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A MARRIAGE BY TELEGRAPH
The New York correspondent Of the Phila-

n MhRhlhuE ID lLt-EIINhIIi.
The New York correspondent Of the Phila-
delphia Inquirer tells the following story;
There is story current here among the up
per ten,' which il true, is one of the most ex-
traordinary occurrences that ever took place,
and throws all the noveists Of the present age
entirely in the shade.
II appears that certain young lady, the
daughter of one Of the wealthiest merchants in
Boston, had formed an attachment for a hand
some young man, who was clerk in her ia
theirs counting room, and had determined 10
have him for better or for worse, although her
father had previously given her hand 10 ano-
ther suitor.
The lady's father having heard Of this at
tachment, feigned ignorance, but determined
10 break it off and give his daughter to the
gentleman he had promised her. For this pur
pose he directed the young man 10 take pas
sage in one of the steamers that left N. York
and proceed to England, and transact some bu-
siness for him there. The lover accordingly
came to New York, but meantime, the young
lady got some knowledge of her fathers inten-
tions, and sent message by telegraph to that
effect to her lover in N. York. r ,
The expedient the two lovers resortea TO for
accomplishing tnelT ueSlTe, anu utlcdunS tne
fathers views, was novel and extraordinary.
She took her stand in the telegraphic office in
Boston. and he did the same, with magis-
trate in the Office in N. York, and with the aid
OF the lightning, they were made bone of one
bone, and flesh Of one flesh. This is certainly
applying this invention to purpose never
contemplated by Prof. Morse, and exhibits
greal deal Of ingenuity. .5a
:,
A few days since, the lady's father insisted
upon her marriage with the gentlemen he had
selected for her, and as might be expected, he
was amazed when she told him she was al
ready the wife Of Mr.. B., and the manner in
which the ceremony was performed. &
Mr.. B. followed his employers directions
and went in the steamer to England.
The merchant have heard. is taking mea-
sures to contest the validity of the marriage.
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LINES,
Written for the Richmond Republican.

Written for the Richmond Republican.
What word is that which sounds SO sweet.
When friends ale bout 10 part2
What word is that which doth with oy
Sink calmly on the heart?
Ills not farewell-that thrilling sound,
Which they do gently sigh;
But, with strange and wond'rous Joy,
They breathe the word Good Bye.
That words ray from loves bright lamp,
Which lights the hearts sad cell,
And 10 ilude its solemn cast,
Many would say farewell,
But friends oft part in laughing hour,
so they may shun the sigh
That STILES love as il vents itself
In that sweet word Good Bye.
When friends have met to blame the time
Ihai shall their presence sever,
Though 1t be only for awhile,
The parting seems forever;
And should dame fortune will il thus,
Ihey would have cause TO sigh,
Ihen much is there by nature placed,
In that sweet word Good Bye.
oh HE, thy purest, charming bliss,
Hangs on the brow of friends,
And from those burrows made by love,
Bright happiness ascends;
But calmly should they feet along
In silence sink to die,
And bid farewell to earth and all.
With that sweet word Good Rye
Richmond, Aug. "a, 1876.
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The General Synod of the Reformed Pres
byterian Church met in Zenia, Ohio, in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, on the 5lh inst,
and was opened by a sermon from the former
moderator, Rev. John McMasler.- Rev. A.
G. Wylie was chosen moderator, and Rev. j.
N. Mcleod was continued Synod's clerk. It's
session continued for seven days, and con
siderable amount of business was transacted
touching the interest of that department. of the
church. "sal
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INSTITUTION FOR YOUNG LADIES, Alex
andria ID. G. This Institution is under the su
perintendence Of Mrs. j. A. KEsLEY. The system
of instruction pursued is designed to secure to the
pupils regular, permanent and extensive course of
ed ucstion. The Principal is assisted by the most
skillful and experienced teachers. The scholastic
year is divided into four terms of twelve weeks EACH
Board and tuition, per term, including wash ing,
bedding &C., $37 so. 5 "
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A maa about 30 or 35 years Of age, believ-
ed 40 be an Englishman, accompanied by a
female ABBOTT 60, have been passing bank bills
IN Portsmouth, N. II. and Danvers. altered
from 81 to 500 ON the Hamshire Mannfactu-
ring Bank, Ware, Mass, and bills on the
Farmers and Mecancs Bank al Hartford,
Conn ALSO, also altered from smaller de-
nomination TO 500.
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FATAL AcoDENT.-On Monday afternoon a
young man by the name Of Richard Massa-
ker, about 20 years Of age, accidentally shot
himself while out cunning. He was 10, Com
pany with another young man-both were
sitting on fence short distance apart and it
is supposed he struck his gun against some
stones in getting down, which caused it to 60
off the entire charge entered his right breast,
and caused almost instant death.
Paterson lntelligenCer.
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VALUABLE MINERAL.-We learn that six
casks Of copper, and three hundred and one
Of copper ore, were shipped on board the
steamer North Alabama, at ST. Mary's Ian
ding, few days, ago directed to London
These metals were obtained in this State back
Of 81 Mary's but in what county we could not
ascerlain.-St. Louis Republican, Aug. 10.
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It is computed that in very few years, Ohio
will contain 1900, 900 inhabitants, and Indiana,
Illinois and Missouri, each million. The
quantity of agricultural productions of those
states will be immense-enough, we should
think, TO supply the whole world.
Weekly Argus.
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LONG WINDED. The editor of the Lowell
Courier in late letter from Scotland, says he
listened 10 an extemporaneous prayer in Roth
say, which was three quarters of an hour
long, and during all Of which the people were
upon their feet. The same divine then preach
ed an extemporaneous sermon which lasted
two hours, and half. f a4
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A dairy in Barre, Mass, owned by Harrison
Bacon, made 700 or 300 pounds Of cheese,
between the lst of April and the Goth of Au-
gust, from the milk of "a cows. Mr.. B. expects
to make 10000 or l3, 600 pounds more before
the lst Of Dec. next The cows arc mostly of
the Durham breed.
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JUNIOR BROTHERS OF ANCF
ASSOCIATION NO. l..

had the pleasure of attending in your city
on Tuesday evening last one OF the most inte-
resting Temperance celebrations it has ever
been my lot to witness.
About A O'Clock Junior Association No. | OF
United Brothers Of Temperance whose ami
versary was celebrated, formed into line with
banners and music at their hall in the Northern
Liberties, and proceeded thence through the
principal streets to the Hall Of Association No.
on 18th street, where they were joined by
that Association in large numbers, as well as
by sundry members of Nos. 3 and 4, and Nos.
and 5, Junior. When reinforced they pro-
ceeded TO the Wesley Chapel, where, after
prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Lawrenson, the Presi-
dent, Brother John Morrell of Association No.
opened the meeting by explaining briefly
the intention Of the Order. He apologized for
the absence Of the Glee Club of No. 5, Junior
from Alexandria, whose attendance had been
promised, and introduced to the audience Bro.
Selby Parker, of Ass. No. /, who entered into
history Of the formation OF the Order, show
ing that its intention was not, as supposed by
many, 10 injure the Sons of Temperance but
merely to remove objections existing in certain
quarters 10 becoming united with that Order,
and to bring the directors into the ranks as ac-
tive teetotallers in new organization.
Bro. George H. Whitney of Junior Ass
No. being then introduced, made some very
excellent and appropriate remarks on the SUBJ
Ject OF Temperance, and drew happy compa-
rlson between the blessings of sobriety and the
countless evils of in,emperance.
This address was well composed, handsome
ly delivered, and reflected great credit no the
speaker.
The chair next introduced Bro. James C.
Goods, jr., of Junior Ass. No. 5, Alexandra,
who reclted an original poem, descriptive of
the horrors Of intemperance, which was listen.
ed TO by the large audience in attendance with
great apparent satisfaction.
Bro. Matthew III. Waite Of Junior Associa-
ton No. |, was the last speaker, and entertain
ed the congregation in a beautiful though very
brief address, which was listened to with great
pleasure and deep attention.
The ode,
Go, go, thou that ensavest me-
having been sung, after prayer by the Rev.
Mr.. Lawrenson, the meeting was closed by
singing The closing ode. 'the brothers standing
as usula, and the ceremonies OF the day were
closed.
| was glad to see on the platform, besides
the officers Of the Association, the President OF
Ass. No. /, and Junior Ass, No. 5, with sew
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FOR RENT.

-. A large three story brick house on Penn
sylvania avenue, containing fifteen rooms,
III including cellar and kitchen, besides con-
ISL. venient pantry, all under slate roof. Also
a convenient two story brick house on ID street,
near 7th, convenient for family. Inquire at this
Office. aug 20-eod5t".
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Though within the last week there has been
a sensible change in the weather, and the at
mssphere SO pleasant that the heat could not
be complained Of, we feel to-day that the sum-
mer is not yet over, and the time for thin coats
not passed.
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UTThe carriers for Georgetown and the city
west Of l4th street, not autharzed to receive the
money tor the Fountain they are only to carry the
paper. any Of the subscribers fail to get the paper
they will please let it be known. Our proper au-
thorized collector will call on the first Saturday In
syery month, and collect the amount due.
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A drunken loafer named Barney -.
chose the soft side of plank in the market
house, the other night, and quietly esconced
himself, with flask of blue ruin, ginger
cake and plug of tobacco. Feeling pretty
happy, he soon fell asleep, when some one,
worse even than he, seeing him in that situa-
ZION, cut out his pantaloons pocket mistaking,
no doubt. the cake for well filled pocket book
Bah Nv eekly Argus.
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Parties Acquitted magistrates Court fol
the trial OF jeremiah Kinney, Edward Patterr
sumed its session yesterday, in the City Hall.
After full examination Of evidence, against
the accused, all parties were discouraged. We
tor in the case, made an able effort in the dis
charge Of his duty. Our Reporter having Ia
ken notes of the evidence before the Court,
we shall endeavor 10 publish the trial to-morl
row.--Rich. Repnb.
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There will be thirty two States in the Union
before many years. There are twenty. mine at
present; Texas will probably be divided into
two, and then will come Oregon and California.
There is seme'diherence between thirteen and
thirty two Times.
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William Jackson, a young man, was at
tackled by three wolves in the wood of Ca
nada, he placed his back againsta tree,
shot two OF them dead, after savage con-
fiict wit the other, succeeded in killing that
also. The skins were taken as trophies of
this unparalleled victory.
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STATUE OF WASHINGTON.

The frame building which has heretofore
enclosed the statue of Washington. on the Ca
pi,ol Grounds, is being taken down. Accord
ing to the law of Congress, an iron railing is
10 be placed around tho statue.
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A cosrINoUs RAILROAD FROM ST. LOUIS TO
THE ATLANTIC would bring nearly all the
Western and Southern travellers 10 this point,
and make IL the great centre OF travel. With
such a road very lew persons would undertake
10 60 from New Orleans round by sea to the
Atlantic States, but would take one OF our
steamboat palaces and come TO 81. LOUIS, and
here take railroad for the East.--The travelling
from all western and southwestern States
would take the same roule. and this, in fact,
would become the travelling track from The
Atlantic ports 10 all The countries on the Gulf
Of Mexico. Ii speedily finished, this road
would become the usual route for travelling
between the Atlantic ports and the country on
the water of the Upper Mississippi. The fact
that nearly every mile OF the road would pass
through very fertile and productive country,
that II would connect our principal cities with
the richest and most extensive valley in the
world, would render il certain thai il would be
profitable, and that capital invested in il would
yield fair returns 10 its owners. The vastness
OF the enterprise should not prevent the under
taking, for the means Of reimbursing the stock
holders are fully commensurate to the extent
oi the work. So soon as any part Of il is com
pleted II may be used, and every mile that may
be finished will form strong inducement 10
6oish the rest in the speediest manner 1t is
proper that the first great railroad to the West
should strike the Mississippi at the point that is
destined to be the principal city Of the West
and this will be the case unless it be prevent
ed by the apathy, Indifference and want Of
public spirit on the part ofthe citizens of 81.
Louis II is important TO this city that such a
railroad should be constructed before any OF
her road shall be established TO carry the ira
vellers and commercei in different direction
A road on any other route would operate most
powerfully against the future construction Of
road terminating at st. Louis.
(St Louis Era
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CARRIERS.

N1- Carriers are wanted forthis paper. Any
one who will take route, shall have them for
62 | 2 cents per hundred copies, paid for al
this office We feel confident that this affords
a fine opportunity for any person out OF EN-
ploymenl.
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THE FOUNT AIN.
SATURDAY MORNING, AUG. %, 1886.

a. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, il not
quite as wide circulation in this city any other
paper published here; we believe its circulation
among the themselves is wider than any 9th
er city paper Advertisers would do well to keep
this in mind.
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NOTICE.

The Mary Washington Union No. 2 Daughters
of Temperance, will hold their meetings a, sistsf
Speakes, next door To the corner Of New York Az
enue and ST. Punctual attendance is requested
Of all its members on next meeting day at , o'clock
p. m. By order Of the Assstent Recording Scribe.
August 26. lS46. @. A. E. Devaughan
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A BAD REPUTATIoN.-A Concord writer
says that no deaths have occurred there from
drinking cold water, for the reason that the
Concord folks are not addicted to the use Of it.
The sooner they get used to il the better.
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Fine Watch Repairing.

rCHRONOMETER, Duplex, Lever, Lepine,
ORepeating and Music Watches, accurately re-
paired, also common Watches Clocks, and Music
boxes, put in order, at the sign of the Watch, with
the guard, key, and chan north side Of Pennsylvania
Avenue, between second and third streets.
By CHAUNCEY WARRINER.
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FROM THE CAPE OF Coop HoPE.-The
Boston Advertiser has received Cape of Town
dates to the 5th June. The war was still 60
ing between the Burghers and the Natives of
Kafirs. The latter had made an attack on Fort
Peddie, but were totally routed.
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CORRESPONDENCE

&C How glorious is this invention of writing, where
by we can easily communicate to absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or Improvement!
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While Congress WIS in session, the beauli-
ful grass pla, on the right, leading TO the Capi-
toll was trodden down, and thus sheep path
was made. Barriers are now placed before it,
and already the grass begins TO show itself.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-29

There are many rumors aaoat as TO changes
in the Cabinet, but we prefer waiting until
they take place. if at all, before we give Gre
dence TO them.
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SUIoIDE.-On Saturday last the body of a
Canadian named Louis Vayo, who had been
tor some years resident Of Burlington, was
found suspended by the neck in barn near
the .so0th end OF Water street.-The had been
extinct for some hours.
Burlington Free Press
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Themistoces had a daughter, to whom two
men made love; one was rich, buta simpleton
the other poor but wise man; the father pre-
ferred the latter, saying,
81 would rather have man without riches,
than riches without man." r, 9g
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BREACH IN THE CANAL. We learn says the
Indiana Republican, of the 10Th, that there
has been quite an extensive breach in the ca
nal between Freeport and Pttsburg, that will
interrupt the navigation for several days,
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-29

CoTroE CRoP. The New Orleans papers
contain very discouraging accounts Of the cot
ton crops. The army -wsrm was committing
sad havoc in every direction. et
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A new church is to be erected in Cincinnati.
L is TO be called the Roman Catholic church
Of ST. Philomena, and the corner stone will be
solemnly laid by the Ri. Rev. Bishop Purcell,
on next Sunday afternoon.
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"A NORTHERN MAN WITH SOUTHERN PAM
cIPLEs." A yankee from Vermont was pur-
sued and caught near Erie, Pa, last week,
having with him two negroes, stolen from Vir-
gina.
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STRAYED or stolen from the sub
scriber white cow. with black spots
on her sides and black spotted neck
AA and head, and each ear, marked with
cut Any person returning or giving information
where the said COW may be found will be lbeay
rewarded by the undersigned tkENfT
Washington ID. G. JOHN w. FERGUSON.
3t-eod Mr.. Bagdens wharf
near the Navy Yard.
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PRISONERS ESCAPED. Eight prisoners scaled
the walls OF the jail at Amherst, N. H., Mon
day night week, tor whose arrest the Sheriff
offers reward Of $l30, efI5. f
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$500.

A SUIT of summer clothes furnished at the New
N York Mammoth Clothing Store for Three
Dollars
Just received a splendid assortment oil Sh'rfS'
at the New York Mammoth Clothing Store.
Pests for rs cents to be had at the Neto forh
Mammoth Clothing Store, No. 2, Centre Marhef
SDace. IAS GAIIIGAN 81 SON.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT.
A. A brick house with back building on 9Th
Wiil street, near X. Enquire of
aug 5G w. H. WARD.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
A FINE two story brick house with attic cellar,
"A and back ulding, on Pennsylvania avenue
Il is well suited for store or dwelling. Enquire OF
Mr.. John Purdy, or at this Office
aug 12-eod2w
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eyp-a PIANO FORTES.--One superior
49, Piano Forte, made by Gilbert OF bos'
~ ~ ton, price $3.50.
Also, secondhand Piano Forte, made in Berlin,
in excellent order.
Eeither of the above may be had on credit, for
approved endorsed notes. b. H0MANS,
j iune 2a-tf Between 10th and lth streets.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-11-17
[Frcm the Portland Advertiser.l
DEAD LETTER OFFICE-AGAIN.
WAsRINGroN, Oct. 90, 1916

WAsHMGToN, Oct. 26, 1916.
For once in my life may say | have been
lucky. You have heard of the Dead Letter
Office in the p. o. Department. Yes, know
you visited it, and furnished to all the world
{for believe all the papers copied your art-
cle) a highly interesting account of 1t and its
operations last winter Well, ], too have been
to the dead letter Office, and as good fortune
would have it, happened there just in the right
time. POUNDS! what bags and piles of letters!
Enough, one would think, to communicate all
the elligence-mercanGle, commercial and
poltical-all the loVe-rational, enthusiastic
and nonsensicaI-in this great country for a
whole year. And yet, these are only the dead
letters for one quarter of year! No wonder
it takes three faithful old gentlemen nearly all
their time just to open them; and if you saw
them at work, you would readily grant they
are not slow hands at the business.
But come-let US go into Mr.. O'Brien's
room--the superintendent having charge of the
valuable part of the concern, whom you have
so Justly complimented for his obliging and
gentlemanly department As before remark
ed, we are here Just in the right time; for he
is about to overhaul a mass of things, which
have been accumulating here for years, in order
to dispose of the worthless, and make room for
future arrivals. Here he is, now, busiy en-
gagged.
WE'LL ifhere isn't pair of checkered pants,
nice, new and clean; and there, in another bun
die, are two pairs of gloves and eight pairs of
stockings, all the way from Connecticut thro'
the mail! No, not from Connecticut, but evil
IDENTITY from long way off, for the direction is
so much defaced that | cannot make it cut
Who knows but these are clothes ranked home
by some economical member of Congress to be
washed, which in their return lave unforta-
nately wandered away into the dead letter Of
flee? Nothing more likely; for it is said in
years gone by members have resorted to this
plan to save themselves from being entirely
feeced by the boarding house washer-women
of the place.
And what have we here2 A package of
combs and razors, as am alive! A very ma
tural combination, to be sure; albeit the person
addressed would have been pretty essentially
;hared, had he not refused the package-thus
avoiding the payment of a heavy postage.
Murder! Here's mans head! Poh! no, it
isn't either; its only ,pig. Postage, one dol
lar and eight cents. Who'll takeit?
-And now we come to something valuable
no mistake. See! the bundle is sealed up with
great care, and the postage is twelve dollars
and fifty-eight cents. Let us open and exam
inc. What hoax! Nothing in the world but
dozen old newspapers!
But here is something fine, for can see the
gilt through the wrapper, which has already
been broken. Yes; two beautifully bound vo-
lumes-the one entitled "Common Prayer, ~
and the other, proper Lessons to be read at
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CHANGE or HOUR!
For CENTREVIELE& CETESpFRTONEH

nj Gss,.~sB The Steamer CAMBRIDGE. Cant.
AkHkssD' ssseasss.J TURNER, will leave the lower
I1Rssaatsaist md OfSpcar', wharf TOR the prpsen)
every MONDAY MORNING, At 6 O'Clock, for the
above places and return the same dav.
For ANNAPOLIS, CAMBRIDGE and EASTON
wi'llravc every TUES DAY MORNING at 4 O'Clock
and return the exl day, leaving Eas0n every WE'D
NESDhH MORNING al sO'clOck and Cambridge
81 O'Clock for Annapolis and Baltimore
For ANNAPOLIS and WEST RIVER, every
THURSDAY MORNING at g O'clock and return
the same day.
Every FRIDAY MORNlNG at O'Clock for AN
NAPuLIS. CAMBRIDGE and EASTON, and return
next dav, leaving Easten every SATURDAY MORN
ING at o'clnck, and Cambridge Q! O'Clock for An
napUs and BarimOre,
Q$-All 8aggage AT Ilsk Of the owners, nl0-tf
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Iowa ELECTION. From a gentleman who
left Marion county, in Iowa, on Friday last,
says the ST. Louis Republican of the 10th inst.
we have some information which tends to set
tie the complexion of that district. He says
that the Wings have carried the district
electing Senator and two Representatives;
that Marion county gave democratic MAORI
ty; Polk from to Wing majority; in Dallas,
no election was held; aud in Jasper, the Wing
majority is 20. Tnis will elect the whole Wing
ticket and Wing majority on joint ballot in
the Legislature.