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The Leonardtown (Md.) Beacon Gays: We
understand that the disease which proved so
fatal among the horses on Long Island during
the past summer, has made its appearance in
st. Mary's county. Several horses have died
from its effects. a.88 0a E4 5tBe
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REVOLUTION IN CARACAS. From the Ex-
change Books, we learn that Captain Francis
Smith, of Barque Cora, at this port, states that
the brig PhGnix and schooner Angeique,
sailed from Maracaibo, Cd inst. for Laguyra,
with 500 government troops, for the purpose
of queing a revolution which occurred at
Caracas during the latter part of September,
at the instigation of an individual named Gus
manis,os, publisher Of Journal al that place,
and ostensible leader OF a large party of parti-
zans, known as the Gusmanistos party. Capt.
s. could gather no further particulars. Phil.
Sun ! ---.--- ----L-L--L ---- ~ ~
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Mr.. H. Few Smith, talented young artist

'Mr. II. Few Smith, a talented young artist
Of Philadelphia, died suddenly, on Thursday
last, previous TO which time he had enjoyed
excellent health. Al about 2 P. M. a lille girl
came down from lIis room, and said he was
lying on the floor. One oil his friends went up
to rouse him, and found him lying on his back
dead. He was about twenty five years OF
age, and respected by all who knew him. He
had but recently returned from visit TO Italy
whittier he went 10 complete his studies.
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ExTRAcr of letter from a distinguished officer
ofGeneral Woops commane, communicated
TO the Union, dated 4 Ill oS a.
t'"N SAN NToNIo DE BExAR
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Speakiag Of the Rev. w. H. Boardley. who
died sHddeply. al Charleston, SIC, recently,
The Centreville Times says: III
lnihe pulpit, he was eloquent. gentle. and
persuasive-in his social relations he was
cheerful, kind, and liberal. His teachings We're
pure and impressive, his example practically
sustainedi what he iaught-and II as IS the
common lot OF humanity, he sometimes erred,
twas an error Of the Judgment, for his heart
was pure and unsullied. But he is no more
a "shining lighp' has gone out on earth. but a
bright, particular star" has risen in Gods
armament in Heaven!
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September 22, 1916.

'The knowing ones here say that we shall
have clever fight before reaching Chihuahua,
and some of them predict defeat. Perhaps,
after all, we may reap laurels il peace does not
arrest US. bs.0. p.H.s ta4LHIaa f-
'We are getting on well and harnoniously.
The Illinois volunteers are reallygoS soldiers,
and think will prove efficient.
'Gen. Wool is very popular, and very rigid.
He talks plainly 10 the volunteers, but they
seem to like it, The general has exhibited
great knowledge of the details of service and a
high degree Of administrative talent. On the
whole, think we may look forward TO an in
tereaing and successful campaign, but it will
be one of hardships and pryations.' n"
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have given most attention % the subject that nc
Stats Ia the Union has suffered much from the in
equalties of the tariff OF 1912 as has Name All hel
great interests either neglected by the prosis
ions of that act, weighed down and crushed by
the taxes IL imposed upon them. While other
States have protected themselves, by procuring the
enactment Of laws which have compelled our eiti-
zens TO pay enormous sums of money, in form OF
duties on their manufactures and productions, we
have not in return received any equivalent protec-
ton the produce Of Maine. Thus while we have
been taxed mmodeately for the protection Of others
they have been permitted to avail themselves Of our
productions, untaxed by high protective duties,
This state Of things has long been borne in silence
by our psop1. They have been told Il 70 true, that
the object Of the tariff Of l642 to protect Amer
lean industry" but how the industry OF Maine has
been protected by that act, has been explained
by those who supported IL. Ia fact, such is the
earing inconsistency Of the provisions Of that odous
law, with the interests Of Maine, that its advocates
have chosen rather adhere TO the repetition Of the
mere catch phrases Of "protecton" -"protectIon 10
acknowledgements to American industry"
than TO attempt anything like an exposition Of hoi0
or 10 lohat manner the industry of the great OF
the people Of this country and especially ofthe peo'
pie Of this State protected by that law. In this
the friends Of the law have shown commendable pru
dence.
The citizens Of Maine are emphatieally labor
ing people. We are compelled TO work for our liy-
The principal branches Of industry which occupy
the great of our citizens gathering up the
products of the soil and forests shipbuilding and
fishing These we say the great leading inter-
ests of Maine. Each and all Of these greatly
burdened by the tariff Of 1872 and each and all Of
them are relieved by the new bill which has Just
passed the House Of Representatives.
Take, for instance, the business Of shipbuidng.
All the materials which are purchased abroad, and
at great cost for the construction and equipment OF
vessels, are loaded down with enormous duties
From these duties and exactions the bill which has
Just passed the House Of Representatives makes the
most important reductions. The following table, in
which the duties levied upon some Of the leading ar
tices in the construction Of vessels by the law of
1872 as reduced 10 the ad vslorem standard at the
United States treasury, predicated upon actual i'm
ports, will show the difference between the duties
paid by the shipbuilders in Maine, under the wing
protective tariff, and those provided by the tariff re-
Gently passed by the House Of Representative;
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sided IN the State one year, and the county six
months next presiding the election. The feport
also proposes after 1855 TO limit the right of suE
frage TO those who can read the English language.
Inc committee reported separate clause extending
suffrage on the same terms to the eolored nonuIa-
tion for the dispositioa of the convention IN such
manner as IL may choose. The powers Of the
executive were also further discussed.
The temperance convention is in full blast at Al,
bany.
Spencer, who murdered his wife in Jersey city
stands committed for trial at the August term of III,
court.
The loss by fire at Nantucket is estimated al
The packet-ship Fidelia cleared to-day for Liver.
pool, hlled with passengers and freight The pack
et'sh'P Zurich, from Havre to Fox& Livingston, has
arrived.
The New Jersey Railroad and Transportation
line has declared 81 per cent dividend for the last
six months.
The stock sales were light to-day, though some
hrmer than yesterday, without any material ad,
vance.
Only two or three hundred bales cotton sold
prices the same.
Sales to a moderate extent of -four were made.
eienesee at ~, and Michigan at s. S7!no; change
in southern, or sales Of consequence
800 bushels red wheat sold at 7S cts; a lot Of bet
ter quality brought 50 cts.
900 bushels mixed western States corn sold al
% 81 cts; 600 do, superior yellow, at 81 cts.
100 hhds. Cuba brown sugar sold at 7! cts. and
200 do. Porto Rico at Z. II cts.
IOo barrels State prison whiskey sold al 20 cts.
which is advance.
Sales Of prime pork were made at - a - I2I,
and Of mess ts9 50.
200 barrels pot ashes were sold at 50 So pearls
steady at 81.
Exchange remains without alteration.
Freights are rather dull. C.
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BY this Evenings southern Mail.

The New Orleans papers Of this evening contain
no later advees from the army. We fnd however
IA the Delta of July 10Th, the following rumor OF
diplomatic communications from England 70 Mex
leo
COMMISSIONER TO MEIico.--La Patria of yester-
iay states that Mr.. r. Murphy, Of whose arrival
from England We have already given notice. reached
mas city on Tuesday last, on his way 10 Mexico
Mr. Murphy has chartered vessel 10 take him 10
vera Cruz, and he has procured himself safe con
uuo', IN order that the bockasing squadron should
nor prevent his entrance into that port. The yes
sci leaves 70 day We also see it stated 10 said pa
per mat senior Zurutuza, Of Mexico, who accom-
panied Mr. Murphy from England, remained IN
yana, and AFTER holding an intsryiew with Santa
Ana, on matters OF importance, he will 90 10 Vera
Cruz on board Of the British mail steamer. Mr.
Murphy Is said TO be bearer Of important dispatches
from England TO Mexico. These documents are
supposed 10 be in relation TO the British mediation
for the settlement Of the present disturbances. II
We reeollset rightly, MIR. Murphy holds Mexican
diplomatic rank in England.
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ONO VOLUNTEERS ron MExrco.-The organi
cation of the Ohio volunteers for the Mexican wal
was fully completed on the 22d ult. list of the
field officers chosen will be found in another part Of
to-day's paper. We knew majority of them per.
sonally, and drawer men, with nobler impulses
never unsheathed sword. The election OF Lieut.
Col McCook affords us high satisfaction. He il
very young but in all respects is mertorious, and
every inch a man. The choice of Major John 8
Love is excellent; better fellow, with more mag
unanimous soul, never pulled trigger. Out Of the
nine field officers only one Colonel Curtis) is o
whig! The companies, well as regiments, art
oficered by good men, who are proud of their
commands. Among the captains we recognise sew
eral individuals who have occupied prominent posi-
tions in the ranks Of the Ohio democracy. Cap
tain Mclaughlin formerly represented Richland
county, and was the presiding officer Of the Senate
Captain Stadden was former senator from Licking
CAPTAIN Meredith represented Coshocton in tbs
lower house. And Lieutenant Witherby, OF thu
aButler Boys is the prosecuting attorney whom
Bebb scoffed at in his speech at New Lisbon. There
are numerous others whom we might point to ,
space permitted. The fact has become glaringly
plain that the boosted wing State OF Ohio has sent
force to the Rio Grande composed (at ieast) four
fiflhs Of democrats! Oh, coonery where IS thy
blush- Ohio Patriot
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The UNITED STATES AND MExIco.-The follow.
ing is copy of the reply given by Lord Aberdeen
to the memorial of association interested in Mex
clan affairs N.-
'r "FoREIeN OFFICE, June 6, 1916.
SlR l am directed by the Earl of Aberdeen to &C
knowledge the receipt of your letter of the I'd instant
in which you call his lordshps attention the dis
astrous results which are to be apprehended from
the hostiltics which have broken out between the
United States and Mexico and express hope, on
the part OF the South American and Mexican Asso.
citation, that her Majestys government may deem
it expedent to nterpose their good Offices in order
to effect reconciliation between those two govern
ments. .. ..... ....... vi.
| am TO state to you in reply that her Majesty's
government fully conscious of all the evils tina,
must attend the rupture which has unfortunately
taken place between the United States and Mexico,
and especially of the fact that British interests
not fail to suffer most deeply from such state OF
things. You may, therefore, be well assured that
her Majesty's government will watch with the ut
most vigilance the progress Of events and will omit
no favorable opportunity Of employing their best
efforts with both belgerents in order to calm their
animostes, and restore peace between the two
countries.
Your most obedent, humble servant,
II. U. ADDINGTON.
J. d. PowLEs, ESQ.,, Chairman of the South
American and Mexican Committee"
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WITH
BIJENOS AYRES

. We have seen a file Of the formal do Commerce.
of Rio de Janeiro to the 30th Of May last The two
legislative chambers were still in session. In the
house Of deputies, Mr.. Lmpo de Abren, formerly
minister of foreign affairs made long and brilliant
speech to defend the acts of his administration, and
in regard to the affairs in the river of la Plata He
declared in the most formal manner that the WIS.,
count de Abranez was not authorized to propose
the armed Intervention Of Great Britain and France
in the war between the Argentine confederation and
the republic of Uruguay and that he never entered
into any convention for such purpose. To prove
it, Mr.. Lmpo dc Abren read the instructions given
by the Brazilian government to the Viscount de
Abranez, which have been published in the formal
do Commerce. of the 29th May last
In fact, in these instructions there is not single
word about the armed intervention
The Brazilian government, ardently desiring to
see the end of the long and protrac,ed between
her neighbors--the two republics Of Ia Plata, with
whom the Brazilian empire carries on an extensive
and very important trade, besides having taken the
engagement Of maintaining the independence and the
integrity Of the republic Of Uruguay by a conven-
ton negotiated with the Argentine confederation in
1928 through the mediation Of Great Britain, and
also France by another convention in ls40--direced
the Viscount de Abrantez, who was charged with
mission to Berlin, on his passing through London
and Paris, to address the British and French gov
ernments for the purpose Of inquring what rights
and obligations they thought they had contracted by
the said conventions to maintain the independence
and integrity Of the republic Of Uruguay, and il they
agreed with the views of the Brazilian government
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noWNING'sNEw wORK---The Hor-
IL ticulturist and Journal OF Rural Art

II ticulturist and Journal OF Rural Art
and Rural Taste.-This work, the publication
Of which was commenced on the first Of July, 1886
nay be ordered of the proprietor, Luther Tucker
Cultiyator Office, Albany, N. Y, or Of JOS Brock
& Co., Agricultural Warehouse, 81 North Market
street, Boston; M. III. Newman & Co., booksellers
1879 Broadway, New York; and G.. B. Zieber & Co.,
Philadelphia, by whom 1t is published in those
cities.
The Hortisulturist is edited by A. j. Downing.
esq, and pub ished the first OF every month"; each
number containing 48 pages octave, printed in the
best STYLE and embellished with plates and numer-
rus other engravings, in a style similar to those
gwen IN MIR. Downings Landscape Gardening
and Cottage Rcsdcnccs.n Price 50 per annum.
The Hortculturist will be devoted,
l. To gardening in thoroughly practical as well
as scientific sense.
3 To the description and cultivation of fruit
trees.
B. To gardening ms an art of TASTE embracing es-
says, hints, and designs on ornamental and land
scape gardening.
T. To rural architecture, including designs for ru-
raj cottages and villas farm-houses, gates, lodges,
Ice-houses, wineries, &C., &c.
In Short this periodical may be considered a con-
tInuaon Of the various works on rural subjects by
its editor, which have already been so avoraby re-
celyed by the public. II is now his object assist
AZ far as possible in giving additional impulse to the
progress of horticulture and the tasteful in rural
life; subjects which are now SO largely occupying
all those interested in country pursuit..
Subscriptions received by ]. F. Callan, WASH
ington city, and by the agents for "The Cutvs-
tor" throughout the Union.
July l7-df
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BY b. HOMANS, AuctiOneer.
EJTRJNrUrpE ot Ar

X
IL tiOn.-On Tuesday next, the 2lst instant, at
the residence of Mr. Pishey Thompson, on C
street, between Sd and ~ streets, will be sold all
his household and kitchen furniture, which is of the
best quality and in good order, having been in use
less than one year. Among the articles are
Mahogany lounge and arm chair
Mahogany centre and recess tables
Cane.seat chairs and rocker; Venetian blinds
Cherry breakfast and dining tables
White stone dinner and breakfast china
Astral and reading lamps; straw mating
Glass ware; knives and forks; tahleclotha
High-post maple and French bedsteads
Feather beds; mattresses; best Whitney blankets
Counerpanes; comforts; sheets; towels
Hearth-rug; andirons; shoves and tongs
New kitchen companion; Franklin and air-tipht
stoves
general assortment of kitchen utensils.
WILL BE ADDED
A beautiful miniature copy of Canova's statue
of Venus, executed in Italy, and worthy the atten
ton of connoisseurs. ~.
Terms cash. I#..
B. ROMANS,
July 16-WF&M Auctioneer
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were for il. The democrats from Pennsy wanna, with
one exception, went against it--of New York and

were for it, The democrats from Pennsylvania, witl
one exception, went against it-of New York ant
OHIO voted for il.
Il is anticipated that the bill will produce twenty
eight millions Of nett revenue. BY il specific duties
and miDimums abolished and the al yalorem
principle is adopted throughout Luxuries ar,
made TO pay higher duty than formerly, while the
neeessares OF life greatly relieved from taxation
An effort was made TO place salt among the free ar
tcles, bat the House decided, by majority of one
vote, that IL should not be- We also grau6ed 10
notice that the fishing bounties, in which Maine
feels AN especial interest, have not been repealed.
The wings voted TO place salt on the list Of free
tcles, and also for repeal of the fishing bounties
with the hope that If the former made duty free
New York would go against the bill, and that if the
hshlng bounty was taken away, Maine would go
against IL, and thereby the great measure would be
defeated.
Il now remains to be seen whether the Senate
will pass il. Il is confidently believed that il will
receive the sanction of that body, though destined
TO pass through a tying ordeal. Should this bill
become law of the land il is most earnestly to be
desired that Il shall remain. One of the greatest
inconvenience attending our form of government Is
instability IN IFS measures Now that the country
has decided In favor of free trade let the advocates
OF protection be content TO abide it's judgment. la
the language Of the Union, "the existing debt and
the Mexican war have given rise TO higher duties
than would have been imposed in a state Of peace;
and let the protectionlsts be satisfied. For our
selves, We say let the bill pass and let have
pose. Let the whole country know upon what they
are to rely" 1.-THE protectionists shall be content
to submit to the provisions Of this bill it will be well;
but II they shall keep up facOus opposition TO IT,
and refuse to let it stand they may be obliged to
submit to even more radical features than here
presented. We therefore repeat the desire that all
parties may be content TO abide the judgment OF the
House, and that the great interests Of the country
may be permitted to settle down upon fixed and
permanent basis
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and augmentation Of revenue; bat a 30 psr cent do
" will shut out great amount OF these goods; and
ss ths higher cost goods which are not so much at
ieeied by high duty because they are used 10y a
class able 70 pay for them are now used to the full
extent Of demand there will be no means TO in
crease foreign demand for our -four our pork,
our oeei' &e.' because they have nothing to pay
Nations, no more than individuals, can trade
without an exchange of labor or commodities, and
~ we refuse 10 let the nations of the Old World
clo'he US, they cannot let US feed them.
u A MERCHANT
Washington, July l6, 1876.
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Having noticed (as think the injustice to for
eign merchants doing business with our country by
the merchants Of Boston in their memorial presented
to the Senate by the honorable Mr.. Webster, have
been induced to make this communication. have
been merchant almost all my life, and extensively
engaged in foreign commerce as an importer. Con
sequenly my acquaintance and dealings with for
eign merchants has been extensive; and am hap
py in saying that the better classes will compare
with the same Of our country. There are, 1t is
true, exceptions, and so there nre here. Nor do
believe, generally, they are any more guilty OF the
charges made against them than some of our own
merchants. Some of the worst frauds upon the
revenue have been committed by Americans; and
perhaps the cause why more are not detected is, be-
cause they are less suspected, and have greater IA
cillties to avoid detection, or even suspicion have
generally made il a rule in my own mind to suspect
the man who is strong and ools'erous IN ms sus
pcions of others, though would not that these re-
marks should apply to the Boston momorialists, moi
being personally known to me.
Frauds will be practised when duties are high
At 90 per cent. they will be practsed; at 80 more
and at 40 per cent to considerable extent, either
upon ad vaorem or specific. .-. ..., ,.
On the mass Of manufactured mixed-or what are
termed dry--coods il is impossible for any apprais-
ers to ever fix upon the actual cost abroad to 10,
Is, %, and even more per cent and these frauds
are so easily practsed either specific or ad valorem
that they cannot be resisted, making H. perhaps, the
first step to immortality and crime, and sure 10 leau
on to deeds of more daring and more guilt.
The inducements to these frauds and crimes can
only be checked by low duties and from my. expe-
rience am satisfied that low duties will yield more
revenue than high. have always found that when
the duty has been raised upon an article of genera
use, that the expectation Of high price has caused
economy in its USE and decreased the consumption
and on the other hand, the reduction OF duty has
given expectation of lower price and increased con
sumption. Il is in the articles which enter into th'
general use Of all classes Of rnankind-low and ma
5ne.cost articles for general everyday use, cloth
| inggthat we must look for an increased commerc'
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Major Payne, ons of the gallant officers of the
United States who distinguished themselves on the
Rio Grande, has arrived in Washington with the
trophies of our brave army's victories won upon the
9th and 9Th May. We have not yet had an oppor-
tunity of seeing the Mexican flags which had been
deposited in box in the Office of the Adutant
General, and were not opened to-day. We under
stand they will be presented the President Of the
United States tomorrow
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A WASHING1ONIAN.

Extract from communication under date Of April 3d.
1886 received al the Department Of State from
Charles Sherwood, esq, consul Of the United States
al yMessina. .' .........a ........ 49,.
Il transmit to you table containing the tariffs of
the kingdom of the Two Sicilies by decree of the
Oh of March, 1886 You will see, on examn ng
this table, that the duties on all goods imported to
this country have been reduced on an average Of
about fifty per cent"
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD

IL On yesterday, between 4 and 5 o'clock, my
house was entered by dark colored man, who
broke open my bureau and stole pocket-book con-
tainiug one hundred and twenty dollars, mostly Of
the Bank Of the Metropolis notes. Among them was
one ten dollar bill Of that bank. There was also
among them one FIVE dollar bill ofthe Farmers and
Mechanics Bank Of Georgetown. This note had
been torn and pasted together, 80 il can easily be
detected. would know i Instantly il were to
see II. .
All persons having such money presented to
them by colored man will please arrest him.
~ f. B. ROBINSON.
July l7-a