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]. w. TYSON.

The Philadelphia Forum thus remarks upon
the account of dinner party to this person, pub
lished in the Mercury, of that city:
"Mr. Tyson has eaten and received score
and more of public dinners since the election of
General Harrison, and yet we are not aware
that he has gained any thing in public esteem
Before his departure for North Bend in 1S40, on
the indecent Grand Of soliciting Office of the Pre-
sident elect before he ,oas inaugurated, or the
returns of the election had been all received,
Mr. Tyson had a public dinner got up for his es-
pecial benefit. On the eve of the action of the
Senate on his nomination as commssary general
he eat another public dinner, the digestion of
which must have been disturbed by the decision
of that body. Mr.. Tyson has fairly eat himself
into Office at last! He has for long time been
the Magnus Apollo Of the Tyler clique in this
city, one of whom in style of laudation that
would have disgraced an eastern parasite, address
ed him in public as sPennsWUania's FaUorite
Son." His reward for such an act of sef-debase-
ment was the appointment of commissioner in
bankruptcy.
"We do not refer to these things to depreci-
ate Mr.. Tyson. The simple fact that there is
no Office in this city or county to which he could
be elected by his fellow-ctizens is sufficient evil
dence of his standing at home Mr.. Tyler could
not have made more unpopular appointment
The individuals whose names appear in the din
ner proceedings at Heads are Mr.. Tyson's liege-
men, whom he has helped to Office, or who hope
for office through his aid at Washington. "The
man of principle according to his interest" per-
forms an appropriate part in the ceremony of
homage to political traitor. We venture to
predict the political death of Mr.. Tyson and his
colleagues in treachery when the Tyler dynasty
shall have closed its ignomnious career. The
part that Mr.. Tyson took in disappearing the
Hon. Jonathan Roberts while collector of this
port, and in obtaining the prescription Of officers
under him, has forever destroyed his reputation
among honorable and highminded politicians.
Let US trust that this race of "men Of principle
according to their interest"-of men whose only
object in political exertion is office, and who are
always ready to betray great public principles
fer selfemolument, is at an end, and that the
Tyler, Tyson, and Sutherland school of politi-
clans will cease to be an example Of successful
iniquty after the Presidential election Of 1914"
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BALTIMORE CONVENTION.

The Boston Atlas thus responds to the propo-
sition to have an exhibition of Domestic Products
at Baltimore, at the time Of the Wing Conven-
ton in May next We heartily unite with the
Atlas
Proposed Exhibition Of Domestic Products.--
The following article we copy from the Balti-
more Patriot. We think the suggestion it con-
tains most excellent one-and we sincerely
hope it will be adopted. 1t will give additional
eclat to the glorious occasion upon which the
Wings of the Union will then be convened. It
will identify the Wing cause, as it ought to be
identified, more strongly even than it now is,
with the protection Of the great interests of
American industry. 1t will couple that great
subject with the election which is to take place
the next year-and it will indssoluby unite the
name of Henry Clay with the support of the
true American system. Let the mechanics,
the manufacturers the producers of Baltimore,
set the thing in motion. Let them determine to
hold great National Fair, in Baltimore, at that
time and invite the cooperation of their breth-
rem throughout the Union. We have not the
least question that the call would be responded
to cheerfully -and that such show would be
as would do honor to the country,
gladden. the heart of every American who shall
behold it, and establish the protection of Ameri-
can products and industry as the firm and set
tied policy Of our land
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Professions and Tradss.--From Mr.. Adams's
address to the members of the Cincinnati bar,
who rendered him complimentary dinner du-
ring his late visit TO that city, we extract the
following paragraph:
1t is common to say that the profession of
the law is the highest, most honorable, and most
dignifed that can be exercised by man. Posi-
bly, some of you may think So 1t is possible
you may have entered upon the profession with
that impression. But that impression is not
mine. do believe that the liberties of the
country depend more upon the members of the
bar than upon any other profession common to
man.. Yet do not consider it, in point Of dig
nifty, in point of importance, beyond that of the
shoemaker, or the tailor, or the housewright, or
mason, or any mechanical profession. | consider
it not superior to the profession Of the healing
art, destined to alleviate and remove the physi-
cal evils Of the human race, far less do consider
it superior to that profession which connects man
with the future and with God"
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Honest John Dauis.-We had the pleasure,
unexpectedly, OF taking by the hand this worthy,
patrlotlc, and talented citizen yesterday morning
at the United States Hotel. He arrived the pre-
vious night from Cumberland, and left soon after
breakfast in the new and elegant steamer !. Wing
and Wing" for Illinois, where he is bound, as
Will be remembered, to survey the State works,
with reference to further loan on the part OF
the present bond holders. Hon. A. H. Stewart,
OF Pennsylvania, also arrived on Saturday night,
and leaves this morning.
We learn that Mr.. Adams will arrive at Wash
ington, Pennsylvania, to-day, stay over night with
Mr. MKennan, leave for Uniontown after break
fast, stay on Tuesday night with Mr.. Stewart,
and arrive in Cumberland on Wednesday night.
Wheeling Times.
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THE SISTERS OF CHARITY.

Paris abOunds IN Hospitals, OF which, IN all, IN
GLIDING Charitable Institutions where medical
aid is furnished gratuitously, there are FORTY.
There are separate Hospitals for nearly :" all the
ills that flesh is heir to-" There are Hospitals,
also, for the Insane, the Blind, the old, and the
manned There is Hospital for men and ano-
ther for women, who are afflicted with incurable
diseases There are, also, Asylums for destitute
women, and for children abandoned by their
parents before they are old enough to support
themselves. In all these abodes Of wretched-
ness and suffering, those Ministering Angels"
the SISTERS OF CHARITY, are to be found. In
deed, there is no form or condition of human dis
tress which these halfdivine women do not seek
out, and as far as charity and kindness can go,
relieve or mitigate. Their missions Of mercy
are executed with fearlessness that no dangers
can aPpal, and no privations discourage. With
q perseverance, a devotion and fidelity, so high
and hallowed that celestial spirits must look
down approvingly upon them, these benevolent
SISTERS inger about the bedside Of the sick, adj
ministering cordials and balms to the conva-
lescent, and soothing and tranquilizing the dying
with the consultations of religion. went through
the Hotel Dieu at Notre Dame, where there are
beds for a thousand patients. In all the wards,
Sisters of Charity were moving noiselessly about,
smoothing the pillows, wetting the lips, chatting
the hands, placing warm blankets at the feet, or
In some other way ministering to the relief Of
patients apparently in the last stages Of disease
The Steward who accompanied us through the
wards, Ian intelligent soldier who belonged to
Bonaparte's Young Guard,) informed us that
these good Angels were lowering about the sick
and the dying, day and night; and every groan
brought one Of them to the bedside Of the suf-
ferers; and that while others slept, they waited
upon and watched with those for whom there
was neither rest nor sleep. These Sisters Of
Charity live among the dying Their lives are
passed, not in promoting their own interest or
happiness, but in mitigating the sufferings, re-
lieving the distress, and soothing the anguish Of
others. They endeavor to confer upon the un-
fortunate and the miserable, what zoe selfshly
seek to obtain for ourselves. How incapable is
our sex of life of such pure, disinterested self
sacrificing benevolence! To" Heavens last, best
gift to man" alone can we look for such gene
rous, free-will sacrifices to the cause of Charity
and Extraordinarily Weeds Letters.
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!, A Murdsr.-The Wilmington Republican SAYS
that on Thursday week, three men came to
Tavern IN fusseilyile, Chester county, Pa, kept
by man named Jackson, and commenced drink
ing. They kept it up pretty late, and the tav-
ern-keeper ordered them out. They went out
IN the road, still rioting, and Jackson went to
bed. He was, however, awoke by the noise of
the drunkards, and he arose, took an axe-helye.
and went out, saying, He would see who would
be master" He struck them all but the blow
ne gave one man, named Robert Payall proved
fatal In few hours. Jackson was immediately
arrested and placed in prison. lie was engaged
to be married, and the nuptials were to be cele-
brated this week
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CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! CLOCKS!!!-The sub
~ scriber, agent for Messrs. Sperry & Shaw, of
New York, for the sale of their celebrated clocks,
has now on hand, at his Segar, Tobacco, and Snuff
Store, an assortment of the various kinds of wood
and brass clocks manufactured by them, which he
will sell wholesale and retail at the manufacturers
prices He has two varieties of pillared clocks
of beautiful pattern, which those wanting neat
mantle ornament, as well useful timepiece, will
do well to call and examine.
VIM. BLANCHARD,
Between Fullers and Galabrun's Hotel, Penn. Av
N. B. All clocks sold by w. B. are warranted for
IL months. nov Elm
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UoUsE,FURNIsHING GOODS, NEW STOCK

r. OUsEFURNISHING GOODS, NEW STOCK
IL We have received at our stores next door to
Clagett's, and opposite Browns Hotel, and ex-
ensive assortment of House furnishing Goods which
we will sell low for cash, or at short credit for
good paper.
We have general assortment of Cabinet ware
Bedsteads, and Chairs, at very low prices for the
quality.
A good assortment Of Looking Glasses, China and
Glass ware.
Solar, Astral, and Hall Lamps, and splendid Gron-
doles or Candelabras
Table Cutlery, an excellent stock, particularly
Rodgers Knives in sets of 81 pieces. Also, PEN
hives and Scissors
Walters and Tea Trays, variety of patterns and
qualities.
Brass Andirons, Fenders Shovels and longs.
Britannia Ware, in sets of pieces, also detached
Kitchen Furniture of every description
Hair Mattresses and Feather Beds always on hand,
and made up to order expeditiously.
A general assortment of Wood Ware-embracing
almost every article in that line appertaining to
housekeeping.
Our stock is SO general, that we cannot name the
items, but would say to housekeepers and persons
furnishing, that nearly every useful article can be
found at either of our stores. To facilitate custom
ers in finding the goods they want, catalogue Of
articles in store will be furnished.
nov 1s-2wf BOTELER, DOM & co.
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The Texas Questionable New York Even
ing Post (Loco) says:
Gail that is said of the probability Of Texas
becoming colony of Great Britain is but dis
guise Of the real questions Texas can exist as
an independent nation as well as Sweden or
Denmark The desire to prevent her from ia
king her own course in regard to the abolition
Of slayery-the desire to perpetuate and extend
that great wills the secret spring of the move
ment in annexing her to the United States. For
our part, while we are content that the people
Of those States in which slavery exists shall de-
eide for themselves, without our interference.
what is to be done with it, believing that
causes are already in gradual operation which
will inevitably bring on its extinction, we shall
resist to the uttermost any measure which, like
the admission of Texas into the Union, tends to
give it longer life within our confederacy, or
on the continent we inhabit."
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EDWARD S. WRIGHT, BRIDGE Street Geo,peto,,n.
" Importer and Dealer in Cutlery, Stationery, Dry
and Fancy Goods, &c., keeps constantly on hand, on
the most favorable terms, the following articles
CUTLERY.
Ivory knives and forks, in full setts Ivory knives
and forks in DOZENS buffalo and buck in sets and
dozens, carvers and steels, bread knives, oyster
knives, pocket and pen knives cards, pocket and
pen knives in DOZENS erasers and desk knives scis
sors OF all qualities, razors of all qualities German
silver forks best plated forks, German silver table
spoons, German silver tea spoons.
STATIONERY.
Ruled and plain cap papers, ruled and plain letter
papers, full and half bound ledgers full and half
bound day books, steel pens, quills blue and black
inks, black sand, waters, sealing wax, India rubber
port folios, inkstands Of ebony, glass, cork &c.,
drawing pencils, common lead pencils, fine and COM
mon crayons, miniature ivory, miniature cases. states
in wood and paper, blue and white bonnet boards
playing cards. visiting cards. penholders paper knives
&c., indelible ink. Ga
DRY GOODS.
Blue, black and fancy cloths, cassimercs cassnetts
brown and bleached cottons, white cambrics cotton
worsted silk, and merino hose and half hose, silk
shirts, merino shirts and drawers cotton and silk
handkerchiefs cotton and linen tapes, corset laces,
shoe ribbands cotton cords, patent threads cotton
balls, spool cottons.
COMBS BRUSHES.
Tuck, side, nick pocket, dressing, Kidding combs.
hair, TOOTH nail, comb, busting, health shaving, and
shoe bushes.
FANCY GOODS.
Pms and needles, knitting pins, hooks and eyes,
tallors' silk twist Italian silk, hank cotton, fishing
lines and hooks night tapers gum and improved gum
suspenders webb and nett suspenders, candlestcks,
shutters and trays castors spectacles cups and balls
toy Watches yankee clocks, stuff boxes pocket
books, purses, percussion caps dolls and doll heads
toy books and prints, travelling and fancy baskets
fancy boxes in great variety, chcssmen, dominoes
back CANNON and chess boards thermometers, storm
glasses, Jews harps, carpenters pencils German sill
yer thimbles, brass thmbles, tailors hmbles spool
stands, glass boxes fancy soaps shaving boxes shaw
ing brushes, split whale bones, spittoons marbles and
alleys, tops skates razor hones strops, shaving
glasses watch guards, gilt coat, and vest buttons,
silk and mohair coat buttons pearl shirt and vest
buttons, bone and horn suspender and shirt buttons,
bone and wood moulds, common jewelry, violins,
violin bows, guitars flutes and flies, accordons harp
strings guitar strings, violin strings looking glasses
looking glass plates, green and fancy window blinds,
paper hangings, glass tumblers, glass mugs, glass
lamps, shoe backing, single and double barrel guns,
steel and brass pistols, Havana Spanish, and half
Spanish cigars. With a variety Of perfumery, &c.
nov Elm
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SPECTACLES, &c.-The subscribers, Manufac-
~ turers of Mathematical, Optical, and Philosophi-
cal Instruments, lat the solicitation of their friends
have added to their establishment the article Of Spec
tacles, in every variety of forms, where glasses Of
the best quality, and correctly ground on optical
principles, may be had to suit the sight Of neary) all
PERSONS gold frames made to order, of any pattern,
glasses fitted to old frames, and all work in the line
done in the best manner; where may be had great
variety Of Mathematical Drawing Instruments from
" to $780, Engineers and Surveyors instruments OF
superior quality, Pocket and other Telescopes, supe-
rior Thermometers, in mahogany cases, for halls or
Parlors, Barometcrs, &C. Shortly will be published,
in pamphlet form, with plates an Essay on the Human
ton Of Optical Glasses, TO its assistance, &c.
PATTEN & SON,
South side Pennsylvania avenue,
nov 6-lm between 10th and 18th SITS
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nj AT!ONAL LIVERY STABLE Walker s. Kim

nj ATlONAL LIVERY STABLE Walker s. kim
IN NELL respectfully announce that they have opened
the spacious and commodous brick stable lately
erected by them on street Their new stable has
excellent and superior accommodations for upwards
of one hundred horses. They have ample room for
forty carriages. The stable and carriage-houses
are situated within one hundred yards of Gadsbys,
Browns, and Tyler's hotels The Exchange Hotel
Conducted by Thompson Iyler) is Immediately op
posite the National Livery Stables The advertisers
intend to keep every kind of vehicle such as coach
es, barouches, buggy wagons &C., which may be had
at the shortest notice for hire, by the month, week.
day, or hour Saddle horses also hired in the same
manner; Horses VIII be taken at livery on terms as
reasonable as any other establishment Members of
Congress, and other gentlemen bringing their horses
and carriages TO the city, be accommodated with
excellent stabng. good coach-houses, and attentive
hostlers Horse-drovers visiting the city will at all
times be safely accommodated, and on reasonable
terms. WALKER & KIMMEII
nov l5-eo3t
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Sleighing at the NortA.-We are informed by
gentleman who arrived here last evening, says
the Albany Argus Of Saturday, from Lewis coun-
ty, that the people Of Martinsburgh Lowvill,
&c., and the northern part of Oneida, are favored
with capital seighing.
The snow when he left "wednesday was
eighteen inches deep, and he came on runners to
within seven miles of Utica.
1t may seem strange when we add that there
was little or no snow at WATERFOWL, farther
north, but nearer the lake.
We learn, also, that the sleighing was nearly
as good-nearly foot in depth, and hard and
frozen, in Franklin county,
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A S,cord.-We saw, on Monday, sword of
much excellence, better did meier itself upon
soldiers thigh sustain. 1t was ordered by the
Legislature Of Maryland, for Captain Webster,
who, in 1914, commanded one of the small bat
teries below Baltimore, by which the enemy was
SO annoyed, that he failed in his attempts upon
the city. Mr. Thomas Flether, of this city, was
applied to, and Mr.. Bennett, in Minor street,
made the sword for him. It is of a beautiful
form, with heavy gold and mounting. The
blade is etched on one side with the following
inscriptions: Presented by the State of Mary
land to Captain John Webster, for his gallant
defence OF the battery committed to his charge
during the memorable attack against the city of
Baltimore, September IL, 1914"
On one side of the hilt there is an inscription
Falso Jorti et yfdeli. Maryland dedit John
A. Webster
On the other side is the coat Of arms of Mary
land
The workmanship Of the sword reflects credit
on the skill Of Captain Bennett; and the cost
($4OO) denotes liberality in the Commonwealth
mat presents 1t. But twenty-nine years is a long
time t, to wait for token of approval. y.
s. Gazette.
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ELEGANT SHAWLS-Willb be opened this day
IL carton splendid embroidered Thbet shawls
do rich figured Thibit and cashmere
do large and very heavy black silk shawls
l do rich changeable silk shaws 8-4 square
and very elegant
50 pieces splendid silks, every style and quality
SO pieces mousselines de lane and cashmercs,
some entire new style
10 superfne Thibet cloths, for ladies' dresses
every shade Of color
IS pieces chusan and cashmere de casse
10 pieces elegant silk yelves for dresses and
bonnes
cartons rich velvet and satin ribands
SO dozen linen cambria handkerchiefs, gloves,
hosiery, SIC.
20 pieces black and colored apaccas, silk fringes,
SIC.
The above with every article in the fancy good
line will be sold on the most favorable terms.
BRoADCLoTHs.
/ will open to-day large assortment of the best
London broadcloths
London, French, and American cassimeres
Velvet and satin vestings
London tWeeds for coats and pantaloons
A large assortment of gentlemen's fancy
scarfs and crayats fashionable style
Lambswool and merno shirts and drawers
Plaid and figured cloths for cloak INNINGS
ALSO,
$50 pieces superior and low priced cassinets
100 pair IA, Ia, and 1914 Whitney blankets
Wide and narrow white and colored fannels
The above goods having been purchased at auction
at the north at very low prices great bargains may be
expected by those who may favor me with call.
nov 9-lm r. C. WASHINGTON.
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Mulberry Leaf Paper.-The Northampton
Courier says: We have seen at the office of
Dr. Stebbins, newspapers pamphlets, cap. and
letter paper made of mulberry foliage. Of very
good quality on one sheet of which we have
both printed and written, and are fully satisfied
that smooth, strong, and delicate white and 90.
lored paper has, and can be made from mulberry
leaves, fit for the pen or press. This is better
than specializing in trees"
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Expensive Head Dress.-Some of our readers
may be curious to know the composition and es-
innate of the crown of Victoria, Queen Of Eng
land. The crown itself weighs about three
pounds and is composed of hoops of silver, en-
closing a cap of blue velvet The hoops are
studded with precious stones; and upon the
crown is ball, set also with precious stones, and
surrounded with brilliants in the form of Maltese
cross. The rim Is Powered with Maltese crosses
and the .feurs de-Hs. In the centre of the large
Maltese cross, is a splendid sapphire, and in
front is the immense ruby once worn by Edward
the Black Prince. Numerous other precious
stones, rubies, pearls, and emeralds are intermin-
gled with these gems down to the rim, which is
formed of ermine. The following is its estima-
ted value:
20 diamonds around the circle, E15OO
ST. each ESQ 900
2 large centre diamonds, $4,000 each 1000
81 smaller diamonds, at the angle of
a crosses, each composed of &c dia-
monds $4,000
4 large diamonds on the tops Of the
crosses 100000
10 diamonds contained in the aeur '''
de-lis 10000
Is smaller diamonds contained in the
fleur de-lis - 9OO0
Pearls, diamonds, &C., on the arches
and crosses 10000
l41 diamonds on the mound 500
s26 diamonds on the upper cross 5000
2 circles of pearls about the rim 800
f112,40O
Or half million of dollars in round numbers
We take the above from an instructive articles
on the commercial value of gems in Hunts Mer-
chants Magazine.
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THE WING STANDARD.


From the Cecil Wing.
A WING SONG.
Tune" Rosin the Boso"
If e'er should wish to get married,
And indeed don't know but may,
The man that give up my hand to,
Must be the firm friend Of Old Clay.
Must be, &c., sc.
For l am sure / could ne'er love a Loco,
No matter how grand he might be,
And the man that could vote for Dick Johnson
Is not Of taste to suit me.
Is not, &c., SC.
Tom Bentons too much of rotcdy,
To claim any good mans support,
And on Jenny Buchanan's low wages
The people have made their report.
The people, &c., &c.
John Tylers too mean to be thought of,
A circumstances dropt for q man,
BY every true Wing he's regarded,
As only :" fash in the pan."
AS only, &C., &c.
His conduct can no way dishearten,
The Wings only wait for the day,
To make him another "gone Martini"
And move on with Old Harry Clay.
And move, sc. &c.
Then rouse gallant Wings TO your duty,
And drive all the nliscreants away,
Complete what you stfove for in forty,
Your watchword be Old Harry Clay.
Your watchword, SIC.
CAROLINE.