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A DREADFUL seEsE---The following description
Of one of the recent 'great and glorious" battles in
India gives faint Idea Of the horrors that attend
the trade Of war:
Gas our men advanced, Englishman and ,Hindoo
side by side, the Sikhs appeared to fedoube their
fire, and to use the expression of an eye witness,
"a storm of iron hail descended on our ranks No
force or fire, however, could repress their valor
They pushed forward with irresistible enthusiasm,
and after the most tremendous efforts, succeeded in
their attempt. The cavalry entered the intrench-
them by the sappers and miners, and In q shor,
time tho rout of the Sikhs became general. ,a
"As they had shown no mercy to numerous
wounded men who had fallen into their hands, &c
no mercy was shown to them. They were driven
in confusion toward the bridge and river, which
having risen during the night rendered their retreat
almost impossible. The bridge Of boats, densely
thronged BY the fugtves broke down in severa
places while OUR guns necessarily playing on their
closey-wedged mass produced the most fearful
havoc. The scene presented by the face of the
Sutlej dehes descripton--coyered with horses and
men, upon whom the most dreadful fire was kept w
with grape and canister-it literally ran red ,ciH
bioodili '......, .n.... ...,rl. ,.f8
Under the circumstances, we can by no means
imagine the number Of the slain TO be over estimated
at twelve thousand The battle had begun abou
six o'clock, aud did not terminate till eleven. The
combatants had met hand to hand. Our artillery
and musketry had never for moment ceased theli
fire. Our cavalry, charging impetuousy through
their ranks, had speared and sabred all who Tell N
their way. But the river was their greatest enemy
and when they flung themselves pell mel into it'
waters, which were wholly unfordable, the artillery
scattered death unsparingly among them, I'LL Their,
,oas not a man iei1 pisibie ~ittin range"
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ALLIGATOR OLA letter from ST Augustine
dated April 18th, says; al suppose you may not
have heard that we have discovered the utility ~
aligators. An alligator is found to be as valuable
in his way rs a spemsceti whale An expedunl
has len this place for the river Of ST. Johns aud
the dark tributary stream Of Black creek swaTmug
with these hidcous creatures, with the OF XIII
ing them to obtain their oil.
"The oil of the alligator is said to be better f,r
lamps than even whale oil, and II is extracted from
the animal in considerable quantity, and without
any great difficulty For this discovery we are Iu-
debted to the Indians, who have been in the habit,
for how long time know not, Of extracting Tue
oil Of the alligator, and using it for various purposes
IL makes fine transparent fluid, and burns adnlirl-
bly,. You know how many Of these enormous
animals are shot, out Of wantonness, from the decks
Of the steamboats, that plough our waters. | ex-
pect hereafter to hear Of laws passed for their pro-
lection. Every time an alligator Of eighteen feet il
shot in the long grass on the river banks, while
he is swimming, barrel or half barrel Of oil is
wasted. This should not be. We must al
low them 70 be killed only at the proper seasons,
when they are fttest and not permit their destruc-
ton at the season when they lay their eggs.
"The alligator is formidable looking creature, it
is true, but he is generally harmless. His Office is
to prowl in the sluggish waters of this southern
gon, pick up what he can, and digest it into oil for
the illumination Of our houses. AlligatoH will be
hereafter esteemed as useful animals as pigs; per-
haps so, for their keeping costs nothing. The
danger is that, now that the world has discovered
what they are good for, their race will be extermi-
nated.n
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Patent Tannins Machine

LII The great saving Of time and labor effected by
this machine renders II one of the most valuable OF
modern Inventions, being Of the utmost importance
to those already engaged in the manufacture Of eath
er, besides offering the greatest inducements to 9th
ers for starting the business.
By this machine, which in its operation strictly
follows the principles of the old way, all kinds OF
hides and skins may be tanned, not only so as to
produce a superior article of leather, but with
wing Of seventyfve per cent in time, and fifty per
cent. id labor, besiaeg great economy in bark or
tanning material.
A tanhery in which the improved method was
adopted, would, by its savings alone, be attended
with large profits, whilst nefshborifg one where
the old plan was pursued would be losing money.
The invention, which has been awarded a gold
medal by the American Institute, as being the most
valuable improvement ever introduced into this
branch Of manufactures, has given the highest salts
faction in the different States in which il is in use.
In the opinion Of practical men who have adopted
the Improvement, DIT the cost Of about five hundred
dollars an establishment can be started which will
sand calf skins per annun at fifty per cent less than
the usual expense Of Manufacture. Whetea greater
amount of business is required to be done. add
tional outlay of COURSE will be necessary BY this
machine sole leather can be thoroughly tanned in
twenty to thirty days, upper leather in two weeks
and cafskins in from three to seven days. The
subscribers offer for sale single and county rights
for the above, and will afford the most liberal facili-
ties to those purchasing State rights for the purpose
Of reseling to counties or individuals A neat mod
ell Of the machine, showing It's action and construc
ton, WILL If required, be furnished gratis 70 all pur-
chasers. A.. . a., ...... F.,r,,-s 49, 80 -. .
< For further particulars, address (post paid) Blu
chanan & Co., at the Office Of the Albion newspaper,
New fort. - - ..'. 80. ~, II Wv.
One Of these machines will be exhibited in opera.
ton at the great national fair at Washington city,
Persons at distance who may be unable to be
present at the fair, would do well to procure some
friend at Washington, to attend and examine for
them the great advantages of this Improvement.
May 6-2w . ..
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The inauguration Of the Hon. Edward Everett as
president of Harvard College took place on Thurs.
day last. The ceremonies OF Che occasion were i'm
posing, and the proceedings highly interesting
Gov Briggs delivered to Mr.. Everett the symbol.
cal keys, and announced his election to the presi-
dencyj and Mr.. E. replied briefly and in excellent
taste. His inaugural address was then delivered
It was sketch Of the wants and prospects of AGA.
demc and professional education, as combined in
Harvard University; and is described having
been able, eloquert and interesting in the highest
degree.
After these exercises, company Of about 600 sal
down to public dinner.
Hon. Josiah Quincy, the retiring presdet, re-
marked that che had been thirty years in public life
when he was called to undertake the Office of presi-
dent, and for twenty years of them he had been en-.
gagged in the most vexatious troublesome, and
thankless business that could occupy human be-
ing-thatj namely, Of an acting politician in Con-
gress and hi the State Senate 1t was sowing the
wind and feaping the whidwind He saw gentle
man before him (Mr. Webster) who had recently
been exposed to typhoon, out of that Serbonian
bog whence emanate all noxious, crude, and noisome
vapors. Some might have thought the majestic old
oak was going to be rooted up, but 1t had not lost
single leaf Of its honors."
Mr. Webster, Mr.. Everett, Mr.. Winthrop, and
Others took part in the festivities of the OCCASION
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VENEZUELA.

This is one Of the few South American States
which has secured the blessings Of good government
along with the establishment Of republican nstitu-
TONS. Paraguay indeed, had repose and an eficien,
administration Of the laws for the protection Of life
and property, under the rule Of DR.. Fnncia, that
angular compound Of eccentrioiiy and good sense.
But his sway dictatorial, end If MOI king in
name he was more than some kings in power.
with Venezuela our merchants have much inter.
course. The trade of Baltimore with the ports Of
Laguyra and Porto Cabello has for long time been
steady and constant. Free from those revolutions
which DISTRACT 30 many Of the Spanish American
States, the republic Of Venezuela has acquired feel
ing Of confidence IN the permanenco Of its govern
ment; industry has gone forth with security in il.
various pursuits; trade has fourished, and general
prosperity has followed as the result Of good order
and obedience to Che laws. venezuela IS much in.
debted for these blessings % her eminent men Boil
iyar, the Lberator, has had worthy Successors.
Gen. Paez, twice elected to the presidency OF the
republic, has recently declined third term. Being
pressed To recommend some one 10 succeed him
such is the extent Of the general regard and conf
denee he has inspired the retiring President declines
TO do that. He gives reasons of public nature for
both refasala. life devoted to the service Of his
country he urges proof that motive Of personal
ease would induce him 10 decline further service
Nor is il through fear OF the responsibility or peri
OF high station; for he who not deferred in crili
cal times when there danger in the task of gov
srnssnt would surely not fear now, whsn liberal
institutions have been firmly established, when all Is
peace, and when good order prevails.
His reason, both for declining another term Of
Office himself and for refusing 10 recommend any
one as his successor, is simply this: He has re.
marked that the troubles OF the South American
States have chiefly originated from the perpetuaton
Of ofice-that though the Office of President has
been legally obtained IN the outset yet the retention
Of II too long by the same individual has-been dan
gerous to liberty and therefore, thinking that no
President ought TO be elected for third term he
follows the example Of our great Washington, by
laying down It's honors, and voluntarily retiring 70
the walks Of private life at the close of his second
To recommend successor would be TO defeat the
very purpose Of his own retirement IL would be,
not TO renounce power but rather to continue his
own administration IN the person of another.
"Whoever may be President" says Gen. PACE,
"be he my enemy or my friend, he will find in me a
citizen and soldier, submissive to the law, respect
ful to the magistrate and always disposed to fulfil
his duty to his country
With such men as these to servo the republic by
their counsel their swords, and their example, yene
zuela may repose in the security of freedom, and feel
sure Of its permlarerce. Baltimore .Ameriean.
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FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS, ORE
a. CON, AND CALIFORNIA.
We have Intelligence from, Hoholulu 10 February

We have Intelligence from Honolulu 10 February
18th. =.
consequence ofan unprecedented drought, that whole
district ofcountry had been rayaged by fires, which
consumed In great numbers the habtations Of the
natives. A famine had alsos prevailed there for six
or eight weeks, the people living ON fern and roots,
and there was no prospect ofimmediate relief
The Helyetia, whale-ship, Captain Porter, of
New London, Connecticut, was burned in the har-
Dor OF Honolulu, January 25th. The ship of 1872
TONS but IL months out, and had on board 100 bar
rels sperm, and $500 whale oil. Loss in destruo-
ton Of the vessel and the greater portion of her
go, 1000, which, however, is covered by insur-
ance. The personal losses Of the captain and Off
GERS are considerable, and the friends Of Captain
Porter, in port, presented him with donation Of
S6OO,-.ssW York Journal of Commerce, Maya
From the Honolulu Friend February H.
0RRsos.--Preyious TO the departure Of the Cow
litz, arrived at Honolulu from the straits of San
Juan dc Faca, $50 wagons and 5000 emigrants had
arrived. Some Of them were men Of capital. DR..
Mclaughlin had removed TO the Falls, and intends
shortly to leave for Paris. Mr.. Douglass takes
charge OF the Hudson Bay Company's affairs at
Fort Vancouver. Bark Toulon, Crosby, from Hon
oulu, was 81 days into the river, and 10 November
had not arrived at her discharging place. Many
more emgrants were TO arrive, and certain descrip-
will be much in demand.
CALiFoAsIA BY letters from California by the
Don Quixotie ws learn that in consequences Of an
advantageous attack made by the Mexican authori-
ties Of 81 Francisco, on some American citizens, by
which Mr. Nathan Spear came near losing his life,
a memorial was presented to Captain Page, OF the
United States sloop Levsnt, then at Monterey, and
he, together with Mr., Larkn, the United States
consul, Immediately sailed for 81, Francisco to ia
vesiigate the affair. ...'
We also is.rrI that three companies from the Uni
ted States, numbering from three to four hundred
people, with my sixty wagons, had arrived az
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SueAa IN CHNA.--Why sugar in climate and
soil so appropriate to its cultivation as China should
not be produced in large quantities, has surprised
the political economists; but new energies have been
recently infused throughout that great empire. We
understand, says the European Times, from an au-
thorty on which we can rely, that we are likely to
have large supplies Of sugar from China In fact,
il is said that the Chinese can supply an unlimited
quantity, and that already 10000 tons have been
shipped. The quality is rather white, and chrys-
talined, and including first cost and expense OF
transit, IL will stand in about a0s. per cwt-; being
the produce offfee labor, il viii be admitted in Eng
land at the low duty. e rHt r.#.t fHrHsr .sE 3
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CONGR RES SION Al.
SPEECH OF MIR. BRocKENBRoUaH

OF FLORIDA.
La The House Of Representatives., May 5, 1876 Or
the bill to supply deficiencies in appropriations
for the current year. BE-.
The item TO supply deficiency for certain legis-
adw expenses OF the Territory of Florida being
under confederation tt ..N....|
Mr.. BRoCKENBRoUGH went into statistical
statements al considerable length to defend the e-
sislatiye council from the charge which had been
saae Of extravaganoe. He said il would compare
hyorably with the other Territories, and any Of the
States 10 that respect. Hs exhibited tho following
able 10 show what had been tho whou expense 81
kysatioa from 1884 TO I84S, which he had taken
As trouble to compile from all the acts Of Congress,
and the public accounts. .. - .. .....' ..-4
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by A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
WORSTED, Cologne, and fancy art

w ticies at auction.-on Friday, the 9Th
instant, at O'Clock p. m, shall sell at my auc-
ton room, Concert Hall, near Browns hotel, Penn
sylyania avenue, the most beautiful lot Of fancy
goods every offered at auction in this city, viz:
Splendid rosewood, work, dressing, and toilet
cases, furnished in beautiful style for ladies and
gentlemen.
Gentlemen's esther.roVerd travelling cases, fura
nished
Very superior tablets
Pearl and inlai tortoise-shell card and cigar
Chinese card baskets
Rosewood portable writing-desks
Beautiful snuff-boxes, &c.
Very superior writing stands, furnished
Music-boxes, &c.
Bead purses and reticules
lyory-bound pncushions
Neede-cases, &c.
Also large lot or Cologne and essence OF laven.
der, Of the very best quality
A large lot Of worsted, OF all colors, with many
other articles not necessary 10 enunerate.
The ladies' and gentlemen OF the District are par:
cularly invited 10 attend the sale, and see for them
selves, as ! confess cannot properly describe the
articles Please be punctual to the time,
A. GREEN,
May 5-3t Auedoneer.
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g EAsONABLE GOODS.-The subscribers
~ have in store large and elegant supply of
goods in their line suitable for the present and APP
preaching season, consisting in part Of
Ladies' CATERS and halfgaters, thick and thin, Of
all colors
Do buskns and slippers, black, bronzed, and
light
White and black satin and kid slippers
The best fancy colored and light silk gaitor boots,
very rich
Also, few pairs French gaiter boots, very elo-
giant .. ..
Misses and children's boots, buskins, and slip
pers, black, bronzed, aud light-colored, in end
less variety Of quality and price
Boys and youths bootees and dancing pumps,
handsome
Gentlemen's CATERS (superior) lightcolored and
black
Do detached CATERS do do
Do colored and black slips, all prices
Do boots, shoes, and brogans, of all
qualities and prices,
very full and complete assortment, 10 which
they invite public attention. -.-.
April 29-eolw q.
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VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY at

" EhI VALUABLE PROPERTY AT
Y AuctiOn.-On Wednesday, the 9th day OF
May next, we shall sell in front of the premises, at
5 O'Clock, p, m, the following very valuable pro-
pery, belonging to the Of the late DR.. Marcus
C. Bucks part of lot No. |, in square north OF
square No ISL, with the improvement, which is an
excellent two-story brick building, with basement
and garnet.
This property fronts the Mall, between 10th and
18th streets west, and adjoins the residence Of Nj
cholas Tastet. esd
The admirable construction Of the building for
convenience and comfort, the fine prospect affords,
and the choice selection Of fruit and shrubbery upon
the lot, render it very desirable for private resi-
dence.
On the same evening, at o'clock, we shall sell
lots Nos. 20 and 81, in square No 534, fronting on
south b. street, between Sd and Al streets. These
lots belong to the same estate.
Terms Of sale: One-fourth of the purchase money
in cash; the balance in equal payments at six,
twelve, and eighteen months for notes with interest
properly secured. BY order. .....
-. So ,.. R. w. DYER,
April 28-eod&ds ,....t Auctioneer
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THE RUMoRED SETTLEMENT oF THE OREGON
QUESTION.


The Washington Union contradcts the reported
settlement Of tho Oregon question spoken of with SC
much confidence by the Journal of Commerce.
There has been a great deal of confident and con-
Trajectory assertions IN the newspapers, as to what
sort Of terms Mr.. Polk Is ready TO offer to England
and what sort Of terms he was ready to accept
These people know the Presidents mind rs well as
Mrs. Quickly new the mind Of Ann Page. When
they discover as they now and then do, that the
Oregon controversy is not managed so as TO confirm
their predictions, they are, out Of humor with Mr..
Polk for not keeping up their credit wyh the public
for knowing the cabinet secrets.
Mr.. Polk is in the right to keep his own counsel
They seem to expect that Mr.. Polk is to take the
whole rsbble of journalists and correspondents OF
journals into his intimate confidence, and make
them the depositaries Of state secrets
II is Mr.. Folks business in this dispute, to make
the best Arrangement for the country he can. He is
dealing with an adrof adversary, who advances an
exorbitant claim. II might very seriously prejudice
our oysf pretensons to the Oregon territory, il he
were to allow me British government to learn, in
any way, more of his plans in regard to that contro-
versy than he chooses to communicate directly to
that government--.N Y. Evening Post.
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4 Card.-The subscriber most respectfully and
"A earnestly requests all persons indebted to the
late firm of Boteer, Dom Co., to call Immediate
ly and settle their accounts, il is absolutely ne
cessary to close the business without further delay
CHAS. w. BOTELER, SEN,
At the house furnishing store of Boteler e. McGre-
gor. .,.r.. .,...., ~ ....
N. B. In the absence of the subscriber, Mr.. Nc.
Gregor is authorized to settle all accounts.
May 5-eodt3tif ,.a . ..
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TO Merchants and Others concerned

ITO Merchants and others concerned
Il The public advised, that articles of mer-
chandse, any other description of freight, are now
taken daily by the Potomac steamboat, in connexion
with the Richmond, fredericksburg, and Potomac
Railroad, between Washington and the other
towns of the District and Richmond and Fredericks-
burg .,s,,nt ..a, .....I, .s..... .... ...,.
For terms, apply in Washington at Bradley IS
wharf to the undersigned, or, in his absence, to
Henry A. Clark, and in Alexandria to Capt. Joseph
hewitt, at Irvine's wharf
-.~ ..... GEORGE MATTINGLY.
MAY 4-eo4w .
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MAY BALL.--Mr. f. G. Liable has
lNl the honor to inform the ladies' and gentlemen
of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, that
his Moy Ball will take place Tuesday, May 18th,
at Carusi's Saloon. as il. 4ttr-Ul.-. .ra..
Tickets to be had at the drug store Of McClery q
ayenue; Mr., Fischers, Statoners' Hail. Mr. Patter-
sons drug store Mr. Delsny's drug store, Mr.. Us
residence, and at the door on the night Of the ball
NIB. Those ladies who have not received invita-.
tons will please send in their names. .. ar
April 28-eod6t rH .a HH.#s "...
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go 4r c.

For the EpiscOpal Convention, 10 De held
ut Petersburg, wa, goth May.-The steamer
OSCEOLLA will leave Washington for the above
place, on Monday, 18th instant, at o'clock in the
morning, touching at Norfolk, and arrive at City
Point next morning, where passengers will take
the for Petersburg Returning, will leave City
Point Tuesday, the 26th, after the arrival Of the
regular train from Petersburg Passage and fare to
Petersburg or Richmond, IS 90; to go and return,
80 co. s.1a gatr ndl ~ no.3n...
The Osceola will stop at the different landings
on the Potomac to take off passengers and usual
at Cone River. Passage and fare as above.
To accommodate persons wishing to attend tho
national fair, to commence at Washington, on the
Goth May, The osceola will leave Norfolk upon the
following days. Wednesday Goth, Saturday 23d,
and Tuesday 26th; and pass up the river the next
morning. Returning, leave Washington Friday
22d, Monday 25th, and Friday 29th.
After which, she will make two trips wee z,
leaving Norfolk regularly every Monday and Thur
day, and Washington every Wednesday and Sat-
day. ..' y. m.L-.-.
JAS. MITCHELL, Captain.
Nav 4--d&ct9gM ... ...
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THE LAKE SUPERIOR COPPER

a MIN ES.--7a true DESCRIPTION OF lhHI CUuHHy'
its rivers, coasts harbors, islands, and commences
with Bayfeld's chart, showing the boundary line az
established by joint commission; and giving m'i
panies. with map of the mineral regions, showing.
by marks and numbers, all the different locations
also, the mode Of assaying, treating, smelling, end
refining copper ores---l volume: BY J. X s. John
price 81 25, ~. ..... ... +. TAYLOR. 1
April
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Making IN all upwards " eighteen thoussnd dol.
lars, IN which the Previous appropriations fell short
Of expenditures, and at least SlB, 800 OF which
the legislature would have had authority Of law for
truamo limit for ali, and ne hoped and believed the
amount would not exceed Sf4 900 to be taken from
the treasury but enough asked TO be sure Of the
matter, and to avoid troubling Congress again
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Conviction OF McCooK.-we learn from Har.
risburg that the jury in the Of Daniel McCook
charged with an attempt to hribe Col PioIlett, q
member Of the legislature, on Saturday, brought ID
a verdict Of guilty. Philadelphia Keystone.
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l(NOLD PENs.--A large supply this day re-
NJ oeived, by F. TAYLOR, of very superior
quality, for sale at reduced price. April Is