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MORE HARMONY.

A meeting of the JOHNSON branch of the De-
mocracy was held in the town of Reading, Pa,
on the 18th inst, when a resolution TO the effect
that in the event Of Col Johnson's failing to
receive the nomination, the meeting would sup
port the nominee of the National Convention, .
was roted do,cn. While this resolution was
under consideration, Col. Hugh Lindsay address
ed the meeting, in the following words in parl):
al hope that the resolution may be voted
down, in spite of the wishes of would-be party
leaders. ] tell sucI, men that the people will
not stand their dictation. 1t has not come TO this
quite yet---that the Democracy of Berks are to be
transferred like sheep. We were led to believe
that Buchanan wouli be before the National
Convention, but by some chicanery he has been
withdrawn. We have accused the Wings OF
political management, and here we are guilty OF
the same offence, in its worst form-bargaining
and selling the highest Office in the nation, and
pledging ourselves to abide by nomination not
yet made. for one have no notion of taking
such leap in the dark. If COL Johnson is
nominated, he has our support; we know that
he is the man Of the people, and not the man of
the poliIicians-if he is not nominated--w
zoe do as zoe please" (Applause.)
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TRADE or THE LAKes--The Washington cor.
respondent OF the New York Journal of Com
merce, in reference to a recent speech in Con-
gress by Mr.. Giddngs, of Ohio, relative to the
trade of the Lakes, has the following facts from
the statistics, on which that gentleman's remarks
were based:
i find that the navigation of the Lakes in 1912
employed l7,S5l sailors. The number of seamen
employed in the same year in the trade with Eng
land, Ireland, and Scotland, was 6,0l5 The
whole tonnage Of the United States in 1912 was
732,775 tons. The tonnage employed at the
same time on the Lakes, in the trade with Can
ada, was 2O2,746 tons, or one-third of the whole
tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the
country.
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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 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 crust &c THIS ALL Know. To re-
store, then, fe sotness, moisness strength smooth
ness and ramove all crust fly or blister the
tannin This substance the leather never can receive
the second time; but the whole virtues Of it are in
this 'artice, the OIL OF TANNIN--which pene-
trates the stest and hardest leather if it has been
twenty years in use; and if it tears easily with the
fingers, it mparts at strength that is utterly
in all respects, with delightful softness and polish
and makes all leather completely and perfectly i'm
pervious to water-particulary boots, Shoes carri-
ageops harness, hose trunks and in fact all things
made Of leather, giving splendid polish even high
than new leather has, and at least doubling its
and durability, in whatever manner the leather
is used THESE ARE FACTS.
Those who will may wear old shoes, groan with
corns, tide with old carriagetopshav 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 th0r hearts, con-
tent, for what we care, If their preiudces are so
strong, they will DOT try new discovery. We have no
avors to ask of them, they the greatest sufferers
aud we beg for nobody's custom or patronage Now,
gentlemen, please yourselves.
I5| None genuine unless with the fac smile sig
nature of COMSTOCK & Co.
For sale by CHARLES STOTT,
Jan 90 Druggist, Penn. Av., Washington
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pALDNESS.-BALM OF COLUMBIA, FOR THE
- HAIR, which will stop it if falling out or restore
it on bald places; and on children make grow rap
idly, or on those who have lost their hair from any
cause
ALL VERMIN that infest the heads of children
in schools, prevented killed by it at once. Find
the name of COMSTOCK s. Co. on it, or never try
it. Remember this al,oays.
RHEUMATISM AND LAMENESS positively
cured and all shryelled muscles and limbs are re-
stored in the old young, by the INDIAN VEGETABLE
ELIXIR AND NERVE AND BONE LINIMENT--but never
without the name of Comstock & Co. on it.
PILES, &c., are wholly prevented, or governed if
the attack has on if you the only true Hays
IMMINENT, from Comstock & Co. ALL SORES and
every thing relieved by it that admits of outward
application. Itacts like a charm Use it,
HORSES that have RiDg-Bone, SPAWN, Wind
Calls, &c., are cured by RooFs SrEcIFIc; and
FOUNDERED horses entirely cured by Roofs Foun-
der Ointment. Mark this, all horsemen.
MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR SALVE-The
most extraordinary remedy ever invented for all new
or old BURNS AND SCALDS, and sores, and sore
EYES. 1t has delighted thousands. 1t will take out
all pain in minutes, and failure. 1t will cure
the PILES.
Dr. SPOHN'S ELIXIR OF HEALTH, for the
certain prevention of FEVERS or any general sick
ness keeping the stomach in most perfect ORDER the
bowels regular, and determination to the surface.
COLDS, COUGHS, pains in the bones and DROP
sly are quickly cured by it. Know this by trying.
CORNS.-The French Plaster is sure cure
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ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS.
JANUARY 10, 1874.
INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL.

INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL.
W. Hasker, Baltimore; r. J. Scott and son, Md
$. w. Ficklin, G. t. Browne, and Reuben Kneisey,
Va; G. w. Duvall, Md; John w. Kipp, Bait. ,
A. w. Mcdonnell and s. d. Castleman, Va; Dr.
Daniel Dayton, Joseph Earle, H. G. Thompson, and
G. l.. Coles, New York Richard Lafflin, Boston ;
Charles Coleman, Baltimore; l.. w. Asheley and
lady, D. c.
CITY (FULLER's) HOTEL.
Commodore Stewart, U. S. N M. E. Clark, Md !;
Lewis Fcnochia and Pelso Castor, France; s. NJ
Morrison, Alabama; J. Cadwalader Philadelphia
EUROPEAN (cALABRuN's) HOTEL.
VIM. g. Bangor, Iowa; John c. Johnson, E. r..
Tyler, Va
EXCHANGE (rYLER's) HOTEL.
Rev. Henry Gillett, Philadelphia; H. j. Rodgers,
Baltimore; John c. Inns, Va
TEMPERANCE (BEERs's) HOTEL.
A. Taylor, Conn; s. Trip, Philadelphia.
VIRGINIA (swEETNG's) HOTEL
J. G. Tribbetts and J. A. Armsbory New York /;
Mr.. James and Mr.. Luke, Va.
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The Criminal Courts of New York, and its
neighborhoo1, seems to have full supply of
business at present The case for the murder
and arson on Staten Island, has not yet been
reduced to legal form-but the trial OF Leitga,
for similar crimes, is now before one Criminal
Court in the city and the trial of Miss Norman,
for an attempt to stab Mr.. Ballard, is also in
progress. The case looks worse for the prosecu-
tor than for the prisoner, if the statement (the
testimony is not yet gven,) of the counsel for the
defence is to be received. The statement from a
woman of her character must have more than
I" one grain Of SALT to give it credence.
PhilQd. u. s. Gax.
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MUFF AND FUR TRIMMINGS AT REDUCED

M UFF AND FUR TRIMMINGS AT REDUCED
LII PkICES.-FISH & CO. beg leave to announce
that from this date until the close Of the season thew
will dispose of the balance of their stock of Furs at
very small advance upon the actual cost. Ladies'
wishing bargains will do well to call.
We also invite attention to a superior assortment
of Beaver Moeskin, Cashmere, and Brush HATS,
finished in our inimtabIe style.
Also small invoice of Paris Moleskin and CASH
mere Hats (Laville and Pornavouzs Breyctes) which
have become so popular both in the city of New York
and here
We offer also varied assortment of Gentlemen's
Youths and Infants CAPS, embracing every style at
present in vogue; all OF which we will sell at exceed
ngly desirable prices. FISH CO.,
Hatters, Browns Hotel, and Broadway N. Y.
ian l5-3tf
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Misrepresentation, SANDER, and detracton, are
the tavorite weapons of our political opponents
Ii these fail them their hopes are blasted. They
see, they feel, they fear the power of TRUTH.
Hence, all theil energies are exerted to exnguish,
or cover it with cloud of Locofocoism. They
grow holder, as their cause becomes more des-
perate Witness their attempts to give out the
impression that HENRY CLAY, the father of the
American system, the champion of American
industry, and the defender of American interests,
IS trying to play hide and go seek" on the
Tariff question! The charge that he writes
letters of one description for the South, and of
| another for the North-that he says in one letter
that he voted for the Tariff of 1916 and 1924, and
in another, that he didn't Now any body pos
sessing half sense, and at all acquainted with Mr.
| Clay's character and history, must know at once
that all this is mere stuff. HENRY CLAY is Open
frank and above-board, in the utterance of his
opinions. 1t is one of his proudest traits-one
OF his most distinguishing characteristics, that
| you always know where to find him. He seeks
not to throw around himself or his principles a
cloud OF mystery. What he is 10 one, he is to ALL
As he says himself all his letters, whether writ
| ten to the North or the South, the East or the
West, are but I" transcripts Of the original. !"
Talk OF such man striving to conceal his opn-
ions or to mislead the public in regard to his
former official course and his votes on great and
| leading questions! The idea is too silly and
preposterous to have entered the brain Of any
one not diseased in the upper story But those
who make the charge, don't believe it themselves.
There IS more depravity Of heart, we fear, than
obiquity of vision, in this instance
"a Lafayette (Ind.) Journal.
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Mr.. VAN buren, ON FREE Nero SUFFRAGE
That MIR, Van Buren, voted for Free Negro Suf-
frage in the New York Convention OF 1920, even
Loco Focoism inundated by the Record, is COM
PEELED to admit. 1t is, however, painful ad-
mission which, it is plain, they would not make
il there was any way to avoid it. They get over
it as well as they can, and their method Of doing
so is curious, namely, by undemocratising the lit
tie Magician. They say, true, that Mr.. Van
Buren, did vote for free negro suffrage, but he did
SO with qualification. What? Why that Cuff,
if he presumed to vote, should prove himself to
be worth two hundred and fifty dollars Q most
lame defence for g Democrat" par excellence !!
You, Pomp and you, Caesar and Bru,us, shall not
vote, because you have not the money, the pro-
perty, the pe,0ter, to qualify you for the exercise
of that high and sacred franchise; but you, Cras-
sus, you are qualified man, and as you are worth
$3.50, you thereby furnish irrefragable evidence
OF your competence for selfgovernment
If this argument lays well in any mans mouth
It certainly does not in that of him who is put
forward as the Chief of Democracy !-Rachnond
Wing.
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A HARD CASE. woman, who in fit o
phrenzy slabs the man who has ruined her by the
basest treachery, must answer for it to the law,
though hers is only an attempt but for the man,
whose long career Of per6dy and brutal lust has
effected her ruin, and whose cowardly selfshness
has several times placed her life in extreme
jeopardy, the Law has no penalty! Such is now
the law Of New York Such is Human Justice
~. Y. Tribune,
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PAINTING TO THE LIFE-Mr. Brownson, in his
Review, allndes as follows 20 the tactics of Mr.
Van Buren, and his well organized Jacobin Clubs,
by which the movements of "the Democracy are
controlled, and made to minister to the political
advantage of the chief manager
"Selfshness thus becomes tsme-serrer: seeks
not for truth and injustice, but for what is popular
asks not what is right. but simply what win the
people say 1t has no opinion of its own. 1t runs
atllwart nc popular prejudice treads on none Of
the peoples corns is R0n-comn,itlal on all points
| on which the public mind has not declared itself;
and is ntolerant to all incipent errors, for they
| may become popular tomorrow. 1t is prudent,
sleek, decorons. 1t has no rough edges, angular
points, and thrusts its elbow into no mans ribs.
Its face has settled smile, and its voice is soft,
gentle, nsinuating 1t is calm, dispassionate, mild,
| deliberate 1t is free from rage from hurry, and
bides its time If it fails to-day, it will succeed
tomorrow. The sober second thought of the
people will set all right and place it at the top
| of the ladder"
Well may the writer add, 1--WE draw here no
fancy sketch. We are, unhappy, painting from
the life.'
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jan 2O-2t

IF FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT THE ENGLISH Luz
THERAN CHURcH--The ladies attached to the Eng
fish Evangelical Lutheran congregation propose 10
hold Fair for the purpose of procuring funds to aid
in the erection Of house of worship the congrega-
ton being at present destitute Of permanent place
Of worship 1t is proposed to hold their Fair at the
Apollo Hall, commencing on the 18th instant, when
will be sold useful and fancy articles, and refresh
ments of every variety. 1t will be open every day
and evening and continue at least one week
TO the Christian portion Of this community they
confidently appeal for their approving assistance and
cordial invitation, that by their benevolent purchases
they may contribute to the praiseworthy object of
rearing another temple in this city to the worship and
service of the living God
An excellent and well tried band of musicians will
perform every evening in the hall jan IL
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New YORK AND VIRGINIA.--Last year, Cover
nor Bouck's message was extremely soictous
that the Legislature should obige Virginia by
repeating the Jury Law and surrendering gene
rally the ground taken by Gov. Seward The
matter was discussed, reported on, but not con-
sumated This year, our Governor has not a
word to say on the subject. Virginia, you see,
had not declared for Van Buren, against his rivals
year ago; she has now. Quite difference.
~. Y. Tribune.
And the Tribune might have added that Vir-
ginIa, having been bamboozled into the support
OF Van Buren, by the shoac of friendship last year
made by that gentleman's friends in the New
York Legislature, and thus made secure in his
meshes, it now becomes necessary to propitiate
the Abolitionists of New York-hence another
motive for Governor Bouck's silence.-Augusta
Chronicle.
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GALE AT BUFFALO, 18th instant, damaged
the shipping and overlooked the flats along the
creek. The steamer Great Western parted from
her moorings, and came in contact with the
Wisconsin; part Of the hurricane deck of the
latter was blown of-damage 5000. Several
chlmnies were blown down in the city. The
harbor of Buffalo is again clear of ice.-N Y.
Sun.
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VOCAL MUSICIAN Introductory lecture on yo-
cal music will be delivered at Concert Hall
(Todd's) Monday evening" the 2lst instant, at 7
o'clock, when evening class of ladies and gentle
men will be formed Those whe have subscribed to
the class will please be punctual it is DESTROYS that
there should be no in Interruption in the course.
JUVENILE CLASS-The regular quarterly
course Of the juvenile class will commence at the
same place on Monday afternoon, at O'Clock.
The afternoon class of ladies and gentlemen con-
tinues to meet at the same place on Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons, at O'Clock.
J. H. HEWITT
jan 20-2t Professor of Music -
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EXAMINATION OF THE GoRDoNs.-The exami-
nation of the men charged with being concerned
in the murder of Mr.. Sprague, was completed
yesterday. Nicholas Gordon was committed for
trial, and Michael O'Brien was discharged.
Providence Journal of Tuesdau
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PARTIES AND PRINCIPLES.

Parties in the United States present singular
aspect at this time to an uninitiated partisan or
mere locker no here in Vienna
There are two great parties in the Union, as
there usually are in all Republics or free Gov
ernments. But, what is curious about it, what
really puzzles foreigners who attempt to compre-
bend the political divisions of this country, is, that
these parties no; divided, entirely, by strongly
marked, and distinctive principles One Of them,
the Wings, have political platform upon which
they stand united; whatever conflicting opin-
ions may have formerly existed between the
prominent and leading men of that party, there
scarcely be said to be- at this time, shade Of
difference between them. The Wing party,
therefore, is one and intail, firm and united upon
great measures of policy, and, generally, upon
constitutional questions.
But how stands the case with the other great
party-that party assuming to itself the name Of
the Democratic party?" Are they united upon
great and fundamental principles Of policy, or
upon questions of constitutional powers of the
Government! Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Van Buren,
are the acknowledged leaders of that party do
they concur in their views of policy or constltu-
tional powers of the Government! Do the Pro-
tective system men Of Pennsylvania, and other
manufacturing States. agree with the Free Trade
advocates of the South I! Do the friends of the
Cumberland road of the West, and the advocates
of the improvement of the rivers and lakes of the
West, agree with the Democrats of the South,
who believe all appropriations for such purposes
to be unconstitutional
But one of the most important questions which
is likely to divide men, if not parties in this coun-
try is that of the Tarif-whcther the country
shall have the benefit of that protection to its own
industrial classes which can be given as an Incl
dent to revenue, whether, the idea Of protect
ing our own industry, even incidentally, shall be
abandoned as an obsolete idea" Upon this great
and important question the Wings are united,
perfectly united They have met upon COM
mon ground practical ground, and in doing SO
neither extreme gives up single principle, but
both come together upon the same platform. But
can their opponents do the same! Certainly not
they are separated by an impossible gulf. Free
Trade, and even incidental protection cannot
blend much less South Carolina Free Trade
and Pennsylvania Protection per Sc. Suppose
to obtain the ascendency, and to elect either Mr..
Van Buren, or Mr.. Calhoun as their President
what would be its course of policy towards the
great manufacturing and planting interests of the
country? Could it pursue such policy as to
satisfy both If Mr.. Calhoun were to be elected
Free Trade and no Protection would be the cardi-
nal principle Of his administration if Mr.. Van Bu-
ren-what would it be then Some of our contem-
porarics will, perhaps, answer these questions.
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The Newburyport Herald states that the Rev.
LIE Roy Sunderland, who has been lecturing on
magnetism in Boston, says he has, while actual
ly engaged in the delivery of his lectures, caused
persons mile or more from the lecture room,
without any previous agreement, to fall into a
ate of sleep, and COME to him while proceed
ing with his lecture.
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New York AND BosroN-In the year 1880 the
commerce Of New York city was about two and
half times more than that of Boston. For the
last few years New York has been gradually fall
ing off, whilst Boston has been on the steady in
crease since 1880. They now stand nearly equal,
the number of foreign arrivals in New York du-
ring the past year being 1882, whilst those of
Boston amounted to l,7l6
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). We learn verbally, says the Railway Repub-
lcan, that person living i'll Middlebush, Somer-
set county, one day last week made confession,
acknowledging that himself and Peter Robinson
(the murderer Of Suydam at New Brunswick)
were the persons who murdered Robert +. Ran
dolph, IN Dark Lane, near Metuchin, about l2
years since. The persons referred to, it is said,
made the confession on his death-bed and has
since died
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The Newark Post records the destruction of
Franks dye-house at Leesville, near Railway,
n. j., on Tuesday. A laborer, known as Big
John, is supposed TO have persisted in the flames,
his body having been found partially burnt in the
mill race the room in which he slept, over the
mill-race was burnt, and it is believed the body
fell through into the water.
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HE FAIR AT APOLLO HALL still continues
open to the calls Of the chari,ably disposed
Many rich and elegant articles made by the
hands of the Fair ladies remain undisposed Of
Go and buy them you that have an abundance
and to spare.
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THs cLus HousE AccmESr,--The Richmond
Wing OF yesterday says. that this unhappy aoc-
dent has cast gloom over the public The in
cured are doing generally well. No life we trust
will be lost-but the suffering of numbers from
their wounds, has been severe
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I A FEMALE MAIL RoBBER.-We learn that Mrs.
Jones, wife of the Postmaster at Spruce, in the
town of Albion, Oswego county, n. Y, and
young man in their employ, have been arrested
on charge of rAing letters while overhauing
the mail
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New BooKs.--We acknowledge the receipt,
from G. Brooke Periodical agent, Pennsylvania
avenue. of the "Book of Beauty" with modes of
preserving it in man and woman. TO which is
added advice in the art Of dressing, by Alexander
Walker
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L 0CA L N E w s.

The WEATHER yesterday was glorious. and
well repaid for the past week Of rain and snow.
Our avenue was crowded with ladies, who SEEM
ed determined to make up, while they could, for
their previous loss of exercise.
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A p OLLO II ALL,

OPPOSITE THE THEATRE, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
on MONDAY EVENING, 22d of January, at half
past seven o'clock The course will be continued,
at the same place and hour on the oath, 26th and
goth January. Each lecture will be accompanied by
splendid pictorial Jac SMILES of Egyptian Sculptures.
AS each discourse will be concluded by o'clock p.
NJ, the lecture will not interfere with social engage
ments.
TIcKErs and PROGRAMMES for sale at the book
stores of VIM. Fischer, F. Taylor and G. Brooke,
on the Avenue; and at the door Of the Apollo Hall.
TERMs-Gentemans ticket 81 so; Ladys ticket
IS cents for the course. Single admission, at the
door-gcntlemen SO cents; ladies % cents.
jan l3-eot29
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HE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YANKEE AND
GREEK-A late writer says, "A Greek would
have formed god to be placed under the arch of
Niagara Falls; an American is satisfied with
erecting paper mill above it,
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DEATH.

On Thursday evening, the 18th instant in the third
year Of his age, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON,
son Of HENRY and SARAH ANN HAY, of this city.
sL5 His funeral will take place this afternoon at
O'clock from his fathers residence on 9th, between
! and G streets The friends of the family are re-
spectfuly invited to attend.
Boston papers please copy