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The discussion in England about the objects lfor
sxatlon, bring up great many facts that are inte-
resting, even where are not concerned about the
taxes. Take the following statement:
"Sir John Sinclair in his work on the Revenue.
estimates that when the land tax was first imposed in
the reign Of William the Third, and during the reign
Of that monarch, the amount contributed TO the Ex
chequer was 81 per cent upon the entire revenue
being more than oDe.tbird of the whole taxation of
the country. Mr. M'Intyre, in his Influence of
Aristocracies the Destines of Nations gives the
same estimate Speaking Of the state Of England,
in the reign Of William Of Orange, he says-"M More
than fourth Of the public was derived from
the landtax At that time the whole of the revenue
about Gl 600, Of which the tax on land was
about Sl 100000 No fact is better capable of de-
monstraon than that since the close of the 9Th
century, land has increased in the ratio Of produc
tvenes-, to greater extent than any other descrp
ton of property. The incomes Of The landlords
have been doubled trebled quaJrupled-- the
last half century The sites of large towns and the
land IN their neghborhoods have, in several ip.,sp-
ces, increased them twenty fold thiity-fod, sixty
told. Reasoning by analogy, land should have borne
increase proporioned TO the increased revenue re-
CURED for the services Of the Government, Hsy
stands the fact' In the year 1912 the total amount
Of revenue was $4,000 000 to which the land tax
contributed fl,200,O00. The land tax redeemed
since 1898 ought to be added to this seeing the an
nual payment was sold for a value equal TO IT, II
this be done, the land tax ought TO be taken al about
f2000O00.
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CHINESE WORSHIP Kneclipg down In front of
the altar the suppant TO the particular god in whose
honor it had been erected, and whose figure was re
presented immediately behind it, commenced by re
peatedy bowling his head, each time touching the
ground, signing, and reciting in low tone of voice,
certain words. An attendant priest then placed in
his hands two pieces of bamboo the two being about
the size and shape OF potato, divided longitIdinay;
again bowling, he threw these upon the stone pave
ment before him, the priest and the bysanders. as
well as himself intently observing how they should
fall; this he repeated many times. At each cast
there was slight exclamation from every one around
him-sometimes in a tone Of pleasure, sometimes in
that Of disappointment, according to the way in
which the pieces Of the wood rested This game, a
species Of hazard, himself the goda fine, fat
corpulent gentsmaD--he continued, with varied sue.
cess, for considerable time; at length, making
lucky hit, he suddenly jumped up, apparently we'll
pleased with his throw, and retiring, gave place to
the next expectant for equal good fortune Captain
Cunynghame's Recoliections.
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VACCINATIONS OF THE ENEMY.

The Baltimore American (Whig) of this
morning, gives the following significant intelli-
gence from Washington, conspicuousIy under
the editorial head. 1t will be seen with what
demoniacal delight the Wings hail the move.
ment of Col Benton:
The introduction Of Mr.. Bentons proid for the
annexation Of Texas gives interest to the sub
ject. The effect Of IT, think, is to confirm the OBI.
MON that nothing will be done during the present SEES
sion towards the annexation Of Texas. Mr.. Benton
will not Il is now certain, vote for The Joint resolu-
lions from the House of Represe natives and the only
danger OF their adoption then passes away Had
three Wings voted for them and the entire opposition
they would have been carried. =
Mr.. Bentons bill therefore leaves no hope Of an
nexaton at present. The whole Of his political par
~, in spite Of all their opposition to him personally,
may at last be driven into the support of bis plan
b.
II is not improbable, therefore, that Mr.. BENTON
viii IN the end triumph. His position !. such .. To
requirs h' friends 10 fall into h MEASURE, or TO lose
all hopes of consummating their wishes.
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WIscoNsM.-This Territory is rapidly increasing
in population and in wealth. II was organized into
territorial government in 1886, embracing AZ OOO-
900 acres of which 10000, 900 have been surveyed
The first sales Of public lands took place in 1895 {;
the amount sold from that time ill January 1912,
9 ,800,4lS acres, for the sum Of 50 76l, 1862. The
lead mines of the territory will be an incxhaustible
source of wealth. According to the census of lS40
the whole amount of lead produced in the United
States and Territories, 81, 439 453 lbs, and the
capital invested was 81 ,34G,755. OF this amount
Wisconsin produced nearly one half, or 5,l2o,35O
lbs, and the capital employed by her was S664 600
The assessed valuation of the real and personal pro
perty of all its counties, in the year lS43 amounted
10 SS,077 300.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
FRlpAr, February 7, ls45.

Ater our paper was put TO press yesterday he
bill making appropriation for the Indian Department
aud for fulfilling treaty stpulations with indian tribe
read third time and passed.
Committees we're called for reports, and the lo,
lowing, among many others, were made, VIZ:
MrPHCENlA, from the Committee on Commerce
reported back the Senate bill, cnacting that here
after revenue cutter or steamer shall be purchased
built unless an appropriation shall first be made
by law, was read a third tine and passed
Mr.. MeCLELLAND, from the same committee
reported ball making appropriation for the cen,trpr
ton Of canal around the falls Of St. MARY and for
the Improvement Of The navigation Of the Red river
which read twice and re.erred 10 the COmu,ll,.
OF the Whole on the State Of the Union
MIR. ii. WILLIAMS, from the same COMMITTEE
reported bill making an appropriation for the cree
ton OF a custom-h house nj Savannah, Georgia which
was referred TO the Committee Of the Whole On The
state Of the Union.
Mr. DOUGLASS, from the Committee on III,
Judiciary, reported bill regulating the sasre, Of
the district judges Of the district u Illinois and lnJ
ana which was read twice and referred to the Com.
miuee Of the Whole on the state Of the Union
Mr. BURhE, from the joint committee appointed
IN pursuance Of resolution Of the two Houses ~.
ported that they will assemble, IN the House q,
twelve O'Clock, on Wednesday, the 18th of Februa.
y isr the purpose Of counting the votes cast for Pre-
sident and Vice President OF the United State
one person TO be appointed on the part Of the Set.
ate, and two on the part Of the House-the result to
be declared by the President Of the Senate, and the
proceedings, together with the list Of votes to be en-
tered on the journals Of the two Houses He suggested
that Il lie upon the table for the present, until the
Senate shall have acted upon the report
Mr.. SIMPSON, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported a bill 10 preserve the public steam
ships, by the application OF Raub and Barnuus
safety valves, to prevent explosions COLLAPSE If
hues, and 'xtingushment Of fires; which was read
twice and referred TO the Committee of the Whole
on the state Of the Union.
MIR. DUNCAN, from the Committee on Terrific
RES, reported bill making appropriation for paying
the expenses attending the session Of the General
Assembly OF the Legislature Of Wisconsin, in De
eember, 1912, and January, 1913; which was read
twice and referred TO the Committee Of the Whole
on the State Of the Union.
MIR. SfETSON, from the Committee for the Dis.
trct OF Columbia reported bill 10 alter the corpo-
rate limits OF Georgetown and it was read lhrrd
time and passed.
MIR. KENNEDY, of Maryland, presented a me-
moral from citizens of Baltimore, with reference To
the defence OF that city; which was referred 10 the
Committee OF the Whole on the state Of the Union
The House resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole, and took up the private calendar.
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Twenty-Eighth Congress.
SECOND SESSION
SENATE.
FHIpAr, February 7, is45.

Mr.. WALKER, from the Committee appointed
by the Two Houses, reported plan BY which the
votes cast for President and Vice President shall be-
counted on Wednesday, the i2th Of February and
IL was agreed To
MIR. BUCHANAN presented a memorial from
Mercer COUNTY Pennsy asking that all laws of
Mary land and Virgins relating 10 slavery IN force
10 the District Of Columbia, be abolished aud hat
slavery he abolished in Florida also memorial
pray log that portion OF Oregon be sci apart for col
onziDg part Of the black population Of PennsylYa-
MAJ also, several petitions against the annexation OF
Texas.
The PREsIDEsT pro tenn, laid before the Senate
communication from the President Of the UuItrd
States, In reply 10 resolution heretofore adopted
approving OF the Official conduct OF Sss Reed sur
veyor General Of Missouri also, from the Treasury
srtment, 10 relation 10 the establishment Of new
collection district al Cedar Keys and expressing the
opinion that IL would be inexpedient.
On motion Of Mr.. Ashley, ten thousand cop,,
Of the map of Texas were ordered To be printed
The Senate proceeded 10 the orders Of the do,
the bill reducing the rates Of postage, etc.
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THE PusLic Esk WHAT saerhes. are daily made
to propitiats the public eye, TO dazzle It's scruunines
glance 10 avert It's seorn. The pieod victim OF Po,
verify, emerging from his garrsi, wheis, Win squAid
want for bis eompsnion he has hondred times 'as.-
ed OF the bitterness Of death, smoo,hs down ms kai'
led brow, and calls up smile 10 h's eAre"oin lea
lures as he passes into The street 70 encouni
he knows not and 10 whom he Is unknown God
knows his sonows but he 10 unwilling that 'hsy shs
Be seen by the public eye. The slailsrn VILE wh"
moves abost her own dwelling in rags and hhh care
lees Of her husbands approaches aud indneren, MS
dsgssl will spend hours 10 adofn herself Tor psn'
the hope Of WANING an sdIsirns glance from tue pup
lie eye. The hard man, whose soul 10 ispsTU@
10 charity who coins his wealth. oni OF stoaes
hearts, whose Banker is Ruin, and whose Oou
Gold, will do AN aims In the market plaee-tass no
nay attract tho public eye. Virunoos women, wpo
would shrink from the whisper Of libertne as iron
the faDgs Of aspic have at tho dictate oil fashion
barred their bosoms To the Common Gaze and cour'ed
mo lieentous glances Of tho public eye. The fakis
Of the East lrsnspierce their flesh with spears OF
the length Of river by successive pios,rsS
tons, hold their limbs in ono attitude pui thoy
wlther flesh and marrow, and all thai hey may 'som
saints TO the public eye Nay, even the eximiusl on
the gaows holds the tremendous leap be about 10
take from light and life into the uneH plored abyss
secondary consideration TO that Of causing the public
eye To date with wonder at the bodness with which
no encounters death.-E Y. True Ssn-
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JOHN LIZ CouNr, !
JoHN HoRspooLE,
J. G. COFFEE, )
HENRY ARcULARIUs, /
A. b. WILsos,
G es' p M SGiS Secretaries.
Vice Presidents.

FLooD IN ALABAMA--The Montgomery Journal of
The 22d, sayss-The recent heavy rain brought our
river up TO the highest stage, and the foaming foods
are now rushing over the bend opposite our city like
a young sea. The sudden swelling Of the streams
has for several days cut off the channels of commu
nicaton with the adjacent county, which in some d.
rections is wholly impossible We hear Of many ac-
cidents consequent on the sudden rise of the waters
fine horse and bis rider, boy belonging to Col
Hsyne, we're swept away on Sunday night from the
watering place near the wharyes in this CITY, and
both were drowned. Several valuable teams from
the country have been lost in the floods which have
inundated the roads. The damage to some of the
plantations has been extensive. The largest class
boas can now go down with full freghts which will
perhaps cause slight decline in the market
The Wetumpka Argus Of the same day contains
the following 1.-THE sudden rains during the last
week have Swollen the streams as to cause an en-
tire failure in the mails, The Tuscaloosa stage in
coming up from Montgomery, on Friday morning
last, became uncoupled in little stream about mile
and quarter below this place. The stage wa,
borne rapidly down The current but fortunately wa,
lodged against some trees and bushes, by means of
which the passengers made their escape and by Law
ing rails from the bank TO the stage, succeeded in
moving the baggage and mail, and also in converting
10 the bank an old gentleman, whose pal,ied limbs
rendered him entirely helpless. The passengers de-
serve the credit Of saving the mail.
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From the Baltimore Sun.

- . from Nt baltimore Sun.
WALKING VARIETY AND PRovIsIoN SroRE An old
ady,appareny about 50 years of sge, genteely dress
ed, with cloak and mun was brought into the New
York police office, Saturday last upon charge of
attempting tosesl an umbrella. Upon searching her
the following articles were found secretej in her NUT,
VIZ two ladies' caps one hat feather one wors,ed hood
two pairs Of worsed mtts dozen spoos of cotton
one gentemans glove worsted cur two cut ola IS
tumbers and four business cards. led to her waist
beneath her dress were four large pockets, within
which were found three large oysters one boiled crab
two very large Dat Dutch turnips, one apple, one
orange, one potato, three large pieces Of tay, four
doughnuts, two mullins, two fancy poundcakes, and
copy of Bishop Onderdonks trial.
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YASKEE LrBERALITY-The Washington Cores.
pondent Of the Philadelphia Ledger SAYS: "The
Bostonisns have funded Sl00,0D0 for Mr.. Webster
during his lifetime and afterwards to his successors
in consideration Of the sacrifices he makes in enter
ing The Senate. Whatever may be said about cyan
k.e mespness," they have q method Of doing thing,
large scale honorable to their hearts .. rs
generous and selfsacr6cing
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SHP SAILING $1,000 FEET ABOVE the sEA'-
Some very remarkable particulars are gwen IN
MonteyIdso journal Of British enterprise, one OF
whose most extraordinary features is "a ship SAILING
on a level Of $1,000 feet above the sea" The gold
mines Of Tipuani, and the emerald mines Of illima-
N, situated on the banks Of the lake Chquito-
The only vegetable produce Of the district Is spe-
eies OF red potato, called Chusma, and few nutr-
tous plants but 10 the east Of the lake, al Copscs-
sana, and IN the valleys OF the Bolivia are cultivated
maize, barley, and fruit-besring trees The diiheu-
y Of feeding from their scanty region, the large
body OF Indians working in the mines, suggested the
idea Of building vessel for the navigation Of the
lake. An old brig was accordingly purchased and
stripped other anchors, sails and rigging, and stocks
being built after two years Of painful and unceasing
labor, the vessel launched the lake, and re-
gular communication opened with the produce Of the
valleys Of the Bolivia. The brig Is well furnished
with all necessaries, except anchors, which even the
perseverance, Of these English spectators could not
raise TO 80 great height The same enterprsing
partie, have transported a steam-engne across the
Cordlleras dug through the met,lliierous hills Of
Laycacota, canal 900 feet 10 length, truyened by
nine locks and land down a railway at its extremity,
for the conveyance Of their ore The island Of IL
ucaea IN this lake Is assigned by tradition the era
die Of the earliest Peruvian civilization, and the ss-
cred burial place Of the ancient kings Of the county
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RoGuEs IN PARs.-A Paris paper states that the
number Of thieves who pursue their profession in the
capital according to NJ. GsqueI, amounts to 10000
OF tins number, 60O0 would take YOUR purse II lhry
saw il lying about; 1000 would pick your pocket q
900 would pick the lock Of your door 900 would
enter your apartment at nigh, by breaking open your
doors and Windows; aud GOO would not hesitate to
commit murder in order to effect robbery.
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GERMAN LITERATURE IN AMEncA.-A plan has
been projected at Vienna, and received with much
interest by the booksellers at Berlin, Lepsc, Frank
fort, Stutgardt, and other principal towns-for the
establishment, at Philadelphia, Of grand central
depot, for the United States Of America, OF German
literature, behalf Of the leading publishers of
Germany. There in the United States, II is
said, nearly five millions Of Germans.
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VENEzUELA.-Papers from Caracas to 10th ult.,
state that Mr. Ellis, the American Minister, has been
favoraby received by the President of the Republic
One of the chief consprators of the revolt in Leza-
ma has been arrested. The others have eluded the
parties in pursuit.
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THE UNICORN DIscoyERED "A recent number Of
the journal Asiatique" published in Paris, states
that NJ. Fresnel, the profound Orientssl, French
Consul at Jedda, in Araba, has published notice
OF the existence Of the real unicorn in the wilds Of
iadramant This strange beast has n sngls hOrn,
attached to It's head by joint through which il can
elevate or depress It's horn al peasure-remsrkably
confirming Psalms ~, ~, where 1t speaks of the
horn being s1aiied, like the horn Of the unicorn ~"
Tins will throw great light on other passages Of
Scripture, which ignorance Of Arabia prevented our
eonprehending.
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CHINESE MARKET The demand for shr,ings for
the Chinese market is prodgious. The export in
this article alone will, it is said, exceed that Of last
year, by 100000 pieces. .....
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SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES
THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 1915.

No. So. The State of Maryland, plaintiff in error,
". the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
The argument Of this cause commenced by
Mr. Spencer for the plaintiff in error.
Adjourned till tomorrow ii o'clock,'A. NJ.
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ExPoRTs TO EURorE.--Tbe packet ship Mediator,
for New York for London, takes out $50 fierce, of
Beef 2S9 Of Clover, 200 casks Of Ashes and IL of
Cheese. The Cambridge, from Liverpool, takes SOS
hrkps Of Butter, 300 uerces Of Flaxsced 40 Of Beef
100 boxes Of Cheese, and so hogsbeads OF TaLov.
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NEW MUslC-JUsT RECEIVED,

"M. FISCHER, Pennsylvania avenue, two
w door east OF 18th street, has Just received ue
following new pieces which will be sold at reduced
price,
Balfes celebrated Opera Of the Bohemian Girl bound
in one volume complete
Musical Souvenir, 1916
The Lonatic--song-by yno. C. Andrews, Esq
The Peace OF Home-comp. by Geo. Lindley, Esq
The Iephyr-a prize glee for three voices, by JOAN
Clarke ....
III pray for tbee-from the opera Of Lucia dc Lam.
ermoor '...'
Sweet home OF my sAildhood-by Ia. Col. Fraser
Take back the gems you gave me--Geo. LindIeJ
Art thou IN ,ears!-comp. by = n. Crouch
lis sad 10 part +" j Ling
Farewell 70 thee }. X. Ling
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H,sroRr on GaxrcE No 8. Price rs cents.
THE CHlaEs. Price cents This is a most adj
nirable story by Dickens.
For sale at Franck Tsylor's
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wAsHnsros, February 2, is45.

To J. b. JoSKs, ESQ.
Dear Sir; The "Public Ledger" Of yesterday con
tans the following statement, communicated by ms
Washington correspondent, yialOr, on the 4th ia-
slant, viz:
"a very unpleasant difficulty occurred at Mrs
Wilkins's closing party last night, 10 which should
make no alluslon II not for the Cannon noto-
riey attached 10 the circumstances and the sort OF
semrpubc position occupied by the persons CON
corned Il appears that John Tyler Jr second son Of
the President, offered some ndigniy to Lieut. Avery,
OF the Navy wbereupon the latter, without regard
those present, To the station which he represent
ed, knocked him down upon the spot However
gross may have been the cause there can be found no
justification for such exhibition Of passion ia the
pre- sence Of ladies'. II outrage upon the hos
piali,y Of the hostess fragrant insult TO her com
pany and a want Of self-respsct without apology or
extenuaton. II is reported that n meeting is 10 be
arranged forthwith unless ettectual inter osi-
ton Is made"
Who "YaiOr" is,we do not know, and are sorry that
"rs can be found Justification" for such ab,iea.
ton as he has perpetraled upon the public and we
hope he will hereafter inquire into his facts before he
pen. his articles especially il they reflect upon US
and when he desires to moralize, moralize upon
this unfounded statement and himself There is no
truth whatever in his assertions or in thesrepOrts"
alluded TO by him.
.... Yours, very truly,
JOHN TYLER, Jn
l.. b AVERY
z. Swim the Public Ledger copy the above, as
act Of justice both To ourselves and the publicl
J. TrLER, jr.
l.. b. AyERr.
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FoRTITUDE, gentlemen fortitude. Faint not--lap
not-keep up your courage and go on. Give up TO.
day, because lion is in your PATH and the veriest
bugbear on earth will scare you to death to- morrow
Death has swept away every friend you had-not
one is left to weep with you. Have foritnde. An
other year will find you surrounded by those who
love you. The sea has buried your treasure-tbe
FIRE has deyoured yoar dwellings. Fortitude-and
you will secure your property again. Your bosom
companions have proved trescberous-they bean vile
abuse upon your nsme-to the winds of heaven thew
spread your faults and foibles. Have courage. and
the ISLANDERS will de away. Atwevemonth hence,
and the grave of all Of them will be dust You are
out Of business, sick and destitute with none 10
an encouraging word. Have fortitude--bear up man.
fully, and your sorrows and pains and anxieties will
disappear. Fight hard against depressed spirits and
dull, melancholy thoughts and forebodngs.
In struggling with msfortupes
Lies the proof Of virtue,n ..
say, Shakespeare, and so you will find. You had hot
ter de nan lose your good spirits Cor while You live
you viii be but Ounce, and bone Cor every MR.,
TO cs at The very bfules will shun you, or .,,, ~
give you bite a. you pass along Portland 7risrn,
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IN ruosI rHlsos WHICH AxE EssEsriAL LET THERE
BE uEnr-Is sos-EssEsrIALs, LIBEErrj AND IN ALL
THINGS ARirI.--Aagusiin. ta a