their origin. have just
had hearty laugh oyer one Of these precious
instances ofguning, (if may use a vulgarism,
and it is really amusing, In this case, TO see
how readily the bait was taken,
You will of cnarse have seen in the recent
papers, Columns announcement of "The new
historical romance" Oliver Cromwell, edited
by Horace Smith, Esq. 3 vols. post svo. {
lis 6d.-and this last item is not least. Now
this (as you perhaps already know is neither
more or less than Mr.. Herbert's Cromwell"
published rather more than two years ago by
The Harpers-and the American edition, as
happen to know, was imported here and adver-
tised by Wiley s. Putnam, of Haternoster Row,
in August 1888, at just one third Of Colbhrn's
price. But the best of the joke is that the re-
viewers take it as really Horace Smiths, and,
intimating that the editorship is mere ruse,
proceed very gravely 10 compare its merits with
those of Brambletye House and his other works
while some go so far as to bring it in competi-
ton with Walter Scott And then Mr. Col
burn, who knows how easily John Bull is
humbugged, pays the Globe, Sun, &c. for CO.
plying the reviews, not as advertisements but
as items ofnews and stable talk Coz ~ Y.
Commercial
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The PERKINS STEAM GUN.-This is indeed
curiosity, and may well be described as one
of the wonders of the world. SUCH a contri-
vance few years back, before the mighty
agency Of steam had become familiar to the
public mind, would have arrested the attention
and EXCITED the awe, not only of thousands of
the ignorant, but even of the scientific. ITS
inventor, Mr.. 4. M PERKINS, is a native
American, and has already distinguished him
self for his various contrivances. This gun
may be discharged lI5 times in minute. and
with degree of force truly astonishing. But
no written description. not in great detail, can
afford the reader an adequate idea of its power,
or of the beauty and ingenuity of its constlgc-
ton. BY it, pound Of Anthracite coal will
generate steam enough'to' discharge 4 lbs. OF
balls. It is also stated that the generator is
competent TO supply sufficient quantity OF
steam TO discharge so balls per minute. A wal
conducted by the agency of these machines,
would indeed seem struggle of giants, and
constitute bloodier process and more rapid
mode of destroying human life, than has YET
been chroniced in the pages of historian OF
poet. The human mind shfinks back with
horror al the contemplation Of such a struggle
But to appreciate the'power Of this gun, it must
be seen and examined,
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From the Philadelphia Ledger.
HOUCK,S pANACEA

A STRATAGEM.-.The principal proprietor OF one of
the most extensive of the patent medicine manuidcto-
res is now this city, and has been here for week
or two believe, for the purpose of insiitutng prose-
cutions against of the smaller dealers, WHO, II is
alleged have infrnged upon the patent right owned by
the former In pursuance of his design, this person
mfr. Houck, inventor OF ''Houck's Panacea, entered
suit before the United States authorities, who, OF
course alone have cognizance of the infringement of
patents, and the Deputy Marshal of this district, Mr..
Thomas O'NeIll, charged with the serving of the
Urits consequent upon the process of law. He called
several times at the establishment OF of the prose-
cuted veders, and invariably received for answer from
one ofhe apprentices expressing adesire TO see the
proprietor that he nOt in town." Believing that
this was the case, and that the vender, in the cls
steal language of the age, smelt rat, he sent friend
of his to buy pills. This went 10 the draege-
y, and made inquiry as TO their price by she gios when
inquiry, being made in pretty loud tone OF voice
brought from snug back room MI smiles, the pro-
prietor. He inquired what quantity the gentleman
wanted. The " gentleman" was chewing, and sought
the door 10 avoid the spte in his mouth This was
the concerted signal to the awaiting Deputy Marshal,
and so, without more ado, he stepped in and secured
his man. WI