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which their EXAMPLE has upon the
rising generation! Would to God
they ccald he made to realize the a.
EiouIi Of sin and misery, w%retched-
ness, shame and disgrace they are the
means of causing by indulging in this
useless and sinful habit. ! know it is
often said by the swearer. that &c
means no harm;':it is only a habit;'
bn: is the effect any the less perni-
cious? Is the less harm done, on &C.
count of his meaning no harm?-
Would a imam, f1inging about fire
brands, arrows and DEATH cause any
the less mischief by saying, lam not |
in sport9' Whether the swearer
means l&m or not, one thing is GER
,ain,-he can mean no good; and in
asmnch rs he knows that no good. but
much evil will result from his indul-
gence in this vice, he is bound to re-
frain from it altogether, and is Justly
chargeable with all the wickedness
which lie occasions, il he does not!
We sometimes hear it asserted.
that the avowed believers in a worlds
salvation swear! NV brethren can
this be true9 What! persons profess
sing TO believe that God is their Faith
err, thier greatest, best, and Kinaest
Friend, guilty Of taki...r His HOLY
name in vain! WHAT! persons pro.
Tossing TO believe that all mankind are
%bre..ndren; sharcrs alike in the love
and favor Of God, and destined alike
to Il glorious immortality beyond the
tomb, acting so Inconsistent with
their professions, as 90 call down cur.
ses on the heads OF those whom they
profess to believe that God will bless
Oh! what Inconsistency! what hypo.
chrisy! what wickedness! Dear read
er, are you in the habit of using pro
fame lang'.nge! ESQ, pause and con
slider the evil you are causing in the
world, and oh, may you for your owl
sake, FOR your chi!dren's sake, anc
for humanity's sake, abandon it. Blu
if 'sou will not do this, do not, my
brother, oh! ! entreat you do not ado
10 your gull, by falsely protesting tc
he what YOU are not-a Universe
ilist.-Balm of Gileda.
, 1843-07-01
The Young sIodier of
A TALE OF THE REVOLUTION.

Among the youthful, Int bold and
fearless assertcrs Of American rights.
during this Period, (the American
ltevo!ution.) was a young man Tor
rather we should call him boy.) by
the name Of Arthur Stewart. lie
had entered the army Of the Revolu-
lion a, the early age Of Is. He was
born and reared in the good old Bay
State. "a State worthy to claim such
aboN. He had manifested, very ear
ly IN life, a fearless and warlike dis
position. He accordingly joined n
company Of volunteers, during the
disastrous period Of l775-77, and
was during a greater part Of the Rev
o'utionary war, a soldier Of that di
vison Of the American army, which
was under the command Of General
Putnam. Captain Wetherby com
manded The company to which he be-
ionged. Tie Captain well under
stood the warlike merits OF the strip
ling; but he was not personally
known TO General Putnam, as in
deed II would have been mere luck
and chaHce il he had been. He had
already signalized himself in one or
two hard fought battles. and but for
his extreme youth. would at the time,
Of which we are about TO speak, have
been promoted 70 the rank OF ensign
or lieutenant. The incidents of the
following story occurred Just upon
the eve Of the battle
The British army was lying en-
camped within less than two miles OF
the Americans. The two armies had
been watching each others move
ments for several days. without com
ing 10 a general engagement. At
length, on the eve of ;he 22d d.
the Americans and British were max
ing the necessary preparations for The
nights rest. expecting on the moro"
to Try the precarious fortunes oi a
general fight. The Captains OF the
several American companies were
busily employed in choosing sentI
nels, who were to stand guard during
the night. Captain We,herby hat
already selected from his own comPa
nv, 1--WE think by lot.) all his quota o
sne except one. He was anxiously
engaged in making the full number
when, as good fortune or bad would
Rave II, 1--WE don't know whlch) Gen
eral Putnam passed that way. A
he approached, the Captain was II
the act of calling from the ranks Ar
thur Ste wart, a beardless boy, to &C
The par, OF sentinel that night. Ih'
General, with mingled emotions o
surprise and con,c mpt, steps up to tn
Captain, and taking him a little on
side, says,HCaptain Weathe!by' VIVA
is the meaning Of this! Are yoc 3
thoughtless and imprudent as to tax
this stripping for a sentinels--a boy
who has just left his leading strings, t.
discharge the responsible duties OF TN
soldier! You know that the British
army is almost within musket shot o
the American lines! Are we not II
imminent danger Of being surprised
this night in our camp, or at least .
having British spies sent here to re
connoitre US in our sleep' beg yo'
look a little TO this"
, 1843-07-01

Extract from the London Cores
pondencc Of the Journal Of Com
merce, dated May Sd:
"The iron trade is the most depress-
cd at the present time. and appears
to be getting worse and worse daily.
In 1889 the exports in iron. steel,
copper, and brass, to the United
States, amounted to Gi,227.8G8, be.
sides cutlery to the sum Of E849,6 $40
making in all f~2,O77,448. Now the
exports are too paltry even for ex-
tract. or III furnaces So are now
blown out, and have Leen cold for
twelve months. Every month adds
another to their number, and, as if
troubles are not to come singlv. Swe-
den has just agreed to reduce her du-
ties on the exports of iron ore and
manufactures.
"The trade circulars however, that
have been issued during the week
relative 10 the cotton manufactures.
are of a favorable character, and
speak well for the demand for labor
in the Lancashire districts. Every
day business appears to become more
brisk and encouraging, and has every
appearance Of continuing permanent.
This is highly gratifying, particularly
as the demand appears TO come from
the home trade, which shows a reviv-
al of means Of expenditure among the
middling and lower classes.
"The announcement Of Mr.. Lane
Fox, for putting an end TO the repeal
agitation, by prosecutions. or n new
enactment of n law for that purpose,
has created quite a fermcnt in ire.
land. and armed Mr.. O'Connell with
renewed powers. 1t is stated that
he intends 10 defy the order ola call
OF the House, and will allow himself
to Re captured by the sergcnt at arms,
and then, when brought to the bar,
will lay the whole question Of the
neglect Of Ireland, by the Imperial
Parliament, before the House. If this
should be his resolve, it would prove
a new and u bold move.
1.-THE all important measure, which
is to allow the importation OF wheat
and western flour, al a duty of three
shillings, from the United States into
Canada, and from the Colony into the
mother country. is now definitely put
down for discussion, on the 18th inst,
Some papers have been printed in
connection with this subject. and laid
upon the table Of the House Of Com.
mons, from which a strong case is
made out in favor Of the intention,
of the government. The opposition
to the bill will not, | am disposed to
think, be a mere point, because the
more ultra county members really do
believe that it is likely 10 be most
dangerous to them as landlords, and
to their farming constituencies.
, 1843-07-01
Authorized Agents for the Radical.

/. N. BRrsos & Co., Louisiana, Mo
A. MAsE. P. NJ. Frankfort, "
HIT. KENT, P. M. GAINESVILLE, 4"
C. Z. PERKINS, P. NJ. Auburn, d"
J. II. BRIrroS, Troy, 4"
B. GIBSON, P. NJ. P~aynesville, "
Door. w. H. NIcKLIN, New Hope, "
P. w. OVERLY, P. NJ. Shamrock, d"
JouN RAILS, New London, "
A. HENDRIX, P. NJ. Spencerburg. I"
J. CRosruEwAIr, jacksonville, "
". T. Bosp, P. M. Sugar Grove, Il"
J.. T. MusrcK, Hickory Creek, Il"
F.. EMERSON, P. M. Louisville, "
w. w. ADAMS, Marthasville, "
FAINT & BROTHER, st. Charles, ="
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W A S HIN G TO N.
SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. 10, 1s43.
LETTER POSTAGE.

A bill to reduce the enormous rates OF letter
postage would be extremely popular ia, more
so than the celebrated No. 548, introduced by
Mr.. Arnold, Of Tennessee, at the last session of
Congress. We boast of our freedom from taxa
ton in this country, and compare our condition
to that of England, but in this respect we are
sadly behind her. The people Of this country
are of such migratory habits that friends and rea
tlves are often separated by long distances, and
while in England letter may be sent from one
end Of the kingdom to the other for penny, here
the charge is twenty-five cents! Nor can this
charge be evaded If a son or brother would
convey the simple intelligence Of his whereabout
and wellbeing to an anxious mother or sister, he
cannot do this with few words upon the mar
gin of newspaper, (Mr. Wickliffes recently
published decision cuts off all writing that con-
veys ,deas,) but must pay a sum which, to a
poor man struggling to get on in the world, is a
tax which he can i'll sustain. There is no me-
cessity for this. The Post Office Department is
only required to support itself, and this can be
done by reducing the larger rates of postage one
half and at the same, time doing away with any
necessity for private conveyances, which, under
the present exorbitant system of charges, are
freely resorted to- and, without doubt, absorb a
large amount Of revenue that, under other cir
cumstances, would find its way to the Depart
ment. Let The press speak out upon this sub
ject until some reform is accomplished.
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DEMOCRACY.

What is it, and who has il We know what
the name Wing implies, but for the life of us
cannot tell who is and who is not Democrat,
or what is the proper meaning of Democracy.
To be sure il has a radical Specification, but ac-
cording TO this the only real Democracy is an IN
dian powow, or Tammany Hall riot. We al
ways thought that one Of the principles of modern
Democracy was firm reliance upon the wisdom
Of the people and entire submission 10 their will
the Wings relied upon them and submitted to
them for twelve years under Jackson and Van
Buren, and by this course gained their affections; ;
but how is it with the Locofocos othey sub
NIT to popular rebuke without murbur 2--not
at all. They are, on the contrary, continually
affirming that the people have been deceived,
and so little faith have they in the good sense of
the people, that they are in an agony Of appre-
hension that the Wings are going to 're-enact
what they call the mummeries and fooleries of
coon skins and hard cider. What sort Of reliance
is this upon the virtue and intelligence OF the
people?
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FROM BRITISH GUIANA.

The New York Express says" We have the
British Guiana Times of the 10th ult., but find
il entirely filled with English news and discus
sions on local affairs William de Clancy,
Bishop of Oriense, Vicar Apostolic Of British
Guiana, and Roman Catholic parish priest Of
Georgetown city it, would appear from the
Times, has been deprived Of his vicaral juris-
diction by His Holiness Pope Gregory XVI, and
on the subject fierce war seems to be waging
between the Bishop and some Of his coadutors
in the priesthood 6 ~
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Virginia Minstrels. Notwithstanding the in
clemency Of last evening, the National Theatre
was graced by the beauty and fashion Of the city.
Col. Richard M. Johnson, ex-Vice President Of
the Y. States, and friends, were present, and he
seemed to be the observed Of all observers. The
singing and dancing was as usual, excellent, par
ticularly that Of Mr.. Sanford, dat old Niger,
who seemed to Guido himself This is the last
night, so you must go early, or we cannot pro-
mise you place even to stand in. Great nig-
ger, dat Sanford! i'3
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Freeman's Vigilant Total Abstinence Society.
The meeting Of the above society was. attend
ed last evening by a large and delighted audi
ence, several excellent temperance songs were
sung, and eloquent speeches were delivered by
able advocates Of the cause. We are pleased
to hear that the society are making efforts to Sc
cure the services Of distinguished members Of
Congress to address them during the ensuing
winter This is right. Success to the good
cause, say we. fE 81 ff
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WHEN WILL THE PUBLIC CEASE TO BE
w HUMBUGGED?-P. W. BROWNING, Mer-

w HUMBUGGED!-P.W w. BKOW.NINCs, Mer-
chant Tailor, in opposition TO all humbuggers most
respectfully requests members of Congress and stran
gers visiting the city, not to purchase their clothing
before calling to examine his large and superior stock
Of French and English Cloths Cassimeres, and Vest
ngs of the latest styles he is prepared to prove to
them, that he is selling the same article Of clothing
from 20 to IS per cent cheaper than certain dry
goods storekeeper that wish to take the trade out of
the tailors hands by holding out false pretences to
the public, that they selling suits of clothes from
$40 to $40 cheaper than they be purchased else
where want to know how it is possible for any set
of men that have practical knowledge of the BUSH
ness to sell clothes cheaper than practical tailors
men that know more about making coats than they
know about laying brick-notwithstanding all their
arrangements with the celebrated taiors to cut and
make their clothes, and their great facilities for buy
ing goods unless they have facility for buying with
out paying for them | am determined to undersell
them, and not to sacrifice my trade to such an ava
ricous set of men until the last dollar is gone All
ask is for you to call and examine for yourselves.
r A SHORT LIST OF PRICES.
Dress coats good wool-dyed black, /. $l5
Do do super Is
Do do beautiful article, French or English, 90
Beautiful Cloth Cloaks, 20
The above goods will be found ready made, or, if
preferred he will make to order at the same prices
every article in proportion with the above prices, TO
complete gentleman's wardrobe.
~ Between Sd and Al streets, Granite row.
ROOMS TO RENT-Six furnished Chambers
and one Parlor over my store. nov 17-ifeotf
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and suite, Hon. Richard M Johnson, his Honor the
Mayor, and Robert Tyler Esq., and family will honor
the Theatre with their presence this evening "a
TTNHE Manager for the VIRGINIA NINSTREL.S,
Il fuding Apollo Hall inadequate for their exhib-
ton, has taken the THEATRE. and on tonight will
be produced variety of entertainments.
MIR. JENKINS will give delineations of Irish,
Dutch, and other characters, and will also sing some
of the celebrated sRussell's" most popular songs.
In the course of The evening Mr.. SANFORD will
introduce some of his original Dances accompanied
on that old Congo fiddle by the inimitable Paganini
Mr.. D. MYERS {rsglt 4Es0 arE3fs sts
The company will on tonight vary their perform
entirely and introduce several songs and dances
never before produced.
Box and parquette reserved for ladies accompanied
by gentlemen.
iIr. JENKINS. .......,.......... 1890. BANJO
WI. :. SANFORD. .............. congo IamDour
W.T. JOHNSON. ........ Congo Castanetts
Mr.. ID. MYERS, 1.-THE far-famed ss
Ethiopian Paganini, ..............Fi Fiddle
The public are respectfully informed that the In
STRUMENTS the Virginia Minstrels perform upon
ere original and perfectly IN character with the an
aient JUBA MINISTRIES. No portion Of this ex-
hibtion will offend the most delicate and conscien-
tious.
To conclude with the Camerascope for exhibiting
Dioramic Paintings; the Hydro-oxygen Microscope;
together with the Drummond Light, as represented
in New York by the celebrated DR.. Lardner.
Y III Tickets IS cents-children half price. v
Il Us Doors open at o'clock exhibition COM
mences at u O'Clock
4 II An efficient police will be in attendance to
preserve order. t99 4 nov l8 4
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EOR RENT will rent upon very moderate
IL terms the brick house which, have nearly COM
pleted the corner Of 9th street and Louisiana Ave-
Il contains nine rooms, including garrets, with
kitchen. There is also store in front, with cell
lar beneath. The store is arranged as to be made
into two apartments by partition, thus making two
excellent stores for persons doing small business
or the whole make an excellent grocery or confec-
tonary. The store will be rented sepai ate from,
together with the dwelling Possession given in two
or three weeks. s. DREW,
nov LOW or G & T. Parker, op. Cen. Market.
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a GARD no THE LADIEs.-.a,, r. q. BEcK

A CARD TO THE LADIES.-.ANys r.. "A. BECK
n takes great pleasure in announcing to the Ladies
of Washington and vicinity that she is now prepared
to execute all orders in Fancy Millinery and Dress
Making, in the most fashionable style; having been
successful in securing the services Of of the most
fashionable dress makers from the city of New York.
in addition to her present force. Mrs. B. has on
hand an assortment Of rich and handsome Bonnets
also further supply of the latest fashions Ladies
most respectfully invited to call and examine for
themselves. l8
N. B. Mrs. B. can give employment to FIVE or six
nue. opposite Gadsby's Hotel. nov l0-eo3t
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IL EEP YOUR FEET DRY.-Cork Sole Boots, q

II EEP YOUR FEET DRY Cork Sole Boots, Of
IA my own make, cheap for cash, and no humbug;
to my numerous customers and the public generally,
invite them to call and examine ray new style of
Cork Sole Boots which for neatness and durability.
challenge this any other city to equal them, and
for the low price Of ". Also, Ladies and Gentle
mems Boots and Shoes Of every description Of my
own make, extremely low for cash. As sell no
work but my own make, all those who purchase from
me may depend on getting the worth of their money
Don't forget the store right the corner Of Penn
sylvania avenue and 10th street
nov I4-eo6t JOHN MILLS
#s8a A (Intel and CapitoD
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MASSACHUSETTS.

The Boston Atlas gives returns from all the
towns in the Commonwealth excepting Florida
and Chatham, as follows: Briggs 1886; Nor
ton 53,O73; Sewall and Scattering 1857, II
will thus be seen that Briggs is ahead of Nor
ton 4,263 votes but lacks $500 votes of an cleo
ton.
The Senate stands IL Wings, Locofocos,
and 81 vacancies
The House 166 Wings and 10 Locofocos.
The Hon. Joseph Grinnell was elected to Con-
gress in the Seventh District, and in the other
three districts no election 5
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r ADY's BOOK OF FLOWERS AND POETRY !;
Ia to which is added a Botanical Introduction, a
complete Floral Dictionary, and Chapter on Plants
in Rooms. Edited by Lucy Hooper. A new edition
with plates Just received and for sale at the book
store of IIwa44 r. FARNHAM,
nov III corner Of 18th st. and Penn. av.
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The Capitol two chambers, Senate and
Representatives, have recently been carpeted and
cleansed preparatory to the opening Of Congress.
The grounds about the Capitol also display the
neatness and attention which always precedes
this event.
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q HERMAN'S LOZEN GES, &c, &c.-S Sherman
~ Worm and Cough Lozenges
Peters's do ii do He
Wistars do do
Poor mans Plasters 7N
DR.. Euen's and Ellis's do sa1
Physics Cough Strip
Frey's do do @t
Rowand's Tonic Mixture for ague and fever
Frey's Vermfuge, warranted TO cure
Sands Sarsaparilla. For sale by
3fa5 J. f.. CALLAN,
nov l8- opposite the Post Office.
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The Weather.--While at the North they are
obliged to wrap up warmly against the bracing
atmosphere Of winter, we are just now enjoying
second advent of Indian summer.
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1--WE have been requested to notice the ar
rival of strangers at the principal Hotels in this
city, for the convenience of their friends, and we
will on Monday next and thereafter, publish the
same, up to the hour of IL o'clock each day.
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Sizuer Pitchers in tie shade-The passengers
Of the Sheffield have presented Captain Popham
an elegant copy Of the English Bible After re-
ferring to his kindness on the passage and especi-
ally on the wreck, they say:
'sThe Holy Book of God is chosen by those
whose names are underwritten, as the most be-
coming memorial of their gratitude to one who
was but the able and faithful instrument, in the
hands of him to whom they looked in the hour
Of their danger, as their sure and only pro-
tector." aa9et's s,aif' aaEtt
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We understand that an old barque has been
purchased in New York, and brought around
here, for the purpose Of trying another explosive
experiment, under the direction OF the Navy De-
partment.-ALer G0z. Afs2g
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y CISES, intended to impart to the student both a
theoretical and practical knowledge of the French
Language. ByrA. N Girault, one Of the principals
of the Washington High School.
Just published and for sale by
r.. FARNHAM
nov corner 18th st. and Penn. av.
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"a deck passage across the Lakes" has been
taken by the Hon. Robert w. Lansing, receiver
of public moneys at Mineral Point, Wisconsin /;
or, in other words, he has absquatulated." The
amount carried off is not stated,-N. Y. Sun.
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NATIONAL LIVERY STABLE Walker y kim
In nell respectfully announce that they have opened
the spacious and commodious brick stable lately
erected by them on c street Their new stable mas
excellent and superior accommodations for upwards
of one hundred horses. They have ample room ior
FORTY carriages The new stable and carriage-houses
are situated within one hundred yards o. Gada6y's,
lnnndmcted nv Thompson Tyler) is Immediately op
Matte the National Livery Stables The advertisers
intend to keep every kind of vehicles such as coach
40 barouches, buggy wagons, SC, which may be had
at The shortest notice for hire, by the month week.
dav or hour. Saddle horses also hired in the same
manner Horses will be taken at livery on terms a.
reasonable as any other establishment Members of
Congress, and other gentlemen, bringing their horses
and carriages to the city, can be accommodated with
excellent stablng, good coach-houses ana attentive
hosters Horse-drovers visiting the city will at all
times be safely accommodated, and on reasonable
terms. WALNLn o ni"A"AA1'
nov l5-eo3t
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DEATHS

DEATHS.
On Thursday the 10th instant, at o'clokk, P. M.
MARY p. NOURSE, eldest daughter of Colonel M.
NoURsE.
Yesterday morning, November II, of scarlet fever,
MARY OLYMPIA, only child of JOHN O'NEALE,
aged two years and nine months.
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Since the name of Federalists has become SO
very unpopular with the great mass of the peo-
pie, it is we'll known what adherence the present
Wing party evince when they are reminded OF
their former title. Albany Argus,
els it there you are Z" Well done old Hunk
ers |! II Please let us know when the former title
of the Wings was that Of Federalist! Was it
when Van Buren, and Wilkins and Riker were
on pilgrimage through this State in opposition
to the Democratic administration Of Jefferson
Was it when Buchanan declared if he had a
drop Of Democratic blood in his veins, he would
let It out? Was it when Carrot d. Wall boast
ed that he adhered to Federalism, as long as its
flag waved over New Jersey? Was it when
Monroe applied to General Jackson, as leading
member Of the Federal party, to consult on the
expediency Of calling Federalists to office, and
an1algamating all parties Will the Argus re-
fresh our memory Forum.