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GOOD NEWS, AND AUTHENTIC

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The editor of the Richmond Enquirer says
1--WE have seen a letter from Mr.. Van Buren,
himself in the course of which he refers to the
unfounded report that he was about to decline
the contest for the Presidency He presumes
that his friends are too much accustomed to ru-
mors and misrepresentation to attach the slight
est importance TO such an idle report
And SO there is to be no backing out by him.
Well, we are glad of it; it relieves US of much
anxiety; for as backing out seemed to be the or
der of the day among the Locofoco candidates,
and as there is such manifest desire Oh the
part of no small portion of that party, that he
would retire from the contest and give them an
opportunity Of nominating candidate in whose
success they would have more confidence, we
had serious apprehensions that he would give up
the contest and leave the honor Of being beaten
TO Colonel Johnson, Governor Cass, or some
other individual, whose
Brows are bound with victorious wrcaths
Whose bruised arms hung up for monuments !"
ITO fright the souls of fearful aJversaries."
But no, not So Instead of such war-worn vet
eIdu DIS d Candidate, the LOCOiOCOS prefer one VINO
"Capers nmbly in ladys chamber"
And there he may caper many years ere he will
be called 10 assume once more the arduous du-
ties of Chief Magistrate
Now, as neither Colonel Johnson nor General
Cass is to be the candidate of the party, we re-
commend that the following resolution offered
by friend of the latter in Locofoco convention
held in Tippecanoe county, Indiana, not long
since, namely" Whereas General Lewis Cass
emigraled to the west from New Hampshire in
early life with his knapsack on his back, and
unsheathed his sword 10 repelling the Indians
from our northwestern frontier, and in lighting
against the British during the last war-There-
fore, RESOLVED, That he ought to be supported
by the Democratic party for President of the
United States"--be amended by striking Out the
name OF LEWIS CAss, and inserting that of MAR
TIN VAN buren,, as was done in the said conven-
tion, so that it shall read as follows:
Whereas General Martin Van Buren, emf
grated 10 the west from New Hampshire in
early life with his knapsack on his back, and
unsheathed his sword in repelng the Indians
and lighting against The British during the last
war Therefore, ResolUed, Thathe ought 10 be
supported by the Democratic party for President
Of the United States"
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We publish in to-day's paper an address, to the
People Of Maryland, for which we ask an atten-
tive perusal; the subject of which it treats
recommends itself TO every intelligent and re-
fleeing voter who sincerely desires the prosperi-
~ of Maryland, or the country generally,
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W A HING I ON.
MONDAY MORNING, FEB. l2. 1914.
HENRY A. WISE.

ssMr. Wise was thrice nominated to the
Senate on the third Of March last as Minister to
France, and thrice rejected by nearly an unani.
nous vote, it may appear strange TO some that
the Senate should have confirmed his nominal
ton as Minister TO Rio 1t must be recollected,
however, that there is wide difference between
the two places, though nominally they are Of
equal rank. The mission to the Court OF France,
the second only, if not the first, in Europe re-
quires man Of eminent standing and abilities,
polished and courtly manners, evenness item
per, and entire selEconlro II is not for us TO
say that Mr.. Wise does not possess these requi-
sites; but it is evident that the Senate did not
consider his qualifications such as the station de-
manded. The Court to which he has been
nominated as Minister, and confirmed, is one.
differently situated, and without meaning any
disrespect to that country, or its sovereign, in
saying that it stands at the foot of full missions
in point OF Importance, we are justified by the
fact in thus speaking of it, Of MIR. Wise's
ability TO discharge the duties of the station now
conferred upon him, the Senate had no doubt;
and as he lowered his pretensions with COM
mendable grace, Senators were not disposed to
exhibit an implacable hostility, or do that which
should have the appearance of being animated
by any such spirit. Other considerations to
which It is not necessary TO allude, and perhaps
not altogether proper to mention, but which had
not a little to do with the heart, had no small
influence upon the action 81 the Senate. The
high and manly delicacy nsnifssted throughout
by one nearly connected with Mr. Wise, was
not without its influence il producing the result:
to that influence Mr.. Wise is probably more in
debed than he is aware. Henow fills the place
Of Mr.. Profit, and we hope that in the discharge
of the duties Of his mission, he may be able to
render essential service to his country.
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letter from Washington to the New York
Aurora says -" Polk, of Tennessee, is to be run
of the track for Andrew Stevenson, of Virginia.
This is the secret Of Tom Rchie's advocacy of
the Baltimore Convention Neither Col John
son nor Col. Polk can be Vice President Ste
venson will and must be The man, or else the Old
Dominion will kick the bucket over"
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The PUBLIC WoRKs OF M1cH1GAN.-TheC Com.
mlttee OF Ways and Means in the House of Repre-
sentaiives, submitted report on the 24.h ult.
accompanied by bill for the sale Of the public
works Of that State, for the purpose Of liquidat-
ing her debt.
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The WEEKLY WING STANDARD is print
ed in quarto form, suitable for preservation a,
81 90 per annuni in adrance. No subscription
will be received for a less period than one year
and all orders by mail must be post paid.
~ Postnasters are authorized by lar 10 trans
mil money for subscriptions TO newspapers free of
postage. 4tlf
JNO. T. TOWERS. !,
WASHINGTON, Jan..6, 1874,
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RATHER SEvERE.-The Spectator Of thiscisy
says: !" MIR. Woodbury's speech was worthy tie
distinguished STATE he 50 ably represents" Come,
come, that's rather too cutting
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A NovELTY.--A miniature steamboat is exhi-
biting in Boston, which isthus described by the
Journal of that city:
"The machinery is neatly arranged, and the
paddle wheels move horizontally, beneath the
bottom Of the vessel, and are SO ingenicusIy
contrved as TO produce no back water, and may
be made, at will, TO move in every direc ion,
and prope the vessel forwards or backwards,
sideways, or in an oblque direction. The pad
dies will be protected from damage in shoal
water by the projection beneath them of false
keel. This steamboat appears TO combine many
improvements; and if they can be applied to
larger boat-and we see no reason why they
may not be--the plan must be received with
much favor, and be very generally adopted"
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VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.

This body, which commented lis sessions at
Richmond last Wednesday, have made good
we learn from the Richmond v hig, that the
unanimity and determined spirit of the delegates
in attendance, beokens the most glorious results
in the coming contest. The following gentle
men were appointed the Wing electors for the
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CT l. Robert III. Whitfield, Isle of Wight.
2. John L. Shell, Brunswick.
3. Henry p. irving, Cumberland. ~
a. Joseph X. Irving, Amherst.
5. George ii. Gilmer, pillsylvania.
6. Valentine "a Southall, Albemarle.
T. John Janney, Loudoun.
8. Edward T. Tayloe, Prince George.
8. Raleigh T. Daniel, Richmond.
10. Moreau Bowers, Williamsburg.
IL. Andrew Hunter, Jefferson.
IL. A. H. II. Stuart, Augusta.
13. VIM. Ballard Preston, Montgomery.
IA. Andrew S. Fulton, Wythe.
Is. Allen I. Caperton, Monroe.
l6. Augustine ]. Smith, Harrison.
II. James nj. Stephenson, TYLER.
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SAD AcciDESr.--We are sorry to learn that
an irlshnan named Smith, employed on the Ham
llton Corporation, became entanglcd this NOM
ing IN belt, and was carried over the drum sew
eral times, by which his limbs were severely
broken in several pieces. We learn that the
space through which he was drawn at each revo-
luton would not exceed eight inches. lie was
crushed so horribly that no attempt was made to
repair his injuries. He lived but few minutes
after the accident---LspcN Ado. .l.la
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1T CANNOT BE DENIED.

u OR truth is mighty, that DR.. Leidy's SARSAPA-
RlLLA is the purest, strongest, and most efcacious
of any other preparation of Sarsaparlla that is made
1t is warranted 10 be stronger than six bottles of
most Others stronger than four Of some and stronger
than three of the strongest prepared by any other in
the United States.
Dr.. Leidy's Sarsaparilla is recommended by all
respectable physicians in preference to any other
All who have used it have derived more benefit
from one bottle than three to ten of others; and
those who, after having used other preparations with
out benefit, will DR.. Ledy's, will soon be con-
vnced Gas thousands have already been) of the fore
going assertion.
The apparatus with which DIR. Leidy's extracts,
used in his preparation of Sarsaparla prepared is
the only in the United States, imported by DR..
Ledy himself from the celebrated house of Peleter
& Caventou, in Paris, at great expense, and is ca
pable of extracting the medicinal virtues of Sarsa-
parla and other roots more efectually than by any
other process.
AS several hundred certificates of remarkable
cures, and recommendations from clergymcn and
physicians have been from time to time published in
different papers, it is only thought necessary to keep
the public acquainted as to where DR.. Leidys Sar-
saparilla can be be obtained genuine, namely at DR.
Liedys Health Emporium, 1911 north Second street
near Vine street. (sign of the Golden Eagle and Ser
pents,) Fred. Browns, James Bonds, and Fred
klett's drug stores, Philadelphia, and at
CHARLES STOTT'S,
ap C5-3m Washington CITY
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OIL OF TANNIN,
OR LEATHER RESToRER.

A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY
Most people know that skins and hides are convert
ed into leather by the use Of Tannin extracted from
certain banks, &c.
When the force and strength of the Tannin is worn
out leather becomes dead hard dry brittle cracked
covered with a crust, &c. THIS ALL Know To re-
store, them life softness, mostness strength smooth
ness, and ramove all crust fly blister-restore the
tannn This substance the leather never can receive
the second time; but the whole virtues of it are in
this article, the OIL OF TANNIN-whch pene-
trates the stiest and hardest leather if it has been
twenty years in use and if it tears easily with the
fingers it imparts at strength that is utterly
Incredible until seen. 1t becomes like new leather
in all respects, with delightful softness and polish,
and makes all leather completely and perfectly i'm
pervious to waterparticularly boots, Shoes carri-
agetops, harness, hose trunks and in fact all things
made of leather, giving splendid polish even high
er than new leather has, and at least doubling its
wear and durability in whatever manner the leather
is used THESE ARE FACTS.
Those who will may wear old shoes, groan with
corns ride with old carriagetopshaye old harness,
and throw them away half used-look filthy them
selves and all about them--expend double what is
necessary for articles Of leather to thor hearts con-
tent, for what we care, if their prejudces are SO
strong, they will DOT try discovery. We have no
fayors to ask Of them they the greatest sufferers
aud we beg for nobody's custom or patronage. Now,
gentlemen please yourselves.
IF None genuine unless with the fac smile sig
nature of COMSTOCK & Co. as
For sale by CHARLES STOTT,
Jan 90 Druggist, Penn. Av., Washington.
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nR. TAYLOR'S BALSAM OF LIVERWORT,
~ prepared at 375 Bowery, New York, is Justly
celebrated the most wonderful curative of pulmo-
nary diseases in the whole range of pharmacy, some
Of most respectable physicians it in their prac
tice, prescribing it the best Of all remedies for pull
monary complaints and physical debility, and they
unhesitatingy recommend it to be kept in every
family OF consumptive tendency. II is universally
received as one of the standard medicines of the day
The great merit of DIR. Taylors Basam is that in all
of pulmonary complaints it gives immediate re-
lief single bottle will, in most cases. reveal its
astonishing virtues, and open at the fountain
of health and strength TO the afflicted Read the fol-
lowing certificate:
@Being constitutionaly predsposed to Consump-
ton, "a number of my family having died with this
disease) and having suffered from irritation of the
Lungs, accompanied with cough and raising matter
and blood together with severe pain in my side and
breast, till was supposed to be beyond recovery,
induced by advice of DR.. Perkins, as last re-
Sort to try "Taylor's Balsam of Lverwort," have
taken five bottles in all began to improve with the
first bottle, and while taking the third, far
covered as to be able to get about. Since which
time by continued use of it, quite restored, and
able to attend to my usual business. opersons stuff
ering from coughs and affections Of the Lungs, do
earnestly recommend it,
(signed) "JAs. c. SCOTT"
ELIZABETH CRY, N c., Dec. 10, l842.
observe--The only genuine Taylor's Balsam
Llverwort has an engraved label around each bottle
WIN 0 o6ha'ule ol Dr. SOrdOn j. Leeds attached,
TO prevent counerfets In order to he certain of OBJ
tanning the genuine article, purchase only at the
original Office, 375 Bowery
Or of CHARLES sTOTT.
Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 7th street.
And JAMES NJ DORSETT,
Washington, d. C.
GEORGE M. SOTHORON,
Georgetown, ID. C.
HENRY COOK,
And JOHN J. SAVERS,
feb 5-6m Alexandria, D. c.
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T Owe AND PATRIOTISM, Poem, by Richard
~ Stewart Evans, Counsellor-at-Law, for sale at
Brooke's periodical agency, and at Taylors Morri-
sons, and Farnham's bookstores
The following extracts are taken from some of the
notices
From the National I,,telligencer
LOVE AND PATRorIsM, Poem pronounced by
Richard S. Evans, at Bowdoin College, at the annual
commencement. Portland-Charles Day & Co.,
printers.
The above is the title of poem, by Richard S,
Evans, of Washington, which has been Just published
! in Portland Maine. The following remarks upon
this performance, are from the Portland Daily Adj
vertiser, of September 7. 1t was amusing to listen
to the observation to this performance. Nonsense,
says Beautiful, adds another. Horrible, splen-
did, silly and grand epthets profusely ayished
Surely that man is poet who gains such praise and
such abuse. And verify we believe Evans can and
did write poetry. There were parts of this Poem
which appeared pure and gorgeous poetry; for in
stance, the aliusion to the American Bird in
ion with Poland Campbell himself has not done
BETTER SC.
From the Globe.
The following brief ausion to Poland is from
Evans's Poem on Love and Patriotism, production
which is very highly praised, SC.
| From, the .alera,dria Gazette.
Mr.. Richard S. Evans is gentleman who has
long occupied conspicuous station as an anonymous
writer, in some of the principal literary journals !;
and to whom the world is indebted for some of the
finest specimens of poetry and learning, sc.
ap l2-dlwtaw2m.
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u TILES, RHYMES, AND ESSAYS,
10y PROFESSOR RICHARD S. EVANS, Coun-
sellor-at-Law. author of Witch Creek the German
Student SC.
CONTENTS.
PART FIRST, TALEs.-The Indian Coquettes, or the
Mohawk Girls dedicated to the Coquettes of Wash
ington the Deserted House the Pirate Count the
Demon Bride.
PART SECOND, PoETRY.-Transation and imita-
tons in verse, from the Portuguese Spanish, Italian
German, and Arabic languages.
PART THIRD, EssAYs-lst, on the falsehood of
Gloomy Theories; Cd, the policy Of increasing the
Territories of the United States on every favorable
opportunity, and the proposed renewal Of the Con-
gress of Panama; Sd, expedency Of extending pro-
motion to privates in the Army and Navy; 4th, evils
of meanness and parsimony public salaries; 5th,
means of encouraging the emigration of the rich as
well as the poor to this country 9th, influence upon
public prosperity Of having men Of genius at the
head of affairs, illustrated by the examples of history
The above work is nearly ready for publication.
Many of the articles appeared originally in the jour
mails and periodicals APP I2-dlw2aw2m
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cry, and Glassware, Hardware, Dry Goods, Clothing,
Groceries, Books and Stationery, and Of personal
property generally.
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I IVES OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE u. s.,
II with biographical notices of the signers Of the
Declaration of Independence, sketches of most re-
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r. W. Lincoln Embellished with portrait Of each
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WORMS! woRMs!! woRMs!!.

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and obsructng the bowels, and frequently the throat
causing commissions, and too often death The best
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THE IMPROVEMENTS IN AGRICULTURE,
.4RTS, &C., OF THE UNITED SIXTIES,

n port of Hon. w. II. Ellsworth, Commissioners OF
Patents, forms No. g. Of the Trbunes series. II is
one OF the most valuable and instructive documents
ever Published, and should be in the hands of every
man in the Union
To the above work is also added a valuable Trea-
tise on Raising Swine, and the best method of Fat
tening Pork, with plan for building Syes. Also, a
treatise of great value, entitled GEOLOGY as con-
nected with Agriculture. The price for the whole is
IS cents, by the single copy-Sl for five copies.
Just received and for sale at the Stationery store Of
r. FARNHAM
may13 Corner of 18th st. and Penn avenue
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WATTERsToN's NEW GUIDE TO WASH.

WATTERSTON'S NEW GUIDE TO WASH
w INGTON.-To strangers visiting this city, who
frequently at loss for some guide to direct them
to the prominent objects of curiosity and interest
which it contains this little volume will be of great
USE 1t has been found to be by all who have con-
suited it.
For sale at R. FARNHAM'S Bookstore corner
of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, where can
also be had few copies of the last edition of Mr..
Watterson's Gallery of American Portraits contain
ing sketches of the most distinguished statesmen and
orators of this country for the last thirty years.
dec l.
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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!-GARRET AMBER
III SON, agent Of Atwill's Music Repertory, New
York. has just received large assortment of Atw's
most popular music.
G. "A. will be constantly in the receipt of the latest
publications, and will be happy to receive orders for
Music published at any other establishment in the
country.
He respectfully solicits strangers visiting the city
collection which will be sold at the Now York prices
Between 18th and 18th str'ts, Pennsylvania avenue