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A Confession.

A young convert in the country, recently Cos
up and was making a confession some what az
ter this sort, viz: i have been very wicked.
Indeed have; have cheated many persons .
very many; bu, will restore four fold ~he"
he was interrupted by an old lady thus, We'll
think before you cunfess much, you'd beitot
marry Nancy S,ebbins, as you agreed 10
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A Fish Trap.

The New Haven Register, gives an sceouh'
Of he latest Yankee notion, III The shape OF
ralcn, spring G,h hook. BY very dsfcs's'
la iucenious machinery az soon hsh al
ren,ps to nibbc The BAH on The book, second
haak comes down and catches hiU III The back
nf n, head and he is ''sonc sucker.
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The New York Telegraph says lha, Mr..
Bogenders of that city. has been enabled after
years Of patient investigation 10 make iron an
swer the purposes Of burr mill stones, in grind
ing grain and ,ha, he has now in successful
operation machines furnished with new iron
grinders.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctionesr.
and Kitchen Furnitur

III Piano Forte, &C., at auction On
Monday, the ID Of November, shall sell, at the
residence Of Mr.. Rhea, on Missouri avenue, be-
tween n and 9Th streets, fronting the canal at 10
o'clock, m, splendid and large lot Of furniture,
viz
Mahogany sideboards, dressing, and other bu-
reaus
Mahogany spring-seat sofas, ottomans, lounges
&c.
Mahogany pahOr and Puah-cOvered rocking
chairs, fine
Mahogany dining, breakfast, card, and side-ta-
bles -..
Mahogany msrble-top centre table
Work and washstands
Mahogany fine large book case, wardrobes, hat
rack
Convex, mirror, and pier glasses
Parlor and chamber window curtains
Solar, astral hall, and other lamps
Feather beds, bedding, and bedstead
Cane, rush, and woOd-seat chairs, pine tables,
&c.
Andirons shovels tongs, tenders, &c.
China, glass, and crockery ware
Knives and forks &c.
Plated casters, candlesticks, shutters and trays
Also, splendid piano forte, made by Chickerng,
Of fine tone and touch
Brussels, three-ply, ingram, Venetian, and step
carpet
Also, an excellent lot OF kitchen requisites
Psror, hall, radiator, and other stoves
Also, good mich COW
With many other articles too tedious to enumer-
ate.
Terms; All sums of and under s25, cash; over
s25, credit of thirty and sixty days, for notes sat
isfactoriy endorsed, bearing interest.
The public are particularly invited to attend this
sale, the furniture is Of superior quality, and
worthy of their attention.
A. GREEN
Oct 29-td Auctioneer.
The above sale is postponed until Wednesday,
the 4th instant, same hour.
Nov. 2-td A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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HENRY G. SEM LIE,
Attorney at Law,
MONTGOMERY, ALA.

,at MONTGOMERY, ALA. . "a.
MILL practice in the courts Of law and equity
w Of Montgomery and Lowndes counties, in the
circuit court Of the United States at Mobile, and
in the supreme court Of Alabama c
REFsRENcEs--Judge Beverley Tucker, Professor
Of Law in the University Of William and Mary,
Virginia; Judge William II Cabell, President Of the
Court OF Appeals of Virginia; Simon Greenleaf,
Royal Professor Of Law, Cambridge, Massachu-
sets; II. w. and J. J.. Fry, and Charles F. os-
Co., and Beers & Smith, Mobile, Alabama; Fisher
& Co., Boston; A. Thornton, New York, William
G. Maitland ofNew York. . ~
Oct. 28-cp6m
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From the 81. Louis Republican, Oct 90
THE ARMY IN NEW, MEXICO.

An extra from the Office of the Liberty Tribune,
dated on Tuesday last, contains long and interest,"
ing letter from John IT. Hughes its correspondent
at Santa Fe. 1T is dated on the 18th instant and
gives daily account of General Kearny,s expedi-
ton to San Tonic. Ii contains about 400 inhab-
itants but at this time about 1900 persons from all
the neghboring villages, were assembled to celebrate
the anniversary Of the "Holy Virgin.n On the
arrival of General Kearny and his troops, they pro-
ceeded to make dazzling exhibition of their cere-
monies, so as to impress them with an idea Of the
pompons character Of the church. The general and
staff took their quarters in town. the volunteers en-
camped in the suburbs About 8 O'Clock ut NIGHT
the town was brilliantly illuminated by the pine
fsgots that bazed from all the walls of the city.
from the tops of the churches and the private houses
For four hours, there was continual discharge of
firearms, throwing of sky-rockets, and fire balls
The elements were red with long streams of fire for
300 feet high. The rockets would sometimes ex-
plode in the air. and again fall among the crowd and
explode, producing great confusion. While this
was going on, in another part of the square there
were some L, 500 persons mostly women sitting on
the ground, listening TO comedy, or some kind of
theatrical exhibition. Everything said was of
course, in the Sanish language. q ".
Next day the celebration was renewed. The
church was crowded to overlooking, though am.
pie enough TO contain two thousand persons Six
priests offciated at tho altar, which was lighted
up with twenty-four candies General Kearny
and staff officers, and some Of the officers of the
volunteer regiment were present During the whole
time singing, instrumental music, and the firing Of
musketry were strangely commingled. Towards
evening horse-recing, dancing, and gambling occu-
pied the attention ofthe throng.
Col Donphan remained in s1mmand Of the
troops At Santa Fe, attended to the OF
the laws As governor Of the territory, experimental
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THE DAILY UNION.

very, and they turned and fed, our mon following
30 closely thai thoy entered and seized tho Palace
ere they could make stand. Ayres lowered lhelr
dag, and hoisled in It's place The poor ueslls
retreaied into the town, our batteries playing Oh
them the whole time. -
"All this we could see from our position 'uugs
Of our excitement, when we supposed worm hau
been driven back-as our success, may saisy say'
was dependent upon his; and then can you in'agn 81.
Four Joy when we saw the stars ana suPeJ ao' :
more joyous shout rent the air than the one we gave
forth %
The letter contains the following illusions TO two
gallant officers Zone now no more) OF the Baltimore
battalion: III passed poor Watsons body, VINO ieil
not more than sixty yards from the work, whilst
CALAMITY leading his command. He shot by a
musket ball through the neck | am informed that
Captain Kenly behaved exceedingly well T"
All accounts speak we'll Of the conduct OF our
Balimoresns. They behaved like veterans, and IN
the face Of terrible FIRE continued for hours, to
give proofs Of mistaken courage and cool intre'
pidity. 1855. .... s..
From the yicksburg Sentinel, Oct 20.
LETTER FROM Coz. DAus.--We have been per
mtted 10 publish the following letter from Col
Davis 10 his brother Joseph E. Davis, esq, of this
county. II conveys intelligence Of more importance
than any we have yet seen from Monterey since the
battles. We understand il was received only day
or two since--why il has been delayed in transmits
sion is one Ofthe mysteries Of this mysterious war
MosrEREr, Sept IS, 1886.
Mr. DEAR BROTHER The town is ours after severe
conflict. The Mssssppians were brought into
action the 2lst and performed some brilliant
vice. On the 22d preparations were made, and
we held an advance post. On the morning Of
the 23d, we (the Mississippians) opened the
action early, and continued firing and advancing
into the town until near sunset, when we were or
dered to withdraw. On the Oath propositions hsv-
ing been received 70 eapitulate, Gen, Worth, and
Gen. Henderson Of Texas, and myself, were APP
pointed commissioners to arrange the terms Of capi
tulation. We agreed, and the papers have been ex-
changed. toas reported 10 u.s. BY the Mcriean gsnsr-
al, that hsrieO had received commissioners from the
United States They were whipped and we could
afford 10 be generous. We hope soon to return as
the war il probably over.
With love to ALL am your brother,
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BY VIM. MARSHALL, AuctiOneer.
FURNITURE, Piano, Hardware, Bas-
Il kets, and Crockery.-On Saturday morn
ing, Oct. 7th, at 9 o'clock, will SELL in front of my
store, good and handsome assortment of furniture
new and second hand, together with large lot Of
glass and crockery. 81. ..... e..
Ten shuck and straw mattresses
Three new high-post mahogany bedsteads
A very good secondhand piano .-
Also, a lot Of fancy goods, woodward, &c.
VIM. MARSHALL,
Nov 2-dts .,.. Auctioneer.
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUC-
III TION.-On Wednesday next the Alb No

n
III TION.-On Wednesday next, the 4th No
vember, at 10 O'Clock, a. M, shall SELL at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Timms, on Capitol Hill, nearly OPP
positc the south gate of the Capitol her household
Mahogany hair-seat chairs and sofa
Mahogany dining, card, and centre tables
Pier glass, Moreen and muslin window curtains
and ornaments ' 'H..
Cane-seat and other chairs, mahogany sideboard
Fire-irons solar and other lamps + @-...
Dinner sets, crockery and glass ware
Three-ply and ingram parlor hall, step and cham
Der carpets, bedsteads beds, mattresses, and bed.
ding '1a ...|a' ~ ....#. ..... .. .
Mahogany bureau, washstands toilet sets, &c.
With many other articles, and lot of kitchen
requisites. '',|a 80. sa'a df." l@H ""
Terms Of sale: All sums of and under sos, cash;
over S25, credit of sixty and ninety days, for APP
proved endorsed notes, bearing interest
Y, |-.L R. w. DYER,
Oct, sd III ..t-,. Auctioneer.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

by "A. 4hEEN, AucllOneer. ,r,
FURNITURE, Carpet Bags, Trunks,
IL Harness, &C., at auCtion.-On Satur-
day. 3lst instant shall sell in front of the Centre
Market, at 10 o'clock, very extensive lot of house
hold and kitchen furniture belonging to persons de-
clning housekeeping. .'.g DO.
Also large lot Of trunks, carpet bags, harness,
cart saddles, breeding, &c .,,l .'.a.O '4sI
The sale is worthy the attention of persons wish
ing articles above named. ....s 49,. ".t
.u. a.. A. GREEN,
Oct29 ~. Auctioneer.
GS-The above sale is postponed, in consequence
of the rain, until Tuesday, the Sd instant, when
there will be added to the sale IL dozen bottles OF
Ink and many other articles. VI OIL o..
A. GREEN, i
Nov 2-2t ..n... #. Auctioneer.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
GOOD twO-story Frame House

IA lot at auction.---on the 9Th November shall
sell on the premises, at 4 o'clock D. M, part of lot
No 5, in square No. 40l, fronting Is feet inches
on Ninth street. running back 100 feet between l.
and M streets, with the improvements, which are
neat two-story frame house, with brick basement,
wash and wood houses. The house contains seven
well-proportioned rooms, with neat porch in front
The property is handsomely situated in a very
healthy and rapidly improving neighberhood.
Terms: 0ne-fourth cash. the balance IN four,
eight twelve, and sixteen months, for notes bearing
interest Jos sttt
sS's rraas A. GREEN, ~
Noct.l3l--d iEw E'aDa.a l, Auotioneer,
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BY WIN. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.

BY VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
FURNITURE, Crockery, Tobacco, Ci-
IL gars.--On Thursday morning, October 5th,
at 9 o'clock, 1 will sell, at Centre Market space a
genteel assortment Of secondhand furniture, with
large lot OF crockery, tobacco, and cigars Also,
seven new bureaus, and lot of pine tables. The
above lot of goods suitable for families fitting
up boa riding houses, w
Will be added to the sale
good secondhand buggy, with top
Also, bay horse and harness
One new barouche, Rockaway-sye, leather cur
tains, iron axle, drab-hned, and very handsome.
Sold to cover advances.
. w. MARSHALL,
Nov 2-dts KIN Auctoneer.
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Furniture and Crockery,

T HAVE received, on consignment, large
i assortment Of crockery, plain and cut glass; &c.
Also lot Of furniture, which l will sell low, for
cash. A liberal reduction will be made to country
merchants. Goods packed, and warranted to 90
safe to the country. 3e2 ~. ng..
VIM. MARSHALL, Auctioneer,
Between 9th and 10th streets, Penn. avenue,
.la.g Washington, d. C..
Nov. 2 Rockville Reformer1 5lE
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STOyEs, Crates, and Hardware
~ have just received from the north, large as.
sortment OF locks, butts, screws, nails files, and
saws, and general assortment Of hardware and
cutlery; also another lot Of stoves and CRATES which
makes my assortment Of stoves, CRATES, hard ware,
and house. furnishing articles, as complete as any
in the District shall in few days receive another
large lot OF the American alright cooking stoves.
Also smother lot Of CRATES; sll of which will sell
cheap for cash. ~ W. -
G. WOODWARD,
Pennsyvania avenue, bet. 10th and II streets.
h Oct 3l--3tsayr og 80 = 1900
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SPLENDID SCHEME:

LIST drawn number 49, Cd, 3d. 4th or 5th, $40; 9Th,
7th, 9Th, 9th, or 10Th, 80; llth, 18th, 18th,
r..... 18th, or 18th, s.. n mtg "
/. r Tickets Sl0-haves S5-quarters 80 so.
For sale by .- Z ..g.gr 81 aamsn =
% ]. G. GREGORY g. CO., Managers,
Next door east Of National Hotel, Washington,
ID. G.! I" ~"
Nov 2-dacpiftd r5fha
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MRS. HORN, Pennsylvania avenue, oppo-
~. site United states Hotel

MI rs HORN politely informs the ladies' Of
Ixl Washington that she has commenced, in this
city the fashionable dress and cloak making in all
its various branches, in style not surpassed in
fashion, elegance Of it, nestness Of execution.
and feels confident she can give satisfaction to ali
who favor her with their custom. Oct. 09--3t.
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TREASURES sTATEMENT-orrrorAL.


have been
u1ea
G order q ~ aay
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EyOR RENT.--A two.story frame house, with
IL back buildings, si'usted on the north side Of
r. nesr the corner Of 8 Il s;reet--possession given
Oct 3O-I3tav3v " aif ~ w. FISCHER.
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NJ EN- additions OF Desirable Dry Good
~ have just opened thirty packages of goods,
both staples and fancy, all of which can sell at tho
lowest prices. Iname among the many "a.
30 pieces black Alpaca, all qualities ;, at, To-:
Is do do ca1icoes TT ,.-a..,..,
Black grapes and black love wells .s1
Best black kid gloves .j.r,
Super black spun silk, alpaca, Cashmere, and
cotton hose
go pieces white, scarlet, and yellow Aannels, ve1l
cheap ~ a ft''F 'JFtrU MI !
81 black wool and fine Thibet shawls IA
pieces very extra fine bombasins gEH i.aE
cartons heavy Terkerri shawIs, very cheap
$50 pairs twilled blankets 10 ErH
100 do 1O-4, Ia, 124, and 1874 whitnsyI
blankets lG p&e'5tl .a4.asl1E alS Il
10 pieces Canton blsnketing larssG ,aa.n
10 do. lama plaids, bright colos -ast
so scarlet Grape scarfs M ,a tas Ea'
l bale handsome 4 cloakngs a;I
40 heavy net shawis, now style Vs. .T
~ black taffeta silks, for mantillas bio gee
Colored silks, new styles, in great variety ag
pieces rich black satin ottoman i, .asl
8 do do shaded watered mousscline g.
~ do do plaid 'wo do NJ .ifa7a.
70 Marcelnes, of all colors e ssaUn1.n ..
Irish linens, heavy and undressed ,2t t3f
Damask diaper and napkins GlsQ el
pieces blue-black and black velvet. es
Purchasers are respectfully invited to an exam
nation Of the above, which together with every
Kind Of goods adapted to the present demand, WI
will offer very low. ia gt'tlsy' r. RSTEP.
Nov 2-eo2wif Ws8s \ are
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nRAWN NUMBERS of the Alexandra
~ lottery, class X, drawn 3lst October, 1886:
%, a., 772 80, "A, 40, so, 81, %, 50, 7, IS, ST.
t vsto5' On Tuesday, Sd November, " r
III ". ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, a... "
uAa. =. 3.4l.# No. A. o.'tt aal '.s,t.,,
$l2,00O-$l0, 000-s5, OOO-S1, $3.50 OF
,NH 1000, DC.
~ 70 number lotery-14 drawn ballots
Tickets, S5-halves, 80 50-quarters, 81 25.
'"H f'. 100000! ' 25a. .-
4r ~ VA On Saturday, It'll November, ...
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, r.a,'ri ,n
b.. ti'sC Class L, will be drawn. .y
p ~ e Is drawn numbers out of IS. Nv
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$1,000 = -. ----- w. b.
ALLEN A. HALL, ESQ, ~.

Since writing the above, l went with General
Taylor and witnessed the marching out of the Mex-
leans and the marching in of part Of our troops
into the big FORT that all the Notifications and
public property and stores are now in our posses.
sion, and the Mexicans have few days left allowed
to march off. The Mexican force is or 10 thou
sand in the fort and in town. The armistice ia for
eight weeks. .-- --.-.-. ...-.....-.-.... .-t
l may say of my officers and men, that thew all
behaved most CALAMITY and nobly, and have sus-
tanned the high character Of our State for vaor and
chivalry in the field of battle. cannot now make
any distinction: all acted their parts well. aaa'
m1 fe& taa ah WB.C c.
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ENOR RENT.--A very fne brick dwelling
- house, on 18th street, south OF the canal
has q basement, two parlors, five chambers, co.o
ana wood-house; the grounds are improved VIZ
shrubbery and fruit trees Tf desirable, Il wou'
vel accommodate two small families
For terms, apply to Mrs. s. s. King, on the pr
misses, or to =. s. Myer, on 18th street and Per-
syivanis avenue. Oct. N--3eP
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NEW dress goods, shawIs, &c.--Th'
4 Subscribers have just received an additions
supply Of rich dress goods, such as---,es. Nj
Rich Cashmere d'Ecosse, ofthe latest styles
Rich plaid French Cashmeres, also new styles
Rich gala and other plaids, very beautiful
Rich chameleon, striped, and plaid silks u y
/ Rich black India satins, very heavy 800
Rich black satin-striped and plain black silks
Rich plaid cloaking, now style. IN r.
Also, large lot Of very beautiful Terkerr and
ton. sl NJ, M, ',T,
Also. lot Of very pretty and comfortable shawl
for misses.
Togethcr with many other new and beautfS
goods, which we are determined to sell cheap.
Z 5r-W p. III. HOE q co.
Nov 2--3t =" taE LII HfE ~
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From the baltimore American


army, dated camp near Monterey, September 2sth.
IN the plain gvcsa graphic description Of General
Worth's movements on the heights, the whole of
which, presenting grand spectacle, could be seen
from below: f tn. t'9fiH l1Es .It
"Just before day on the 22d we heard the firing.
and as the mist was dispersed could dstinctly see
the whole Of General Worth's operations as he
stormed and carried the third height and after that
the Bishops Palace. | cannot begin to give YOU a
faint idea of the scene, which was the most mag
nifcent and intensely interesting of anything ever
witnessed. We could plainly see our men were
gaining ground from the fash of the muskets, and
then finally the enemy retiring to the Bishops
Palace. They made three several attempts To retake
the height after they had lost it, and am told their
officers could be seen driving the men on with their
swords; and even the lancers came out and picked
them with their lances, but to no purpose. A
"After the height was gained, which il Soma
800 1000 feet above the plan---and the ascent
over the most Jagged and rugged rocks whose
SIDES are in many places perpendicular for many
feet-Worth rested his men for an hour or so
and then sent forward two companies az Skin
mishers 20 attack the Bishops Palace. These
were met by the Mexcans, before whom thew
slowly retired, yielding, as il were, inch by inch
until the enemy became encouraged and rushed out
with strong reinforcements Of cavalry and infantry.
Then, AZ soon as they get near the height the whole
OF the American command rose up from VIII. re thew
had been concealed by the height gave them vol
Iley and rushed at the-he piece Of artillerv vh;oh
they bad dragged up with ropes opening AZ the
same nms This was TOO much for Mexican brs-
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Drafts heretofore
drawn, but not
yet paid, though |
payable.
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Amount on do
posite.
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BY WIN. MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
MARRIAGES and Harness at Auction

Nov 2-2t
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LIFE FROM THE DEAD AND "HoNoR To
WHOM HONOR Is DUE"
To The Editor Of ths Unionf

SIR: should do violence TO my own feelings were
TO leave the District Of Columbia without express
ing publicly the great qualification have enjoyed in
examining the existing genera Of ARBoREsCEsr
rEass at the National Institute, collected by Com
modore Wilkes during the late Exploring Expedi-
ton.
On asking the intelligent and devoted botanist who
accompanied the expedition, and who now has
charge Of the herbarum, how many had called to
these Hiring ionesses Of the ancient fossil foras,
to my astonishment and modification, he modestly
replied that the writer was the only who had in
quired for them.
I feel it, therefore, my bounden duty, in justice to
Com. Wilkes, who encountered as il were the whole
burden and responsibility Of the expedition-in JUS
tce to those valiant and interchangeable gentlemen
who shared with him his arduous tolls and dangers
at immense personal sacrihce-to say, that, while
the public generally are Withholding from them the
credit and distinction justly their DUE the very
rocks are speaking their praise; for the extraor-
binary specimens to which | refer are liring
representatives Of ancient vegetation entombed
in our coa-beds. What was formerly sup
posed to be extinct, and only mpraed on the subj
terranean pages Of Natures great volume, here
is present reality. What was fancy and imag-
nation, here is fact and worthy Of the most careful
inspection Of every man Of science and observation.
know geologist who had traversod Of our
coal fields period Of some months unsuccessfully,
until he found small fragment Of slate bearing the
impress of one of these ferns With the aid Of this,
in the space Of one hour afterwards he was enabled
to discover three distinct and valuable seams Of
coal. Thus it may be seen how the fruits of this
expedition come home practically to the Preside of
every American citizen.
Time would fail to speak Of the numerous and
admirable specimens in the institute which adorn
every department Of natural history, or even to
mention the discoveries resulting from the
analysis of some of the minerals obtained. One
thing is certain, that postery will not fail to rcmem-
Der with gratitude the efforts Of such forttude and
perseverance, exerted amid such hardshps and
periIs, for the good of the country.
STRANGER IN WASHINGTON