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will perceive that we are about to give
them better paper, double the number, at
the same price. i.
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be devoted to the cause of Temperance, its
columns will be enriched by original articles
on subjects calculated to interest, instruct,
and benefit its readers. It is intended SO to
blend variety, amusement, and instruction,
as that the various tastes of its patrons may
be Gas far as it is pfacticable) gratifed.
Commerce, Literature, and Science, and
every other subject of interest, not inconsis-
tent with Temperance and morality, will re-
ceiye the earnest attention Of the publishers,
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WAR! WAR;! WAR!!i

The WAR OF Four THOUSAND YEAIs:
Being Connected History of the Various
Efforts Male to Suppress the Vice Of In
temperance. in all Ages Of the VIVID;
from she Foundation Of the Class of Nax-
arises, by Moses, to the Institution of the
Order of the Sons of Temperance, inclu-
sive; with Full Account Of the Origin,
Progress, and Present Prospects Of he
Latter Institution. By P. S. White & II.
r. Pleasants. Philadelphia Griffin and
Simon, ia North Third-sreet l846.
Contents.1Book |, Chapter /, Division
Of the Work; Chapter II, Wines of An
tiquity; Chapter iii, Wine an Agricultural
Product; Chapter w, Wine, when spokon
of as Blessing in the Old Testament;
Chapter V, Wine, when spoken Of as .
Blessing in the New Testament; Chapter
vi, Wine Denounced as Curse in the Old
Testament; Chapter VII, Wine Denounced
i'll the New Testament; Book II, Chapter
!, Temperance among the Heathens; Chap
ter II, Rome; Book III, Chapter ], Imperial
Rome; Chapter II, Transalpine Nations
Chapter iii, The Discovery Of Alcohol /;
Chapter w, Ardent Spirits; Chapter v, In
temperance in Connection with the Church; ;
Chapter vi, Efforts to Suppress Intempsr-
ance from the Apostles to the year 1900 !;
Book w, Chapter ], Origin and Progress Of
Temperance Societies down to the year
1888; Chapter ii, From 1888 to the end Of
1884; Chapter Iii, Includes the Years 1895
and 1886; Chapter w, Includes 1897 and
1888; Chapter v, Includes 1889; Chapscr
vi, The Washingtonian Movement; Chap
ter VII, Sons Of Temperance, Conclusion;
Appendix, No. l, Extracts from Columella;
Appendix, No. 2, Noah's Letter, SC.
We cordially recommend the above work
to the temperance public.
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NOTICE TO THE AFFLICTED WITH
LAMENESS. R3f4s t3

nR. WATERMAN SWEET. Natasal 1sMe
IL Setter, from, Amsterdam, Mont0nsiy Co.
N Y, will be at Colenan's Hotel few dayS
to attend to all who are afflicted with Lamenses.
He is in Norfolk. Va. l4 fe
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.PoETRYl p o
A Christmas Hymn.


II was the calm and silent nighu
Seven hundred years and 6fty-lhree oe
Had Rome been growing uptoimight, a
And now was queen Of land and sea; lD
No sound was heard Of clashing wars K /
Peace brooded DER the hushed domain; Il
Apollo, PalIas, Jove, and Mars, .s
Held undisturbed their ancient reign,
H &ga In the solemn midnight,
ifsaa & Centuries ago! a9laiat0 0i,qeia
Twas in the calm and silent night! s
The Senator Of naughty Rome ~ 3 tl
Impatient urged his chariot's fight,
From lordly revel fastening home; Val
Triumphal arches cleaning swell
His breast with thoughts Of boundless sway
What rocked the Roman what belell
A paltry province far away,
a In The solemn midnight, @
Centuries agol a sea
Within that province far away, @
Went plodding home q weary boor;
"A streak oflight before him lay,
Fallen through halfshut stable door
Across his path. He paused, for nought
Told what was going on within;
How keen the stars, his only thought,
The air, how calm, and cold, and thin,
In the solemn midnight,
(. Centuries ago!
o, strange indifference! low and high
Drowsed over common joys and cares;
The earth was still but knew not why,
The world was listening, -unawares! afi
How calm moment may precede
One that shall thrill the world for everb
To that still moment none would heed,
Mans doom was linked no more to sever,
In the solemn midnight,
Centuries ago.!
It is the calm and silent night aisj ia iiHa
A thousand bells ring out and throw
Their joyous peals abroad, and smits, s
The darkness, charmed and holy now! 5
The night that erst no shame had worn,
To ita happy name is given; le.s4aa
For in that stable lay, newborn,
The peaceful Prince of earth and heaven,
In the solemn midnight,
Centuries ago!
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GEORGE w. CLARKE, COFFIN MAKER
NJ AND GENERAL FURNISHING U.NDER-

GEORGE w. CLARKE, COFFIN maker
NJ AND GENERAL FUR.N7SHLNG U.NDkR-
T.aKER, corner Of Tirginio ausaue 1 and 9M asvd,
near the Nary Yard Gaie.-Thankful for the liberal
patronage with which he has already been favored.
he respectfully solicts continuance Of the Same,
Always on hand, ready for use, Pine, Cherry,
Walnut, Poplar, and Mahogany, which he massl-
facturcs into Collins at the shortest notice, and oa
the most reasonable terms.
Hearsc and carriages furnished at the shortest
notice. All orders thankfully received and prsmps-
ly attended to at all hours left at the above plAse
on l. street.
NJ B.--Carpenters work Id all its branches done
on the most reasonable terms, and at the shoftsse
notice. 5Er.5a &5tsNn aae
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, and made
look equal to new, .' dec le-6n
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From the Daily Picayune, Extra.
EraIn Ecuuhnr-

LATEST FROM ECUADOR, Peru, AND CHnI.-Through
the polieness Of MIR. Washington Booth, who has
Gently arrived here from Peru, via Chagres and Havana
we have dates from Guayaqu 10 the 10th November,
from Lima to the 18th, and from Valparaiso to the 9th
October.
The greatest excitement prevailed throughout Ecuador
account OF the threatened invasion OF General Flores
and the citizens daily pressed into service TO create
heavy force resist the invaders. In the time,
all kinds of business at stand. The Congress at
Quito, the capital Of Ecuador, had Just journed after
most excited session. General Rocafuere eN-pesident
Of the republic had been appointed special agent pro-
coed to Peru for assistance against Flores and he
hourly expected to Guayaquil on his way to Lima
The excitement in Peru In relation to the threatened
invasion by Flores was nearly great in Ecuador
Gen Castillo, the president had asked of the COnSejo or
executive council, extraordinary powers send and
the permission not granted the ground that there
would yet be time enough:
Accounts from Chill represent that that republic
ready and willing 10 send aid both in and money,
Ecuador; and throughout the South American States
would there is settled determination to resist the
expedition of Flores to the last
The dates from Valparaiso to the 27th October,
we have stated above. Several vesses-among Others
the Edward Everett Of Boston, and the st. Joseph, Of
Balumorewhich had been looked for tme had not
arrived at that date.
The editor of the Diario de la Marina of Havana, in
his paper OF the 9th instant says that he has dates
from Lima up to the 9TH November The papers were
expedition of Flores The government Of Peru hadap-
pointed Don Felipe Pardo, who had previously served
the same capacity, minister to Chill.
The dates from Santiago de Chill TO the 27th Oco.
Der. The editor Of the Diario says: This is almost the
first time have published in Havana from those
distant countries received in short space Of time
The intelligence from Chill, however, is not Of the least
INN
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OF all from Tennessesan He alluded Of course, to the
question Of slavery He indeed sorry 10 find his col
league side by SIDE with the honorable gentleman from
Ohio Mr.. GIDDRGs.l That was hardly to be expected
from Tennesseean and he (Mr. 50 was inclined to
believe that the people OF Tennessee would pronounce
their just judgment in the premises They were ac
customed 70 hear these objections thrown out in adj
vance. When the great question OF Texas annexation
agitaed the course had been pursued, but II
went on in spite OF all obstacles and objections These
objections captious She had been told that there
were people in the south opposed to the extension OF the
territory That all conjecture. He had only one re;
mark make, and then he would yield the floor II had
been said that the supporters OF the administration were
guilty OF treason TO the constitution Perhaps the gentle
meant to make that charge scrlplural ALSO and to
draw a distinction similar TO that which he had drawn
between the lie political, and the lie personal Though
il seemed to him (Mr. 81 that political funchonary,
guilty OF fasehood, deceived not only his friends but
his country; and inasmuch the affairs OF the country
important than any private affairs so much the
more abominable the crime of fasehood, when COM
mtted by any in that capacity But to the charge
Of ueason-the other charges Of excess OF Executive
power did not disturb him at all that was only part
OF the stereotyped language OF opposon was very
stale chaTge-but the charge OF treason was different.
The country would decide however where the treason
lay The country would decide whether those who JUS.
tilted the OF the adversary those who maintained
the cause OF the nation, were the guilty party.
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da publishes card exoneradng deiendant irOm sus.

tiff publishes card generating defendant from sus.
pclon of unfaimess
nouneed against the government Of Yucaan on the 25h
Of November concluded articles of arrangement with her
From the Monterey Californian, Sept. 49,
The United States frlgae Congress, bearing the broad
pennan of Commodore Stockton returned from the Souh
on Tuesday evening the 18th inst The commodore was
warmly greeted by his numerous friends here, and the
consul was welcomed back again to his family. The
officers and of the Congress have eylnced much
energy and conduct during their absence; they carried
out with promputude and ygor the measures OF the com
who has the happy faculty OF mparung
to those under him portion OF his own enthusiasm
They took possession of the City OF the Angels with
resistance Had General Castro enfiladed the line OF
the commodores march from San Pedro 10 the capital
he might have made the forces OF the Congress wade
through their blood, had he remained where he
had entrenched himself there would have been contest
that must have been decided by the superior tact and cour
OF the victorious party for in point OF physical force
General Castro had the advantage But he precipate
y broke up his camp, and is undoubtedly in Sono
The result is as conclusive as if there had been
general engagement, and many hives are spared that
must have been sacrificed War is a calamity, and
should rejoice in every circumstance which mlhgaies
It's evils. California is now lost forever To MeNlco not a
shadow of hope remain that she foot OF
the territory, and do not believe that nhabtan in
ten really regrets the result
The United States trgate Savannah has been got ready
with all despatch for sea, and will sail tomorrow with
sealed orders She has been in harbor several
weeks, and her officers have very general regard
Ihe vigorous policy OF captain Meryne m 'h he military
disturbance. The officers and of the Savannah will
leave behind them memorial OF their activity the fort,
which has risen to stability and strength under their
hands We wish them agreeable cruise and speedy
return to their homes, from which they have been long
separated.
The Congress, Savannah and Erie, are extremely ac-
tive in their preparations for They will be of the
first OF the week to look the protection of our COM
and maintain the power of the American flag Wig
and aacry are everywhere conspicuous. The meas
OF the commander n-chel, suggested by the crisis
wide and tangible in their scope and will be carried
out with unreaxed efficiency. If not in our con-
lectures the harbor of San Francisco will be in
state OF thorough defence, not only against privaeers but
any armed squadron.
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TIME at Reduced Prices.

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establishment.
Dec 2k-
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Young Mems Tor the relief sufferer.



At a meeting OF the young men OF Washington,
held on Monday, the 2lst instant in the Aldermen's
room, City Hall, Mr. Hugh B. Sweeny called to the
chair and Mr. Jno. McDermott appointed secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions, presented by
Mr. James w Sheahan, were unanimously adopted;
Whereas have heard with feelings of deep solictude
that numbers of the people Of Teand-a people dis
ngushed by generous impulses and proyeTbal for hosp
aliiy-have been visited with famine and that,
der the inscrutable dspenatons of wise and merciu
Providence soil naturally rich and fertile has refused 10
yield up its wOntcd products for the slsenancc of man
that fields uxuriant have become desolae; that gran
once buened with the golden fruits Of the harvest
have been emped and cannot be repenished unless from
abroad that homes the abode Of plenty have become
the habitatons OF wants aud whereas deem that
though do all that required relieve people
sorey afflicted may, in the result Of abOr send
forth least ray Of consolation which shall warm and
brighten now cherries heaTth-which shall give Joy
and gladness human being, the victim of fam
inc and despair and believe that ball, whilst it will u
ford u rational enjoyment 10 those who may minge in IL
peasures would prove the best within reach
accomplishing the object have in viewhe relief OF suf
lerng humanity Therefore
Resolved That, in cooperation with those who have al
ready begun the good work, viii give early in January
next ball for the relief OF the sufferers in Ireland.
Rrsdwd further That a committee of nine be forthwith
appointed who shall be invested with full power make
al suitable, arrangements Tor carrying out the object Of this
meeting
In pursuance of the latter resolution the following
gentlemen were elected an executive committee:
B. Sweeny James W. Sheahan,
j. f. Ennis, John s. Byme,
F. McNerhany w. A. Kennedy,
John McDemott, w. III. Narrower,
J. f. Thompson
II was then further resolved that the editors OF the Ma
tona Intelligencer, Union Baltimore Sun, and Clipper
be respectfully requested to publish these proceedings
H. b. SWEENY, Chairman.
J. McDERMorr, Secretary.
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Earthenyvarc, China, and Glass.

T'HoS. PURsELL has just imported, per ships Liberty
and Ohio, from Liverpool, and other sources eighty
four packages of the above articles, amongst which
French, English, India, Buestone, w G. and Ironstone
dinner desert, tea, coffee, and toilet
Rich goldband white and figured China SETS pieces
detached
Cut and plain hall lamps
Solar side, Liverpool, and stand lamps and wicks
Lamp-glasses, girandoles, nc
horyhande and other knives and forks, Of fifty.
one pairs, separate
Real silver and imitation table tea, and dessert spoons
Plated and German silver
Brass and plated candesticks
Plated cake baskets, walters, in detached
English and American ten and coffee sets
Coffee higgins and ums
Looking glasses shovel and tongs, &c
All OF which will be sold wholesale and retail
low prices for cash.
First quality stone and Britannia ware the factory
prices
An extensive and good assortment of ware suit
able for retail groceries.
The subscriber soics call from his friends and the pub
ic generally, at his sore opposite Browns Hotel PennF
lania avenue assuring them that he undetermined sell
cheap as the very cheapest for cash.
THOS. PURSELL
Nn,y \ I,S-,t,
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YIN III NcW LUX iltiaiu'
Interesting from Central America.

We are indebted to Captain Peterson of the brig John
r. Gardiner, for the Balize Hon) Observer to the 2sh
ult., inclusive.
1t contains the following intelligence from Central
America:
"We in possession of letters and papers from Qua
emala ~ the 3oh of October but do not find anything
in them that would interest readers The revou.
is that may long continue So Ii we are to Judge by
the intelligence contained in our advices the admsra
ton of President Carrera is giving universal satisfaction
country 5 and M extended
with the most haering prospects and beneficial results
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By n. CIR EE.N, .4ucsfOteer.
TWO good Brick Houses and Lots Mt A.

L Monday, the 4lh Of January, shall sell the prcm
SEES, at O'clock p. w good brick houses and lots, in
square IO6 situated 18th between and
west being the next houses of the Brazilian Minister'S
This property is rapid -improvimg part the city,
handsomely located fronting and but short distance
from the War Office the West Market.
Terms at sale. A. GREEN,
Dec 2l-noSds Auctonecr.
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From the ST. Louis Republican
From Fort LenvenNorth.

We learn that Capt. Murphy, who despatched
from Santa Fe some two months ago 10 procure specie
for the payment OF the troops SC, in New Mexico left
Fort Leavenworh the 9Th inst under military
cor Of twenty Captain Clary, OF the quarteTmas
ers department. furnished every facility in his power to
insure safe and speedy passage OF the funds to Santa
Fe Is his opinion that they will be able the
plains in safety, although at very advanced period Of
the season for such an expedition
No express from Santa Fe had arrived at the fort up to
the Sth instant although looked for hourly con
sequenty, there nothing later than the intelligence
brought by DR. Vaughan, and which published some
days ago.
Capt Clary, who has been in charge OF the quarter
masters department at Fort Leavenworth, arrived in this
city a few days since.
OFFERS TO THE GovERNmENT.-We learn that the
Mechanical Volunteers, Captain Watkins, of this city,
OF oldest companies rendered their services TO
the government to operate in Mexico during the
and the offer was, for deemed satisfactory, re-
fused We have already mentioned the fact that disn-
gushed cavalry officer Of this State had Offered regi
ment of cavalry and refused and think we are
right in asserting that gentleman of this city has
company OF volunteers ready TO go TO Mexico, if the
command would be received He too has made the Of
fer, but has been refused. In view OF these facts,
may say well done Maryland She will do her share TO
the fullest eXtent-Bdit. Sun
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". =. BERRELL u J. S. RURR, .qucffoneer

297 Mkct g., 4 door bel00 81, north SIDE, PHILADELPHIA
EXECUTORS sale of the of the late Isaiah Lu
l. kcus deceased, comprising his valuable inven
tlons-clocks qundrantS, sextants cabinet of minerals
chemicals, philosophical apparatus guns chonometer
engines, turning-lathes, &c.
This sale will embrace all the personal property of this
eminent mechanic.
The sale will commence Monday, January 9TH, 1871
10 O'clock and continue from day to-day until finish
ed, his late residence northwest Eighth and
Market Streets up stairs.
In this sale may be found several clocks expressly adapt
cd public purposes, cabinet of minerals and in fact
almost everything OF IA and curious nature 10 which
invite the attention of corporations, universities and
persons fond Of rare, curious, and useful articles.
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" MAN SWEET naur, boncsctter, may be seen at
Colemans Brown Il few days. On his way savannah,
Georgia, calling there at the Exchange, Richmond Vr
pinia and south through the different cities. As
on dsocatons, hip diseases rheumatsms spinal Diseases
and long standing win be cured the senught
plan selEpressue, instead of pueys manual strength
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Notice TO Mariners.

A BEACON, fifty feet high, with black ball it, hai
been erected Sand Key, where it will remain UNIV
light shall be established there II may be in ord
nary weather nine miles.
An American ensign is hoisted Mt daylight every day
the flagstaff the United States barracks Key West, anu
may be seen in ordinary weather ten miles.
S. X. MALLARY, Col, Il sup,
The National mtelligencer, Baltimore Sun, and Dlig
Globe, New York, will please publish the above no''
thirty days, and send their bills to this Office
Dec lO-Im