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n Nev Mcthod Of Catching Rais'-A
Yankee editor has just thought of new
plan to catch rats. lie says that you mus
locate your bed in room much infested by
those animals, and on retreing put the
ugh, out. Then srew over your pilIo"
some strong smelling cheese, three or iou'
red herrings, some barley meal or new mall
and sprinkling Of dried goldfish Keep a
wake until you find that the rats are a
work, and then make a gral!
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"IIow long" exclaimed a tradeSman
as he applied the lash 10 an lncorrigibIy
bad apprentice, how long will you
continne TO serve The devlf'
Not more than three months, sir
my indenlute will be cut lhen,"
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{ Number 20

ings, ii was stated that tie Chat had deci-
ded that il required two thirds to rescind
the rule. This was misrepresentation, and
placed his colleague who had taken the ap-
peal, and those who sustained him, ina
false position.
The Preslden, here stated tha, lie knew
not what the reports were, but he would
state that his decision was that it required
TWO thirds to iescind or suspend Ihe rule.
Mr.. Barley went on to express his opiu.
ion that there ought 10 be harmony in the
Convention, and he did not wish to produce
any contrary feeling, nor would he have
|lnruded upon the time OF tho Convention.
had not an attempt been made,a he thought
TO interfere with The rights of a member Of
the Convention.
Mr.. Hopkins, Of Va, followed in few
remarks setting forth the necessity of spec
dy action on the psri Of the Convention,'h
session of which had already been too much
prolonged, and, as the longer the discussiou
went on, the longer some degree Of irIila'
ZION wouiG be kept up, he moved that 'he
appeal be laid or the table.
This was subsequently withdrawn, how.
ever, at the request Of Mr. McNuIy, Of
Ohio, who theR asked and obtained leave to
Withdraw the appeal.
A proposition was then made and carried
TO proceed to the eighth ballot for candI-
date for the Presidency, when
Mr., Tibatls, of Kentucky, rose and sid
that the whig party had nominated as their
candidate, a citizen of lis own state. TITO
Ken ucky delegat on, be said, had been IN
distinguished ci, z en- Of Kentucky. They
had done so through several successive:bst T.
lotings, and had, he believed, iulf,lcd their
instructions to the letter. The result tsd
!, convinced him that il was impossible 20
, Ige; sufficient vote 10 nominate the gelle.
man. lie said that Col. Johnson had an
ways been the frstman TO give way for the
purpose Of cancellations; and he therefore
rose uuder the unanimous instructions OF
the delegation, and asked leave to Withdraw
his name as a candidate.
The convention was hereupon addressed
ny Msssrs Brewster; Hickman, and judG5
~ Bredin Of Pennsylvania explanatory OF the
90 ,ourse Of the Pennsylvania delegation dur
2sIiog the different ba.lomngs.
81 The eighth baIIo, was then announced
% and resulted as follows:
III JrIruVu pAII OT
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Wing Mass MEETING AT LEwIsBURG, Va
On Saturday, the 18th, the Wing Mass Meeting
for Greenbrier took place at Lewisburg, and was
attended by 800 or 1000 persons, including 200
ladies'. The Democratic party had been invited
TO participate in the discussion, but declined,
ouera,oed probably, by the weight of metal on the
Wing side. The meeting was addressed by John
r Cooke, William H. M acfarland. and BENJAMIN
Watkins Leigh, of Richmond, by Gen. Dorman, of
Rockbrdge, James M. Laidley, Esq, of Kama
wha, and Ballard Smith and DR.. Syme, of Green
brier.
The Lewisburg Observer closes its narrative
of the meeting with claim of $50 Wing ma
jority in Greenbrier.
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To M. B. HILL, Esq, P. NJ,
Fairfield county, Ohio.

A STARTLING FAcr.-Mr. Clay, in his mastery
speech delivered at Raleigh, N. c., mentions the
startling fact that ''on the single article OF Ame-
rican tobacco England lcvies annually an amount
of revenue equal to the whole amount OF duties
levied annually by the United States upon all the
articles Of import from all the foreign nations OF
the world, including England. his is her Tree
trade! And vet the free trade Locofocos would
have us beggar our manufacturers, mechanics, and
workingmen, and impoverish our country, by adj
hitting English and other foreign goods, wares,
and merchandise free of duty-N Y. Republic.
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SCENE AT THE RED SULPHUR SpRINGs-The
following incident is related in the Charleston
(Va.) Republican of the Goth instant
"James NJ. Mason, of Winchester, in polit-
cal speech, the other day, at the Red Sulphur,
stated that it was fact we'll known in Washing
ton, that when the Texas treaty was first sent to
the Senate, there were 33 or SO Senators in favor
of its ratification. But on the publication of the
dictator Clay's letter disappearing of annexation,
Is Senators turned right about at his word of
command and went against the treaty, and only
IL Senators could be found to sustain the treaty
on the final vote of ratification. At this moment,
the Hon. Henry Johnston, U. s. Senator from Lou
isiana, who, i. appears was unknown to the gen.
tleman from Winchester, rose and demanded the
speakers authority. Mr.. M. was quite dumb
founded. MIR. Johnston went on to state that he
was member of the Senate, and that upon his
responsibility as Senator, and man Of honor,
he declared that every Senator who had voted
against the treaty had determined so to do before
the appearance of Mr.. Clay's or Mr.. Van Buren's
letter. Mr. Mason acknowledged that he had
made the statement upon common rumor-he was
happy to be corrected by the honorable gentle
man. He then retired from the stand.'
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GREAT WING GATHERING.

There was glorious meeting of the Wings of
the 18th Congressional District at Milton, Pa, on
Thursday last. The number present was esti-
mated at 5000. A stand was erected on an ISL
and in the Susquehanna, near the town. where
the immense host was addressed by John S. Rich
ards, Esq, of Reading. Charles Gibbons, Esq., of
Philadelphia, and the Buckeye Blacksmith. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed The Lycoming
Wings contributed their share to the meeting.
In one procession there were two hundred wagons
loaded with good Wings. The 18th District will
this Fall do better than ever before.
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REFUSAL TO PERFORM THE BURIAL SERVICE
There was considerable excitement in the North
ern Liberties, Philadelphia, on Saturday IN con-
sequence of the disinterment OF German, a
member of the Odd Fellows Society, and OF the
German National Washington Guards. Inc de-
ceased was buried inihe ground attached TO the
German Catholic Church, corner of Fifth and
Franklin streets, on Monday week, bnt the priest
refused TO read the burial service, from the fact
that he 1.-THE deceased) was member of the Odd
fellows Society. The friends, taking umbrage
at this, had the body taken up on Saturday, and
buried in the German Lutheran burial ground,
Eighth street. near Race. An immense number
of persons were present. including military
company and two Lodges Of Odd-Fellows.
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MOUNT Rock, August Is, 1874.

Dear Sir: Your favor of the 10th instant is
before me, in which you say that the Democratic
Committee of your town had received information
that the Hon. Thomas II. Burrowes and myself
intended to visit "ihe Queen of the West some
time this month"; You also say that you are re-
questcd as Corresponding Secretary, to invite us
to address mass meeting on the 24th instant, at
your place, having understood that both OF us
have changed our sentiments since 1910. In what
follows speak only for myself: should you deem
it proper to address Mr.. Burrowes, he will speak
for himself. say then to you, that you have been
most grossly deceived as it regards myself. The
information you have received is altogether erro-
neous | do not intend to visit " the Far West
this accommodated have | changed my senti-
ments since 1910, in regard to the great ques-
tons involved in The great struggle between the
friends of Henry Clay and James X. Polk, for the
Presidency.
The political sentiment which hold, l imbibed
in my boyhood, during the administration of Tho
mas jefferson. l advocated and defended the
same principles during the administrations Of Ma
olson and Monroe, when honesty and capacity
were deemed essential in public Office. desire
now to see the principles and measures restored,
under which the country was happy and prosper
GUS, before the Democratic party was "headed,"
and lead headong to destruction, by Van Buren,,
Benton, DR.. Duncan, Allen, Buchanan, Charles j..
lngerSoll, (Who would nave Deen Tory nad
he been old enough, in the American Revo!utor,)
and host of others might be named, all, with
perhaps one exception, opposed to the late war
with Great Britain, and who were then Federal
lists of the true blue-light stamp
Indeed, the Democratic party, since it has been
corrupted by the old Federal leaders. is not more
like what that party was in the days of Jefferson,
Madison, and Monroe, than Ezekiel Polk, the
grandfather of James X. Polk, was like General
Francis Marion, in the days of the Revolution. l
had occasion some time since to reply to letter
addressed to me by the chairman OF the State
Central Committee Of this State. In that reply
have fully bat briefly stated my views in regard
to the leading questions now agtating the public.
herewith transmit to you newspaper contain
ing it; you will have the goodneos 10 read it, in
connexion with this letter, at your Mass Meeting
on the Oath instant, as it will, hope, efe ctually
disabuse a large number of the true Democracy
of the " Buckeye State;" and show, although on
small scale, how far a proAigate press will 60
to deceive, when under the direction Of the worst
passions that can actuate and influence the hearts
and minds Of bad men.
Permit me to say, in conclusion, that recIpro-
cate the warm esteem you entertain for me.
i am, most respectfully, your obedient servant,
a. JOS. RITNER.
To M. B. HILL, Esq, P. NJ,
Fairfield county, Ohio. " H
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SANDss SARsAPARILLA-The following certificate,
recently received, addressed agent in Madi-
son. Ga. The patient greatly afflicted with Scrofua
and Mercnria had tried remedies without
any benefit and the afflicted now invited to read what
he says in reference 10 Sands's Sarsaparilla:
MADISON, Ca, Aug S, 1874
To g. F. Hoffman, Esq:
DEAR SIRAs have derived SO much benefit from the
of Sandss Sarsaparilla feel it duty owe the
community, to make the fact in my public | was
afflicted for four years with running and id ulcers
my lower exemes, and also suffered severely from
mercuria other parts of my body from the effect
of blue pills and other mercurias tried remedy after
remedy, but they all awaited nothing until obtained
bottle of Sandss Sarsaparlla which found benefited
me very much l continued its until Ind taken
eight bottles when was perfectly cured Judging from
my case have to believe Sandss Sarsapa-
ra is the very best remedy for scronla and mercuria
sores there Isl entirely eradcaes the poison from the
system After four years OF almost continual suffering
now find myself new man--entirey recovered Yours
respectfully, a,a WILLIAM BANKS.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by A. B.
& D. SANDS, Wholesale Druggists, 70 Fulton ST.,
New York Price I'll per bottle; bottles for vs.
Agents for Washington city ROBERT FARM
HAM, Bookseller, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street, and r. S. PATTERSON, Druggist, cor
ner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street.
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CARRIAGES.

IT CARRLHGES.
i HAVE just received three very handsome Carri-
ages suitable for one and two horses. They are of
the most modern style, and of superior workmanship
and will be sold very low if Immediately applied for.
Also in store several new and secondhand Carri-
ages, which make very good assortment, viz:
Square Carriages for persons, with splashers and
standing step
! very superior New York built Coachee
New York built Buggies with leather top
Charlotte, built by Seth iiance for 81 200, is
new and will be sold at great sacrafce, say 5000
1t is the best winter carriage in the city, and is the
style the French Minister'S last new Chariot
tee. VIM MARSHALL,
aug28-6t Auctioneer.
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af TT .aGAL.N.

TN 1T 1T AGAIN.
i HE UNDERSIGNED respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that he has reopened at the
old stand, and has just received large assortment Of
prime Havana and Principe Segars, best Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco, Snufs, sc. all Of which were
selected in New York with great care, and are
fdently recommended as being equal to any in
the country. Gentlemen in want of good Cigars can
rely getting the genuine article by calling at the
"CIGAR DlVAN,' Pennsylvania avenue, between
d and 9Th streets ]. M. DORSETT.
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From tho Carlisle Herald.
RICH AND INTERESTING CORES
# a#ar PONDENCE. F

The following correspondence, which has been
furnished US for publication, will sufficiently ex-
plain itself to all who read it, and doubtless inf
nitely amuse them. We give it without COM
ment: EEE U@n ..IE
FAIRFIELD, CO., Aug. 10, 1874.
To His Exceency Gov. RITNER-
Honored Sir: The Democratic Committee of
this town have received Information that yourself
and the Hon. Thomas H. Burrowes intend TO pay
visit to the Queen of the West some time in
this month, and our village is located on fair
turnpike road from Wheeling to Cincinnati, am
requested, as corresponding secretary, to address
letter of invitation to your honor and the Hon.
Thomas H. Buffbwes, shall it be convenient for
you on your route to address mass meeting at
this place on the oath instant. Should you visit
the beautiful West at that time or any subse-
quent period, understanding by some means that
both of you have changed your sentiments since
1910, the true Democracy of the Buckeye State
would think themselves highly complimented and
honored by seeing such distinguished gentlemen.
Should the information prove to be correct, you
will confer favor by informing me in time
| subscribe myself yours, with the warmest
esteem, and am, very respectfully your obedient
servant, M. B. HILL, p. M.
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W HIG NE E T In G.S.
WIGS LOCOS!! TYLERITES /!
GRAND WING MASS MEETINGS IN
MARYLAND


GRAND WING MASS MEETINGS IN
MARYLAND.
The Wing State Central Committee, having
ascertained the most eligible localities for holding
the Congressional District Mass Meetings, an
nounce the following, viz.
The second Mass Meeting to be held in the 5tb
Congressional District, on THURSDAY, THE 29rH
OF AUGUST, at SALISBURY, in Somerset county.
The third Mass Meeting to be held in the Sd
Congressional District, on THURSDAY, THE 9TH
OF SEPTEMBER, at COCKEYSVILLE, in Balti-
more county.
The fourth Mass Meeting to be held in the 4th
Congressional District, on THURSDAY, THE 18TH
OF SEPTEMBER, in BALTIMORE CITY.
The fifth Mass Meeting to be held in the LIST
Congressional Dirtrict, on THURSDAY, THE 18th
OF SEPTEMBER, at BENEDICT, in Charles co.
The sixth Mass Meeting to be held in the I'd
Congressional District, on THURSDAY, THE 26rH
SEPTEMBER, at HAGERSTOWN, in Washing
ton county.
The Committee confidently expect that the
GREAT CAUSE will prompt the Wings in the
neghborhood where these meetings are called, to
make all necessary arrangements for the recep-
ton OF their Wing friends in the district. They
will, therefore, call meetings and appoint all com
mttees necessary to the accomplishment of the
object of this call. ]
JAMES HARDWOOD, Chairman Of
the Wing State Central Committee.
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augl6-eodtf
GROCERIES,.

TT GROCERIES,.
HAVING purchased all the interest of WILLIAM H.
FALEs in the late firm Of FALEs & GLOVER, the sub
scriber will keep constantly hand fine and fresh
assortment Of FAMILY GROCERIES, among which
are the following:
Sugars-Loaf, Pulverized, Crushed, Lump, New
Orleans, Porto Rico, Muscovado, Havana, Brown&c.
.Molasses Porto Rico, New Orleans, Sugar-house
Syrup iait .s0
Teas.-Imperial, Gunpowder, Old Hyson, Young
Hyson, Hyson, Hyson Skin, Pouchong, &c-all well
selected. II .1 al 5a f..s
Co6ee.--Java, Angoitura, Rio, Cuba, Laguyra, St
Domingo, and Burnt 49,
Spices.--Allspice, Mace, Cloves, Pepper, Ginger,
Nutmegs, Cinnamon, &c. 5ll + M. .-,.5 "a. !.
Fruit.-Fgs, Raisins, Prunes, Citron, Tamarinds.
Oa.-Lamp, Sweet, and Florence.
Candles.-Wax (colored), Mould, Sperm, Patent
Soap-Windsor, CASTLE, Palm, Almond, Brown.
Fish --Mackerel, Cod, Shad, Scotch and other
Herring, SIC. ri III Yel tly4st,3tt
CigGrs-l5,OoO best Puerto Principe, and other
brands. WI U
Miscellaneous. -Cheese, Lard, Hams, Salt, Maca-
roni, Vermlcelli, Pickles, Catsups, &c.
yMats.-A great variety, made of grass, hemp, sc.
Wo,d,oare Of all kinds.
Citizens, generally are respectfully invited to give
me call at the corner Of 7th and sire cts, opposite
the General Post Office.
july To- e.4 r. L. GLOVER
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THE BALL in MOTION!!!

There will be meeting held at the Club
House on Thursday evening next Goth inst. for
the purpose of forming Young Mems Clay Club
No. 2, to which the young men of this city are
earnestly requested to attend. The President of
the Washington Clay Club" will be present to
organise :" No. g." By request. aug27
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NEGROES WaNTED.

L wish to purchase any number Of negroes for the
New Orleans market, and win give at all times the
highest market price in cash for likely young negroes.
Those wishing to SELL will find it to their interest to
call at my establishment, corner of Seventh street
and Maryland avenue, where myself or agent can be
seen at any time q
I Communications promptly attended to:
lunc 3--tf THOS. WILLIAMS.
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LYNCH LAw.-The Frontier Wing, published
at Van Buren,, Arkansas, contains the following !:
-.By a letter from a friend in Texas, we learn
that four murderers and horse thieves were hang
ed on South Sulphur, Fannin county, Texas.
Their names were Jones, Raw. White, and Nit
chell, all from Missouri. They have recently
robbed and killed four Indians. .r,..a siaLr
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IP RALLY Vines, Ho THE Young Mems ISL
and Clay Club will meet at the Island Engine House
on Thursday evening next, 29th inst, at O'Clock,
for the transaction Of business. The young men of
the Island are invited to attend and become members
of the Club J. H DROMMOND, President
augl7 ID. WESTERFIELD, Secretary
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L 0CAL N E w S.
ST. vINCENT,s ORPHAN ASYLUM.


AUGUST IL. lS44--At an election held at ST.
Patrick's Church the following Ladies were duly
elected members of the Board of Managers for st.
Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum:
Mrs Newman Mrs. Stubs
Mrs. Talbot Mrs. Graham
Mrs. Ann S. Hill Mrs Blake
Mrs. Hughes Mrs Riggs
Mrs. c. Hill
AUGUST 26.-The Ladies met to elect officers
for the year.
Mrs. Newman, First Directress
Mrs. Talbot Second Directress
Mrs. A. s. Hill. Treasurer
Mrs. Riggs, Secretary.
The Board then adjourned to meet the first
Monday in September
JANET M. c. RIGGS, Secretary.
Sister Martha gratefully acknowledges the re-
cept of forty dollars through the Post Office, from
some unknown friend, for the benefit of the or
phans.
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From the Baltimore Patriot.

Mr.. EpI1.oR: Where is Beau Hickman? He
was the candidate for Vice, on the Tyler ticket.
The head has withdrawn-what becomes of the
tail! Does the Beau stand or does he not Will
the Madisonian answer this question, and thus
satisfy an enquirng and anxious public a
u.3 aEst -s.s ~ .eHts faa 81 II CORNFIELD.
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VIZ NOTICE.
w HAVE received one thousand cases Boots,
Brogans, and Shoes, being part of Fall and Winter,
stock
Gentlemens fine Calf sewed Boots
do do do pegged do
do do Seal do do
do do do do Brogans
do do Calf do do
do do split and kid do
Ladies, Misses, and chdren's fine Kid, Morocco,
and Seal Slippers
Walking Shoes and Boots
1900 pair coarse heavy Boots
10000 do do Brogans
500 Ladies' fur trimmed Rubbers
1000 Gentlemen's and Ladies plain ditto
The above named articles were manufactured ex-
pressy for us, and purchasers may depend having
good articles at very small advance on the COST for
cash good paper
w. MOVES & SONS,
aug26-eo8t Louisiana av near It'll st.
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CHEAP CLOTHING.

Il
LOOK OUT for the auction store on Pennsylvania
Avenue, near It'll street. where you will find gen.
era assortment of goods at unprecedented low prices
Being determined to close our old invoices to make
room for extended operations in retail trade this
fall we hereby offer Tweed coats at g. worth i;
Pants at $2 vests cheaper than ever Drawers and
Under shirts SO cts each fine Shirts at ST., 81, and
I'll IS; all linen at 80 so; linen bosoms at 25 37l,
and SO cts each; linen Collars at l2l cts do Byron
do 1872; Goodycar's patent elastic Suspenders for
usual price $2; also good gum do at l2., 25, and 81
per pair; fine Stocks at 37s and SO each; silk Cra-
watts from SO to "; Gloves l2l and 25 per pair net
Purses 81 and l2a; Pocket Books and Wallets from
6, to 25 each; Shaving Soaps at l. g. 3, and cents
per cake shaving Boxes cts. each j. Rogers &
Sons superior Razors only 81. cts, worth 81 PEN
knives from To- to SO each; Britania Table spoons
81 per set steel pens g. per card Letter paper 10
cts per quire, full bound blank books IS cents per
quire Violins from rs cents TO 50 SO each few of
those fine Guitars left at 80 So fine glazed Caps at
37s cents, with variety Of other articles equally
cheap. ra LEWIS HUNT,
aug20 Auctioneers.
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PIANO.
/ HAVE just received very superior Piano from
the mandatory of Joseph Risky which will be sold
at very great sacrifice if Immediately applied for
1t is six and half octave, accompanied with band.
1t can be seen at my store at any time.
w. MARSHALL,
aug28 Auctioneer.
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CITY Taxes. 7raas 1ti
CoLLEcroR's OFFicE, Cry HALL, June %, 1884,
NOTICE To DELINQUENTS.-By authority of
In the law Of the Corporation notice is hereby Civ
en- to all persons whose taxes on city property or
ration Of sixty days from the date hereof the coec-
ton will be enforced by the advertisement and sale
Of the property charged with such taxes. sH
A. ROTHWELL
iy1 2aw2mI t A@ Collector.
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A FOR RENT.
NM THE DWELLING over the " CIGAR DIvAN I"
will be let to good tenant if early application be
made, and liberal allowance for the board Of sim
gle person if desired. aug24