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A CARD.

7 <. BECK would take this method Of notifying
1, his friends and public generally that he has
moved his house Furnishing Store from Pennsyl.
vanj, avenue to street north opposite Rev o. u,
browns, ono square west Of the General Post Office
Having a larger house and lower rent cnn ana
min mR any and all kinds Of Hcusc-Furnishne
Goods cheaper than at any time heretofore. will
try to prove this to any. in want Of goods that
will give me call
N. b. Room, for rent, furnished or unfurni'hed
april 2i-3m
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" Some things can be done as ,ceu as others.
SUPERIOR SODA WATER.

nv c. FARQUHAR Il CO., corner of 18th
L, street and New York avenue, are now pre-
pared to furnish the public the above delicious bev-
ersge, with full assortment of Syrup, carefully
prepared by themselves.
Their apparatus is entirely new, and constructed
on the late 81 and most approved principle.
They 6atter themselves that their Soda Water is
equal il not superior, to any In the city, and invite
the public to call and Judge Ct themselves.
Soda Fountains filled 10 order at the shortest no.
tice. ... -...'a ....
may22 d3m u.....
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NIGHT LINE.

NIGHT LINE.
, FOR ALBANY AND TROY DIRECT.
From the foo, of Courtlandt street. New York.
Passengers taking this beat will arrive in time TO
take tho morning train of cars from Troy west to
Buffalo, and north to Saratoga and Lake George.
The low-pnssure steamboat Empire, Captain
B. Macy, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at 6 o'clock p m. t,'
1'he low.pressure steamboat Columbia, Captain
w. Topper. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days, at 6 o'clock, p.m .".... va.
No freight taken after 5 o'clock.
For passage or freight apply on board, or at the
Office on the wharf. .,.
may 10 ".
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NEW CARVING
U.DINC ESTARLISUMENT.

IiLOlNG ESI i.
NILLIAM SPEARING, having commenced
w business in the above line, Immediately in
front Of Colemans Hotel. respectfully informs the
citizens of arlington and its vicinity that he man
u!actures Looking Glass and Picture Frames, Plain
and Ornamental Cornices, as well as every other
kind Of work in bis line Of business. William Spear,
ings charges for all work done at his establishment
will be quite reasonable; he respectfully sollci!s
share Of the public patronage.
n b. Old F, ines raet. may Ia
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A Cal D.

MISS ANNA NJ. BECK would respectfully in
Nl form the Ladles of Washington that she is now
prepared with her Spring Stock to execute all orders
in Millinery or Mantua Making with peatness aud
despatch. Residence Z street, opposite Rev. o. b.
Browns. april 2l-3m
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PEOPLES LINE OF STEAM
BOATS FOR ALBANY,

From the foot of Courtlsndt street, New York.
AT S O'clock, p. m.-Landing al Intermediate
places
a -n- The steamboat Rochester, Capt A
G Hitchcock Will leave On Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday af.
ternoons, at O'Clock.
The steamboat Columbia, Capt. w. w. Tup.
per, will leave on Tuesday, Thursday, and saiur.
day ternoons, at S O'Clock.
All persons are forbid trusting airy Of the
boats Of this Line without written order from the
captains or agents.
For passage or freight apply on board the boats,
or to P. c. Shutz, at the Office on the wharf.
may 10 Il - - -
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REGULAR PACKETS.
. LINE OF PACKETS BETWEEN
PHIL ADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL.
xxE kAA kNK kNK kASE

/. LINE OF PACKETS BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA AND LIYERPOOL.
IN sm M ~ AA
ITO sail from Philadelphia the 25th Of every
i month, and from Liverpool the 18th Of every
month
FROM PHILADELPHIA TO LIVERPOOL.
Thos p. Cope, Capt.
H. +. Miercken Feb. 25 June 25 Oct. rs
Sdra,lk, (new) Capt.
l.. Turley Mar. 25 July 25 Nov. rs
SusquehG,uia; Capt.
a. Turley April 25 Aug. IS Dec. IS
TpyoDii,,g, (new) Capt ~
NV, Miercken May 25 lselH IS Jan. IS
FROM LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA.
sara,k, (new) Capt. I
+. Turley Jan. II May II Sept IL
Susqueha,p,a, Capt.
A. Turley Feb u June IL Oct. is
Wyoming, (new) Capt
J. w. Miercken Mar. ~ July IL Nov. IL
Thos. p. Cope, Capt j..
ii. F. Miercken April IL Aug IL Dec, IL.
These are tirst.cass Philadelphia built Ships
having spacious and elegant cabins, and combin-
ing every quality to render them safe and expedi-
tons conveyances. They are abundantly supplied
with stores Of the best kind, and sail punctualy,
taking advantage Of the tow and ice.boas on the
Delaware.
Passage to Liverpool, $50 to Philadelphia, ECO
without wines.
HIS A. COPE L. CO., Philadelphia.
BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpool.
eNX BRITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN
MHaH ROYAL MAI! STEAM SHIPS, OF 1900
tons, and 400 horse power each. Under contract
with the Lords of the Amiralty. -
HIBERNIA, Captain Alexander Ryrie
CALEDONIA, Captain Edward q Lott
BRITANNIA, Captain John Hewitt
CAMBRIA, Cap Chas. H. E. Judkins
ACADIA, Captain William Harrison.
The four steamships now building. are
The AMERICA, The NIAGARA,
CANADA, Z" UROPA.
Will sail from Liverpool and Boston, via Halifax,
as follows:
From Boston, From Liverpool.
Hbernia, on LIST ap, lS47. Cambria, 4th ap. 1917
Caledonia, on i6thmay'47 Britannia, 4th may AT,
Passengers luggage to be on board the day prev-
Gus to sailing. '....,,a. ~. .'.
Passage moncy--from Boston to Liverpool, Sl2O
do. DO. to Halifax, $40.
No berth secured until paid for,
These ships carry experienced Surgeons.
No freights except specie received on days of sail
ing d. BRIGHAM, Jr., Agent,
At Harndon &, Co.'s, No Wall ST., N. Y.
may IA If
ar In addition to the above line between Liver
pool and Halifax, and Boston, contract has been
entered into with Her Mnjestys Government, to es-
tablish line between Liverpool and New York d.
rect The steam ships for this service are now being
built, and early next year due no,ice will be given
Of the time when they will start. Under the new
contract the steamers will sail every Saturday during
eight months and every fortnight during the other
four months in the year, going alternately between
Liverpool and Halifax and Boston, and between Liv-
erpool and New York. may l4-tf
|
NEW STEAMBOAT LINE FOR
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.MOR.NLVG LINE at 6 l-12 O'clock
FOR ALBANY AND TROY,

a -n Landing at Caldwel's, West Point
E Newburg, Hampton, PoughkeePsie,
Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, U. Red Hook,
Bristol Catskl, Hudson, Coxsackie, and Kinder
hook. Fare reduced. Breakfast aud dinner on
board the boat, 49,. g.-..&
The steamboat Niagara, Capt H. l.. Kellogg
will leave the steamboat pier, foot of Barclay ST.
on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at hali-past
o'clock, returning on opposite days.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to F.
d. Hall, at the office Oh the wharf. ....
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VIE UNDERSIGNED having examined a BE-,
Of Cocbran's Maps of Sacred Geography,
submitted to their inspection by Mr.. VIM. Robert
Dlnnroe, take pleasure in certifying that, in Their
Judgment, they cannot fail to he greatly useful 10
Sabbath Schools, and highly interesting as well a,
useful in families. They would therefore bighI,
recommend them to the favorable notice of Ell Sab
bath Schools and others. .r
.9lsraadria, July 25th, 1916.
s soG o Base, Pastors NJ. E. Church.
John Mccormick, Supt. NJ. Z. s. School
Elias Harrison, Pastor lst Pres Church
James Mckenzie, Supt. T" S. School,
John Reese, Pastor NJ. P. Church. D.
Thomas Mccormick, Supt g s. School.
yh s. Elisson, Principal Female Boarding
School. 6
Washington City.
Nj. b. Morgan, Pastor, Foundry Congrega
tion.
J. w. French, Rector Prot +. Church.
Geo. w. Samson, Pastor street Baptis
Church.
Septimus Tustin, Chaplain U. S Senate
WIN. II. ,Mlburn, Chaplain House Reps.
Female Institute.
WI Edwards, Preacher in charge Charles st
W r. Church, Baltimore, Nd. ~.
W. robert Monroe has submitted TO our iDspec
wv, ~, OIL cochran's Maps OF Sacred Geograr
nho we nave determined 10 use them in theis Inst
tuion. 49, ' - '''' '''"
CALEB s. HALl.OWEL,L g. BRO.
Alexandra Boarding School 7,h month 2s,h. 4s
w. H. MONROE, 96, Fsye,te st. Baltimore
march i3-;ft ' v ~
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81 30 BECK'S 81 SO
DAGstEKISEOfYKE Rooms.

Remored TO the corner Of TN street md Penn
-. arenite, ouer Stott'S Drug Store.
A CCURATE and highly finished Portraits for
II 81 SO, Groups in proportion. ..,r.
PosT MoRTEM cases attended to with prompt
tide and CERTAIN s,ttress at a reasonable advance
A share of the public patronage Is rost respect
fully solicited.
june If J. II. Is. BECk.
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EARTnEHwARE, CHINA, AND GLASS. ]. Pea
IL SILL, importer and dealer in y. Ware, China
and Glass wholesale and retail al his store, opposite
Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue Washingtor
city. ID. L.
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Mrs. NEWMAN, M ilIiner and Dress-M Maker
lN Pa. avenue, between 18th and 18Th street.
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BALTIMORE & OHIO Rail ROAD
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
c. - 80 - a.
IJOURS OF DEPARTURE of the passenger
Ill trains on the Main Stem and Washington
Branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, lst
May, lS47. s..G
Main Stem
WESTH.ARDLY.,
For Cumberland, Hancock, Martnsburg,9 MN,
Harpers Ferry, Winchester Frederick, TX
Ellieotts Mills, and intermediate depo,s M
by the regular train,
For Frederick and intermediate stations,
by extra train, except sunday,
EaSTTTaRDLY
From Cumberland, daily, regular train, at SAN.
Hancock, do do 100 /"
Mariinsburg, do do ~
HarpersFery, do do l23 p. M.
Frederick, daily, except Sunday eI-
ira train, ia. NJ
DO do by regular train, 2P.
Ecoit's Mills, daily by several trains, at
AN. IL NJ. and 4! P. N.
Fare 10 rither direction between Cumberland and
Baltimore, 81, and for intermediate distances at the
uniform rate Of cents per mile
Through tickets are issued between Baltimore
and Wheeling, respectively, Sll
Between Baltimore and Pittsburgh, 10
Between Philadelphia and Wheeling, ID
Washington Branch.
From Baltimore at 81 A. NJ. and p. NJ. daily. p"
DO do 3 A. daily, except Sunday.
From Washington at A. N. and 81 p. NJ. daily.
Do do IL p. NJ. daily, except Sunday.
by ORDER u. ]. FOLEY, Agent.
may ls-G
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HANDBlLLS, &c.
Neatly printed al the Office Of the Nat. Wing.
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CoLLEToN BITTERs.

TNHESE Bttcrs are purely a vegetable COM
il pound, and offered to the public from
principle of henevolence under the fullest convic
lion that they will be found safe and sovereign
.emedy for Dyspepsia. They have been trium-
,hantly tested not only by some of the most re-
peciablo families and physicians in the State Of
south Carolina, who have furnished ample testi-
mopy as to their decided excellence hut also by the
iropctor who, for ten years, suffered all the gloom
accident to that stubborn and distressing disease.
They possess the peculiar excellence, denied 10
most other Bittcrs, Of not proving injurious by con-
tinucd use. They contain not single dcoierious
ingredient, and, as seen from the directions which
accompany each bottle, may he given with entire
safety 10 an infant in tho month";
With pleasure, and for the benefit Of mankind, ]
send you certificate relative to the Colleton Bit
tiers.
In the year 1893, when the cholera was in
Charleston, s. g., was compelled to send servant
to the cry. On his return, he suddenly attack
ed with most violent pan in his bowels, so much 30
as to cause apprehension that he would expire In
short time. if medical aid could not DO procured.
immediately ,esorted TO the Culloton Bitcrs, Ivy Civ
ing wine glass full at Dose In the course Of a
very shot, time it acted rs an cmetic, and throwing
him at the same time into profuse pcrspiralion.
then continued to give in small doses, from tc0 10
three ten spoonsfull which resulted in happy re-
coyery. Since then | have been using il constantly
in nv family in cases Of cholera moibus, cholera
iniantum, darrhaa and general debility, and in
every instance found it highly beneficial. Some
constitutions, however, require much larger doses
| thun Others.
JOS. d. JENKINS.
Button, S. o., ls4B.
Il is with feelings of gratitude as well as pleasure
that take this method OF giving my testimony OF
III, great estimation which entertain Er your in
valuable compound. 10 justice not only to the me-
Jcine but for the benefit Of others who may be SUI
fering from the same malay, DYSPEPSIA, with which
| was for years afflicted feel il duty incumbent
on me to state that | ain now restored TO perfect
health. When commenced taking the Cvlleton
Biliers il was as last resort My debility from in
digestion was 30 great that cure was looked upon
as almost hopeless. After taking il regularly and
! persevcrnply for some time, my strength aud d.
gestive powers we're entirely restored. have never
taken single dose Of any other medicine for moro
than five wears past. now eat the richest food
without any unpleasant feelings whatever. have
also used Coleion Bitters freely in my family for
cholera afontni, cholera morbus, general debility,
and as tonic after fever with great success. Asa
family medicine deem il invaluable, and do con-
ecicnlousy recommend it.
A. Mr..
81. Johns Collefon, S. c., December, Is46.
For sale by tho only Agent for tho District Of ,
Columbia, ID. ROMANS,
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NEW STEAMBOAT LINE FOR
PHILADELPHIA.

Merchandise delivered in advance of Canal or
Railroad.
Fare reduced. Cabin passage ST. Deck do. 81 rs.
The new staunch and fast sailing sea steamer
John Marshall, Captain E ward Huntington, will
start from pier 8, N. r., New York, on Wednesday
ucxt, 18th instant, at 4 o'clock p IN.
For light freight or passage, having handsome
sta,e-room and cabin accommodations, apply 10 the
captain or board, or to
TOOKER & PERSONS, Coenties' slip, or
GEO. W. CORLIEs, 2s3, Pearl ST., N. York
Or in Philadelphia, to
ALEX. HERON, Jr., 35!, North Wherves
The j. M. was built in Baltimore in 1915, is 400
tons register, furnished with good and powerful
engine, arid is IN all RESPECTS we'll calculated Tor a
sea seamer-her qualities Is such having been full
y tested on an eastern rou'e. r.
1t Is proposed to makthise a regular Line
throughout the season, provided sufficient enccu-
agement is given. o.. >, 49,
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POTASH.

kkA lbs. Potash for sale: JOS, received b,
eJDO CHARLES sTOTT,
NAV 20 9Th street and Penn. avenue.
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ITOURS OF DEPARTURE of the passenger
Ill trains on the Main Stem and Washington
Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, lst
May, lS47.
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@ 49, @ 81
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A. M. r.
81. Johns Col,,fon, S. c., December, 1916.
For sale by tho only Agent for the District Of
Columbia, b. ROMANS,
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If Mexico efsrrsd a senseIess persistance
in war.why e9swsts should slet her have
war, andfrgorols ~ al, until she should sbs
brought 10 her:ssnses. The only nilstaks
.ha, our government has ai ale in ollpsingg
out MIR. Webster, advice that it did: :noll
prosecute the war rgorsa N 81 sbster.
has also materially change his views, and
is even for wi,hdrawinss applies for carry;
ing on the war. Such chaagss of ssdli.i
meat in great men.!in a single year, are:
cx,raordiuary.-PhiLa. Pedger.
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ple ofthe Uni.ed States whether the fee
simple is worth in dollars and cents, the
cost of the conquest. Suppose jtcon )
qucred, the diversity in our languageand
religion would be an iuseparable obstacle
to their cordial amaigamalion with US,
and until their remembrance ofwhat they
at least will assume to he the wrongs we
have done them. shall have passed away,
large army will be necessary to keep
Them in su5jection. Apart from these
difficulties, what benefit are we to derive
from the conquest? A communication
between our North. Western possessions
and the Pacific Ocean is certainly very
desirable, but beyond this, we have already
territory enough to satisfy the demands OF
our population for many generations to
come.
We are in possession Of her seaports, and
I venture 10 Suggest, AS worthy oil con-
sideralion, whether we should incur any
oiium, aud whether we should not consult
our interest and dignity by Withdrawing
our army from The interior OF the country,
and throwing around line of cIrcumYail,
la,ion which would cut her of from all
communication with the rest oil the world
is not as well calculated 10 produce what
ought 10 he The desired result, as laying
waste the country with the sword. and al
less expense of blood and treasure.
cannot dismiss the subject OF this war
without some notice of our own Palmetto
Regimenl-made up Of some of the best
blood and choicest spirits Of the State.
They have won for themselves, our com
mon country, and their native State
measure of renown unsurpassed by an!
army in any age or country.-A brIgh'
page is reserved for them in The history o|
this war, and then the battles OF Contreras
Cburubusco. aud Chapnllepec shall be
reviewed by after ages, they will be found
to compare with the most brilliant achieve
ments Of ancient or modern lines. Inc
small remnant that remains Of this gallant
regiment is melancholy proof Of IheI'
courage and devotion. The sPlcndor o
its triumphs is reflected back OH the State
and she will not forget that It imposes
obligation, which she cannot foreso. The
widows and children Of the fallen ough
not 10 be thrown off 10 depend on the
cautious aud measured charity of the Gen
eral Government. Let them be our Pc
culiar care. Nursed and sustained by
those bound 10 them by the ties oi kindred
and common sympathy. they will be e1
empred from the chils and blishtnlng IN
Guence of dependence on strangers. car
summon to The aid Of this suggestion NJ
greater or more imposing influence thar
the sentiment expressed by Brigade
General Shields, III a letter 10 me, an
nouncing the fall Of the lamented Colone
Pierce NJ. Butler, al The battle OF Churu
husco, and applying the principal TO tn
families of all who have fallenIin this con
test. In speaking of him, be remarks
"permit me, Sir, 10 say in conclusion, tina
trust the gallant State, upon which nh ~
death has shed such luslre, will supply u!
place of guardian aud protector to hi
widowed family" .,,,,
DAVID JOHNSON:
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DEATHS IN THE PALMETTO REGI.
hENT ''

The N. 0. Delta, contains list Of death in
he General Hospital, ut the Castle of Perole,
occupying nearly two columns, Of small typeiin.
thaIpaper. We have carefully selected from
this melancholy list the members Of the 8; &.
regiment which will be fonnd below.-Courier.
June 12-Mar,in, Co. Fl, chronic diarhea.
Robinson, Co. e, chronic dysentary.
" 14-J. Dent, Co. Fl, chronic diarrhea.
16-Drayton Griffin. Co. l.. do.
VIM p Bolts, Co. E. ch dysentary.
j. Williamson. Co. D, do.
J. Neeey. Co. G. do, =
17-Walker, Co. X. chr. diarrbeu.
Il l6-Stephen Pervis, Co F. ch. dysentary
2l-J. Dobbins, Co. |. apoplexy. !:
J. Proctor, Co. D. chr. dys.
25-Brown. Co. A. chronic diarrh.
I'll. R. Spann, Co. A. do,
L. L. Carr. Co. F.. do.
Il. Allen. Co. B. chron. dys. 20
" 29-J. c. Dubois. Co. a. chron. diarrh.
30-H. Hilburn, Sr. Co. L. - (, do.
July l-Wm. HiIburn, Jr. Co. L., do. ;,
james Bentley. Co. K. do.
3-Sgt H. NJ. Ripley, Co F. chr. dys. !,
Joshua Alexander, Co. e. :E'
&" Al. ]. Jones, Co. F. chron. diarrh. = {
Ddflu I" 'IoihiCt SO' OOs
5-W. R. Ferguson, Co B. chron. dys.
Albert G. Morrow, Co. E.. do. do.
Newton Drummond. Co. A. do. do.
7-Fillman. Co. D. chronic diarrh.
=" 1O-Sam. Alexander, Co. F. do. do.
4" III. NJ. Norwood, Co. E. do. do.
r. Ford. Co. C.. DO. do. = ~. V
+" 12-H. Hardwick. Co. B. do. do ',;sf
David NJ. Cole, Co. l.. rheumatism.
Isnghoff Co. B. chron. diarrh..
" 15-Wm. M'Bryiner, Co. F, rheumatism
4" 16-B. F. Berry. Co. c. int. fever
WIN. L. Powell, Co. B. janndice.
17-Wm. Robinson. Co. X. debility.
lS-Jas. Gcodale, Co. G. chronic dys.
{" &C. w. Hargrooves, Co. F. diarr. -
C. Armstrong, Co. L.. dysentary
26-Corp. VIM. Robertson, Co. C. dys.
Aug. &c. L. Monday. Co. A. darrh.
5-Bradley, Co. K. dysentary.
E" lot. NJ. Leilcl, Co. F. dysentary. ~
{" I'm. M'Clue, Co. F. Yalvular Of the
heart. rlaI.L,
al. Scott, Co. A. diarrh.
&" 25-H. Gibbons. Co. c. do.
/" 26-Thomns Kennedy, Co. r. diarrF. =
Oct 5-B. Timan, Co. d. do.
Z" 20-Wels, Co. L. do.
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Governor Johnson's Message,-We have re.
ceived, through the politeness Of our worthy
member, Daniel Holland, Esqr., copy Of The
Message Of his Excellency Governor Johnson
10 the Legislature of South Carolina. 1t is
written with that ability which is so character
istic Of the author, and contains some very SEN
sblc suggestions which should be adopted We
allude particularly to those upon the District
Police. and Free Schools, which certainly need
some legislative action. His remarks about
Federal Relations are worthy the most care.
full consideration. His suggestion with regard
10 the fallen officers and soldiers Of the Pamet
10 Regiment, must meet n response in The bo-
som of ALL We have made copious extracts,
but believe that our readers will not find them
TOO long.
Change of Weather.-The weather has fre.
quenlly changed Tor the last week or two. AZ
Ter the cold spell which we noticed. it became
much warmer, ard rain fell on Wednesday
last and continued throughout the day. Since
then the temperature has been variable. On
Saturday the thermometer, at sunrise stood at
33, and it was quite cold afterwards.
On Tuesday morning, st sunrise, the tier
momeler stood at 27d degrees.
T We have been permitted to make the
following extract from letter, written by a
gentleman of distinction, to Major B. NJ. Block
er, Of this District whose son, William Butler
Blocker, fell in the battle before the gates of the
City OF Mexico.
"CoLuMBIA, 90 Nov. 1S47.
Ny DEAR SIR-I AM sure that you know
I take deep and proud interest, in all that
concerns the conduct of yonr gallant son. He
led tho Edgefeld Company m,n battle. as its
commander when he c and the intrepihity of
his bearing was such, rs to command The ad-
miralion Of all who witnessed it. He fell at
the head Of his commend, and have no doub,
received the honors Of an officer in tho burial
ceremony"
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LEGISLATURE OF S. CAROLINA.

LEGISLATURE OF S. CAROLINA.
This body met on Monday the 22nd.--
The Senate being called to order by its
President the Hon. Angus Patterson. The
House was called 10 order byils Clerk at
l2 NJ. a quorum Of the members having
answered TO their names, The Hon. w. F..
Colcock, Speaker took the Chair, -,
In the Senate, Messrs. Witherspoon and
Muses. were appointed committee 10 wait
on his Evcelcncy the Governor, who, up
on their return, informed the Senate that
The Governor would communicate his mes-
sage on to morrow al IL NJ, 2s&
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% s. S. Tompkins, Esq. has been re'elect'
ed by the Legislature Commissioner in Equity
for this District