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.oinage were as follows:

In one of these years-namely, In lS43-thefe was
great import of specie; but this was owing to causes
which had no connexion with the rin &c. OF io'| Al
September of that year, there was tremendous bank
vulsion at New Orleans, which caused bank paper IN
many parts of the country to fall into dscred and such
general contraction of bank medium to create de-
maud for specie to supply place So powerful was the
effect OF this bank contraction, that the articles to
which additional protection given by the tariff Of
1912 fell in price We s'tcuched bottom" regards
prices, in September 1872 and remained at the bottom
till May 1913. Then rise began; but was so gradu-
al throughout the year, to encourage the export of do
nestle products, and lead TO the importation Of specie
instead OF commodities
So soon as this ceased to operate drain of spe
Gle began and the three years, 1914, 49, and 40 the
exports exceeded the imports in the amount of nearly
four millions of dollars.
Then more liberal tariff was adopted, and the i'm
ports exports, and coinage were as follows;
,sn ITgG.1s s nsI3:i ss sSasss
The National IntellgeHcer will say that the great i'm
port of specie in lsl7 owing to the demand for ouI
breadstufs in Europe This, no doubt, had its effect
though not to the extent suppose Another cause
and that very efficient has been in operaton-name
| ly, the constitutional treasury system.
variety OF causes nave aIecteu the import ana exppr
OF gold and silver well during the years OF free trade
as the years of protection" But make every allow
for such of these have had no connexor
with the tariff, and will be found that the advantage
greatly on the side of liberal policy
In eighteen years OF 'protection-from 1921 to 1892
and from 1912 to 1s46the imports of gold and silver
ceeded the exports in but little more than twelve mil
lion dollars.
In ten years OF Comparatively speakng) free trade
the imports of the metals have exceeded the ex
ports in about seventy millions.
There are various other errors in the long article o
the Inellgencer of Tuesday last; but let this exposition
of its errors on single point suffice for the present
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From our baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 1885, p, m.
We have once cool, dry, and clear day. after two
weeks of incessant rain hail, snow, and slcet.
During the tremendous of and hail on Thurs
day night infant child about months old wrapped
up old piece of carpet found in the upper par
of the city exposed to the weather. having thrown by
uneeling brute pile of snow. 1t was rescued
by coored woman who happened pass, and by auen
ton perfectly restored.
The mail from the north this afternoon brings no intel
lgence OF the slightest interest.
The MARKErs--In the Baltimore market this morning
there less rmness in flour. and slight decline ha
taken place. Sales during the morning. and Change
about 600 bbls Howard brands So 49, than
which purchasers unwilling give. City miers
nomnaly asking &6 81, but find no buyers SO Is
Rye -four, S. 75 Pennsylvania meal 80 81 city do
SO 80.
The receipts of all kinds of grain have fallen Off and
prices slightly improved sales of good prime wheat
I3O U cents white do. 1873 142 family -four
do 2 $50 Corn in good request, with sales OF
bushel nothing doing in old. Maryland IS 10 cents
Virginia do 80 AZ sale of 500 bushels rye at 80
cents coverseed - rs a 81 80.
Whiskey n 7a in hhds., and q PSI cents De
gallon in bbis. tft
Beef cattle 81 90 per 100 lbs gross average Live hogs
SIS SIS Is. and large supply.
At New York, this morning, the inquiry for -four was
than yesterday though sales have been small
at SO rs for Genesee, SO for Oswego, and So I 50 -
for southern brands The supply of -four on hand is large
flour IS 50; meal % - 50 81 Transactions in
wheat have been small, and prices unchanged Gencsee
prime. lao cents mixed do. lbs 1870 The demand
tor corn good and prices firm sales to-day osbout 900
bushels at 70 for mixed 80 for round yellow and
81 cents for prime old white quiet; small sales ~
cents The pork market is heavyprices in favor Of buy
es No change in other articles Of provisions. MoIasses
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From the Pacific.
revolution IN Boliyid.Dreadfu earthquake in Chill
Co0,ignbo p1rfiaiIu desfroUed

A revolution IN Bol,uia.Drsadftd earthquake in Chill
Coquimbo partially destroyed.
BY the arrival OF the schooner China Samara, Capt
Del Camp, the New York Sun has files of the Neghbor
and FL Mercurio published at Valparaiso to the 18th Of
November.
REVOLUTION BoLIvn.-There is current report in
the city, this morning. that revolution has broken out
in Bolivia against Balllvian and in favor OF Telasco
We shall give the details of this soon they
come to hand.
EARrHouAKE IN CHLI.-On the sth of October last at
IL o'clock in the morning, of earthquakes which
lasted two minutes without interruption, spread conster
nation and alarm throughout Valparaiso So great
the oscillation that all the bells set ringing and most
of the clocks and chronometeu stopped.
No house thrown down, although were in
ured The towers of the Matrz and house waved
to and fro in fearful manner the latter moved little
out OF perpendicular. At the commencement of the
earthquake the horizon in the west dark and OBJ
scure consequently II was impossible to whether
there was any volcanic other extraordinary appear
ance simultaneously with the earthquake The weather
was warm and extremely beautful-the sun shone with
more than usual spendor Thsis the longest earthquake
since the fatal OF 1922 though that OF 1924 consd
erng Its duration, more violent
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Tribute to the Memory Of the late Chancellor Kent
from the bar or the Supreme Court United

from the bar OF the suprene Court the United
States.
large number of gentlemen of the bar now attending
the Supreme Court of the United States assembled at
the Supreme Court room, Friday the 18th instant in
order to express their respect and veneraon for the per-
sona character and distinguished judicial services of the
late Chancellor Kent, of New York
David B. Ogden, esq, of New York, was called to the
chair; and
Henry ID. Gilpn, esq., of Pennsylvania, appointed Sec
rotary.
On taking the chair Mr. Ogden after alludng to the
intelligence lately received Of the death of Chancellor
Kent and stating the object for which the present meet
ing OF members Of the bar, from all parts OF the Union
had spontaneously assembled took the occasion to ex-
those sentiments of admiration for his private vr-
tues and grateful respect for his eminent services to his
country, and TO the science and practice of the law
which he had derived from long and cherished friend
ship as well as constant professional intercourse with
that distinguished jurist and excellent man.
Mr. Clifford, the Attorney General OF the United States
then addressed the meeting remarks appropriate
to the OCCASION and concluded by submitting the follow
ing resolutions; which were unanimously adopted:
Rssoirsd, That gentlemen of the bar attending tb,
court have learned with ungned the death
Of James Kent formerly chancellor Of the State of
Resoired, That feel and recognise the obligations
which the bar of the United States under that Just
and learned his judicial SESSIONS both as a udge
OF conu Of common law and in equity and acknowI-
edge the great contribution made by him the service OF
Jurisprudence by his Book of Commentaries work not
only priced by every lawyer this country but which has
Justly merited and received high from the
leading lawyers and judges OF Europe
Rssofrsd, That testimony of vcneraon and re-
'pect Tor the memory Of the deceased, will the
court
Resolved, That chairman and secretary sign these
proceedings and that committee of members this bar
be appointed transmit them the family the
and TO express them the that sincerely con-
dole with them the loss they have sustained.
The chairman appointed the following gentlemen to
constitute the committee Mr. Crittenden OF Kentucky
Mr. Reverdy Johnson, of Maryland; Mr. Sergeant, OF
pennsylvania; Mr. Whipplc, of Rhode Island; Mr..
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In the absence of accounts from the army the follow
ing brief extract is not without interest," being the latest
yet received. 1t is from letter. with perusal of
which the New York Commercial has been favored
from most authentic and intelligent source, dated
Cry MEXICO, Nov. %.
Politically, without anything of interest COM
municate Ahou Oh the Mexican Congress and
assembled Queretaro have hitherto determi-
nation upon the question of peace with the United Staes
the pacific party nevertheless, exerng itself; and
have doubt that, if they allowed treat peace
will be made.
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and sugars slightly improved, while coffee remains
unchanged The cotton market IL hrmcv and prices hsvo
advanced one-oghth of since Monday last Sales
reached 100 bales. whskcy per gallon In barrels
No dings yet Of the Hbema, now out ourteen
days. Nothing yet Of the French Union. about tho
safety of which there She has been twenty
five days.
At Philadelphia, this morning, -four exhibited no change
from yesterday--sma sales AT 50 So meal % 81
Whea, scarce-sales prime reds at l3s 10 New
white corn IS IS cts yellow do 81 IS ots; IS
10 cts; rye 80 cts.
Provisions quiet Groceries little frner-tsnsactions
moderate. Whiskey u cts,
Cotton firin--sales small
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tons OF Gen. Jackson and Mr. Van Buren,. But, far
official documents throw any light the matter. they
support the conclusion. that system OF free trade in
creases the of gold and silver in country, and
that 'the protective system" dminshes it.
In ls42, ''the protective system reestablished;
and from that time 10 1916, the exports imports, and
az follows.
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Baldwin, of Connecticut; Mr. Coleman, of Mississippi
and Mr. Holmes, of South Carolina
On motion of MI. Richard s. Coke, Of Washington it
was
optd That tho proceedings of the prescott meeting be
published in the newspapers OF this city.
DAVID B. OGDEN, Chairman
HENRY ID. GnpIN. Secretary.
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Consres sio,lal.

The Senate did not sit to-day.
In the House. the day consumed in the considera-
ton of the report of the Committee on Rules Several
alterations and additions were made to the standing rules
Of the House The hour rule restored and the rules
of the last Congress- with the amendments OF to-day, flor
which the report in another coumn adopted
the rules of the present House
In the course of the debate. Mr. billiard submitted
some remarks for the purpose of correcting various false
reports which had been circulated in relation TO the action
Of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution
for which also we refer TO another column.
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Bv n. GREEN; .4asctSeassr.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, BAR
I'D instant shall sell the Navyyafd Maryland Ho
tel the navy yard gate at 10 o'clock good lot
of furniture, &c, Wit
Mahogany dining breakfast. and card tables
Maple bedsteads, rush-seat and other chairs
Feather beds, bedding, and mattresses
China, glass, and crockcyware
Bar room, cooking, and other stoves.
Also, the bar fixtures and goodwill of the establishment,
with good lot of kitchen requisites.
Terms All of and under $40, cash ovexj e20
credit of so and 80 days. satisfactorily endorsed,
bearing interest. A. GREEN, Auctionccr.
Dec l8-St 9s
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ny A. aREEM, .sssce6saser.

DOCKS, BOOK PAPER, &c, AT AUCTION ION We'd
ID nesday evening, the 10Th instant, shal! cell, at my
auction rooin Concert Hall, Browns Hotel, at half
past o'clock. a large lot Of miscellaneous books:
Also lot OF weLbound and ruled blank books, such
edgers day books receipt and books witha lot of
letter paper Of a good quality.
Also SO dozen black ink, Ia large and small bottles.
catalogue OF large portion Of the above will be ds
bued Gentle requested be punctual TO the time,
as have long road to travel. "
Dec. lS-d3t ,ea A. GREEN, Aucti0neer.
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We shall pay our respects in due season to the long
and abored article of this mornings National Intel-
gencer. We have scarcely time to read such long aud
tedious articles-much less study them and answer
them-in twelve hours
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Princes Linnuean Botanic Garden ana NuoDsraes
Fluslslng, New Yesk.

WIN R. PRINCE CO successors Of VIM Prince:
trees and of the only extensive collection Of specimen
existing in this town. offer the most sesct assortment
parison with all others This superiority any one de-
eide by sending duplicate orders TO u.s. and to any other
nursery Superior peach $12 100 Pear
10 feet Of bearing age, and cherries pums, aPrcots,
&c. Of extra Price catalogues will be sent every
post paid applicants and may be at this Office and at
the Congressional Library.
NJ B. The public cautioned against deceptive
of our and title by man named Winter.
Dec 1S-3t~
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In an article in Tuesdays Intellgencer, the following
passage occurs:
'The only of undue export of specie is
cess of imports To this branch of trade the country has
always been peculiarly subject leading motive 10 the
establishing of the protective system was to check this ex
of imports, and give seadiness to the currency
But the protective SYSTEM falsely called, has pre-
csey the opposite effect Just far as duties are raised
above the point just far are the banks en-
couaged to expand Just far the banks expand are
the prices of commodities enhanced mportatons of for
egn goods encouraged, and expectations of domestic
products discouraged and just far is the import Of
specie diminished, and its export increased.
Official documents bear out in statements.
Our protective" or rather restrictive tariff SYSTEM
commenced in 1916 Previous to 1921, returns
made of gold and silver exported and imported But we
have returns OF the amount OF these metals coined the
mint 1t was as follows
1916 ,575
1877 607,7s3
1918 I,3I3,394
1919 1,39S,6l5
1920 -1,S20,7l0
The total in five years rs, l69O77, or little more
than million year. Millions of gold and silver were
indeed imported these years but, owing to the opera
lions Of papermoney banking SYSTEM the precious
metals went out OF the country faster than they in
81 mysef'said Mr. VIM. Jones, the first president of
the United States Bank writing in 1sl9-"I myself have
seen detailed statement of five millions of dollars ex-
ported from the ports OF Boston and Salem alone, in
twelve months; and, from these data, the aggregate
amount exported from the United States could have
been, during the PERIOD short OF twelve millions of
dollars"
The directors of the Bank of the State of South Caro-
lima say report made about the same time "In the
first six months of 1918. it probable that upwards of
$500 900 in specie thrown into circulation in the
city Of Charleston. 1t is probable that by the first Of
November in that year, not $4,000 OF the whole
manned in the State confident that not $4,000
could have been found in Charleston"
committee of Congress estimated the amount of spe-
Gle in the vaults OF the banks in 1919 only fifteen mil
lions and half Mr. Gallatn supposed it to be in 1920
more than nineteen millions and quarter. In those
years there little specie in circulation among the
people, that the whole amount the country did not prob
ably equal twenty five millions.
Such, then, the effect which, combined with the
banking system, he protective system" had during the
first five years of its operation
Let trace the joint operation of these two sys-
tens up to 1882 when the compromise act was passed
We have here to guide u.s. in addition the accounts Of
the MINT the returns of gold and silver exported and i'm
ed
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POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEKt
The Chtasse .Kssswm Erhtbtetea,
At ODD FELLOWS HALL, 7th street,
NIL L. I. IL

0'e 0H'te0 'suses'7 =
WILL POSITIVELY CLOSE SATURDAY NEXT, Dec. 25TH
Open from TO- a. m till p. M and from till 81
TN addition to the collection Of several hundred beautiful
Chinese paintings feke figures, embroidered articles,
ivory shell wood and stone Carvings. aha o o
classes of society in China will be given At and p m
each day. by the Chinese attached the museum, of
whom will sing Chinese song accompanied upon two
stringcd Chinese violin and for the first time In this city,
novel and curious feats Of Chinese balancing will DO
exhibited
Abundance Is cents. Children under twelve years Of
age half price.
b. Friday will be appropriated for the exclusive adj
mission of coloed persons and for their better accommo
dation will be given by the Chinese
viz. at II a. m, and at and 8 p m.
Ilec l8-lw
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We have scarcely space to spare at thus moment for
the productions of the But the following
emanatng from distinguished literary writer. and
they strike theme stirring and important in its elf
that we cannot refuse them place in crowded col
umns
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A RECENT work by distinguished medical author
ws s Sw
when consider that nerve-tube has place in almost
s SdG may &c 4 than am
unbroken ne from the foot for instances up through the
matter Of asonshment that affections are 20 pain.
fol and perpexing in their symPom: and character In
avail in these disorders and that II the wondous
power of galvansm alone that can hope for relief in
prehcnd much larger number Of complaints than gem
orally snppo,ed but in all these disorders the Gayanc
to their mysterious efficacy 1t has bean noticed that cases
iSe% sna q :ns aa
wonderful results are constantly effected Many
similar 70 the 'S'ow'pt6 Isl n AND FITS
Dr. H. CaalsrIMDeaI sir feel + duty to state for
applied by bracelets and magnetic uid havs entirely
Alarming @ 10 Which he Ks. been subject for the s aGa a
years He has often had from twelve to sixteen ts in
screecbng, the same time choking in the throat and
pain in the region Of the heart His mother and myself
misery could be amented But through the means OF
Providence and your remedies, he qsie ssa. and
CONCLUSIONS, and soon passed OBJ for the succsednE few
now. period months there has symp-
tom whatever that we could detect My son looks better.
an altered child dE5 re- WIFE, fiRs'i si asss:
New York, April Is, 1916.
Many other and explanatory pamphlets may
be had gratis of the agent
CAUTION.
The great celebrity and of Dr. CHRISTIE'S gal
vanic articles them countsroiced by m
principled persons To guard the public agatns deccp
lion, there is but ONE AUTHORIZED AGENT appointed
city town. from whom alone the genuine Articles
can be obtained. All sold elsewhere are spurious and
worthless No pedlan or travelling agents win any
count, be employed
All applications requssing further Information Or regard
ing D. e. MooRHEAn snoes4 % scn e. -,
No. 10a Broadway, New York.
Only agent in Washington, d. c.,
M n. STEVENS, No. l. Browns Hotel
Dec 18-ThS&Mif .l' $3.50 N
.AL CoAL-Every variety, of the bss quality, adap,-
~ ed In kinds and sizes to the several uses.
For sale at the wharf, lower end Of 18th street. near rs
late residence Of Gen. Van Ness, deceased. -
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VHRIsTMAs FEsT1vAL.-The ladies Of the congrsga

(NHRlSTMAS FEsT1vAL.-The ladies Of the congrega
~ ton Of ST. Peters Church intend giving festival y,
the OF series Of evening entertainments 1t the
Odeon, ~ street and Pennsylvania commence
Thursday evening" the Sd inst, at o'clock r. M, and
be continued the successive evenings Of this and the
week. Achoicc collection Of the decacies OF the
will be provided for the qualification Of those who may
favor them with their attendance, and collection Of very
beautiful and appropriate fancy articles for Chris~sas
prese will be offered for SALE Good music will also be
provided.
The object of this festival Is raise funds for the indis
pensable repair and Of ST. Peters Church,
Capitol Hill and when 1t is rccoccted how seldom the
members of that congregation have called upon ohers for
aid of this Kind the ladies indulge the hope that this APP
peal beraty of their friends and tho public will
not be doomed to disappointment.
Dec 49,
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Oper Todd's haf-sfore Pe~xsyico~ia
TIME ladies connected with the Church of tho Ascension
(EpiscopaD respectfully invite the citizens. members
of Congress- and strangers visit tho city, to their
festival this Saturday evening at Concert Hall, where
their best exerons will be made enable all that may
honor them with visit TO spend an agreeable evening
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Correspondents with the Right Rev Bishop Hughes.
We have been favored with copy Of the following
correspondence which passed between members OF both
houses OF Congress, and Bishop Hughes of New York
It was this invitation which called him the hall of the
House of Repre- senatives Sunday last, when he de-
livered that powerful and eloquent discourse which
made so deep upon his crowded and respect
able audience.
WASHINGTON, December 9, 1917.
To the Right Reverend Bishop Hughes
SR The undersigned, members of Congress, respect
fully invite you preach in the hall of the House OF Rep
resentaves Sunday morning next, 9th instantly at
III o'clock unless other hour OF the day may be more
Your obedient servants,
John Davis John Quincy Adams,
VIM. Upham, Jno. M. Clayton,
S. A. Douglass, J. ]. Crittenden,
John p. Hale, Chester Ashley,
Simon Cameron, san1 s. Phelps,
d. s. Dickinson Abt. G.. Greene,
E. A. flanagan, D. r. Atchison,
Lew. Cass, ]. G. Calhoun
Willie p. Mangum, Tho. Corwin
Thomas II. Benton, "A. Pearce,
Jos. Grinnell, Sidney Breese,
j. II. Johnson, Washington Hunt,
I. Butler King w Dner,
J. G. Hampton, D. kellogg,
W. Ballard Preston Caleb B. Smith,
John Pendleon, salnl F. .yinton.
Willard P Hall, John a. McClernand
John Wentworth, ID. WIlmot,
". + 4. i1 ". COBB James A. Black,
James Dixon Linn Boyd,
John NJ Bolts, ID. B. St John,
CD. Ingersoll, James Faran,
l. E. Sheriff. F. A. Talmadge,
l. E Holmes, Z. G. Cabell
]. r. Giddngs,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 1917.
1t gives pleasure place the hall of the House OF
Representatives the service of Bishop Hughes, in
fortnity with the above invitation.
ROBERT c. WINTHROP,
Speaker of the H. of X.
To the Hon. John Quincy adams and other honorable
bers of both houses Of Congress
GENTLEMEN have just been favored with your note oil
yesterday, inviting preach in the hall of the House
of Representatives, Sunday morning do feel
at liberty decline a compliance with wish kindly
pressed on your part, and 30 fatering to me.
/ have the honor remain, gentlemen,
Your obedent servant.
Il JOHN HUGHES,
Bishop of New York
WASHINGTON, December TO- 1877.
We ought observe, that the signatures to the invita-
ton would have been numerous, but there no
time 10 call ON the members generally
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DIED,

Last evening In the 10th year his age WILLIAM JUDGE
late JoHN Jupas formerly Of the NAVY
Yard .',.cI
Ills funeral will take Mace at his oter residence oh street,
r. afternoon, hafpas two o'clock. The
Sunday school and the friends and &C
quainances invited 10 attend.
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Oc,- Jackson Democrats Assoeiasaee.---A special
meeting of this association will be held AT jackson Hall
on Tuesday evening 2ls inst which full attendance
of the members 10 Earnestly requested. 3EFT
BY order Of the executive committee. vs.
Dec 18--2