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The MYSTERIOUS cAsE.--We noticed under this
head, on Saturday, the arrest of a French woman,
who, with her pretended husband, had been stop
ping at the Exchange hotel for several days past.
She gave her name Amelia Suffer, but has an
aas-viz Klutz, the name of her alleged husband
who thus far has evaded detection. She did not go
to Philadelphia, as we stated on Saturday last, but
was rearrested by the police; and after examine
ton at the police office, committed TO Jail, where she
still remains, for further investigation. A trunk,
known to be in charge of the man Ia Frenchman)
who accompanied her, has been seized. When
opened, it was found to contain nearly bushel Of
letters, running back in dates for several years.
These letters are mostly written in French some,
however, are in Hebrew, Spanish, Italian, German,
and other languages. They proved, on partial ex-
animation, to be correspondence with celebrated
thieves in all the principal cities of Europe and
America, giving detailed accounts of extensive rob-
berries, the best modes Of eluding detection &c.
Some of them, il is sad mention the fact of large
robbery having been perpetrated in Paris, some
years ago; and also narrate the manner in which
papers containing accounts of it, sent to New
York to be published in the French paper
there, had been suppressed by the parties con-
cerned. In the trunk, which the woman UNI
der arrest would not claim, and denied all knowl-
edge Of its ownership, was also found 81 900 in
American gold, besides miniature likeness of Car
dinai Richeieu, set in gold, and handsomey-con-
structed seal stamp ofraw head and bloody bones.
The money has been deposited in bank and the let
tiers given to the French consul in this city for his
inspection. When perused, we doubt not they will
give astounding intelligence, and probably di.
vulge the secrets of one Of the most extensive band
of robbers ever heard Of Further developments
will be made after the letters read and translated
Baltimore american.
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From the Nashville Union.
CAPITAL DEPRESSING LABOR.


There are few facts connected with the history
and operations Of the present tariff, as to its effect
upon capital and labor, which ought to make a
strong impression upon the public mind. The pro-
tective system has been constantly advocated upon
the ground that it would enhance the wages of la
borers and give additional employment to an in
creased number of working men and women. II is
fact, however, that no such enhancement Of the
wages of labor has taken place as was promised;
laboring men and women receive no better compcn-
sation than formerly although the profits Of their la
Dor derived by the capitalists have been doubled and
trebed 1t is also fact that although very large ad-
dtions have been made to the number and extent of
the manufacturing establishments, yet that no very
considerable addition has been made to the number
of laborers employed; the improvements Of ma
chinery have been 80 great that manual labor is con-
stantly suspended by machinery.
None of the benefits so confidently promised to
the aborer by the protectonists have been realized
the working men and women get no better wages,
but the means of living are affected nuriously to
them, just as they are to the farmer and mechanic,
whilst they required 10 toll longer in the day
than any other laborers. We see the oppression
upon the female laborers carried to such an extent,
that they appealing to their employers TO reduce
the term of their labor each day from twelve to ten
hours!
With such facts as these, it is strange that the
laborng classes should ever be found cooperating
with the capitalists in trying extend and perpetu.
ate the protective system. II would be difficult to
hnd an instance where capital has paid the real price
OF iabor this remark is especially true 70 incor-
poraed capital, which scarcely ever fails TO exert its
power IN exacng the heaviest possible tribute from
labor. Yet we hear appeals made to working-men
to AID In procuring protection to capital, that its
Pronts may be increased, although every such in
crease OF proht Is a necessary exaction from the
hard earnings Of their toll.
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TO PREVENT SMUT I'm WHEAT.

We have received, says the American Farmer,
the annexed note from the Hon. VIM Carmichael,
whose authority with us is equal to that Of any
agrlculturist of our State:
SIN the third volume Of the Farmers Register,
page 743 there is an account of experiments, made
by NJ de Bombasle, for preserving wheat from the
smut, one of which he found entirely successful;
and perhaps some benefit may be derived from an
account of the advantage have derived from its APP
plication.
'Smut was brought on my farm by changing my
seed-wheat and though it never extended SO far as
to produce very serious injury, was very anxious
to expel it, and, in the year l643, used the means
in the article have referred to, according to the
manner therein directed. At the next harvest, i
found the smut much diminished but some still re-
NAMED. Last fall used the same means, under a
different application. dissolved in large tub eigh-
teen pounds of gauber salts in twenty-five gallons
of water. The wheat was thrown into il well wash
ed, and so much of the solution as was not taken
up was drawn off for further application; the wheat
was then put into bed of quick-me (slacked inn
mediately before being used) my barn floor, well
stirred as to produce adhesion to each grain, and
then spread to dry.
81 have lately finished threshing. have exam
ined the wheat, and have not detected smut-ball.
This is also the experience ofmy overseer and my
most observant laborers.
81 do not know that the terminating power would
be injured if it remained unsown for many days UNI
der the lime, but, to avoid the hazard, have not
permitted the wheat thus prepared to remain more
than three days unsown
"My neghbor, Mr. VIM. De Coursey, to whom
communicated the experiments Of Mr.. Bombasle,
made one with common salt, by which the smut
much diminished, but some still remained My
experiment with gauber salts has resulted in entire
success"
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FIVE REASONS AGAINST THE PRESENT TARIFF.-A
Boston correspondent sends us the following FIVE
conclusions on an important question::
Frst--The law of l842 was contrary to the COM
pact between the North and South made at the time
the question most earnestly debated in 1888, and
known al Mr.. Clay's compromise act
This compromise expressly stipulated that, from
and after the Both day Of june, 1912, no duty should
be levied to exceed 20 per cent on home valua.
ton.
second-The present tariff, by its differing duties
upon the various articles of merchandise, Is unequal
in its effect, giving to some branches Of manufacture
advantages over Others contrary to the spirit of our
Institutions and to the soundest principles of polit
cal economy and national advancement.
Third.-The unreasonable duties payable in cash
without any right of warehousing, and the retention
by government Of q per cent of all debentures
prevents the importation Of merchandise into our
ports, for the purpose Of reshipment TO South
America, and other foreign markets; thereby inter.
fering with ship-owners ship. builders, and all in.
terests dependent on foreign trade and commerce.
Fourih.-That it is to the advantage of any coun-
try to make whatever can be made cheaper than can
be bought and TO buy whatever can be purchased al
less price than manufactured. That unequal duties
beyond the requirements of revenue, interfere with
the fair and ndsputable right Of every citizen buy
and sell, without any unnecessary interference Of
government
Fifh.-That unbiased reflection clearly shows
that exchanges between nations are equal, nearly
so that, in proportion sell, we have the ability
to buy; and according as we buy from Others other
nations have the ability to purchase from u.s. That
any laws that restrict Importation of necessity inter.
fere with the prices obtained for exports.
That the protection of the northern manufacturers
operates to the disadvantage of the agricultural in.
terests of the South and West in two ways: first
by compelling them to pay higher price for theii
goods; and, second, in lessening the amount thai
they would receive for their pr0ductions.-N Y
Epening Post.
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TRIAL FOR CONSPIRACY TO DEFRA up

A trial of some interest was brought to a close in
Boston on the 9Th instant, having occupied the at
tenton of the municipal court since the oath of the
last month. The indictment charges Arthur M.
Eastman, Townsend Fondey, and VIM. Pitt East
man, who composed the firm Of Eastman, Fondey,
& Co., with conspiracy to cheat by false pretences,
fifteen different persons and firms, in the month Of
March, 1874. These fifteen transactions are each
stated in three several ways, that the indictment
contained torfy.fpe counts.
II appeared, according TO report in the Boston
Courier, that in the month Of March the firm Of
Eastman, Fondey, & Co. was hard pressed, or short
for money, and not in such credit as to be able
TO buy goods on time; that on different days, from
the 9Th to the 18th of March, but principally on the
25th, 18th, 9th, and 18th, they bought nominally
for cash. the following goods: of P. 8. Sheton 100
bags Of coffee; of VIM. Thomas, 100 bags; of John
g. Hill, 81 bags; of John L. Gardner, 900 bags; Of
Bates q Thaxter 1870 bags; of J. v. Bacon & Co.,
100 bags; Of Israel Lombard 4 Co., 304 bags; Of b.
G. Clark & Co., IT'S bags; of r. G. Hooper, 40
boxes sugar; Of g. G. Bates, IS boxes; of Gossler
q Co., IS boxes; Of A. II. Bacon & Co., Sc hhds.
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molasses; Of B. Burgess & Co., SO hhds. molasses
Of T. Trcmlett, 100 barrels maclerel; Of Eben Nick
erson, 30 quintals Goldfish.
On the 18th of March they went into insolvency
and their assignee testified that their nominal abili.
ties were Sl07 900, and their nominal assets, both
individual and partnership, 200; Of which only
81 400 had yet been realized.
The goods thus obtained were Immediately ship
ped TO different ports drafts drawn against the
era shipments, and converted into cash. The pith
Of the indictment was that in making these several
purchases, the defendants kaew themselves TO be in
solvent and that they had not the means of paying
cash. and did not intend to do so but that this pre-
tence was false one, and that the plan was one in
which the three partners concurred and co-operated
The trial was very elaborate one, and the de-
PENDANTS were most ably defended. The case was
given to the jury Saturday evening, and on SUM-
day they rendered verdict Of guilty upon all the
counts Of the Indictment except the Odd, 23d, and
24th which embraced single transaction, and upon
which no evidence was introduced A bill of ex-
ceptions was immediately rendered and allowed.
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ELOQUENT EXTRACT.

The following eloquent extract we clip from a
speech of A. v. Brown, the democratic governor
elect Of Tennessee, made while canvassing that
State;
"America may be the last asylum Of liberty for
the human family. In almost every other country,
the just and equal rights of man have been cloven
down by the sword, usurped by the princes and po-
tcntaes of the earth. Here, Liberty has reared her
favorite temple. She has laid the foundation deep
and wide. Her bulwarks have been made strong
and the ministers who attend her affairs and the
shippers who throng her gates, should surren-
der il but with their lives. Never was there peo-
pie who possessed finer or nobler country. Go
up with me in imagination, and stand for while on
some lofty summit of the Rocky mountains. Let
take one ravshing view of this broad land of lib
erty. Turn your face towards the Gulf of Mexico,
what do you behold Instead of lone star faint
ly shining in the far distant South, whole galaxy
Of stars Of the first magnitude bursting on your Wis
ion, and shining with bright and glorious cfful-
gence
SNOW turn with me to the West--the mighty
West-where the setting sun dips her disk in the
western ocean. hook away down through the mis-
ty distance to the shores Of the Pacific with all it's
bays harbors, and rivers. Cast your eyes far as
the Russian possessions, in latitude 45o 4U. A
new world lies before you. How many magnif-
cent States to be the future homes of the sons and
daughters of freedom But you have not yet gazed
on half of this glorious country. Turn now your
face to the east where the morning sun first shines
in this land Of liberty. Away yonder you see the
immortal old thirteen, who achieved our independ-
encc; nearer to us lie the twelve OF fifteen States of
the great valley Of the Mississippi, stretching and
reposing like so many giants in their slumbers. O.,
now see your heart is full--it can take no more
Who now feels like he was party man, a southern
man, or northern man Who does not feel that
he lis an American, and thankful to Heaven that his
lot was cast in such goodly landi When did men,
tai vision ever rest on such scenc Moses, when
standing on the top of Mount Pisgah, looking over
on the promised land, gazed not on scene half so
lovely. o, let us this day vow, that whatever else
we may do, by whatever name we may be called,
we will never surrender one square acre of this
goodly heritage to the dctation of any king or po-
tentate on EARTH Swear it (! swear it, my country
men, and lot Heaven record the vow forever. What
if the English lion shall begin to growl What if
he shall presently fill the air with his roar Armed
with right and justice on our side, we fear him not
Our fathers did not fear before u.s. Let him roar
the American eagle, your bird Of liberty, is even
now pluming her wings for the loftiest fight, and
will soon utter holder notes than Englands lion ever
heard"
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Correspondence of the Philadelphia North American.
UNITED STATES FRIGATE CONGRESS-,
Norfnlk Oct r. ISl5

We shall not sail for ten days yet. We are to
take out a commissioner and consul, with their fam
cs to the Sandwich Islands, TO accommodate
them, without disabling our guns, it has been de-
cided to put poop cabin on the frgate. This will
take some ten days or two weeks; the cabin will be
q permanent appendage to the f1gate, and will be
found extremely convenient, after those for whose
immediate accommodation it shall have been con-
structed have left us. Sir L. Codrington used to
say he wished those who sent frigates to with
out poop cabin, were obliged to go and fight them
In the event ofan engagement, it answers as plat
form for the marines, as well as a post of observa-
ton. Even with this delay, we shall get to sea
with unusual despatch. The delay is nothing in
connexion with reaching our post of destination.
We shall reach that just about soon by leaving
here the LIST of November, us two or three weeks
earlier-such are the laws Of the winds, over which
we have no control. We are all in good spirits
cheerfulness and alacrity prevail throughout. do
not know an officer who would be detached from
the Congress, il he could by lifting his finger. The
Secretary is not called upon to exercise any COM
pulsion here. One of the crew deserted the other
day; but repented, and came back. He said he
couldn't give up the frigate
The frigate Columbia is fitting out for sea. Most
of her officers have been ordered, and are on
the spot. 1t is understood she is to be the flag
ship of the Brazilian squadron. Captain Rousseau
is to command in chief on that station. He is an
amiable, and at the same time an efficient officer.
the Columbia Neither the good of the service, nor
the moral sentiment Of this community, is con-
suited when frigate goes to without an efficient
chaplain on board. The difficulty with the corps Of
chapains is, that men seek this situation who have
no apttudes for it, or who are physically incompe-
tent to the hardships of sea service. They ought
at once to resign--they stand in the way Of those
who would make themselves useful--they will nei-
Their go to sea themselves, nor suffer others who
would take their places. There is as little morality
as patriotism in such course. But we have good
number Of chaplains who perform their duty; on
their efficiency and fidelity rest the dignity and nfu-
ence of the corps. They should be 81 stained--they
should be better paid and enjoy higher considers
ton both in and out of the service Take from the
discipline of man-of-war tho persuasions to good
conduct and discussions from vicious action, which
enter into the instructions Of faithful chaplain, and
you have nothing left between absolute power on
the one hand, and blind submission on the other
there is nothing that addresses the moral instincts
Of our nature. Yours, truly.
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From the Wayne Co. undiana) Jefiersonian.
A CALM, BUT DANGEROUS TINE.

1t is politically calm time The great political
battle Of last fall was general one-one in which
the entire forces on each side were engaged, and
which fairly tried the strength of the contending
parties. The route Of whigery was complete
universal. Her cause fell, and with it, her princi-
pal officers, large body Of her soldiery---her
strength. She is dead. As we now survey the
field, we discover no foe in the distance. The VIC
tors seem to have entire and quiet possession Of all
the land.
The ship of state sails quietly on, and the democ-
racy seem to have nought TO do but sit by and OBJ
serve her passage. Work seems to be over The
points of contention between the belligerents seem
TO have been dropped and yielded by the vana lshed
United States Bank is no longer defended, nor a
sub-treasury attacked. protective tariff is snugly
laid by with forgotten rubbish--Texas is in the
Union, and Mexico is confined at home by Polk IS
vessels Of war, and his standing army-the govern
ment seems to be well administered, the country
prospcrs, and there seems nought more for the de-
mocracy TO do, and nothing for foes TO attack, and
of course, nothing for US to defend But this idle
time il dangerous time. II is as true in politics
AZ anything else, that "Setan finds some mischief
still, for idle hands to do" Man has restless
spirit : If he IL not fighting an enemy, he may be
quarrelIing with friends. II he is not repeling
foe from the country, he is straining every nerve
to amass wealth, while his country is at peace.
Something, right or wrong, engages his attention,
and calls forth his energies.
In the general calm now prevailing, the mass Of
our active men are turned to the acquisition Of
weath--to become rich, powerful, great; TO build
NJ cities, railroads. CANALS to buy and SELL and get
gain IN one way and another;-this is the order Of
the day. Acquisitiveness rs now the organ that
rules the hour. ~
Some few attempt to crafty the same propensity
by different course; the salaries of Office to them
the easiest passports to wealth and easy living;
and, these are not 10 be wrested from foes thew
must be gouged and quarrclled out of friends.
49, <xf rf
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ToDD's FASHIONABLE HAT, CAP,
FUR DEPOT,

CONCERT HALL BUILDRGs,
(Sir doors ioest Of Brocn's Hotel, Penn. ard
CRY OF WASHINGTON.
TIME proprietor of the above extensive esa'
Il ment most respectfully announces 10 b
merous customers in town and country, thath
recently returned from his annual tour throus
eastern cities. where he has personally selects
contracted for very large and weA-assorted
of most superior articles in his line, to VIII
would invite their attention; and having maj
purchases for cash, with all the advantages
years of experience can give, will be enabled
them cheap enough to satisfy all who may
him with call. Purchasers who would bel
assured, are respectfully solicited to maks,as
examination of the market previous to cab
him; not doubling but that they will had
WINGED that his stock, from its extent adu
and by the superior style, careful finish, and
factory price of every article, will present
ments not elsewhere to be met with.
HATS.
To the fashionable dress circle, | beg eaws
the elegant fall style OF hat introduced onn
September in New York, by the emlnenl@
Leary & Co., and by myself in this ely
9th. This beautifully unique style is Of n
origin, and, from the eminent success which
attained since its first introduction in New
there can be no doubt but that supremacy
accorded to it for the season in this metre
They are now prepared, and ready for lnfls
finished in peculiarstyle of elegance and ns'u
as beaver, moleskin, cashmere, brush a@
hats, with all the variations which a proper dl
nation can requircto adapt them to The gensn
tour Of each Individual purchaser. WIN amI
perfection in the fit of the hat, ! have, at gu
pense, imported direct from Paris the "Coala'
IgpographigH;" and by means of this n,oa'
and beautiful machine, model on which
finished can be produced with great iaclh'l-
eating, with the greatest accuracy, M
form and pressure of the Uranium, perfectly
ing to the trade desideratum often sousMn
heretofore considered unattainable. Gcnue~
have hats which do not fit them, are inIons
the coWorn,ater can readily remedy suca
discomfort
CAPS
Gentlemen's sea-otter, fur seal, nuua' nv
cloth, hair plush, glazed linen, velvet anu w
in great variety. j.,
Youths cloth, Spanish SLOUGH, cades
navy, glazed covcr--several new and 'as'yp
Children's rich silk velvet caps. Inc com.
patterns rare and beautiful; and these goc@ !,
sold at such prices as must induce purcnas,
second time, and become regular cus'on'''
LADIES' RIDING CAPS
Orders taken for any particular fancy, a
exertion always made to pleasemy 'alI Pas
New style Ashburton hats tor cniu'''
much admired.
Servants low-priced caps of every ues'''f
EURS. Il
A large assortment of furs--ladles '''''
trimmings, swansdown, &C., &c.
TEXAS ROBES ,r
Buffalo robes, all sizes. Some oil uncs'
emblazoned with the achievements u ...
ginal possessors, recommend to the a
gentlemen forming collections OF i'O'a'
ties. .l.N I
BY every arrival during the season, ! ."
WIN. B. T0Dgg,
Fashionable b,
The store will be brilliantly llgh'eo'
open until o'clock, p. m.
October l--leodiflf 81
fIntelligencer and Baltimore sun
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The wEATHER---RAN.--From Friday night last
until yesterday about noon, we have had an almost
incessant rain which completely saturated the earth
and replenshed the streams. Fouringmills and 9th.
err manufactures will now be able to proceed unn-
terruptedy, doubtless, for the remainder of the sea
son. The rain, we have no doubt, has been gencr-
al over this and the adjoining States. Alter the
clouds passed of, the atmosphere was somewhat
cooler. This morning, however, the sun shonc out
in all his brillancy, and we again have charming
weather. Rain could not have come more oppor.
timely Farmers were much in want Of il, to ena-
BILE them to prosecute their seeding.
Baltimore American
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The DELAWARE TmALs.--The testimony in the
case Of Edward O'Connor indicted for murder, was
brought to close on Thursday night. The case
WINS probably brought to conclusion on Saturday.
The persons who went to Steuben county to identi-
fly the person arrested there Scudder have ascer-
taned the prisoner to be Cartwright, an Indian who
had fed TO that county. The other person in Gus
tody (Bartle has managed TO get in jail in Steuben
county for local offence since he has been there,
and il is doubtful whether he viii be surrendered
There is reward of $500 for his arrest in Delaware,
for Indian outrages