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3O3l6 Prizes, amounting 10 1897 COG
Whole Tickets, tl5--Halges, $7i-Qrs $50.
PACKAGES! PACKAGES mo better oppor-
tunity could be afforded the public than the
purchase Of packages in this extraordinary
Grand Scheme, Prizes to the amount Of
$4,000!
can be drawn. 10 One Single Package, ether oil
wholes, halves, quarters OF eighths, a regu-
lar package contains all the numbers in the lot
terry, from No. to No. "a, with all the adyan-
tages OF the drawing, and therefore offers great
inducements TO Clubs or individuals disposed
to Try their fortune in this way.
Certificates Of the combination numbers OF
regular packages win be issued and sold atihls
office, or mailed 10 any part of the u. States,
on the following terms, viz
For 26 wholes. 500 | 26Qrs. $50
20 Halves, ITO 26 Eighs. q.
O5-Persons at distance ordsing single Tick
cts or Packages in the above Lotteries, are re-
quesled to address their letters carefully TO
Jas. FLETCHER g. Co.
No, 3 Franklin Buildings, baltimore, Nd,
cy-All business transactions at this Office are
held strictly sacred and confidential, and draw
ngs and enclosures invariably mailed under
envelopes, so that no eye can discover the con
ents.
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The sixth Lecture before the Mar,insburg
Literary Association, viii be delivered in the
Methodist Church this Thursday evening,
att O'Clock, by NORMAN MILLER, Esq. Sub
jecs-.'. siisapplieatim Of IIunsan Effort
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Nails! Walls!

EUST received, a fine assortment of 8, 9
- and 10 ID Single Nails Also on hand,
Sash, Paling, Flooring and other kinds Of
terms by the key. &c.
wv KROESE.N
r. II. Depot, March IL
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B.lLILNORE .M.ARKET.

G}0nQun9rc1aI &GcGrde
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Gigantic SsEseEiEe I!

ND. CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY,
For the benefit ofthe Susquehauna Canal out
let lock at tde-wate and other purposes.
Glass No. Is for lsi7.
To be drawn in the city of Baltimore. Md, on
Wednesday, March 3ist, 1871.
rs No. LotteY-l4 Drawn Ballots
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Tickets sl5-shares in proportion.

Tickets SIj-Shares IN proportion.
Emory s Co. recommend tbs scheme as
something grand. aud hope all their customers
will take chance; the lowest three number
prize YOU can get must be 81 GEO.
Packages the best way IN The world to pur.
chase tickets. One package can draw YOU tie
handsome amount OF
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j EEEEBs0N FARM
FOR SHE.

VIE subscriber offers al private sale, the
L FARM upon which he resides, contain
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March 4 f847--om'
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The Picayune gives translated extract from Ell Es-
tdndarfe de Chindcates published at San Luis Potos
Thefoowing extract may serve as SUI ficien specimen
of its extravaganza
"Vva the State of San Luis Potosi Yipan her WORTHY
authorities her deserving citizens Let her honest fame
let the glorious she has acquired in the
epoch be mpershabe May San Luis Potosi remain the
land of honor and of patriotism and may her aures ne
be whered by act of nfamy unworthy her brave peo
plea people chivalrous and truly Mexican
son Monday last the honorable Congress of the State APP
proved the law which sbjon this article and at the
same time took into consideration the presentation the
honorable municipality of this capital the report which
also insert below"
''War without truce, without ceasng until our
territory is restored, independence assured injuries
Unidentified, triumphant and victorious our for
the country vindcaed all foreigners chastsed, pride
OF the cowardly Americans hnbed who have treacherous
Iy conquered only because have been fighting one
another in domestic quarres War; and notng but
,car, until zoe haze ouer all the artillery of the Amei-
cans until Gen. Scott, prisoner SHALL upon his knees kiss
the hand of GEN. Santa Annd and until Zachary Tayor is
fastened by chain in the stable of Gen. Vacmcia 70
Following the above extravagant rgmarole is the
declaration OF the Congress of the State of San Luis Po
tosi protesting in the most solemn manner against the
abandonment of the national cause, compromised by the
invasion of the United Staes protesting against peace
until be made securing the independence of Mex
co the integrity Of her territory, the honor of the
and her arms and complete indemnifcaon for the in
jures occasioned by the army of the United States
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Old Point Co,nfort Hotel. y,rr,n,n.

IHlS splendid establishment from Improvements
unsurpassed in the comfort and of its
atons by any in the Union will be opened for the recep
ton OF vlsiiers the LIST day of June. Situated the
Chesapeake bay in full view of the ocean, healthy
any spot in the WORLD and lying directly the great mail
route between the north and the SOUTH II offers resting
place every inducement the traveller either in search Of
health pleasure with climate in early summer famed
for its refreshing breezes, be described
delightful or more helthyas the experience of all persons
living acqua ned here will provethan that enjoyed by
all in the latter part OF August and the entire fall months
This with the great facility of reaching herebcng distant
only few hours from of large cities with daily
mails both north and SOUTH and from eight twelve
steamboats, passing daily in every drectionrnake it most
desirable location for families and of business as we'll
Also delightful and safe for those whom fear
disease drives away from their homes.
The lighthouses have been greatly enlarged and i'm
proved fitted up with hot baths shower bats and private
baths, and still aiiordng ample for the most expert
swimmer There is also splendid beach those who
prefer surf bathing
The table will be supplied with all the luxures of tho
sea and surrounding markets the cellar and bar with the
best wines and liquors @ DO procured The ioho most
magnificent public work in the countryofers military pa
Iades and the ovelics walks the bay the finest fishing
and sailing while for others there are billiards ten-pns,
music, and dancng with oblgng and efficient agents
each department. We shall every exerton to make
Old Point in all respects the desirable waerngpace
in the county
JAMES S. FRENCH.
May 2o-lawcp MAT. Intel.l
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North Carolina Elections.

To the Editor of the Union:
The representation of North Carolina in the last Con-
gress consisted OF three feds and republicans In the
next i will be reversed, and consist of feds and three
republicans that some OF the federal papers are
haillng this change as glorious wing gain" In
sense, indeed, it may be considered whig gain, mas
much it gives them three members Of Congress
but should be known that this gain of three members
OF Congress does not come from any gain in the popular
vote OF the State. The cause of this change the po
cal complexion OF our congressional representation IS
this In the last legislature of North Carolina the fede
raj party had majority; and, among the many high
handed measures passed by that reckless majority,
under the influence of its INSCRIPTIONS leaders, one
the scheme OF breaking up the then existing congresson
al districts as they were laid oil soon after the apporon
ment OF the last census and adopting another. That
arrangement Of the districts not only Just and fair
one, but it had been made by the help OF the of
federal leaders themselves then members of the legsa
ture The several districts formed of counties con-
tiguous to each other, and of similar interests and pur
SUITS but It appears the federal asprants salts
he'd with this. They wanted an arrangement OF the
possible; and accordingly they went to work in the last
Legislature 10 accomplish their object, and. in effect dis
franchise the republican voters in North Carolina Ac
cordngy they broke up the old districts, and made
OF all manner of sizes, shapes, and FORMS having
regard to the compactness of form the of
the people For instance Of these districts begins
the Tennessee line, west of the mountains, and extends
east fully 1870 miles down the Yadkn river By this
OF outrage not only the rights of the minority but
the principles OF the constitution they succeededin gan
ing' three members, and came near ''gaining"
fourth but in all this they have not gained single
popular vote in the State On the contrary all the returns
show that the days of whigery are numbered in North
Carolina and that the INSCRIPTIONS leaders of party
that has sunk into faction, will be called on to
pay the penalty of their manifold sins The result in the
9th district only shows that the federasts better
drilled than their opponents.
On the whole, the republicans of North Carolina, at
time since their in 1910, have had such fair pros
poets of before them the present The
cessful operation of the of 1885, contrary
to all the predictions OF the federal whgs the brilliant
achievements of our armies in the just and unavoidable
war in which country is engaged; the "a and
comfort" which all the whg leaders afordng to
the common enemy by Therapeutics and writings the
ability and fidelity with which President Polk and his
cabinet have administered the government and the
quent general prosperity of the country, all working
changes in the minds Of our people, and preparing the
way for the downfall OF whgery, and the reestablish
ment of republicanism in the Old North State.
A NORTH CAROLINIAN.
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mutiated seaman came to day, and his sit
uation appeals TO the public sympathy. His name is
John Mitchea native OF Kennebunk, in the State Of
Maine. He was seaman the United States steamer
Alabama but both his ams-one below the elbow, and
the other above the wris-were taken off by the acci
dental discharge of gun board the steamer during the
celebration of the victories Of Generals Scott and Taylor
the 18th May last in the port OF New Orleans Capt
Winde, commanding the steamer Alabama, certifies to
his being honest, industrious, and worthy man; and
earnestly recommends him to the sympathy and consider
alton of the public. He is now regularly discharged
from the service Of the United Sates but as under the
rules of the department he receive pension he
has been advised to remain in Washington for the pur
pose OF memoriazing Congress at the next session. In
the mean tme is hoped that the sympathies OF the c-
of Washington will be extended to his support and
relief. The poor fellow is perfectly helpless he is
unable to dress undress himself; and even his food
has to be given him by some kind hand which admin
listers to his comfort 1t is hoped that his appeal the
liberality and humanity of the citizens of Washington
will not be in vain
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OFFICE OF HOUSE OF REPS UNITED STATES,
~ = ~

DEAR SIR: On my return home few days since saw,
for the first me article in the Union of the 18th inst
containing extract from correspondent OF Baltimore
paper which am accused OF reading the list of yeas
and nays slower when the vote is nearly equal than when
there is large majority way; and this is brought
forward as grave Charge against me!
have studiousiy avoided any newspaper controversy
relative to my election to office, and shall do So leav
ing it to the House itself to decide whether my services
are, not wanted But when charge of political
partially in the performance OF my duties is seriously
made against me, it becomes my dutyto myself to say
word by way of explanatory defence.
1t has been the custom of the Clerk of the House of
Representatives for many years-and presume from the
yeas and nays as rapidly possible when there
doubt the result but when there any doubt
consequence of the nearly equal division of the House.
has always been the custom to read the names slowly
This custom have Invariably followed, any member
of the House will testify whether, in the 27th Con-
gress, there wing majority, in the goth, demo-
cratic majority And it is very common for the Speaker
upon ascertaining that the vote is close one to direct
the Clerk to read slowly.
will declare for all, that, in performing the
duties of Clerk of the House OF Representatives have
known no pary--I have endeavored to act with the ut
most political impatalty and to do my duty faithfully
and if believed could far forget what belongs to
man who governed by honest principles and honorable
purposes, would not perform its duties another hour
With many thanks for the kind manner in which you
have, without any solicitation knowledge, my
part defended me,
am very truly, your friend and obedient servant,
b. B. FRENCH,
Clerk House Of Representatives, U. s.
THos. Richie, esq.
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THos. Richie, esq.

To the Editor Of the Union
SIR: In your comments last Thursday night on the let
ter of the Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Patriot, accusing b. b. French, esq, the Clerk OF the
House of Representatives. OF unfarness in reading the
yeas and nays when vote close you omitted one point
which think important and conclusive. The letter
writer says In reading down the list Of the names of
those who voted in the affirmative and negative where
the vote looked like tie, if the wings had it by
two he would cast aside his rapid manner, and
become slow, careful and certain, that there would
be time for some of the absent locoIoco members to be
sent for, in Of their instinct and decide
the question The party desired it to be decided"
II true that Major French invariably reads the yeas
and nays " slow and careful" when vote is close He
does for the purpose of directing the attention OF the
members to the yeas and nays that each of them may
make the proper correction if his name is not recorded on
the side which he intended vote, and not to give time
for some OF the absent locofoco members TO be for
as every member of the House well knows, and had
thought every leter.writer knew as much. The 35th
rule of the House declares that member shall vote Sin
any case where he not within the bar Of the House
when the question was put" II the Clerk to con-
sumo week IN reading single set Of yeas and nays he
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Communicated.
Pennsylvania Avenue.

In order to make complete finish of this great thor
oughfare, and at the time make 1t the most Deau,l-
full and durable street in this any other city IN me
United States, would suggest that the centre or nale
cincer, which may be had at the iron foundry above
Georgetown if not in sufficient abundance, any quantity
Col John Tayloe) on the Potomac river, or at the old
companvs iron works at Elkridge Landing, Maryland
cost little exceeding the freight, and cheap the
digging and carng OF gravel The cinder, when ground
BY the carriage wheels 1.-THE particles being too heavy
be moved by the wind) and when exposed TO the
and sunshine, rus and cements together and becomes
compact and smooth floor and more durable thar
granite will refer your readers TO the facts stated
as many of them have roads thus formed at iron
works in Maryland and Pennsylvania, and in other
States G. C.
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of Senator Corwn and the antwar articles IN the Ma
tonal negencer had been read atthe head of the Mex
lean and American armies the morning OF the battle
Of Buena Vista or Ceno Gordo what would have been
their natural and inevitable effect Would it not
have raised the spirits of the enemy, and depressed
those of our own gallant volunteers Would it not
have increased the fury and nerved the of the Mex
lean lancer to butcher without mercy, the gallant Yell,
McKee, Clay, and Hardin and their brave companions
whom the fluctuations of battle had left wounded and
defenceless the bloody field 1t is fearful respon-
siblity which Senator Corwin and the National lnte
gencer, with their accomplices, have assumed We
could almost imagine that the ghosts of the gallant dead
of their own countymen, kindred, and party as wen
as OF hosts of slaughtered Mexcans whorush on DEATH
stimulated by their arguments and promises should haunt
their nightly visions.
The National Intelligencer, not content with oppos
ton to the war; attacks with blind fury the pillars OF the
constitution, and would in effect, destroy government
which its party cannot control The positions assumed
by that paper, in its leading article OF the 9Th nst
would, if practised upon sound render the govern
ment poweress in war and contemplate in peace.
But shall proceed, in another article, to examine
more in detail than heretofore, the principles therein
advanced, and the arguments adduced to sustain them
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could not thereby alter the voe member could vote
on the question who was not within the bar"-tha Is,
the railing which encoses the seatswhen it put
Then why read slow to give them time in by GIN
stnct" or otherwise, tohen they cannot cote If they do
come
This letterwrter OF the Patriot who signs himself
" Potomac" has been in the House of Representatives
constantly during its sittngs for the last five years.
to my knowledge and this is the most serious charge
that he can bring against Major French. submit the
case without argument. r..
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letter has been received in Washington, from an Off
of the army, late the goth and 3oh July. 1t
states that Gen. Scott would move upon the capital
soon as Gen Pierce arrived with his renforcements
about the I'd Sd of August Mr. Trst had been quite
i'll, but was then convaescent. We happy to hear
that Gen. Scott had waited upon him during his ndispo
son, to confer with him about the public concerns
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THE LITERARY WORLD,
Il gaSelle fon .7uLdOrs Readers, and f'Mblfsheys.

EDITED BY c. y. HOFFMAN.
THACH NUMBER OF THIS ELEGANT WEEKLY en-
IL braces twentyo qnarto pages, In handsome form,
convenient for binding is devoted principally TO critical
views of publications, with interesting and entertain
ing extracts notices of the of historical aud
literary societies. with general correspondence on matters
relating education art and lerature and judcious
econs from foreign journals of whatever is in science
and letters together with weekly list OF new books pub
shed in this country and abroad prepared in the fullest
Price $3 per annum.
Published weekly by Osgood Co., l36 Nassau ST., NY
Subscriptions received by
Aug I3-d3m VIM @. FORCE.
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We can find nothing to confirm the statement which
some OF the etterwrers from Washington are giving,
as 1t appears in the Baltimore Sun of this morning, viz
that "a letter, to which referred in my last has been
received from MIR Bankhead by the British legation here
IN which ne states, as learn the same thing, and adds
that the attempt in which he assisted to induce the
Mexican government to listen to these proposals utterly
failed"
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elcgraphic despatch, published in the Philadelphia
American OF Friday, is in these words
COLUMBUS Ohio, Aug. III, 1871.
Dear W.-The capital of Ohio presents its compliments
by lightning the Quaker City this evening, for first
time. Cincinnati and Steubenvie will Join in comp
men in days from this tme making five hundred miles
on continuous route in the short space OF eleven weeks
Yours, HENRY O'REILLY.
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sDCO so that get him, OF negro Tom who
left my plantation in Russell county, Alabama, June
1886 He is about % "a years OF age, weighs about lao
or $50 pounds, and is about feet high-bright muao
bow-legged dark red hair, eyes inclined be blue and
very wide space between TWO OF his upper front teeth He
may be stolen and claimed by whito man if So will
give fifty dollars for the thief and negro with evidence
sufficient convict him. CYRUS COTTON.
July 20--l4tcp
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u. S. FLAGSHIP MISSISSIPPI,
Antnn Tizardn .IuIy %. ISA

SIR Having this moment returned from Iabasco l
write brief line inform the department that the sick
of the squadron doing tolerably well though we
have numerous cases, but few have terminated fatally
We have had nine deaths, including Lieut.. Parker the
only officer who has died.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
M. c. PERRY,
Comdg Home Squadron
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VULCAN WORKS, late "Watchman's Engine Fac
tory."-The subscribers having taken the above eab-
shment, with all its valuable patterns and machinery,
from John Waterman, now prepared TO execute orders
for the articles mentioned below from any part the Uni
ted States They will manufacture marine and stationery
engines machinery for grist mills, mills, rolling mills,
and mills blowing cylinders, cylinder and tubular
boilers locomotive engines cars, car-wheels and trucks
and all descriptions OF machinery and castings.
All orders by letter in person attended to with puncu.
atty and despatch. MURRAY IL HAZLEHURST q
Baltimore, June I6-Iaw6wcp
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49, FOR RENT, the and commodious house on F
@,:a west, occupied by Thos Richie, esq
x 1t in healthy and beautiful location and has adj
vantages possessed by few places of residence in Washing
ton furnace which warns the whole house, bath room
kitchen range &c. Possession given the Doth of this
month.
For terms inquire of VIM. A. GORDON, Quarermaster
Generals Office, War Department
July 9-3aWH
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To Pursess and Surgeons OF the U. .. Navy.
TIME subscribers have just received from London (nade
order by of the first manufacturers) epauletes
for all grades according the order OF the Navy
Department. also shoulder-sraps (which they offer at the
lowest possible prices for cash
VIM. ii. SaIf TIL IL CO.,
Aug. 7-lm* No. Maiden La ie, New York.
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These names given in the order OF appointment,
and not in the order of merit The class of ls4l is SO
large, that great part of it will remain to be examined
during the coming year, and the numbers of relative rank
cannot Of course be finally assigned until after that ex-
animation shall have been completed
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Naval Academy.
The annual examination Of the midshipmen at the Ma
val School was closed at Annapolis on the 18th instant,
and the following is list of those who have been sue
cessfuly passed by the board of examiners
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Halt payable in adranes remainder on the LIST OF March
Each young lady will provide herself with silver
fork, table and spoon.
No boardcr will be allowed 10 shop, or raise accounts,
without the express permission OF the principal.
The boarders expected to attend church with the
family, free Of any charge for pew rent nor are they per
mitted abroad unless under the supervision of Mrs
@. OF the teachers No departure from this rule viii
be allowed unless by agreement with the parent
gu ardan.
lcImoNp, 1871. July @-3moawcp
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w. z. Buckner,
r. j. d. Price,
Thos. G. Harris,
w. III. Murdaugh,
M, p. Jones,
o. G. Badger,
James Armstrong,
VIM. Sharp,
Robert Sc lden,
Thos. G. Eaton,
The. l.. Walker,
II. G. Hunter,
s. s. Bassett,
]. II. Somerville,
l.. II. Lyme,
Joseph Fry,
Is. ID. Denny,
John 7. Barraud.