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PORTER a. POLLOCK,
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s-sn Would most respectfully call the attention of
Gs4 their friends and the public generally their
Ss-2O PAINTING ESTABLISHMENT, situated on Pa
avenue Opposite Coleman's Hotel They are prepared to
do all kinds OF PLAIN and ORNAMENTAL PAINT.
ING, GLIDING, BRONZINCs, TPAINLNG, MAR
BLING, LETTERING, PLAIN and FANG WALL
PAINTING, TlRANSPARENCTES Of epery desaip.
form Short everything appertaining 10 their trade IN
that cannot fail to give satisfaction both regards
quality and despatch. nov 5--tf
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For Rent.
ENGRAVING AND CARD
Plate Printing Establishment.

rTNHE usual place OF attraction for ENGRA YING AND
J. COPPER PLATE CARD PRINTING has re.
moved to I 1th Street, Arst door from Pa. av.,
where the subscriber would be glad have Members
Congress- visitors residents and the public generally give
him a call when they want Engraving done and Cards
printed In the best and ut the shortest notice
Numerous specimens to be at his Office and the best
: ference given II required.
enov l3--3aw2m' JOHN CULLUM.
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FITNAM'S

Saddle, Harness, and Trunk establishment.
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above place, where he keeps hand regular assert
Of articles his line, and where he Is also, at all
times prepared execute orders In the best cheapest and
most expeditions manner. Is
oct 9-lydt .s4fsFl 49, tS'3 THOMAS FITNAM. Is
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United States Military Cloth Dressing and
Dying Establishment,
SOUTH side Pennsy vania he fret Estshlsnmens
~ East az IA Hotel) where SILK, MERLNO, and
al kinds Of ST,RA w BONNETS are dyed In the neat
guy All kinds of WEARING APPAREL cleansed,
coored and repaired in the best style and at
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Texas.

The Indians in this State are still troublesome From
the papers received BY the steamship Galveston We arm
the Caanchcs had visited Austin nights In success
sion. aud had killed captured eight horses The
Indians pussed several miles by the Rangers under
command OF bieuts. Smith aud Chandler bat thoy wer,
too fleet Tor their pursueis aud escaped unharmed The
treaty with these Indians IL looked upon OF no benefit
aud cessation ct their sggrcssOns, said. only be
obtained by summary chsstscment Several companic.
OF Rangers toe frontier defence have been Ied aud
when they get the frontier may expect To hear OF the
mataudcrs being properly dealt with.
The town IT Independence. N Washington county, was
lately visited by violent thunder The rain tell in
torrents aud the wind blew with such violence that
were blown down, several houses unrooled aud We
regret 10 add. ehd the daughter ct ID. Robinson had
limb fractured by the falling Ut piece ct timber.
la relation To the great poisoning the wedding par
at MI WhknsOns IN Sabine county the Houston Tele-
graph says Among the numerous reports that cir
culaon there Is ascribng the stupidity aud care
essness OF shopkceper residing in the ncighbohood IL
said that this shopkeeper sold arsenic for sal and
this poison mixed in the cake was served to the
guests"
new settlement has been commenced directly at the
mead OF TowaccsnO creek by Col Boyd lie is making
arrangements TO and grisi MILL and the popua-
on increasing rapidly. Twelve months sgo this part Of
the country in the undisurbed possession of the saw
ages.-lN. q. PiessuRe.
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"The Doctor Dosed.~

The Enquirer all pleased with the results Of its
Iheorynot, assure II, ours That paper con
WINGED that although ga extent" the scarcity OF
PROVISIONS Europe may have augmented the exports Of
breSdsuiis from the United States. yet that that augmen
iston much greater attributable 'beau
iu workings" OF the tariff of ls4G. our opinion on the
contrary H. that the ed demand abroad exclusive
az the consequence Of the destuton prevailing Great
BnAin, France and Germany, and that The tariff Of lS46 eA
influence upon that demand than does upon
changes o the We therefore, do not mean TO hold
The tariff OF 1916 the Enquirer suppose re-
sponsbc Tor the high prices Of provisions, which bear 20
heavily upon the producing and consuming classes in
1Ais country; but do say that II the Enquirer
claims that high prices the result Of its fayore tariff
and persuade the producers and sellers that their interest
consequently requires them IT, because it puts
money their purses that paper the 9th
horn OF the dilemma, TO wit-that IT operates IA Sc
upon those very classes engaged n 9TH
occupations, aud who compelled buy these en-
HANGED prices II the producers and spectators make
money by the besuuiul workings" OF the free trade tar
At not lees evident that the lose ust much
by the operation; and who the amount
OF barrels Of our annually (Snd few families can do
with less, IN the shape either OF onr mea ordna
ny price OF which So, and the enhanced price TO- can
bya very simple arhmeuca process what e1
tent he is taxed, for the single article Of BREAD, which
beyond oil other nrlc les essential should be
cheap. Whether they be in fact compensated for this
heavy the Enquirer supposes, by the reduction Of
the price OF cloth and other like commodities we
prepared say but far own limited deal
ngs enable Judge have yet learn that We have
gained any thing Ia that respect.
We repeat have not said, nor do we mean now 10
say that the high price Of provisions attributable % the
ihrf OF lsIG. We could say so without admitting
what deny that the augmented exports this coun-
Try consequence OF that measure which, ON the con-
nary we believe, cSerls' u any, wholly mporcepubo
huence upon that branch OF commerce But IT the In.
qufers hypothesis Ice sound that avorte free trade
policy the augmented demand and high prices principally
10 be ascrbed then the inference Irresistible that how
beneficial may be the wealthy portion Of the agr-
cultural community and TO the SPECTATORS II H. cruelty OBJ
pressye upon the small farmer to the poorer classes
IN town and country, who buyers Of bread and who
beyond all Others least able bear this heavy bufben
ln one word we say, that the Enquirer claims
The bsH,fi OF It's assumption, has night shrink from
Iis dtsndraUfagss
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Prom the n q Bulletin
Mexico.
U. a. STRECKER,
ID. X. GROOMING,
+. A. STUEBNER.

The last advces and reports hold out the expectation
that Herrera will be elected President the place Of San
ia Anna. Such event, should look upon as a very
favorable sign for peace.
We have no belief nor expectation OF treaty whilst
Santa Anna remains IN power lie dGTss make De
at least, such terms government will expect and
ask for His military msoftunes, and his supposed nm
derstandng with Mr. Polk, whether or false render
him unable TO negotiate. Every thing he might say or do
towards such result, would be regarded with
II not with actual denuEcatOn. Mr.. Folks official an
nouneenens respecting him. have spread suspicion far
and wide among his counttymen and the impression now
cannot be done away with.
The election OF Herrera would only indicate desire
Of peace but the choice OF hm under present cir
cumstances would strengthen his hands towards
It, The selection would induce many influential parties
openly pacific views but who now dare not do So
and the peace party obtain sufficient confidence and
power To publicly declare and pTomugae their views
yeits will flock rapidly around them.
Mr. Trist will also be the spot with the views and in
ennons OF our Government and he, or Gen Scott will no
doubt, have been fully authorized act should occasion
offer
We perceive by I'll Ropublcano, that the citizens were
abandoning the capital aud many Of them had removed "a
Toaca large town 60 the westward the city Of Mexico
The citizens Of Tolaca III Republican, says, had dc.
manded avagant prices for their houses under the cHpec.
iaOn Of large emigration from the city but the govern
ment kai ued decree. ofb.ddng any such extortion
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Tic CilY of Mhcclinr

From tho Wheeling Times We copy the following &c.
count of h' manufacture Of that nourshng city, and The
facilities u progresses 0r tho development Of th. rant
branch of national industry.
"Thc Rolling Mil here now produces AZ tho rate of
SJDJODO annually, md another larger esiab shmont of s
sunc Kind P prYRrcFsing Our fDuudres Weld about
SJOODO, engine shops 100 900. cotton factories $50
600, steel factory $4,000, wagon makers StJOOO1 ps
per mills 10000. 'aow chandler. 500 900 and qsss
works S2lOODn, -ia factory ST. 900, copper and tn
WORKERS $4,000, boat ysfds $3.50 600 cabinet maker.
100000. tobacco 100000. saddle and harne.s maker.
SiJ,OUO, chairs S'lOOO, whto ioad $4,000, hats aud
caps SJOODl besides numerous works II various obe,
WINDS yielding, iu oil, not less than 100000 annually
lhese establishments are all pfosperOus having on much
o. hey con de- and having market unsupped that would
oe equal - ihe supply NJ five establishments IN eacb
| branch ol business
ne same channels that bring the raw rnsterisl
$50 Ny We manufactured aruole. Our nanufacta res
~ nov sent BY the ONO and Mississippi riveu 10 New
ureans Ietas, Mexico up the Red river tbs Arkap.ss
miss QUIZ thnon wabash, Tennessee and Cumberland
ffVefs covering Louisiana, Arkansas Missouri lows n
inos Indi'na Ohio, ken,ucky. Tennessee snd Mssis.p
~ Ihoy are sent also along the Nstonaf Road wet md
| the Beaver Canal " Cleveland"
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The Greatest Medicine i'm the world.
ID X. y WA YVES
COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY

The universal celebrity which valuable medicine b gaining
throughout the United states and many Astonishing
constantly performing has proved doubt the
only safe and for Pulmonary Consumption Cough.
Cold Asthma, Splitting Complaint Nervous Debility
Tickling Rising the Throat Difficulty Breathing
any symptoms of Consumption
THE bowels eosve, mid PurElve should be rrsnred 10
occasionally. Dr. swaynos COMPOUND syrup Of wild Cherry
medicine which has stood the 1perene
ing TO The directions las decbed Dr Swayaes Guide ca
seldom fails The above pamphlet well pemsaL
CAUTION CAUTION!
Avoid al spurious aOns of Wild Cherry
BuefS Syrurs of Wild Cherry Pills purpounE contain Ivd
Cherry, &c &c, they 6i0s egsstC,f and con
tain o the virtues Of the gsausne ppsra
prepared by Dr. w. swhyne, and the this roun
tty. DR. SWhYNE'S COMPOUND SYRUf or WILD CHERRY
composed o vegetable Ingredients Clsrry other
medicinal substances equally eheacous more 90 the
whole en'ctualy concentrated render
doubt the most pleasant strengthening remedy ever
severed r the of Pulmonary all diseases
q the Lungs and Brcat The very having such
tan NJ spurious ntatOfs stands prove pro
pcuirs.
Therefore nvalds erqne Tor original PREPARATION each
bottle ~ which beautiful wrapper
Or Wsm Penn engraved thereon bearing signature Of
br ~ sWAYNE the eounerenng n will be punished
forgery
Prepared only by Dr. H. swAYNg N W. Corner Of Eighth and
Race sts, Pmli.
AIsO Tor sale wbocae and Retail, by
FEYTON JOHNSTON, us. Main 81,
and DuvAtL PuRcstL, Druggist ~, Main Agents for
Richmond Va,
Bnrr wilson and Chls Corinr 4 Co. Drigrists Peters
burg Clns H. Hein-h Portsmouth King Toy. Norfolk ly
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enc. and some cay thousand men, indersnty prosi-
dsd with small arms and muskess. but having command.
ing battery OF three 2i-Ponnders- do know that Com.
Ferry will deem 1t advisable 10 attack Tsbaseo nasmuch
As We now hold the mouth Of the river and miles OF
navigation. For my part. l see no reason
for such proceeding. although should be very clad OF
fight The has had little do in that line for
interest.
Capt Van Brunt s at present dischsrgng the functions
OF Governor, by order Of Com. Perry.
Con- Ferry arrived here in the Mississippi yesterday
accompanied by the Vixen and scorpion steamers. lie
soon Afterwards got under with the Scorpion and pro-
eecded to Laguna aud Sisal Il Is said that Capt Mac
kenEe Is to be charged with negotiations with the
Government Ut Yucatan.
oazacoacos has been taken OF rather occupel in CON
sequence OF surrender.
In case we have fight here will give you the pareu-
lars.
Z. s, May 10 The commodore returned TO this an-
ehorasc last ovenng and will leave Tor Vera Cruz this
ening.
The steamers Nisen Scorpion, Mississippi Mel sne,
aud tho sloop, Decatur John Adams, Albany aud German
town, aud irgsic KanIan are now assembled here.
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Colonel HnrIIeN.

Capt Henry, OF the 9th infantry. gallant officer, vino
has fought IN every battle, since the Mexican campaign
opened except that OF Couo Gordo Ia letter 10 the New
York spirit OF the Times gives description Of the per-
sJnal appearance and qualities Of the dashng and IN
uepid Harvey, which we are satisfied our readers will be-
gIauGod 10 sec. lie says:
"sAndy hair, very light complexion. a frank generous
expression OF countonancc, form perfect symmetry with
particle OF superfuous flesh, III $50 run or o mans
lic" ~ the prime OF manhood with mild but detorminate
blue eye aud you have him standing before you Mount
him his noble charger, excite that blue eye until % nl-
most STIMULATES, aud give animation that form until 10
appears TO expand aud you have OF the most gallant
dashng caviy officers 10 any lie is O man Of on
IRON will und Necessary OF desperate courage. As par
uLan officer hc b. picu0us deem him the beet in The
service. Lake a men of such temperament, be ID a warm
devoted mend aud bitter enemy. Think of hs tower
ing form carrying IBIS Brigade che stDfmng Of that ioff
Die height What picture Tor tu artist Harvey with
arm ou'cichod end sword drawn, pointing O., ho height
viii hs gallant Brigade fsRftis.s of all Obstacles rushing
into The cncmj's breast works! All account. represent
hin o. conspicuous md iat the clear sh tones Of hs
voice, csm umust Ca rgiy could be distinctly heard all
tie way up the mountain cid, o"
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I I.
Mosr MELANCHOLY CAsUlLrN .-ln,cl!igcnce Yesterday
reached Tallahassee Of the death II Mr.. D. A Gaiard
Of this County 10y the accidental discharge Of gun! Mr.
&. was one ct party OF gentlemen who were on canlp
hunt, down the Gull Il seems that they had
returned 10 their Saturday last thar Mr. g had
lam down. and was asleep, when the gun Of the par
y, who was in the OF loading IT, off passing the
charge through has head, aud causing almost
death.
The deceased was native OF South Carolina, but had
been Tor number OF resident OF Florida lie leaves
widow aud daughter who with many friends whom
his amabe character had attached him. lament his I'M
timely loss.
we understand that his remains were yesterday inferred
al the residence ct Col Aston by the Mccasoukic Caya
hers, OF which Company ke was a membcr.-J0urEal.
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An Appeal from the German EyangcI-
tc-Luthcran Congregation i'm Rich
mond, To their Protestant brethren
iu Faith united. through Jesus Christ
Tic SuNiOur OF Mankind

The increase OF the German population in thi. Civ with
IN the last ten years has been considerable An anxious
desire was felt by unite themselves into a conere
CATION for public worship. After many difficulties and
als. they succeeded four years ago establishing Chris
uan Chureh-where they could worship the Lord their
NAIVE tongue and after the ritual OF their iahersa pry
ege which, 10 every people not utterly depraved must
er be dear and sacred.
Near the close Of the past year. they had the misfortune
to have their house Of worship which rented nj an
hnTbian aie entirely destroyed by fe Since then they
have met IN schooroOm-the only place that could be
procured-entirey unfit however situation and szs
for the holy purpose OF Divine Worship.
Under these circumstances. proposed by this in.
ian congregation possible church of their own
Tor undis'urbed DEVOTION relying upon the bcray of their
Christian brethren IN this city, for aid and assistance any
should be needed Accordingly alot situated 4,h between
Broad aud Marshall streets, purchased at an outlay of
SiOO Tor the purpose of erecting a small church. after
pam model inc cosI OF which has been estimated from
$4,000 10 $4,000.
Notwithstanding the great exerion Of the Pastor and of
several huNicua members OF the Church, among
e %sfans 'he funds necessary Tor this purpose they
found II Impossible 10 do because the persons
Piled to did contribute lbsrsy according to their cir
eumssneeS but because the German population, very
well known, generally poor to raise so large sum
amongst themselves. Their brethren who may be blessed
with ample means meeky referred to the examp. of
the Divine Redeemer illustrative OF what hoped from
them.
The undersigned, the organ OF the German Eyangelie
Lutheran congregation take the liberty presenting the fore
going statement 10 their Christian brethren and beg leave
most respectfully 10 ask for small contribution in and OF
the purpose expressed hcein-JOyiuy and firmly believing
that the power the word God aud the love of beth
rem m Christ, will tins move them as il has
rom the early of Christianity the present time
moved all true believers TO contribute the erection of
houses OF Divine worship the end that all of every ACE
and condition might enjoy those of grace which
through the blessing Of Christ the Redeemer result in the
forgiveness OF their and their inheritance of bt.
everlasting.
May all who Peruso the above and feel friendly disposed
10 our caus', contribute behalf when the un
dersgned will, IN person, upon their fellow
]. c. HOVER, Pastor
q. a. STRECKER
ID. X. Grooming
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~ The LoeoioeO Convention in the 9Th Congressional
district OF lndsns as We recently stated threw overheard
Dr. John W. Davis the able and impartial Speaker Of the
last House, aud nomiaa,ed Mr.. Carr in his place This
nomination, however, much dissatisfaction that
Can withdrew, and agreed the call OF another Conven
non. which held and Dr. Davis unanimously nomi
mated IL appears. however, that in the last named body
delegates only five OF the counties were in aten
dance, aud Carr consequently refused abide by ts deei
sion, aud again proclaimed himse candidate whereupon
DAVIS Withdrew The friends OF Dr. d. however il is said
will not support CAM and strong hopes are entertained of
the election OF the Wing candidate in that district,
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QuEUU.-The Union hoe several columns OF extracts.
gong prove thut thc Fcdorsts w,re not friend to Che
war o 1912, and, indeed those extracts soo intended 90
prove tot the whole Federal pafy that time wa traitor.
The editor Of thc Union not fcdera,-t then
but NJ Buchauau wac, and so Mr.. fancy. Wee
they uat'fsl Have they changed thcir sentiments II
%, when ~. s. Gaseffe.
These afe pertinent quero but they will not be answered
The Union assais tae fedcrulsn of 1912 in unp bot
b hasa very natural 60 certain personal suson.
IL BE- reluctant, doubtless, TO be- Offensive to be- frends
Hence while Daniel Wobuiefs course during the war OF
1912 eIhausoss SUBJECT Of comment the not Ices 81,
cspuonabc course Of James Buchanan r. g. Taney Hen
~ Hubbard. SC. SC. b even remotely alluded to-,
but he Union may BE- assured that the people remember
she position Of these gentlemen, the Executive Ofsan
while ssssing hor Old sssooiats finds he convenient Cd
svoid oil reference thcm Like tho famous maRc
~hieh withheld from the funeral Of Junia" (but a.
vey diactsn ressonJ they only the present
tho MAD lhst they Withdrawn from the sight"
az The Louisville Jovrnsl says that Mr Bsnton in re-
isfrne the fscu which essbsh the conservative chs
Of the senate fnrgot one, Of scarcely mpof
Ihan those which he communicable VT. the feec
Of the b,l eouiofnng hst seuslor tue office d
lasu snsni General.
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NEW BO0KS.

UNE LIFE or WES.EY aud aud ptogIez. OF
IL by soutaey l.; edited BY Chas soIhey N A; I'd Amer
edition, by Raw ID Cuty, An; -
Orators of the Ageeouprsng portraits critical and
cal, BY q u Fabeis Esq soc
The Correspondence and MiseeAne. SMITH l.
ID, formerly Governor OF Conueeiieut; 81
The Lawyers naughiet. by Adm, u ~ J7e
The Hour aud the Man-an historical romance by Harriet Mar
Iineau
Ur oheoeEs Receipt Book or the preservation Of
health csc
year in spain, by Mackenzie Use
Speculation, novel, by Miss Parioc soc
Memoifs Of Baron Cuyier, by Mrs. Lee; use
voyage OF the river Amazon including residence
w II Edwards 81
Hal 'ide and Border Sketches with legends Cheyol.
the l.amnermuir by w u Nai~rn, 57e
Nos - and II Martin by sue: lee
No % Pictorial England; 25c For sale by
lc 10 DRISkRR A Noppta
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Illinois and Missouri.

Thereccn' acquisitions upon these States having been so
promptly filled, learn from the ST. Louis papers that the
President has called for another regiment infantry and
company amounted men from the former and for another
battalion from the latter.
Where are the two companies from Virginia Can we
not arouse the Tenth Legion aelon We ask the Rock
ngham Register and the Shenandoah Sentinel to second
exhOrlaons We appeal to Col. McPherson to liz up
his voice like trumpet