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MoRRIs cANAL.--The situation and prospects of
this stock, which is said to have been the mercy
Of the brokers for some time, is given by the N.
Y. Tribune as follows:
"The canal is now in excellent order, with plenty
Of water since the rains Of few weeks since. The
company are engaged in enlarging their reservoirs,
no that IN future there can be deficiency in water.
All the boats in the canal are fully employed in the
way of business, and more are wanted for the sup
ply of coal to the manufacturing establish
ments on the line of the canal. The work was in
operation late in July, during which month little
was done. In August, the tolls were but S22l5-a
break in the canal having caused a loss of III days
In September the receipts ofthe company were quite
$4,000; and, in the present month, they will not
vary much from this amount. The company would
have made, early in the season. large contracts for
the freightage of COAL if those who wished to con-
tract could have been assured that the canal en-
largement would be completed in time to pass the
coal before the close of navigation. For another
season these contracts can be made. In 1888 the
canal income was 100000. The canal has now,
with no further Improvement, the capacity to earn
$50 900 to Sl75,000 with the same facility as
$l06, 900 in 1888. The annual expenses Of the
work are about $4,000. A receipt Of S15O,OOO
would leave 100000 profit, equal to per cent. on
the capital. About $25O,00O have been expended
in the improvement Of the canal by the association;
and it is expected that about 5000 900 more will be
required to carry out to completion the pans Of the
directors This money is furnished fast as need
ed, by those interested. The directors are, Messrs
J. J. Coddington, John G. Green, Geo. Griswod
John A. Willink, z. c. Cook, jr, J. w. Alsop, ].
B. varnum, Jacob LIE Roy, Chester Clark, Samuel
r. Brooks, e. r. Biddle, Thos. Tileston, John
Rankin, B. Williamson, Essex --- Scoield, Nor
ris; r. Mcfarland, Dover; F. T. Frelinghuysen,
Newark; and Messrs. Southmayd and McMorlon,
Jersey City; D. Tyler, president, and J. j. Bryant
cashier The high responsibility of the directors is
guarantee that the affairs Of the company are
faithfully administered
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BIZ II. Green, .ductioneer.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
IL TURE AT AUCTION.-On Thursday, the
3Oh instant, shall sell, at the residence ofa gentle
man declining housekeeping, on New York avenue.
between 18th and 18th streets, (he flag will desig
nate the spo) at ii O'Clock MI, good lot Of fur
niture, such as
Mahogany sofa, rocking and paror chairs
Mahogany lounge, bookcase, and bureaus
Mahogany black marble-top centre table and
washstand
Cane and wood-seat chairs
High and low-post bedsteads feather beds, &c
Damask moreen, and other window curtains
Fine Brussels and ingram carpets, rugs, &c.
Andirons, shovel, tongs, and tenders
China, glass, and crockery-warc
Also lot of kitchen requisites.
Terms of sale: All sums Of and under S25, cash;
over S25, credit Of thirty and sixty days. for ap-
proved endorsed notes, bearing interest
The house is for private sale. Inquire Of the
subscriber. 6eT-
A. GREEN,
oct 25-T Auctioneer.
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NAsHvILLE, Oct. l6.--The Inauguration In pur-
suance Of the arrangements made by the two houses
of the general assembly, the ceremonies connected
with the Inauguration Of the Hon. A. v. Brown
took place yesterday at the Methodist church. That
large house was filled to overlooking with the mem
bers of the Legislature and citizens. The Rev. Mr..
Wheat opened the proceedings with prayer. Gov.
Jones delivered short farewell address upon sur
rendering the executive power. Mr.. Brown then
delivered his inaugural speech. The oath Of Office
having been administered by the Hon. Judge Ma
ney, the ceremonies were concluded with prayer by
the Rev. Mr.. Green.--.Nashpiile Union
IFWe shall republish Gov. Browns inaugural
tomorrow.
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sTIC.
From the National Police Gazette extra,
SATURDAY, October rs, 1915.
HEAVY ROBBERY OF LIVINGSTON AND
WELLS'S EXPRESS.


WELLS'S EXPRESS.
We have just been informed by Messrs. Living
ston x Wells, express agents, OF No. 10 Wall
street, that they were made the victims of daring
robbery on Thursday night last, under the follow
ing circumstances At half-past nine or ten o'clock,
on the above evening, while their express train was
making its usual pause at Rochester, the messenger
in charge of the packages of money received at diff
erent points Of the route, having locked his trunk,
on receiving the nstalments from the latter city,
placed it in the cars in its usual place of deposite,
and threw over it buffalo skin, according TO GUS
tom. His attention then attracted, it appears,
by something outside which caused him TO step to
the platform for moment He, however, almost
instantly returned, but found the trunk had dsap-
peared.
An alarm was Immediately given; but no trace of
the missing article or the thieves was found. The
trunk is black, 90 inches long by IA broad and 10
high. Its body is Of tin, covered with thin black
leather; and its frame is strongly iron-bound 1t
has strong leather handles, and two straps which
run across the top, and buckle in front
II Is impossible, at present. to tell the amount Of
the above robbery but il is plain that il must be
very heavy, and number its aggregate by thousands
The money was principally on the Rochester and
Buffalo banks.
We are directed by Messrs. Livingston e.
Wells to state that they will pay handsome re-
ward for the recovery of the property in proportion
TO its value, and likewise for the detection of the
thieves
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EXECUTION OF DR. BAKER.--We have just con-
versed with gentleman, friend Of DR.. Bakers
family, who was present on the Sd instant, at DR..
Bakers execution. Twelve O'Clock was the hour
appointed for the execution; but DR.. Baker re-
quesed to be brought out of jail at ten, that he
might have opportunity Of addressing the people.
His request was complied with and he spoke an
hour and half IN his speech he protested that
he not, and never had been, crazy; repeated in
the strongest language all his accusations against
his wife, and pointed to two Of her highly respect
able relatives then present, who, he said, had
criminal intercourse with her. After finishing
his remarks, although i was but half-past eleven
O'Clock, he asked 10 be hung Immediately. The
sheriff proclaimed that all who desired il might APP
proach and shake hands with him; but none at
tempted TO avail themselves Of the privilege except
two females Of bad character, whom Dr. Baker mo-
toned away, saying that it was just such female
themselves who had brought him to the condition
he was then in. liz gIl
We understand that the friends Of DR.. Baker In
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N From the Boston Morning Post.
THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH AS A DIV
K IDEND-PAYING STOCK.

THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH AS A DIV
IDEND-PAYING STOCK.
recent article in the New York Tribune con-
tans estimate of the probable cost, expenditure,
and receipts Of the proposed line Of electromagnetic
telegraph between Boston and New York, with
some general remarks thereon, cmbodying nearly all
that can be said upon the subject The article is
unnecessarily long, and we therefore extract its la
BILE Of estimates, and give our own ideas Of the inn
portance and proftableness Of the proposed line.
OF the practicability of Morse's electromagnetic
telegraph, as an instantaneous transmtter of inte-
gence between the distant points, there cannot
now be the least doubt The complete success of
the route between Baltimore and Washington has
thoroughly tested the merits Of this great invention
and the only present question for commercial COM
munity to answer is, of what benefit will the tele-
graph be to commerce
"A p,iori, it would seem if the invention in ques-
ton could no more remain unused, and be suffered
to lie dead, than could the invention of printing
gunpowder or steam; and the more one reflects up
on the matter, the more firmly is he convinced, in
our opinion, that the electromagnetic telegraph il
yet destined to work most wonderful changes in
matters of trade, public and private business, and
general intelligence. 8
To a commercial community, it is unnecessary to
date upon the importance of speedy communities
ton between principal and distant points, to certain
special classes of the community, provided this
munication can be maintained at a reasonable cost
willing to pay any price ,chaeper for intelligence from
New York for instance, Transporting but few mo.
ments before il reaches their ears.
The reader will at once see the usefulness of the
telegraph TO the banker, broker, insurance company
editor and police. To all these ii would be of more
less assistance, and more less frequently in the
course of the year. And this not in the way of
comparison competition with their neighbors, (for
in the event Of the establishment of line, people of
all these professions would be obliged to paironise i
if one Of their rivals did so) but in point of fact All
these classes of people actually need the rery earliest
intelligence possible, and they will be willing pay
for it. We now come to the estimate of the Tri-
bune As will be observed, it is rough and exceed
ipgly moderate in its summary of receipts. The
Tribune says:
The city Of New York. with population Of $50 600
has in its directory the OF $50 brokers' This
prises every class among them, whether Of money Of
goods ships sc. Ofthis number, one.sh certainly have
such relations with New England render
the most rapid interchange of communication with its
cities.
The number Of Offices In New York is III one
quarter Of which it may be presumed will the
graph The number of banks Is ~ half of which, no
doubt will use it, The number Of daily papers is 10
all Of which must use IT, The police will it to some
extent but to how much, cannot be foreseen. Thus
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NEWS FROM THE PRAIRIEs.-The ST. Louis Mis-
sourian has received the following interesting piece
Of intelligence relating to the West:
On the I'd of August last, caravan consisting of
eight wagons and fifteen men, left Fort Platte (for
merly Fort Laramie laden with 5000 buffalo robes,
belonging to Messrs. Pratte and Cabanne. When the
caravan had reached within 500 or 600 miles from
the settlements in Missouri the feet of the had
become SO worn by the short and rough grass on
the prairies, TO render further progress almost
impossible. In this extremity, Mr.. Adams, who
has command of the caravan, despatched our infor-
mant TO Missouri for relief He arrived here some
three four weeks ago. procured the necessary sup
plies, and fresh oxen n be SENT and was returning,
when be met Mr.. Johnson near the Cav mis-
sionary station, who had subsequently been de-
spatched by Mr.. Adams, with the information that
the had advanced but little and that their
cattle had either all died, or were perfectly useless
on account Of their sore feet. II seems that two
Americans, traders from Mexico, had fallen in with
the caravan, and started with Mr.. Johnson for the
settlements. A few days after, they fell in with
Sioux war party, who had conflict with party of
Pawnees. They were told by the Sioux 10 be on
the alert, as the Pawnees were the trail Of the
Sioux, and if they met them (the Americans) they
would kill them. A few nights subsequent, their
camp was attacked by the Pawnees, and the two
traders were MORALLY wounded, who told Johnson
to save himself if he could, by flight, as they
dead men. Johnson succeeded in escaping, but en-
tirey destitute to procure him subsistence.
He, however, in few days fell in with party UNI
der Mr.. Papin, who furnished him with clothing,
gun, and ammunition. Johnson few days af-
terward, was robbed of his gun and ammunition by
party of Cav Indians, who stripped him stark
naked. When our informant met him, he was
nearly persisted, having with him a remnant of a
rattlesnake, upon which he had suhsised for several
days. He conducted him to the Cav missionary
station, where he is now under medical treatment.
Poor fellow! His mind has suffered from his hard
ships, and is at times quite deranged and his feet
have been worn to the bone by the rough grass Of
the praries."
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MIR. F. c. Liable has the honor to inform the
lNl ladies and gentlemen Of Washington, George
town, and Alexandria, that his Dancing Academy
will reopen on Tuesday, 4th November, at his
dwelling-house, ON Pennsylvania avenue.
Days Of ttiion-Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat-
urdays; from p. m. to p. M, for young ladies'
from to p. M, for young masters.
N. b. Those ladies' and gentlemen who may feel
DESTROYS to receive instruction at Georgetown, will
please leave their names at the Union Hotel or at
Mr.. LIS residence in Washington.
Oct. 27--df Int. and Georgetown Adv.1
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A bald eagle flew on board the United States ship
John Adams at sea, much fatigued. As poultry
die rapidly at sea, he Jared well, not being eatable,
to mess. getting crumb here and drink there. He
is considered one Of the crew. and attends to the
fGrng of the royals He left the ship until the
Princeton anchored at Pensacola, when he alighted
on her cross backyard, took searching glance,
saw all was right, as far as Uncle Sam was con-
lar part of this concurrence is, that three foreign
men-of-war are at anchor near the John Adams,
and this republican bird will not visit either Of lhem
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A PEARL.--The Nashville Banner states that an
orphan boy residing near the mouth Of the Cumber-
land river, who Obtained scanty living by fishing,
recently picked up small white stone, which he
kept for its beauty. A gentleman who accidentally
caught sight of il, saw that il pearl: and told
the boy who willing to sell it for few pennies,
not to part with it, as it was very valuable, and
could be sold for enough to pay for bis education.
II was taken to jewellers, and is said to be worth
at least $500. It is now in Philadelphia, and is
3sths Of inch in diameter, weighs 1s grains, and
is without flaw or defect.
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New ROUTE TO THE WEsT.--The Montgomery
(Aabama) papers mention that the route through to
that place from Ataanta, the terminus of the
Georgia railroad, through La Grangeand West Point,
to Cheraw, will bring passengers to that place ~
hours in advance Of the regular mail with only 1856
miles Of staging Propositions are now being made
TO carry the great mail over this route; and it
serted that the mail can be delivered in Mobile "a
hours in advance of last winter time The river ut
Montgomery is at such height as TO relieve any
apprehension of detention to travellers Charleston
Courier .ss M}r H5
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By II. Green, Auctioneer.

HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTION On Thurs
IL day, the Both instant, shall sell on the prem
ises, at o'clock p. m, south half of lot No. 8, in
square No. 1926, being on 18th street. between Mary
land and Virginia avenues, with the improvements,
which are good two-story frame house, nearly
new, containing six rooms and stable The lot
fronts 80 feet on 18th street, running back 100 feet
6 inches.
TERMS One-third cash; balance in six, twelve, and
eighteen months, for notes bearing interest; deed
given, and a deed of trust taken.
A. GREEN,
Oct 2I--T Auctioneer.
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DINE OIL LAMPS.--Two years. past expe-
i rience has proved that Colds Patent Pine Oil
Lamps are the cheapest and best in use: one lamp
will give as much light as ten sperm candles, at the
cost of half cent an hour. 10 this kind OF lamp
no accident can occur, and the oil containing no
grease, will not nure the finest carpets, turned over
upon them. They are not only superior to lard
lamps, DC, but TO gas and the best gas fixtures in
the world, or to any other lamps burning any kind
Of oil. For sale by
OctN J. r. CALLAN
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farm crops already raised. Nor need any fear OF
Overlooking the market, while our own ciies and
large villages are so scanty supplied with the best
sorts; some Of the finest having yet rarely ever pass
ed the bounds Of the amateurs garden, and most Of
the best being yet unknown to nineteen-twen'ie'hs
of purchasers.
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Bu Il. Green. .Aucfioneer.

By A. Green, .Auctioneer.
RoCERIES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO, CT
VI CARS, &c. AT AUCTION.--On Wednes.
day. the 29lh instant, shall sell at my warehouse
on 9Th street, near Pennsylvania avenue, at IL
o'clock M, large LOT of the above-named arti-
cles. | enumerate in part
Teas, sugar, coffee, tobsrco
Lord Byron, canones, and other cigars
Various kinds of whiskey, gin, brandy, &c
among which are some of superior quality.
Terms All sums Of and under 800, cash; over
$40, credit of 60 and 30 days for good endorsed
notes.
FcK A. GREEN.
Oct 25-3t Auctioneer.
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BIZ II. Green. .Auctioneer.


CLEAN-OUT SALE AT THE WARE
~ HOUSE. Household and kitchen furniture,
siores graies cabinemakers Tools benches &C. at a,c-
hon--On Tuesday, the 2Sh instant, shall sell, at
my warehouse on 9Th street, near Pennsylvania
avenue, at 10 o'clock M, large lot Of furniture,
such as 80 -
Mahogany sofas, sideboards, bureaus
Dressing, work, and washstands aat n
Maple high and low-post bedsteads
Wardrobes, chairs, andirons shovel, tongs. and
tenders
Feather beds and bedding
Hair and shuck mattresses
window curtains, china, glass, and crockery-
wnre
Kitchen utensils, stoves, CRATES, radiators, &c.
Also, lot of cabinet-makers' tools, with finished
ana diminished furniture, lumber, benches, &C.. and
number Of other articles not necessary 10 enume-
rate. I
Terms at sale A. GREEN,
oct' So-N Auctioneer.
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tend 10 devote the reward offered by the governor
and by the executors of Daniel Bates for the appre-
hension Of said Dr. Baker, to the publication Of the
trial Of Baker, including all The evidence, &c, anu
that they will give eamount ofhe reward ,VOo)
TO the lunatc asylum at Lexington.
Louisville Journal.
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T1o COUNTRY PHYSICIANS.--Ha Having re-
Il Gently made large additions to my stock Of
drugs and chemicals, patent medicines, surgical in
struments &C., &c. am prepared to fill the orders Of
country physicians and merchants with fidelity and
despatch Being agent for most of the popular rem
edics, they will be furnished at manufacturers
prices. All goods sold will be carefully packed
without charge, and, if not as represented may be
returned.
Oct 81 ]. +. CALLAN.
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cheap and durable cement for covering wood
buildings, fences, &C., may be made by mixing
two parts Of sifted wood-ashes Of fine sand and
three of clay These are mixed with oil, and APP
piled to the surface after which, it will resist the in
clcmency fthe weather as well as marble.
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,

ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class A, for 1S45,
To be drawn at Alexandria, D. c., on wv
22d of November, lS45,
SCHEME. I'M
$50, 000--$10, 600 S6, 000-S5, OOo--t~
S3,000-$2, 5000, l2O-s2m /.
IS prizes of.
90 do
&c. &c. &c.
IS number lottery--14 drawn baio ~
Tickets $l0--Halves S5-Quarteis =
Certificates Of packages Of IS whole ucna
Do do IS half 40
Do do IS quarter do
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WHINE STORE.-John Fl. Buthmann, Penn
w sylvania avenue, south side, between Al and
9th streets, has received by the ship Apollo, from
Bordeaux, via New York, small invoice, consist-
ing Of
st. Julien claret in cases.
Do do. in hogsheads.
Superior Cognac brandy,
And Anisette cordial
Also, by other arrivals, "Curacao' in jugs, and
Absnthe, which he offers for sale, together with
fine and choice assortment of wines and liquors in
store.
Oct 27-3t 3a'
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HoLLEY's New York State REGISTER for Isas
IL and 1886, vol, l2mo
Also; The United States Almanac and Political
Manual for the year 1896 containing in addition TO
the ordinary almanac matter, much useful political.
commercial, and statistical Information,
just received for sale by
Oct2 F. TAYLOR
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TREAsunY DrpAnrmrNr.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
Fourth Auditors Office, Oct 25, 1545.
ME creditors Of the estate of Richard Jewett
~ deceased, late a seaman on board the United
States schooner Nautilus are hereby notified to
present their claims duly authenticated to this Office
within two months from this date.
Oct 25-3t ere
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/ Wi uNC.y
Tickets Sl0-Halves SIS Quarters " So
For sale by
JIG. GREGORY g. CO., Managers,
Next door east of National Hotel, Washington
Oct Q7--dtd
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1900 CARS e,, rea maxs q tae G a.,
arrivals ofbarques Midas, Colon, and Norma Some
Of these cigars manufactured expressly for the
nobility of Europe, and are consequently very fine
Prices ranging from 500 10 5000 per thousand. The
following are part of the most choice brands ever
imported into this country:
5000 Three.crown Regalia, one-tenth boxes,
grand staff
5000 Prncados do do
5000 Napoleon do do
5000 Pressed do Marshal DRAMA
10000 Eagle brand, one-tenh boxes, Col.
$4,000 Marshal Ney IS medium, one-quarter boxes
5000 Sylvia, one-tenth boxes, Majors
5000 La Esperanza, one-quarter, Majors
5000 La Polamare do Col
$4,000 La Recompanza do Majors
5000 Plantation Royals, do and one-tenth
10000 La Vulta de Alago
10000 Lord Byron do do
ALSO IN STORE
300 900 cigars, varying in quality and price
25 different brands Of Chewing Tobacco, Of the
most superior kinds, from l2l cents up TO 81 per
pound.
The public most respectfully invited to cal
and examine my stock, it is considered to be the
largest and best-secced stock that was ever in the
District; all of which will be sold on as accommo-
dating terms can be procured in any city in the
Union w. H. WINTER
No. 6, Penn. avenue, sign of Jim Crow
Oct. 27--eod3tf
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A BARGAlN.--Apair of young gray horses ant
n buggy for sale at Majors livery stable
Oct 27-3teod