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WMsxEv AxDt tTEE GALLows.--An old wo-
man in Ireland had contracted to have gen.
tleman shot as he passed her cabin, for GER
tain sum Of money, and as the gentleman ap-
preached she put the gun into her sons hands
and directed him y Rrk--but his heart re-
Tented. VI t'ia a@sia
1Oh mother. cannot shoot the gentleman.
His mother called him q miserable COWARD,
and put the whiskey bottle to his lips--
Drink, said abe, he did drink, his courage
came. the poor gentleman was shot dead, and
the mother and son were hanged for it.
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Ar AsscoHDIxG MERcHANr.-h is stated
that one Mr.. George King, one of the firm oi
Holt & CO., New York, extensive -four mer.
chants, was 'discoveled' on Tuesday last to be
found amongst the the missing taking with
him the neat lite sum Of $35, 900, by drawing
the money from the banks, collecting bills, and
borrowing various sums on the credit Of the
house, all Of which he has decamped with,
leaving his partners to whistle for his return.
The Tribune says he has been arrested at
Saratoga. 4g &ft'tisT0f
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SupDEN DEATH,--On Monday, Miss Mis-
sour Daniel Of Covington, was attacked with
Q hemofrhage Of the lungs, and 10 fifteen min
utes expired. She was sixteen years Of age,
was apparently in perfect health up to the mo-
ment Of the attack, having prepared supper for
visitels, and participated in the social pleasures
of the evening with all the hilarity and buoy
ancy Of spirits peculiar to her age and sex.
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SuDDEH DEATn.--We regret to announce
the sudden death Of Mr.. ]. C. Bras6eld, pro.
prietor Of the Shelbyville Free Press, who fell
dead on Wednesday last, 5th inst. whilst
standing reading in his offie at Shelbyyille.
Nashville Whig.
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/, RARA AvIs.--A most singular object lit on
our table yesterday, says the editor Of the Utica
Gazette, from the garden Of Rev. Mr.. Good
aac nssb wboS s Dsre 4 one o,. esI,
fashion in the h Shape Of ! bird. The % stem Is : !
perfect representation Of a parrots head and
bill. II was picked by German woman, un-
able TO talk Englirh, but as she held it up, she
exclaimed, pretty poll stI al l.u
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ApLHxslNo IxcIDks5 "A townssSan, who
stood on The wharf ai East Boston, when the
Cambria came in, says ,that as the Ssssel was
nearing her destination, the Hurchiau0n Fam
lily, who were among the passengers. struck
up Home Sweet Home, and sang with thrill
ling sweetness aud beauty that touching song
II must have been pleasing and impressive
incidentto ell who witnessed it.-SPringheld
Republican.
SILENT sUT ELoaUENT.-In the dreadful
earthquake which destroyed the city OF Carsc-
cas- in 1872. with forty thousand inhabitants,
the clock ef the c4ahaa1l Way stopped il 10 sup
posed BY the 6ue ak1ck The tower in which
the dials are placed, one fronting each quarter
Of the heavens, remained standing; although
the clock has been repaired snd set going
again one of the dials and its hands have new
er been disturbed. They still point 10 the hour
and minute which heIalded % many souls,
without a moments warning. into eternity
A BuLL.--Never did an Irishman utter
better bull, than did honest John, who being
asked by friend
HAS your sister 60, ason ora daughter :
answered: sss tif IS, 4
Upon my soul. do not ye, know whether
am an uncle or an aunt!
A man who gets through the world without
q kick, may rest assured that he is generally
considered not worth minding.
40 @l.&t N
'I'll be blowed If you do as the toper's nose
said when he was trying 10 find il with his
handkerchief.
CUsIous FAcr.--We saw an Irishman the
other day carrying peck basket which held
exactly two hogdhsods. Exchange Paper.
ftf ft
A musician, awhile.ago, in giving q concert
at Cleveland, Ohio, informed the public that a
variety Of songs might be expected too tedious
TO mention
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PowEB OF IMAaisATIon.-AtW Williams C. /
iege the other day, the Professor Of Chemistry,
while administering in the course of his lee
lures the Protoxide Of Nitrogen, or, a. il is
commonly called, Laughing Gas, in order to
ascertain how great an influence the imagi.
nation had in producing the effects conse-
quent on respiring il, secretly filled the Indian
rubber gas bag with common air instead Of
gas. II was taken without suspicion, and the
effects. if any thing. were more powerful than
upon those who had really breathed the pure
gas. One complained that il produced nausea
and dizziness; another Immediately manifested
pugilistic. Propensi,ies, and before he could be
restrained, tore into pieces the coat Of one Of
bysanders; while third exclaimed,
This is lfe-I never enjoyed it before
The laughter that followed the gaseous trick
may be imagined. Newport News.
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THE PERILs OF THE DEEP

d
There's death upon the waters, wind and
storm,
Wal, not for those who sail upon the deep
The proud waves dash above the noble form,
The loy'd, the honored, rests where many
sleep.
Upon some distant shore mother sighs,
That he, the treasure Of her lonely heart;
May never come to close her dying eyes,
Or view the last faint breath of life depart.
For she had hoped that he who fondly twined
Around her neck in childhood's brightest
bloom,
Would come to view her lifeless form en-
shrined,
In calm repose, within the silent tomb.
Perchance wife, beside her lonely hearth.
Mourns for the iootstep. she no more may
hear,
Although with grief, her form is bowed 10
earth,
She lifts her eye, suffused with sorrows tear,
Clasping the infant sleeper to her breast,
In oil her mingled tenderness and wo
Exclaims, "A blight upon our path must rest,
& Yet, 'tis my Fathers will, it must be so'
/. ,,{ te ----l--~>--- III
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qress recently, somewhere 'out West fellow
citizensl YOU'RE well awar I've no edication
never went to school in my life but three
times, and that was to night school. Two
nights the teacher didn't come, and the tother
night Ihad ne candle g
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MANS ADVANTAGES.

A man may say what he likes Of his neigh
boIs, without being called gossip,
He can enjoy a cigar after dinner, while his
wife is washing the dishes. A.
He can 60 on a bust and spend that dol
lar, and his wife may 60 without the dry
goods
He can 60 into the street without being sus-
pected OF spinning street yarn.
ne can brandy his face if TOO pale. and
gin it if too red.
He can 60 to war and escape .Caudleiz-
ing, rag sgt4'IE .IIG.I
He can get the dyspepsia if tso thick, and
drink porter and eat chicken fxers' il too
thin. W.T. @ sa.s 6 M
He can eat, drink, and be merry, and then
60 home and blow up his wife for being 50
expensive (p aea
And he can run in debt and then run away,
getting rid Of his wife and his debts al the same
time. ,a.sa m m
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FATAr. ACCIDENT ON THE. Lowell RAIL.
RoAD.-We learn that boy about sixteen
years fage, named Adams, belonging to Low
ell, was - over, yesterday morning, and in
stantly Killed, in attempting to jump on to the
cars IS they were passing platform upon
which he was standing. rs s{p . Era
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Three young lads in the town Of Ogden, N.
Y, few days since discovered a black bear in
their rambles through the woods. and immedi-
ately made fight with piichforks, assisted by q
couple Of dogs. One Of the dogs was speedily
made sausage meat of, but the brave boys con-
tinued the battle, and pitch-forked bruin to
death. There seemed to be great doubts as to
where the bear came from, into these parts.
Ma. Cove H.--It gives US pleasure, says the
Lynchbnrg Virginian, 10 state that Mr. Cough
may now be considered out Of danger. His
convalescence must necessarily be slow, and il
will be some weeks before his health will be
sufficiently restored. to enable him to resume
his labors in the temperance cause. t 4H'
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From the New Orleans Bee, Dec, 5.
Interesting from Hayti.

By the arrival of the schooner Mary Wilkes, Folger,
from Porau Prince, have been put in possession of
papers from Hayt to late date We indebted to the
poteness OF Captain Foger for copy OF the
stitution of the republic Of Hayt promug the 4th
November last. Ii is document OF some interest The
constitution is preceded by address TO the people of
Hayti setting forth the condition of disorder and anarchy
in which they were plunged until the consummaion OF
the last revolution, under the auspices OF Gen. Richie
Having restored peace and tranquility to the country
Gen Richie was elevated TO the chief magstracy by the
spontaneous acclanations OF the citizens He immedi-
aey resolved to restore the constitution of 1916 together
with such notifications and improvements as the prog
ress of liberal opinions seemed to require In this mpor
tant work the Senate of the republic co-operaed with
him. and the present constitution is the fruit OF their joint
labor.
We have looked over this transcript OF the organic law
of Hay with some curiosity The leading features APP
pear TO resemble those of the constitution of Mexico
The President is chosen for life by vote OF twohirds
of the Senate That body in its turn, is elected by the
wears The members of the House elected by the
people the right of suffrage being established on ex-
tremey liberal basis To be senator representative
certain age and property qualification necessary
The Roman Catholic worship Is proclaimed as the reli-
gon of the country. No white man can become citizen
OF Hayt whether BY birth adoption, can he ac-
qure and hold mmovable property. The President is
the commander chief OF the army and navy, empower
ed to make treaties of peace alliance, and neutrality Il
appoint ministers to foreign nations proclaim war; sub
ect to the appreciation of the Senate &C. In Short the
Constitution looks very well upon paper, and if adapted
the capacity and intelligence of the people might be per-
manen AS il is, we imagine that nothing but the strong
arm of dictator can keep the Haytiens quiet
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Congressional.

Tie Senate after spending time in the transac-
ton OF routine business, received the message from the
House announcing the death of the Hon Mr. Mcconnell
and Immediately Adjourned
The House went into Committee of the Whole on the
state Of the Union for the purpose OF considering the
message, and very interesting and exciting debate
arose
Mr. Gldngs led of the opposition assault on the war,
"a very Characteristic speech He denounced the war
as unjust and nquitous; expressed deep sympathy for
the Mexcans, whom he represented as the subjects OF
sdevous violence and wrong the par of the United
States and arraigned the Executive before the bar OF
public opinion and the awful tribunal above the guilty
author OF the .... ...
Messrs Payne and A. Johnson followed in defence Of
the wal AMI the course of the administration, in very able
and eloquent speeches. marked by great good temper and
force of argument We give full report Of the remarks
Of these gentlemen and commend their speeches 10 the
thoughtful perusal Of readers They commanded the
marked attention OF the House
Mr. Gentry has the floor for tomorrow.
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LEGISLATURES OF VIRGINA-NoBLY DONE The length
Of the Presidents message forces to postpone till to-
morrow the interesting proceedings OF the two houses
yesterday We have only TO say that both houses
passed law, appropnatng 10000 for the relief and
subsistence of the Virginia volunteers, until they
tered into the service of the United States passed the
Senate unanimously, and received every vote in the
House, save that Of Mr. Lamer of Pttsyvana, who had
the unenvabe distinction this occasion of being the
clone star"
ton on Tuesday the 10th December of senator of the
United States in place of Mr. Archer and Of Judge of
the court of appeals in the place of Robert Stanard de-
ceased But on motion OF Mr. Dorman, It was laid on
the table.-Richmond Enquirer.
Yesterday, the House appointed January 18th for the
election OF a senator of the United States and Sc 18th
sfor the election OF Judge OF the court OF appeals
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TAMpIco-John L. Gardner, major of artillery, COM
handing Fort Polk, Point Isabel, has published no.
LITIGATION that the Of Tampicois under stringent
martial law; that citizen whatever not connected BY
contract with the military service of the United States
will be allowed at in the vicinity Of Tampco and no
suffer will be allowed to send goods to that place for
sale unless called for by the commanding officer Spirit
GUS liquors shall not be introduced in trading vessel
The major gives for enforcing these strict
regulations the desire to guard against the disorders
which have seriously interrupted the public service al
other posts within the theatre OF war; which have been
produced by drunkenness gambling, baws, murders, &c
Traders and others, their way to Tampico, would
do well to remember and bear in mind these regulations
Men acting by authority Of martial law respecers
of persons No matter who the individuals may be
should one be found guilty even suspected OF nfrng
ing the regulations established by the commanding off
GER he is put in irons up to the neck and held liable
military punishment--N. 0. Courier, Dec |.
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We had the pleasure yesterday OF seeing picture just
issued from the lihogaphc press of Z. Weber & Co,
Baltimore, giving a view Of the United States encamp-
Inen at Corpus Christi in October 1885, before little
army then numbering but little than 5000 men,
was augmented by the thousands OF volunteers which
have since rushed with ardor to join the standard of Gen
eral TAYLOR in Mexico The view is of great beauty;
its feature that of decided reposehe repose of Sleep
ing ion which Mexico has since reused, and whose
is now heard along the whole line of the Rio Grande
The picture is from the pencil OF Capt D. p Whiting,
of the 7h infantry, who preparing series of views il
Illustrating the scenery OF Mexico and the progress of the
army The second OF the series, view of the city OF
Monterey is now in the hands of the engraver, and will
be speedily followed by others The we'll known ability
of Captain Whiting is guarantee of the accuracy and
beauty of any drawings executed by his hand
while the reputation of Mr. Fenderck, of this city, who
is engaged to engrave them, and who occupies the first
rank among photographers in this country, and whose
reputation as an artist is equal to his reputation
graver gives assurance that the series will be gotten ur
every way worthy Of the patronage of the public The
present interesting position of relations with Mexico
the brilliant achievements of our in that quarter
the great number of our citizens who there pene
their lives in the cause OF their country and the nteres
naturally felt by the rest of citizens in their welfare
for there is scarcely family in the United States who
has not some relative, friend, acquaintance among
heroic volnteersall strongly recommend these views t.
public favor.
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE UNION.
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,
December Ia, lSll

SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,
December Ia, 1916.
DEAR SIR: have been for sometime anxiously await
ing a report BY name of the killed and wounded Of the
regular army in the several assaults upon Monterey; but
have not TO this day received anything more satisfactory
ON the subject than what has already been given 10 the
public through your own and other public journals.
The fact Is that the letter writers with the army, hav
ing nothing else to do, can by passing from one corps to
another after an encounter with the enemy, catch up
facts and circumstances generally readily than those
Immediately engaged in the conflicts and as these people
give the details OF the battle in advance OF the official
reports the officers feel themselves somewhat relieved
from the responsibility OF making statements IN detail OF
transactions already well known TO the public Despair
ing now myself OF receiving anything more salts,
factory than heretofore in relation TO the killed and
wounded of the army, cannot encourage you any longer
TO expect an accurate report of the names and birthplace
of those humble but honored braves of the rank and
file Of the army,) who have fallen in the late conflicts
with the enemy.
Ii is with unfeigned regret that have thus to an
nounce my inability to aid you in proclaming the names
of those gallant souls who after having on more than
one battlefield noby sustained the glory OF arms, had
eventually under the walls of Monterey, TO seal with
their LIES blood their devotion to their countys rights
and honor.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant
- ~. TIL. LAWSON.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
Frs.a our s.itl,nsrs Correspondent.
BALrrnorr. December IS, |

BALrfMoHE December rs, p m.
Cold weather Recovery Of Mr. Cyonstoa Remains o.
MAJOR Ringgoid. RISE "a the prices Of flour aud
gram, &c.
The weather to-day is most decidedly winterish, and
ice meets your eye in every quarter. is jus, such weather
enables realize the comforts of home, and to con-
template the suerngs of the poor and destitute Al the
NORTH observe the canals aud rivers closed with ice
All communication between New York and Albany by
water has ceased and the eghs slipped smoothly over
about two inches of snow at Albany on Sunday.
Mr. Canston oflhe Eutaw house, am gmtfed to learn,
is considered to be nearly out of danger though he
has made most narrow escape, recovery seldom ever
occurs from stab in the lungs.
The remains of Major Ringgod daily looked for,
and great preparations are making for their reception
at the cars, well as for doing honor 10 them after
dieir arrival. The saloon OF the Exchange is being
hung mourning, and beautiful cenoaph erected in il
centre which the coffin will be deposited until full
engagements made for the funeral guard OF honor, 10
be detailed from the various companies in the city, 10 have
the body In charge in the meantime. No day has yet been
positively fixed bur next Monday week wi il is thought,
be the day chosen for the last funeral ceremonies.
The mail from the north brings nothing Of interest to-day
The MARKErs.-Therc is advance in the price fiour
to-day aud holders quite finn There have been sales Of
600 barrels of Howard at 81 49, which refuse
take. City Mills is selling AT 81 rs whilst some ask for
more. There Is also hrnness In the grain market,
with advance There have been sales OF good 10 prime
red wheat AT IS 30 cents and white wheat is selling al
100 a no Sales of new corn, both white and yellow were
made at No is per busel oats AT 81 81 cents
rye 62h cents; prime coyereed 81 30 per bushe
At New York, this morning. the flour market was firm,
with advance yesterdays prices. Sales were made
soon after the opening OF Genesee brands nj 80 h, whilst
holders were generally asking So 43 Western Hour has
also partaken of the advance, with sales at So % 50 81
and held at the latter price. Nothing doing In southern
brands There is better feeling in the grain market, with
but lttle variation Sales OF Genesee wheat made al
IFS a ZIG cents Corn has slightly advanced, with sales OF
new white at 81 cents and OF yellow nj % cents Whskey
is selling at % cents per gallon
At Philadelphia, this morning, there was more hrmness
in the flour market and holders asking - 10 for flesh
brands. No change in grain.
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Por the Union
To the ssBell Of the Atlantic"


There and melancholy fact still connected with this
reck The continues to toll its sad requiem the past
so York Herald, December TO-
Toll on, amid the wntry
Ofwinds and waves,
Thou grim bronz'd sexton of the wreck
High DER the rafters Of the upton deck,
Moan for the dead-toll DER their ocean graves,
Toll on no more of servitude for thee
Thou well-tried sentinel of shore or sea,
Speaking but nj command;
Giving thy hurrying welcome to the throng
OF age, of youth or beauty,
Crowding thine ocean-palace
Atthy starting song
Silent aioat thy voice was but allowed
briefcst Good speed" to some gliding bark
Hailinp thy gorgeous sea-shel beautiful and proud;
No more reserve for thee:
Ha thou art free!
Toll as thou lik'st now, DER tn entombing sea!
The storm-blast set thee free;
Ere yet the final crash,
When mute the brave, and seeming 1cath.doomed, all
Swayed by the tempest came thy mournful toll,
Thou faithful Waterman, plying shpmate,
Preacher to the soul!
Thou lvest with the wreck,
Thou brave old warderl ....
Stand by il stil--nor let them tear thee thence;
What can such wild and thrilling music shed,
What such fit waling DER the sudden dead,
As thy sad tolling
Stand while plank be left
Another fate thon soonest
Than follow those thou mournest
Under the oceans rolling
DECEMBER II, 1876
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Hon J. A. SEDDoN.--We learn from friend who was
in Washington yesterday, that the speech Of Hon. James
Seldom of Virginia, upon the Mexican question, an
exceedingly able argument and listened to with great
attention by both sides OF the House Mr. Seldom showed
concusvefy that the attacks OF the opposition members
were grounded upon radical msappehensons OF the laws
of nations bearing upon the subject and OF own con-
sttuon His vndcaton Of the course OF the President
was very mastery. This speech alone, told
would Justify Mr. Seddons claims to the high reputation
he had earned at the Richmond bar before his recent ee
walton to seat in the House of Representatives Mr.
Seldom is yet young man, and bids fair to acquire con-
siderable emnence among the statesmen of the country
baltimore Argus Dec III
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OFFICIAL.
ISLAND OF ELEurHERA, Nov. 10th. 1916.

ISLAND OF ELEuTHERA, Nov 10th. 1916.
SIR: II is my misfortune 10 be under the necessity OF
reporting 10 the department the loss OF the United States
sloop Boston, under my command
On Saturday evening last, al o'clock, the ship In
the latitude OF 20 degrees 20 minutes north. and ong
tude 10 degrees 80 minutes west
From this position, il was my intention TO reach the
parallel OF Abaco house, and then haul in Tor the
g Hoe-in-t the Wall" passage.
therefore seered SSW until half-past o'clock.
a. M, when light seen bearing SSW law. As
possible that this might be Abaco light. steered
SOUTH in order 10 eounteract the effects OF stronger
westerly current than already allowed
We had light winds during the night, and the deep sea
and hand leads were IN constant use.
Al hours IS minutes, a m, when about TO haul in
for the "Hoe-n the Wall" passage, experienced
hard black squa with rain, from the northward which,
Notwithstanding all exertons, swept the ship upon
the bank OF this island, but she Immediately passed into
deeper water, when anchor was lie go. Such was
the violence OF the and the wind, however that the
making breach over her II was not until the ship
shore that could the land IN any direction
now cut away the masts and, all hope OF saving
the ship al end proceeded 10 land the property ON
board, the greater part OF which hope TO save.
trust that the department viii perceive that the Bos
ton" has been driven shore owing to circumstances
beyond my control; aud in order thai the matter may be
be brought before court OF inquiry, or courtmartal,
my return 10 the United States and there answer for
my conduct throughout the whole Of my short and un
fortunate command.
The officers and generally, | am happy to add.
are in good health
have the honor to be, most respectfully.
Your obedient servant,
@ Fl PEARSON, Commander.
Hon JoHs Y MAsos,
Secretary OF the Navy, Washington, d. c.,