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Aght ship, of $50 tons measurement, will be launched
from Easbys ship yard, tomorrow, at 10 O'clock

The RESPONSIBILITY MAINE MONDAY NEXT
The following table, taken from the Washington Union,
shows that if the States elect in before the
great parties in the House of Representatives will be
tied If however, any considerable portion of the democ-
racy should fail to do their duty the House will be federal
This throws additional responsibility upon Maine. Ii
fail 10 elect of the four, virtually give the lower
house away. We have strong confidence however, that
will not be The signs Indicate that shall
ry the whole ticket iumphany through Are right,
democrats 1t is for you at the balot-box.
AT such crsis the most in liiiercu shoud them
selves 1t is time for ikcwuDncss The interests of
this great naon-the permanency of democratic prnci-
pesh hang upon equpoise. feather may turn the
scale against us.
Is any dsaBected8 Let him. like honest man, who
regards principes above men, cast his disafIecton aside
and 80 heartily, zealously into this important
Portland (Me.) argus
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A REMARKABLE Coincidence The Syracuse Star gives
currency the following which, if true one of the most
remarkable condolences that has under our eve for
many day
We give the facts stated below upon the best authority
They furnish another brief and singular chapter his
tory of the Sudden demise OF Mr.. Wright,
"Among the immortal S majors Of 1923
Silas Wright and Herman j. Redied conspicuous
For nearly 30 past they have not only been
political friends, but of personal intimacy About
two weeks since, Mr. Reded, who resides at Batavia,
ceived friendly letter from Mr.. Wright, in which the
writer alluded touchingly and eoqueny the sad havoc
that death had made in the ranks of the seventeen Sen
aors To this letter Mr.. Redheld made reply in which
he dwet ut length upon the sad allu.ion Mr. Wright had
made and expressed his thankfuness far the lives
of his friend and himself had been spared This letter
received by Mr. Wright the morning of his demise
and il while reading IT, in the post.oice that he was
attacked by the disease which suddenly terminated his
useful and honorable life
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INCREASE OF REVENUE BY REDUCING TAxEs.-Str Robert
Peel in his speech the electors of Tamworth last July
stated that since the year 1871 taxes had been repealed
the of eight million pounds sterling, and that,
whstanding this, the OF 1916, counting the
new income, larger by million of pounds than
that of 1871 This is astonishing statement and yet
compelled to believe it, The government of Great
Britain have gone from year year reducing taxes and
vast number Of articles aboishing them altogether;
yet all while the has been growing upon their
hands. But the income is small matter COM
pared with the increased comfort and prosperity of the
people Strange that any statesman after this should hes-
tate to adopt this liberal system Strange that England
been able, only endure and survive her centuries
Of bad government but grow rich in spite of IT, There
amount of taxes repealed greater than was ever inn
posed upon this nation, and yet the terrible burden of fifty
millions of annual revenue has been diminished nor
the inoerable burdens of ordy priesthood and secular
! aristocracy reduced.-N Y. Journal of Commerce
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Look for q. ". F'hmsps's Cash Store.

FRESHCLoTHs CAssIMERES, AND VESTINGS.
WHICH will have d ,S 70 o,S w a b On a
pieces Bonjeans black cloth
do ByiIeys do
do Simoni's do
10 do low-prced English black, blue, and fancy
colors
These goods much superior TO anything / have eve
had in store.
20 pieces plain, ribbed, and doe-skin cassmeres o
Bonieans Byley's, and Smonrs make
which cannot be excellcd in this or an,
other market ..r.
Is do style French plaid cassimeres, some
thing entirely
20 do fancy cassimeres, some fine and diners 10"
priced
10 do rich black satin for vesting
do D,mon black silk satin Tor vestilS
20 do colored silk satin for vesting
As have made arrangements with one oil the best CUT
make for this season, purchasers may oePeo VI
their clothes being made in the best manner
Also, have this day received ,
(enlemen's silk handkercheis, lmencarbrc do
Gum suspenders, lambswool and merlno shirts and
drawers
Silk and lawn cravats kid silk, and buck gloves
Cotton and silk umbrellas
And in fact every article used for genuemen of whom
only ask call. = ~, r,,,,,,,e
Sep. S-dnf o. w. fftlLLlfo.
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From the N. O. Courier. SEM. .

THE ErlDEMrc.-There is mincing of matters now.
The present epidemic is the most that afflicted
city, with the exception of that which ragged in the year
1882, when the cholera combin ed with the yellow fever to
destroy human life.
The epidemic of the present is sufficiently fearful
without any pretensions equal, that
Of 1882. At the commencement il quite mild, and
easily yielded medical skill The deaths were chiefly
among those who exposed to the damp night air. who
lived unwholesome food, whose beds were in un-
healthy situations Many unfortunate persons of this
scption have been carried off Within the last ten DAYS
however, the disease has been fatal who
seemed to possess all the external appliances generally
deemed necessary to prevent Some persons
have fallen victims, who had resided unnterru ptedly in
New Orleans for many years and have heard also
natives of the city who have caught the contagon
from which they were hitherto deemed exempt.
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Sept. l0-3tawin
NJ. A. Tyson Is sisters Young Ladies' SEMINARY,

FOR BOARDING AND PUPILS
On street bettceea 18th aud l3 Streets JVashiagt0n
VINE duties of this Institution will be resumed We'd
nesday, the 18th of September when it is requested la'
the pupils be puncual in their attendance.
This Seminary having been established for the last seven
years day school, il the design OF the principals
to open additional establ hmen for the accommodation
OF boarding pupils. -
by the arrangements made, they are confident uiey VIII
be able to afford facility and advantage required or
the attainment of a liberal and thorough education II has
been their object the education OF young ladies to
form them o useful members OF society," well as Its or
namen keeping in view that they destined to act an
influential part after life. AS they cannot here explain
fully their views upon the subject OF education, they viii
only that having been long engaged in their
en occupation they enabled furnish such references
fail prove satisfactory 10 those who may wish
place children under their charge.
The location of Institution in the heahest part OF
the city excellent, the air pure and the play
grounds are sufficiently large to permit the pupils TO use
healthiul exercise.
For terms, tc circulars will be furnished application
at the Institution.
Aug 24-eotScptl5
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The Illinois convention, for the formation OF State
constitution, ad ourned on the 3ls August. They have
made some important changes OF which we shall furnish
la summary as soon as receive IT.
handful was published the day before the adjourn
ment for Taylor meeting" to nominate General
Taylor for the presidency 40 members attended, and,
far as we can ascertain, all of them wings, with the
exception of tuo
On Mr. Archibald Wiamss motion, the following
oluton was adopted:
Resolped, That we, the undersigned, members OF the
Illinois State Constitutional Convention, do individuals,
nominate General Zachary Taylor candidate Tor the
presidency OF the United States.
Which resolution, after discussion, unanimously
adopted by those participating in the meeting.
On Mr. Constable's motion, the following was also
adopted
Rrsolpcd, That it be recommended those in each Judi.
cia in this State, friendly the election of General
Zachary Taylor 10 the presidency, to nominate eccor
III each ccuit, to be the Taylor ticket.
MIR. A. r. Knapp, Colonel Z. d. Baker, Mr. Davis, of
Montgomery, Mr.. Knowlton, and Judge Stephen +.
Logan separately addressed the meeting Judge Logan,
a native Kenuckan, "pad handsome tribute to Mr..
Clay but he did not hesitate 10 say that the time when
he should be- aspire 10 be, President, had passed
AWAY"
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The New Orleans Pcayune couecs an error contained
in the last paragraph of the account of the expedition
which published Tuesday last (about the rein
forcements sent 10 Major Lay under the command OF
Captain Wells) None of the command have died in
consequence of fatigue &c Nearly one-ha OF the IN
antry, however, says, yet unfit for duty, and num-
bers of them will probably die.
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The Intelgencer of the 9th instant processes to
cord for future reference the congressional at the
late election in Indiana but does not record it correctly
The aggregate vote of the State is 1888 whig, and
67,2iG democratc-whig majority ST. The whg vote
is 65l less than MIR. Clay's and the democratic vote
1865 less than Mr. Folks This loss principally in
the first, second, sixth, and eighth districts, and was
owing to local causes
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CARLTON HOUSE,

TIME proprietor of this establishment beg leave to inform
l. his friends and the public generally that his house
having been thoroughly repaired and considerably en-
larged was reopened Tor vsers Monday, the 7th oil
June The whole of the ground floor has been included in
the hotel and the house has been newly and elegantly fur
nished throughout.
The proprietor that in the Carlton will be found all
the comforts and quiet of private house, together with the
living and attendance of fashionable hotel and soicts
from his patrons continuance OF the iavors hitherto be-
give general satisfaction PRESTON IL. HODGES.
Aug 23-2w
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Kehlucky-OMciel.
59,2l9 59,266

Democratic majority, II votes.
The is the largest cast in the State-beng
S,i75 more than in 1874.
In the 9th district Mr. Adams was the regular whig nomi-
nee and received obi more votes than Mr. Clay in 1871,
which, Judging by the other districts, is the full wing in
There being democratic candidate in the field
the friends of the administration cast their surages for
Capt Price, who received but very few votes than
the number of democrats the district asceraned by
the poll for Hon p Martin in 1915 which lustties
in placing Captain Prices aggregate in the democratic
column.
Verify the country is not lost when Kentucky gives
democratic majority of II votes, and Rhode Island elects
a republican to Congress by II votes.
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NIarshal's Sale,

virtue of writ of TERI facas, scire factas under the
lien law issued from the clerks office OF the circuit cour
of the District OF Columbia for the county OF Washington
and directed shall expose public sale for ash
Monday the 18th day OF September next at the front OF
the door of said county the hour OF IL o'clock
No SIS. in the city of Washington, with the improvements
thereon-being two-story frame dwelling house. &C.
seized and levied upon the property OF John Ennis ano
sold satisfy udicas No H. to October term 1876, in ia
vor of Ulysses Ward against said John Ennis
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Aug l6-dts Marshal of the District OF Columbia.
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Wine Store.

Wine Store.
TOHN II. BUTHMANN, Pennsylvania avenue, south side,
u between ~ and 9th streets has received LOT Of
Superior Havana cigars, 'sSIlva" brand
Also, invoice of Claret in boxes and casks, OF
the very highest grade
Also, Haut-Sauterne
An invoice OF Sherry and Madeira in casks
lot OF fine Old Whiskey
All Of which offered for sale.
Sept 7-Jtif
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The legislature of New York recommended its session
at Albany on Wednesday. On Thursday communca-
ton sent to both houses by Gov. Young, announ
cling the death of MIR. Wrght which referred to a
Joint committee. Both houses took recess till O'Clock,
to receive the report of the committee
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HATS,

ITOUsE Furnishing Goods--We VIII this day open n
large assortment of liable diapers and napkins, 81,
1914 l2-4 linen and sheengs, furniture dmity,
and curtain musins.
Also lot of patent iannes warranted not shrink.
Also, English longcloth shngs, very cheap; fine
Irish linens, go WALTER HARPER a. co.
Sept 7-3uf Penn. ay., between 9th and 10th SITS.
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To PREVENT LAMPS sMoKINe.-Soak the wick in
strong vinegar, and dry it well before you will
then burn both and pleasant and give much salts
faction for the rng trouble in preparing Mning Jour-
val
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Hu A. GREEN, .7mcttOneer,

VALUABLE SERVANT GIRL AT PRIVATE SALE
am authorized TO sell, at private sale, handsome
young muatto girl IL years OF age slave for life and sold
Tor fault the owner having further for her Apply
TO A. GREEN,
Auction and Commission Merchant,
Concert Hall, Penn. avenue, near Browns Hotel
S-eo3t
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DOARDiNG.-MRS. HANNAH WELLS having taken
ID the large and commodous boarding house formerly
cuped by Mrs. Honead, on Pennsylvania avenue near
3D. street. adjoining MIR. Gadsbys Hotel prepared
accommodate transient yearly boarder and respectfully
solics the patronage OF her friends.
Aug. lS-law3w+
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NOR RENT, n dvveIIing-housc and rooms su,tn,l,

NOR RENT, n dwellipg-housc, and rooms suitable
for offces-A handsomely located three story house
Immediately of Franklin Row, in complete order
surrounded by and having pump OF
in the yard may be had, application the subscriber
for $500 per annuIn.
Aiso several spacious UNFINISHED rooms in the large
building two doors above OddFelows Hall, Seventh
street, suitable for Offices. j. c. McKELDEN,
Sept 2-eod3t Seventh street
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NEW WINE STORE, No. S5 CHESTNUT STREET
IN JAMES BAIE late OF the firm OF Gowen Jacobs, " Co,
respectfully announces that he has fitted the store, No
81 Chestnut street. few doors below Third street, and
door above Congress Hall Hotel, north side, Wine
Store where he will keep welselected stock of the
approved varieties of wines, brandies queurs London
brown Stout Scotch ale, and the finest brands of choice
cigars, &c.
Private gentlemen, hotekeepers, and others in the
try invited 10 call and examine his stock Sept.
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VOLUNTEERS, ATrENIION!-Those who have en-.
rolled themselves for the corps which am raising
requested report themselves at the Rendezvous Wash
ngton, Saturday next, lie mustered the
vice, that they be rendezvoused Fort Nc Henry
instruction and those young who have made up their
minds their country requested Forward
and enrol themselves rs am anxious to leave for the
OF the earliest practicable moment.
SeptS +. b. ROBINSON, Captain
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Hy A. GREEN, .4sactfOneer.

ITORSES cows OXEN, HAY, CORN, FARMING
IL UTENSILS, &c, AT AUCTlON.-On Wednesday,
the 10Th instant if ta not, the next fair day shall
SELL at the residence and farm of Robert Clark, esq, in
Prince Georges county, Maryland about eight miles from
Washington four miles from Blaensburg, and near the
Adelpha Mills adjoining the farm of Mr.. Diggs, very
extensive lot of the above named. We enumerae IN
part
Is do of and calves
yoke of
3 wagons and harness
ox-cars and horse-cart
l carryall, nearly new, and harness, cart gear &C.
l family carriage and harness
buggy and harness
poughs, harrows, cultvators, wheat fan, and corn
shelter
A large lot of farming utensils in general
Also, 80 stacks of prime timothy hay corn fodder,
nc.
From 800 to 400 bbls. corn, with other grain, tobac-
co, &c.
Sale to commence 10 O'clock n.
Terms: All sums Of and under $40, cash $40, a
credit of and months for bearing interest," salts
factory endorsed
Sep. S-eodNds A. GREEN, Auctloneer
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THO SURGEONS AND PURSERs of the United States
Navy-Received this day from London Epauets, En-
broderes, and Shoulder Straps for Surgeons and Purses
U $. Navy, cononnaby with tie regulation of May "a
lS7 OWEN, EVANS, ~ GO. I
Military and Naval Merchant Tailors
Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and 18th streets.
Aug 3I-2aw6W.
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NEW FALL GOODS, such blankets carpetings,
IN cloths worsled da,nasks embroidered curtain mus
ns wateed moeens, brocade danasks gilt rods and
mens white counterpanes furniture dmitys cotton sheet
ngs linen sheetings damask able-coths and napkins
huckabacks Diapers crash, bordered towels, table da-
pers table and piano covers bed tcug pillow
ion, &C., &c together with many other useful and desi-
rable articles, Just received and will be sold cheap by
Aug. % p ii. HOOE n co.
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Georgetown College, ID. e.
TIME classical exercises of this college will be resumed
i Wednesday, the 18th Of September The terms as
follows:
Board tuition, stationery, washing and mending linen and
stockings, medical aid and medicine, per $500
For half boartlers l2j
For day scholars 50
Graduation fees
All charges must be paid allyeary in advance No de-
duction viii be made from quarter commenced All let
lers on business addressed the president
must be post paid.
THOMAS. +. MULLEDY,
Aug 3l-6t President
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THE LITERARY WORLD
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convenient for binding devoted principally critical
views OF publications, with Interesting and entertain
ing extracts notices of the OF historical and
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relating education, art and literature; and udicos
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 iules
manner. Price SO per annum.
Published weekly by Osgood 81 Co.. l36 Nassau St, N
Subscriptions received by
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CANvASSERS WANTED, apply to WIN. @. FORCE,
or OSGOGD " CO., New York. The most liberal terms
will be allowed.
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Cooking Ranges! Cooking Ranges!!
TTAVING obtained the exclusive right Tor the sale OF
IL Simpsons Justly celebrated cooking ranges am now
prepared put them up at the Boston prices, and war
ranted in all cases, if well used.
These ranges constructed that. with the addition OF
hoair back the the kitchen be heated by
the fire THAT does the cooking; or, if persons wish it,
they substitute wateback, and by that means have
from thirty fifty gallons of hot water all the time ready
for use.
Persons wishing purchase them in operation al
Mr. Thomas Pursels, Pennsylvania avenue; Dr. Thomas
p Jones, patent agent, street; MIR. kibby's, on
street, between 3D. and Al streets; and Mr. X Boyd's
upholsteer, the of 18th and Pennsylvania
avenue all OF whom, am authorized say, will show
them with pleasure.
Also, for sale, all kinds of stoves among which are
Stewards cookngstov for wood and coal, warranted
Walkers ho-air furnace for heating public buildings pr
vae houses Nc.
Housespoutng and roofing done at the shortest notice.
VIII. II. NARROWER,
Aug 30-eo4tif 7lh street, opposite Patriotic Bank
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Correspondence OF the Commercial Timesl
VERA CRuz, August is, Isl!

GENTLEMEN The reinforcemens mentioned IN a lats l
having been despatched from this place, IN colp
ance with the urgent call Of Major Bay, whose road wa
blocked up by the guerlas returned yesterday aeinoo
after having suffered the loss of all their wagons, exec
one and five or six men killed. The guerias began
hartss them San Juan short distance from SAM
Fe hit they pushed hel way through without loss uh
they arrived in sight Of the National Bridge. Here ,
found an cnnence fortified and furnished with piece
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/ ANDON FEMALE sEMINAHF.-The winter ses-
IL sion of this institution will open Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 8. The Rector with pleasure announces that he
has associated with him. teacher the Rev. Joshua Peter
kin, who will preside of the classes of the senior
department Professor Engebrecht will have charge OF the
classes in music and botany In the other departments the
Rector will be aided by three female teachers experience
and skill in their profession. The location and organza
ton OF this institution commend it the favorable notice
OF parents in search OF home school for their daughters
Terms For board and English branches, per annum,
$3.50.
Music languages and other ornamental branches extra
For circular, with full information ADDRESS
Rev. IL. IA. PHILLIPS, Rector,
Aug. 2f-eo3w Urbana, Frederick Co Md.
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commanding fioine SludulOh'
The wholesome effect of these two limitations is eX
emped in the following:

1.-The Spanish brig Martin Capt. Escalza, arrived her,
yesterday from Havana brings several passengers some
whom Were permitted to land We glad to see sucl
measures taken. This is the only way stop the guerilla
from daily increasing When chcUriicrs dindtshrie arv
here from Havana, they Immediately enlist in the gang
robbers that iniest the country"
We have a mass OF items at command, in the papef
all, at this period of the sckly season, are equally to
looked TO, noens uotens, with regard the timely az
pearance of our sheet in the morning. are Obliged
refer our readers TO the very volumnous correspondent
OF Indicator, below, which comprises almost every SUP
Iect OF interest in Vera Cruz and its vicinity.
DEATH OF A GUERILLA CmEF-El Arco Iris, OF Tx
Goth ult, says that Don Juan Aburto the most active
the guerilla chiefs after Jaauta died the night oil W
9th ult of fever at Paso de Ovelas He hal been T
Gently engaged with Major Lallys train, at the Pueh'
Nacional, where he captured six of our wagons
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U. s. FLAG SHIP GERMANrowN,
Anton LlZardo. August Is, Is

GENERAL ORDER, No. II--Al vessels excepting arm
steamers and transports, arriving at ports in Mexico he
by the United States forces be visited by boat iron
the general SHIP OF the day, any single vessel OF n
squadron that may be IN port for the purpose OF endeN
The usual compliment of services in foreign vessels OF war
and OF detecting any irregularities of foreign mail steamer
or merchant vessels, whether foreign American.
1t is desirable, when it be prac cabe that boarding
officer should be lieutenant.
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Tickets SIO-halves S5-quarers 81 30
For sale by ]. az G. MAURY,
Agents for the managers, door the Nation
Hotel, Washington city.
Sept.6
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CobLrcroR's OFFICE,

vera Cruz, August -, 1911
acknowledgements arriving mt this port without pass
ports from the American consul resident the port they
embark FROM will not be allowed leave the vessel and
the master OF any vessel permitting such passengers land
viii be fined 5000 for each and every passenger landed
and the vessel held responsible for the same.
f. NJ. DIMOND, Collector