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spirited bidder, when he, like the lads, was soon
used up" He, too, left Peter with indignation, in
search Of his companions, whom he succeeded in
finding, and stated to them how he had been "done
for" by the immortal Peter. The "dander" Of the
whole party was raised to its highest pitch. They
took from their wagons large sack and cord, with
their wagon-whips in hand, and proceeded at ono,
to Peters auction establishment where they seized
him, thrust him into it, and tied him up, threw him
helpless the floor, when they commenced plying
manner Peters friends, if he had any, had ell
taken light, so that the "hob nails" were mas
ters Of the field, and Of Peter also, who
plunged about on the floor, amidst the cracks
Of the whips, like a cat in a wallet. His con-
diton became decidedly worse than Sancho Pan
ga when tossed with blanket. The great Peters
case was growing desperate and painful. He had
no resource left, but to cry Justify, which he did
with all the strength Of his lungs murder -
help, for God sake, heipr--crack went the WHIPS
loud shouted the boys on the outside OF the door
The scene became one OF transcendent interest 10
all spectators who manifested no disposition to ar
rec, the tsbob nails, in their sport. There il no
falling how the "hob nails" would have terminated
the game, whether they designed leaving any skin
on Peters back, is hard to say. 1t 80 happened,
however that policeman made his way into the
roou and was utterly astonished at seeing figure,
as large as a mans, rolling on the floor in sack!
"what the duece have you got in that sack, in
CURED " Chdrfh'" Inc moo n6s, nearing hHi
called by the boys outside, policeman never stopped
to make reply, but boted from the premises, and
il is said have not been seen in the city since.
"Chariien could not help roaring in laughter out
right when STOPPING down TO unite the sack for the
release of Peter. When the great suctioneer rose
TO his feet he looked round bewildered, cat, are
said to do when let loose "n strange garrett As
soon az Peter crawed out Of the sack by the aid Of
Charlie" the boys cheered him in the mos. d.
enns manner, dch may have added @ ~ bn-
fusion. would sdvise all the Peter mere
after, to keep sharp look out for "hob
The market in the main was dull lay, and
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weston, has been received; and have to cay, in
reply, that the step taken by Posi-capiain Z. w.
Moore, late commanding, has left the republic with
OUT navy, and, by consequence rendered il neces-
say to dispense with the services Of the officers here
tofore attached TO the same since there is no service
IN which they can be employed nor any means out of
which they can be paid II ia due, therefore
that such Of them as remain should be imme.
dlately relieved from further duty, that they may
seek, In the civil walks Of life the rewards to which
their services entifle Them" &C., &c.
81 have the honor TO remain, with every respect
your obedient servant,
&C w. HILL,
AN Secretary Of War and Marine.
"GroRGE c. BANNER, esq,
Late Lieutenant Texas navy, Galveston"
The letter establishes what proposed 10 do; and
eahnot oeiieve that a measure 80 blasting 10 the
aspirations Of this young navy of ours viii receive
me sanction OF the executive, Of either branch Of
Congress, when the facts touching il are made
known.
ONE INTERESTED.
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For the Unit
THERE IS NO TEXAS NAVY
For the Union.

The introduction Of what was once the Texas navy
into the navy of the United States has been for
some time the subject Of vague speculation and idle
talk, which elected nothing more than merri-
ment and ridicule;, but since il has assumed such
an important position to become the subject-mat-
ter of grave deiberation in national legislature,
body looked conservative Of every principle OF
honor and Justice, it is no longer to be treated with
levity, but must be met with inconrovertble argu-
ment
The proposition to introduce into the navy of the
United States that of the late republic Of Texas,
presupposes the existence of the latter; SUPPOSE
lion totally unfounded in fact. Should il be made
to appear there is in existence such navy that
of the late republic of Texas then must follow,
a natural consequence the abandonment Of the
propositions; and, to establish the fact Of its nonex
isence, the evidence deduced from the official docu-
renis Of the government Of Texas during her indie
pendence, will, | presume, be both convincing
and satisfactory. Unhesitatingly, then, sustained
by such evidence, | assert that the navy Of Texas
(before her adoption into, the Union) was, by the
constituted authority disbanded for reasons assign
ed at the time and the officers urged to seek 1--we
lihood in other pursuit. Since this official act
of her secretary Of war and marine we know Of no
act Of the Texas government establishing de moro,
or re-establishing naval force.
II is not my purpose at this time to assign any
other reasons or arguments numerous and cogent
az they are) why this non-exstent navy should not
be embodied in that Of the United States, further
than to establish the fact that the Texas navy which
,oas once, ceased to exist before Texas became
portion OF the Union. And to do this, here ex-
tract from the official documents a letter from the
secretary of war and marine in doing which, it
must not be supposed that personalities here de-
signed to be INDUCED in, from the introduction Of
names. They are introduced only as Icing insepa-
rably connected with the public document quoted;
to arrive at which, ! pass over the discharge from
the service Of its rank and file, and come to the doc
ument in question:
"DrPARrMrNr or WAR AND MARur,
"Wsshington, May IA, 16s3
"SIR: Your communication Of the 18th ult., re-
,orpg voura.lf 10 the denartnnent for dutv NJ Gal.
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NEW THIRD WARD MARKET-HoUsE

In compliance with a call, by hand bill, for
meeting of these citizens desiring the erection of
market-houss in the northern portion of the Third
ward, very numerous assemblage took place at
Mr.. John McLeod's academy, on Tuesday evening
On motion, Col VIM. Doughty was called to the
chair, and j. A. M. Duncanson appointed secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Hugh B. Sweeny, commit
tee of six was appointed to report resolutions ex-
pressve of the sense Of the meeting on the subject
which had brought them together.
Whereupon, Messrs. Hugh B. Sweeny, John Y.
Bryant, Isaac Clark, Edward Decide, and Joseph
Bryan, esqrs., were appointed; and in short time
reported a series Of resolutions, to which amend
ments were offered by Walter Lenox and J. A. M.
Duncanson. Whereupon very animated discus
J. T. Towers, David Saunders, J. A. M. Duncan
son, John c. Hardness, John T. Walker, VIM.
Doughty, and others participated
The following preamble and resolutions were
finally adopted, viz:
Whereas repeated but unavailing efforts have
corporate authorities of this city to provide mar
ketPlace in the northern part Of the present Third
ward: be it
Resolved, That a committee Of fifteen be appoint
ed to apply once more to the corporate authorities,
and urge them to erect markethouse at the inter-
section Of Massachusetts, and New York avenues
between 7th and 9th streets west.
Resolved, That, in case said authorities shall fail
to pass law for said object in three weeks, then
The said committee is authorized to apply to the
President of the United States or Congress- TO grant
permission to the inhabitants interested to erect
at said intersection by private sub
scriptons.
Resolved, That when this meeting adjourn il adj
journ to meet this night four weeks, at this place
Resolved, That the publishers of each of the city
papers, and those Of the Baltimore Sun, be respect
fully requested to insert the proceedings OF this
meeting.
Re,oiped, That the thanks Of this meeting be ten
dercd to Mr. John Mcleod for the use of his ncad-
envy.
The committee under the first resolution con-
sists eff
William Doughty, Hugh B. Swseny,
John Y. Bryant, Isaac Clark,
David Saunders, Joseph Downing,
Harvey Cruttenden, Simeon Malock,
John G, Hardness, John L. Walker,
N. p. Van Zant, George Cranda
II. G. 0'Neal, Henry Davis.
land who are requested to meet at the City Hall
next Monday, at 4 o'clock p. m.
The meeting then adjourned
VIM. DOUGHTY, Chairman.
J. A. M DuScAssos, Secretary.
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Correspondence of the Union
AND lNTRGUEs OF THE
HUDSON BAY COMPANY, SC.
LAKE SUPERIOR, MicHIekN,

LANE oUFhhioh, NiIflGAN,
January l, 1876.
Sin: brief account Of the trade and inhabitants
of this region Of country may not be uninteresting
to your readers. To give full and accurate de-
scriptlon would occupy more space in your columns
than you would be willing to surrender at this Time
to the exclusion Of more valuable matter. But
trust you will overlook the defects Of my narrative
as my object is to point out few Of the abuses of
the Hudson Bay and .amsTicdn Fur Companies, and
the manner in which the different tribes Of Indians
with whom they trade are influenced no az to keep
them hostile to the American government, and to
suggest a new mode Of trade with the Indians. as
well the distribution Of the annuites by the gov
eminent.
The Indians nhabiiing the shores OF Lake Supe-
rior are, and have been from time immemoral of
the Chippewa or O-jib-pa nation. They extend to
the vicinity Of the Hudson Bay Mt its eastern part
where they border upon the Esquimsux, and to-
wards the west, upon the Croes or Kenisieuaux;
with the former they are at enmity, and with
the latter they maintain tolerable degree Of
friendship. Still further westward, or in the
neighborhood Of Athabasca lake, they meet the
Assnaboins, or, a. the Chippewss call them, the
Stone OF Rocky mountain Indians, with whom
thew ore at peace and formal visits Of friendship
frequently take place from as far south the sources
Of the Mississippi Half bloods Of the Assinsboins,
and also Of the Cross, are known to reside among
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We learn from the Lexington (Mo.) Telegraph,
that Major Harvie, superintendent of Indian affairs
has succeeded in negotiating treaty with the Kan,
sss indians for the purchase Of the territory now
occupied by them. The amount purchased IL stat.
ed at two millions Of acres, and includes some OF
the most desirable territory in the valley Of the Mis-
sour. A portion ofthe territory 10 intended for
the location Of the Pottawatamies. The Kan...
move still further west
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CHAsE's CARD SPINNER, for carding and
" spinning wool, round cotton, or other yarn,
patented by Moses Chase, and owned by George
Law, esq, of Baltimore, will be exhibited in the
rotunda Of the Capitol on Thursday the 10Th instant
The attention of all interested in the improve
ments Of the age is invited to this ingenious ma
chinel
Feb. Is ---3t-
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FURNISHED RO0Ms.--A psrior and two
il chambers, on the same floor, genteely furnish
ed, can be had on early application to Mrs. M.
Johnson, on T, between ilth and 10th streets.
Feb. 10--3teod.
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[BY AUTHORITY
tPuBLIc-No I.

LAWS OF TINE usurEp STATES PASSED AT THE FIRST
SESSION OF rHE rWnsII.sHrH coS0aEss.
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"Srp: Your communication Of the 18th ult., re-
porting yourself to the department for duty at Gal
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-12-24

free States? Shall we remain silent and inactive
while the enemies Of human freedom making such
fearful aggressions upon ourrghts and interests The
groans of the bondmen come up to US in tones that
cannot be misunderstood To the north and the free
Stetes he looks for help, that this accused institution
may be stayed in its progress Shall we be true to
humanity? Shall we be true to our consciences and
to moral obligation? As christians, as conscientious
men, can we support any for Office who is in favor
of this wholesale butchery-ths uncacd for sacrifice
Of life and treasure? Shall directly indirectly
support an institution that is sappng the very founda
tons of our government and is at with the dearest
rights of humanity? The time has come when, if we
would secure our Just influence in the nation, must
SPEAK and ACT. Never was there occasion for more
united, vigorous perseverng action on the part of the
north than the present. VIII the representatives
ON the north and the free States be true to then
c, usltuens and NEE. the issue like men, or will they
sue cumb to the slave power and give occasionto south
ern pen to say that "what they cannot carry by the
black slaves at the SOUTH they can carry by tho
white slaves at the north"
We .,hall see what we shall see. PENN.
Barre, Dec. Is, 1916.
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I0nng Men.

The most anxious moment IN the history OF 4
young man is that moment when he torsakcs the
parental roof, and gt2s forth into the wide world.
to seek livelihood. The interests q lite ule
crowded into that period Tue vai- e. moth
err the counscIs of father, consecrate thar
eycntluI moment Away from old associates and
settled in some new home how apt the former
restraints are to be cast off! The trial of virtue
now comes. The test Of principle is now ap-
piled. II he hold fast bis integrity the prayers
of his mother and father, rising oft when the
still dews are falling, will bring blessings, thick
as the mama that fell around the camp OF the
elect nation down upon his path Bat if he
prove flithIcss, then will memory embittcr his
life, then will his parents welcome the crave.
hat they may hide their dishonor in the dust.
Nth. Prot
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SARAH A. RICE,
Among the fugItiyos
The Shareholders p ~,

Mr.. Wise, in one of hi ,....1'a, l., ,cb;cb
bo dos;ancd to insr;. bFayodoes 81 wn'cn
~ Oe0's "oI " " '"'' re proper sense OF the
things
.st-That it was in their power to kick
congress into war whenever they pleased
Secondy-That then there was no class Of
politicians who would dare to run the hazard o
opposing the war.
ThirdIy-That then they could take care of
abolition, and find no difficulty in putting it
down as treason.
The present war with Mexico, is fulfil
ment Of the two first, and contradiction of tie
third
Flrst-Congress was not reasoned into the
war by argument, nor impelled to it by the pow
er of public opinion, but Just kjckcd into it by
the naked will of the Shareholders
SecondIy-There was no class of politicians
that dared to take ground against the war, The
fear of being held up as Hartford Convention
Federa!ists drove the whole body of the Wing
party to vie with the Democrats in zeal for car
rylng on the war, This is seen in their vote on
the war BILL in the volunteering of Gen Wilson,
and so many other distinguished Wings, to fight
against Mexico, in Gov. Briggs proclamation,
in his denomination, and that of Messrs. Win
throp and Abbot, &c, &c. The Wings talk
against the war, for the purpose of securing the
vote of those who abhor it, but they uniformly
act in its favor to escape the curse of Federal
ism
ThirdIy-lt is the compact organization off
the Liberty party that enables Abolition to hold
up It's head with the proudest of the slave
ocracy, and even to push the Anti-SIayery press
at this very juncture right into the seat Of slave
holding dominion, at the Federal Metropolis.
The Liberty party is the only real antagonist
that the Shareholders have to fear EmaaciDator.
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Earlh'S ChrOnicIerS,

The earth has many chroniclers. Its noun.
tains and everlasting hills still rear their heads
as they did when Noah trod the earth. Oceans
and seas still roll on where they have rolled for
ages. Its pyramids still live in history Their
mopylB is still pass where handful of men
could keep in check host of warriors, Vesu-
vius still pours its lava and flame as it did ages
ago. Palmyra, Babylon, Babec, Tyre, Sidon,
are in ruUls but the traveller still stumbes over
the giant skeletons of unburied cities, as he
roams through the solitary plains. The history
of the races who peopled those vast solitudes is
familiar to US all but the ocean has no historian
its caverns, It's mountains, its sea palaces, its
vallies, its floor, the races of gigantic marine
whose shelly covering and bones COM
pose the very rock upon which we now stand,
who shall be their historianl Who cant
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N0NTPEIIER VT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER "a, 1916

In twelve years. and was left helpless, and wholly
dependant upon friends, mot thrown upon the town.
which the Lord had raised up for her. who had learned
to believe the Lord Jesus when he said "it is more bles
sed to give than receive" While conversing with her
at this last interview, on her bed Of languishing she
appeared perfectly happy, as if every possible want
was fully suppied,ond expressed herself if in wait
ing position fol the call of the master. My friend in
CURED of her if she not willing to wait the Lords
time 80 yes" she replied, 81 am, although was not
few days ago have seen that was wrong. am
now just willing to live as to die have no choice
only that the will Of the Lord be done" sang to her
a hymn which contained the following words:
when l in love made to bear
Affection 5 needtu rod,
Light, kind and sweet the stripes were made
by fellowship with God"
Her cup Of happiness seemed full to OVERLOOKING
though she quiet and peaceful as "a weaned child
you please, You may fill The "poets corner" with
these stanzas From this feast, went on my way re-
Iocng in the hope ofthe gospel Took the night boat
at + O'clock and arrived at New York al four in the
morning The boat was vey,large, yet every berth
and stae-room was occupied and scores were compel
led to occupy more heahful position where they
could nhae the pure air 1t was marvellous to see the
scrambng, & almost quareing among the passengers
to get an opportunity to pay fifty cents to get place
to lie down. where hundreds were slowed into single
Close warm room where, in one hour, the atmosphere
became so impure, that it appeared to me man could
not live confined, but short time Some could not
endure it through the night, but were obliged to come
upon deck to catch their BREATH being quite exhausted
For myself would sooner have paid the price of two
berths, for the privilege of walking the deck, and now
and then standing sentinel on the promenade deck in
the open air half hour, during that beautiful, clear,
moonlight night Tuesday night, took lodgincs in
the "LOvEJOY HOTEL" On rising in the mornIng. |
locked my door, put the key in my pocket, and went
down and took up morning paper and sat reading
few minutes, leaving my coat in my room and my
watch hanging over the glass-returning | found nv
door locked as left it, but my watch was missing.
went down and stated the fact to the clerk, and he
thought perhaps the chamber maid had been in to adj
Just the room, and had taken care of it, told him
my bed had not been disturbed and my ovcrcoat was
hanging as left it, Soon however, the proprietor
Of the house came in, and on stating the case to him.
he produced the watch saying it would not do to leave
watch and money in room although the door should
be locked; there were too many light fingered gentle
men about | was thankful to get my watch, which
supposed that had lost but could not see the neces
slty of any one examining my room when locked, to
know whether had left my watch not, however, that
have the remoest thought that there was any evil de-
sign in the matter.
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ones to differ from these; and had scarce began to
tell them of these thoughts and feelings which were
passing through my mind before | saw change Of
countenance from stern determined resistance, totem
der ryted interest," and one had covered her face
and then another, and another and within fifteen min
utes every face was concealed from my view AbaH-
doned, they evidently were in character, and hard
ened by therapd process in crime, as they seemed to
be, yet they could not resist the story of Savours
dying love- And | remembered that Jesus said to the
boosted Pharsees, the pubcans and harots 60 into
the kingdom of heaven before you" Never will the
impression made upon my ownmind be effaced. had
the opportunity this day preaching the gospel to the
poor five times, besides speaking to individuals; and
felt more than once that the object Of Chriss mission
into the world is very mperfectly understood by his
ministers and people Millions of dollars are worse
than wasted in building and decorating churches with
their spires piercing the very heavens, while thou
sands on thousands of those for whom Christ died. are
sinking into ruin nerninable in their midst without
effort to make his death eiicacious to their saliva
ton Win he when all shall meet in the great con-
gregaton, separate them placing these rich christians
on his right hand, with the poor, despsed degraded
ones in full view on his left, say to the former "comc
we blessed ofmy father inherit the kingdom prepared
for you from the foundation of the world; for was
hungry and ye fed me"'
Yours Truly. JOAB SEELEY
New York Sth Dec 1916
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Rcpining and Repentance,

Emily Putnam was in an i'll humor one day .
90 dear, wish could go about a little like
other girs," said she, as in no pleasant humor
she took some sewing work into her hands
" Mother is always wantng me TO help her"
A few of Emiys school-mates had set out
few minutes before on an excursion, in search of
berries, and she felt much disappointed at not
being allowed to accompany them. Instead of
FEELING Thankful that she could assist little the
kind mother who had always been doing so much
for her, she repned because she required her
help on piece Of necdie-vork, which it was
necessary to complete before the next morning.
Mrs Putnams health was very feeble. The
fearful hectic had already made its appearance
upon her cheek, and her strength was fast
failing. Emily, however, did not know this
She had been so long accustomed to see her
mother appear i'll aud weak, that she did not
think so seriously about it, as she would other
wise have done. She did not anticipate losing
the kind parent, whose love had always made so
much of her happiness If she had, she would
not have objected to tighten her labor by max
ng slight sacrifice.
Emily proceeded very slowly with her neede~
work. She was dissatisfied and sullen, and un-
willing to make an effort to go on rapidly aud
we'll. After she had been employed about an.
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R E LIGI0U s.


From all that's mortal, all that 5 vain,
And this inferior clod,
Arise, my soul, and strive to gain
Some fellowship with God
Say, what Is there below the skies,
In every path that IS trod,
Can suit the spirit s large desires,
Like fellowship with God?
Not life, nor health, nor friendship dear,
Nor pleasures howory road
Can to my soul such bliss mpart
As fellowship with God
When in love am made to bear
Affections needful rod,
Light, kind, and sweet the stripes are mad
BY fellowship with God.
In fierce temptations fiery blast,
And dark Distractions road,
I'm happy if can but taste
Some fellowship with GOO.
And when the icy hand of death
Shall chill my flowing blood,
With joy I'll yield my latest breath,
In fellowship with God,
And when to heaven my soul oseends,
And gains that blest abode,
There, an eternity III spend
In fellowship with God.