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,er class would at once afford evidence Of the
fraud, and subject him who attempted H. TO forteitnn
of his goods, fine and imprisonment. HE would be
bold man indeed who would, IN the face OF such
heavy penalties, with such small temptation, make
such an attempt. Undoubtedly fraud might be com
mitted under the ad valorsm as under the SPECIFIC
system, through the dishonesty Of public officers.
Appraisers in the one case might undefyaue goods,
os weghers and guagers in the other might under
weigh and under measure them. Bat there is GER
tainy not more danger OF the former than Of the
! latter.
''on hearing the spprehensions Of fraud express
ed, one might suppose that ad valorem duties upon
imports were unheard of until now. Such, how
ever, is not the fact large part Of the revenue
has always been raised from them, and, in general
specific duties have only been resorted 10 where the
extravaganza of the protection afforded made it i'm
porlant that the amount should be concealed from
the people. Why, then, these lamentations Of the
manufacturers and their agents the abolition Of
specific dutiesi Why does the New York Tribune
pronounce the destruction Of mnimums TO be the
master wrong OF the new tariff lSit because Of
any real fears Of frauds on the revenue Not at all
Ii the system is found 10 work sdmirably-if the
government is not defrauded Of cent under It's OPP
eraton-these lamentations will not ceuse. IL il
because the band OF eastern capitalists, who unfor-
tunaely give too much tone TO the opinions Of the
great wing party, do not choose to tolerate system
Of ad ValOrem duties. Ii 10 too simple, too plain,
too republican, too honest 10 suit them. IL makes
the enormlty Of protection too apparent Hence il
Is, that through their organ Mr. Webster, they give
notice in the Senate that they will, on the first day
Of the next session, move the repeal of this new
tariff, which they regard fraud upon their rsve-
hue, and an unwarrantabe interference with their
right OF plundering the people under the speeious
name Of protection. So great is their influence,
that the whole party, almost to a man, follows in
their wake. The southern wings in Congress, and
the wing presses Of the south, almost without ex.
cepton, assa the fair, just, and equal system Of sd
yalorem duties with much earnestness as the
manufacturers themselves. The distinctly express
ed opinions Of Mr.. Clay, great man, bound wing,
The manufacturers of the have decreed il, Mr..
Webster has said it, the New York Tribune has
declared it. Down with ad valorem duties cry
the wings Of the south, and Of the Union"
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Correspondence Of the Baltimore sun
ODD FELLOWS PROCESSION.


The Odd-Fsllows had a glorious day for their
procession, in honor Of the dedication OF their new
hall. The sky was unchequered by clouds, and
the rays Of the sun, reflected back from the glitter
ing regalia and trappings Of the brethren, com.
bined to render the display one Of unparalleled
splendor.
Our city ia filed to overlooking with an avalanche
Of Odd Fellows, and the Monumental city is well
and largely represented among the thousands who
have filled every steamboat and railroad car that
has arrived here during the last tventy-four
hours.
The formal dedication of the hall took place at
o'clock this morning, in the presence of the Grand
Lodge Of Penns wanna, and small delegations from
each Of the various encampments and lodges of this
and other States the dimensions Of the hall Of course
not being sufficient TO allow a larger and more
general attendance, so numerous were the lodges
present The following order observed
The ceremonies were opened by prayer from
the chaplain, DIR. II. ID. Moore, followed by an ad
dress by P. @. Samuel v. Patterson. The singing
by the choir Of an anthem written for the occasion by
P. G. s, Patterson, followed next after which, the
dedicatory address, by the M. w. G. Master Nc
Keever, was delivered, concluding with music by a
powerful band.
To allow the multitude TO witness the ceremonial /,
the same programme was repeated at Franklin
square, into which the thousands composing the
procession filed concluding the route marked
out for them. Instead Of the dedcatory address,
however, an Grafton was delivered there by the
Grand Chaplain Of the United States, James G. Nc
Cabe, of Richmond, Virginia.
Twenty States represented, and the whole
number parading is estimated to have been not less
than twenty thousand Everything has passed of
in the most satisfactory manner without the slight
est accident to mar the interest OF the occasion.
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nPCOlOnization nOtiCe.-The American
Colonization Society will send expedition to Ii
IBERIA, TO sail from Norfolk, Virginia, about the 18th
of November next. The complement Of emigrants
is not yet made up. Persons wishing to go, who
can be ready at that time, are requested to give US
immediate notice, at this Office.
Executors, and others, having slaves under their
care, intended for this vessel, respectfully re-
quested to have them ready in time. They should
be we'll supplied with beds, bedding, clothing cook
ing and farming utensils, and such other articles as
may be necessary to their comfort and happiness.
Any masters, having slaves whom they wish to
send to Liberia, at this or some other subsequent
time, are requested to inform US Of their number,
ages, character, &c, and at what time they will be
ready.
There is at present a great demand in Liberia for
teachers and ministers Of the gospel. The attention
Of free people of color, who are competent to dis
charge the duties of either Of these professions, is
earnestly requested We shall be happy to hear
from them
The increasing operations of the society demand
enlarged resources. Our friends, who are willing to
aid u.s. earnestly requested to send forward their
donations without delay. Ministers of the gospel
will confer great favor, and promote good cause,
by laying this subject before their respective
churches, and taking up collection, and forward,
ing il to us BY niatl.
The Liberia and Chesapeake packet is now on the
stocks in Baltimore, and will be launched the first
of November next She will be beautiful YES
sell and possess every convenience for the transpor
tation of emgrans, well as cabin passengers. She
will thenceforward make two voyages year, and
will thus furnish regular communication with Lii
IBERIA
All letters sent to this office for citizens of Liberia
and foi the officers and of the African squad
ron, post paid, will be forwarded by the first op
portunity. w. McLAlN,
Secretary American Colonization Society, Colo
nization rooms.
WARRINGTON CITY, Sept. 10, 1916.
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NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS. = Thirty

L ' three years. experience as clerk in one Of
the principal accounting offices of the Treasury,
CFhird Auditors,) in which was acquired thor
ough knowledge of the preparation and arrangement
of public accounts, and of the laws and principles
governing their settlement, fully qualities the sub
scriber to undertake the transaction Of any business
connected with the public departments. He has for
that purpose opened an agency Office in Washing
ton and will attend to the collection ofcaims, or
any other business either in the departments or be-
fore Congress- States, well asndividuas hav-
ing accounts to adjust with the general government
particularly those arising from transactions connect
ed with the Mexican war, would find il TO their adj
vantage to employ him.
RICHARD BURGESS.
Residence on llth street. between q and Ii
streets.
REFERENCES.
James w. McCuIloh First Comptroller of the
Treasury.
Albion X. Paris Second Comptroller Of tho
Treasury.
Peter Hagner, Third Auditor of the Treasury.
General Thomas s. Jesup, Quartermaster Gen.
eral United States army.
General George Gibson, Commissary General of
Subsistence.
General Roger Jones, Adjutant General.
General Nathan Towson, Paymaster General.
Colonel Joseph G.. Totten, of the corps of engi-
neers.
Colonel Jehn J. Albert, Of the typographical engi-
neers.
Richard Smith, esq. cashier Metropolis Bank.
James Thompson, esq, chief clerk Thifd lrI
tors Office.
Washington, Sept. l6, ls46--3Aw4w
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NAVY DErARrmEsr, August 81, 1886

Coop Recommendations Fitzpatrick, esq.
the el-known mountain guide, has been appointed
by the President Indian agent for the tribes on the
head Of the Arkansas, Platte, and Kansas rivers.
Mr.. +. is the well-known 'ehief Of the wthered
hand, as the Indians style him. He was Captain
FIemonts guide during two trips among the noun
talns-he returned with the engineers by the way Of
Arkansas, and is now guiding the California expe-
dluon under Gen. kearney. This appointment will
give general satisfaction; for among both the whites
and Indians upon the frontier and the plains. Mr..
Fitzpatrick is deservedy held in high respect-lhe
latter, indeed, reverence his person, and, nom this
fact, he has more power 10 control and restrain
them than even the presence Of an armed force. To
his presence, alone, one of the Oregon emigrating
parties was indebted for safety from war party OF
800 Indians, who had followed them several days
for the purpose Of attacking and robbing them.
ST. Louis RsueiLe.
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From the St. Louis Rereille, Sept. II
FROM RENT,S FORT


We yesterday had the pleasure of conversation
with s. p Sublette, ESQ.,, who came down on the
Little Missouri. Mr.. s. left Bent's fort the 18th
of last month"; and, with three others, travelled to
the settlements. Mr.. Bent arrived at his fort the
day before the former left. On his way in, Mr..
5, 3 party were attacked by band of Sioux, who
attempted to rob them OF their horses. A large
party composed Of the warriors of six hundred
lodges Of the Missouri and North Fork tribes, have
started on an expedition to meet the Snake Indians,
who have sent them presents of tobacco, and de-
sire for peace.
A detached band of twenty five encountered Mr..
5. and his men, and commenced cutting off the
packs from the horses. The owners nterfered, and
the Indians commenced firing upon them; they,
however, after chase Of FIVE miles, succeeded in
escaping without injury, and saved all their pack
horses but two. The savages stole great part of
their provisions.
Mr.. S. met the two parties led by Gov. Boggs
and Col Russell-the former destined for Oregon,
and the latter company, which he met three hundred
miles in advance OF Boggs, is pursuing lis way to
California.
The governor of California it appears, has ex-
pressed himself in favor Of the American emigra-
lioh; but General Castro is hostile to it. Mr.. s.
says, rains have been frequent in the territory the
pas year This report differs from former represent
atoms.
He encountered the last party of American emf.
grants at the Willow Springs, and says that the
Sioux were but fifteen miles in their rear, directly
upon their trail, and he had no doubt that they
would come up with them on the day encountered
his party, and, in all probability rob them.
The Sioux had expressed their intention to pro-
coed to the rendezvous appointed by the Snake
tribe and, if they found them but small party, to
attack them, instead of concluding peace. From
the disposition manifested by the Indian tribes upon
the palms. there cause to fear that emigratng par
ties and traders will encounter much hostility and
danger the present season, in their passage to the
mountains
Before Mr.. s. left Bent's fort, he learned that let.
tiers had been sent to Armo, the governor of New
Mexico, by Chaves and others of the principal citi.
zens of Santa Fe calling upon him to defend the
city and their property against the advancing forces
| of the Americans He sent them back word that
if they would come in person and aid him in such
an undertaking, he would fight as long as he could
stand or they desired, but unless they did so, he
should not strike blow. The miserable show OF
force which was mustered in Santa Fe he de,
clared unable to defend the place, even against the
predatory bands of savages which surrounded
them.
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BY A. GREEN, AuctiOneer.
and Kitchen Furnitu

IOUSEHOLD ana A1ICnen FURNITURE,
III Carriage and Horses, at auction
On Tuesday, the 22d instant, | shall sell, at the res
idence of person declining housekeeping, on G
street, near at ten o'clock, m, an excellent lot
of household and kitchen furniture, the most of 1t
nearly new. We enumerate in part
Mahogany divans, parlor and arm-rocking chairs
Do dining, breakfast, and marbe-top cen
tire tables
Do sideboards, bureaus
Do secretary and writing desk
Sofa, bedsteads, union chairs and lounges
Fine French-plate gilt.frame pier glasses, with
pier marble slabs and scrolls
Damask window curtains, painted shades, DC.
High and low-post and trundle bedsteads
Wardrobes, washstands, washsnks, and toilet
Andirons, shoves and tongs, and tenders
Fine eight-day marble mantel clock and kitchen
clock
Six-branch bronzed candelabras
Solar hall, and mantel lamps
Feather beds, bedding, hair and shuck mat,
Cane and wood-seat chairs
Kitchen and chamber tables
Brussels, three-ply, and ingram carpets, mating
&c.
large lot of passage and step oil-cloth, good
quality
China, glass, and crockery ware, among which
are a fine porcelain china white dinner set
With large lot of kitchen utensils, shower
bath.
Also, a first rate family carriage, built in Balti
more, and pair Of fine horses, warranted sound
and gentle, with the gear. They will be sold sepa-
rate or together.
The sale of the horses and carriage will take place
in front of the door precisely at ~ o'clock, M
Terms: All sums Of and under $50, cash; over
$50 credit of two and four months, for notes SALTS
iactory endorsed, bearing interest. :,
Persons wishing to purchase good furniture VIII
do well to attend the sale az they will find It wor-
thy Of their attention. ,,,z,u
Sept. 18--dif Aucuoneer'
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OF FICIAL.
GENERAL ORDER

Surgeons OF the feet, and surgeons OF more thu r
twelve years, will rank with commanders
Surgeons OF less than twelve years, with lel-
tenants,
Passed assistant surgeons, next AFTER ieutenants
Assistant surgeons, not passed, next after mas
tiers.
Commanding and executive officers, of whatever
grade, when ON duty, will take precedence of all
medical officers.
This order confers no authority to ex srcise mill
tary command, and no additional right to quarters.
GEORGE BANCROFT.
NAvr DEPARTMENT, August 81, 1886.
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The MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.-We are pleased 10
learn that efforts being made to extend this
woodworking lightning machine into the west.
ern countrygreat az its advantages to the east
ern Cities II must be Of much greater importance to
commercial men in the south and west, and all dis
lant locations from the great commercial emporium.
We believe this line viii be extended to Louisville
next summer, probably early in the season, and
then we hope and expect that time will be lost in
bringing il TO our own fair city Of Rocks.
Who would have thought, two years since, that
Nashville would, by simple invention, be brought
within conversational distance Of New York and
Boston, yet such result is no longer doubtful.
Nashville Union.
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TgE AIRLINE RAILRcAD.-We understand from
good authority that on the first day Of opening the
subscription books 10 the stock Of the New York
and Boston railroad, the people Of Middletown took
shares to the amount Of three hundred and hfly
thousand dollars; and that they will 90 up 10 half
million. This is doing brave business for little
city like Middletownj and shows that they are de-
termined in the matter Indeed there is little doubt
Of the early completion Of this work. which mus
prove valuable Investment The great amount oil
travel on the New Haven and Hartford road, shows
what this projected road is TO become, when travel
lers can 90 from New York to Boston, at a rate oil
Of fifty miles the hour-ths direct route.
.Nsto Haven Register.
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WHERE is OUR SuBTREAsURERi--We are credi-
bly, informed that there is at present in the hands OF
the collector Of this port, Of money exceeding
5000, O0O which he is compelled to keep in the safe
at the custom house, il not being legal for him to
depose it in any bank, and the subtreasurer of this
ilk not having been seen round here since his ap.
pontment.--B Boston Transcript.
We presume that Governor Hubbard has been
detained by indispensable engagements, but that he
is by this time at his post. We understand he has
given the necessary bond and that his commission
was sent to him on the 81 instant.
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FRoM FoRr LEAvENwoRTH.--The steamer Little
Missouri left Fort Leavenworth on Monday, the
TIN inst. There were then at the fort six companies
of volunteers, belonging to the new regiment, and
three or four others were met on their way up. 1t
was not known when an election for field officers
would be held, or at what time the regiment would
be prepared to leave. Capt. Francscus's company
had arrived, and the Archer, with Capt Kos
ciaowslu's company, was met above Lexington.
The Galena, with Capt. McNair's, at Mount Pleas
ant. A large number Of wagons, laden with pro-
visions and stores, were preparing toleave the fort,
and it was thought that about one hundred would
start for the praires during the present week. Ex-
ertons we're actively making to push on supplies. -
81. Louis .Nsto Era, Sept. IL.
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Hon. RoBkRr J. WALKER--We learn that it is
the purpose of the distinguished Secretary Of the
Treasury to leave Washington in a few days, on a
brief visit to Princeton, New Jersey, where por-
ton of his family are now sojourning. His impor.
ant duties have kept him constantly at his post, and
we are sure there is no mepber Of the cabinet who
needs relaxation more, or who would he more warm
ly welcomed by his fellow-citzens Of other States.
Psnnsyipanian.
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BANK or ENGLAND cLERKs.-There are 800 clerks
employed in the Bank of England, and their salaries
range IRON $3.50 to 10000; the increase being grad
ualy made in proportion to their term Of service,
industry, ability, and honesty. This system not
only secures capable men, but is almost certain
preventive against fraud and embezzlement by the
clerks.
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"NEw ORLEANS. LA. Sent, 9. 1916.

"On the afternoon of the 5th instant, l took pas
sage. Shortly after leaving the bar, Galveston, }
Ill Monday morning, when the ship foundered
drowning eighteen Of the passengers and crew.
had the good fortune to escape. A very large mail
was on board, which was lost. This mail contain
ed all the documents required by yourself, and Ma
jor Hobbie, and the Auditor However, as soon as
/ return duplicates shall be furnished"
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A GREEN,
Auctioneer.

CUPERIOR PRINTING PAPER.-The
- subscriber has Just received consignment
100 reams very superior printing paper "a by 80
inches, which will be sold low for cash.
FITZHUGH C0YLE,
General Commission and Agricultural Ware
house. near the corner Of 9Th street and Penn. av.
Sept 10-3awlw
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Coaches are said to have been invented in l457
in Hungary, from whose language their name il
taken. In 1850 there were not more than three
coaches in Paris. They we're introduced into Eng.
land in the reign Of Queen Elizabeth by the Earl Of
Arundel. The Oldest carriages used by the ladies
in England, were called ,ohiriieoies.
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OF COURSE The "Richmond Republican,
(whig) repeats the tale from the "Phladephia
Keystone" Will the "Richmond Republican" now
do "Mr Richie" the justice to say that there has
been, not, and is not likely to be- the slight
truth in the story' 1t is too ridiculous to DO re-
peated--almost too much 80 to be contradicted.
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THE AID yALoREM PRINCIPLE,

One Of the great beauties Of the present act Of
1876 is that it dscards the specific duties and the
minimum principle of the act Of 1912, and Of indeed
the other tariffs subsequent to 1916. The compro-
mise act Of 1888, once Mr.. Clays favorte measure,
substantially recognises the ad uaLOrsm principle
we shall show in a day or two, and az il was suI.
ported by Mr.. Clay's speech,
The frauds and exaetions OF the other standards
of yaluation are set forth clearly in the following
editorial article in the "Eufaula Democrat" Of the
9th instant, that cannot forbear laying il before
our readers. 1t is no disparagemeut to its merits
to say that emanates from the village Of Eufaula
in the State of Alabama. On the contrary,
it reminds us, as well as many of the produc-
tons Of distant papers, of the modest violet
which frequently blooms almost unseen in the Sc.
questered places of our country. They are some
times full ofsweetness and they deserve to be drawn
out from the retirement in which they bloom.
The "Eufaula Democrat" dwells with great pro.
priety on the means Of preventing fraudulent in
voices. In addition to the other modes of preventing
them, he might have referred to the invoices Of
1856, a very efectua means of assisting
the Judgment of the appraisers, and preventing any
impositions upon the revenue He also properly
fers to the necessity of having competent, ntelli
gent, and faithful appraisers And the Secretary of
the Treasury is duly and deeply sensible of the
importance of securing such officers for the public
service.
We understand that, probably in the course of
the next week, he will visit New York for the pur-
pose of organizing, upon the best footing, the new
warehousing, and the new tariff systems; and
among the other parts of the machinery, of obtain
ing honest and experienced appraisers.
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As many persons throughout the country may be
looking for letters from Texas we publish the fol-
lowing extract from letter to the Second Assistant
Postmaster General, from Judge Toler the agent of
the Pos, Office Department, in Texas who was on
board ofthe steamship NewYork, at the time of her
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scnELLspuRe, Bedford county,

september Ia, 1916.
The democrats here all right on the new tariff,
and as many Of the wing farmers have got to under
stand it properly, are also pleased with it, Wing
panic-makers meet with no encouragement in this
QUARTER PsnnsyipaniGn.
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U5-Hon S. Broese arrived in this city one
of the regents oftho Smithsonian Institution the day
after the board adjourned, and Immediately left for
Illinois.
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Mr.. w. B. Richmond is authorized to collect, for
the "Union," subscription and advertisement ae-
counts,
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n5F street Presbyterian Church.-The
improvements of this church being now completed,
it has been reopened for Divine worship Preaching
may be expected next Sabbath ut ii o'clock, a. m,
and o'clock, p. M, and regularly every Sabbath
thereafter.
The public is invited TO attend.
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20 do Congressional Register 10 90
The name of no person will be entered upon our
books unless the payment Of the subscription be
made in advance. ..,." s.. -.