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TESTIMONY OF THE DOCTORS IN Fla.
VOK OF WISTAR,S BALSANI OF
--N. ---. Wild CHERRY -. .LEla VI

W.. Exeter, maine. STpi ~, ISlD.
This ccrlifes that have recommended lie use Of Dr.
WlSfhpS BAI.SAM OF WILD CHERRY for diseases Of
the Lungs, for two years past und many bottles TO my
knowledge have been used by my PATIENTS all with benef
eul results In two cases. where II was thought confirmed
consumption Ind taken place. The Wild Cherry effected q
cure. H. BOYDEN, Physician at Exeter Corner.
DR. Bradford Knapp, Of Crown Point, n, W in letter
dated Augusta 1916 Gays " In tie course Of my practice
in tins vicinity have tested In some degree the good quail
tiles Of Wisinrs Balsam of Wild Cherry in Pulmonary Com
plants, aud 1now wish to procure supply of Tie medicine
DR. A. H. Macnnlr OF Inrburo North Carolinu, writes
under date OF February H. 1871, that he has used DR. Wis
tar's Bnsam OF Wild Cherry In his practice lie last eigl-
teen mouths and considers II The best preparation of HE
kind lie ever saw, and knows OF none so deserving the pub
ic patronage
Dir WIN, A. Shaw, Of Washington N. O., writes, under
dale oil May !, lSl6, as follows: r.
have heard Of many OF decided beneficial effects
from its use, especially in Asthma and chronic cough OF
spaslnodic character have used The Wild Glory great
deal in practice, and Will marked good results IN tise
cases 81 great nervous mobility and iritaby, 10 which
phthsca patients subject The combination of these
prncplesm WSsar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry is Ingenious
and iudcious. ss
''Medica Justly distrusl Of Patent Medicines
IN general, but canuor must discriminate between otra-
gcous humburs and nUsrins and those medicines which
have proved salntary, and in many well acsied cases
curative.n t3 HHe
DIR. Hoffman, Huntington, Pa, cured child OF Aatlma
with it, after he declared he could do no more with his
medicine, and the child must die.
DR. Freegh, OF Sauguertits NJ 81, says he cured Liver
Complaint Of four years standing, thai would yield IL
the usual remedies
Abraham Skillman NJ d., of Boundbrook N IT, says
he has known. We might refer you hunrets of
cases, lad we ROOM that wpi'd convince all oi It's great
virtue. Hr6.es
For sale by
u. s. PATTERSON, Washington,
JOHN Il. PIERPOlNT. Alexandria, and
BARNARD s. MAiFlBlD, Georgetown
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THIRTIETH CONGRESS.
FIRa1 gEasION
SENATE.


In The .Ssndie, Mr.. BRADBURY announced the death
of the Hon. JoHS FAIRFIELD, a Senator from the
State Of Maine which happened in this city on Fri
day evening last whilst laborng under the effects of
surgical operation that he had undergone. Mr.. u.
accompanied the announcement by appropriate ie-
marks for the occasion; after which, MIR. NILEs>de-
liyered handsome euogy on his moral and political
llfe The customary resolutions were offered; after
which, the Senate adjourned with the intention OF
attending his funeral tomorrow, at IL o'clock, from
the Senate chamber.
In the House. there was very little else done than
the presentation Of u resolution by Mr.. JONES, OF
Tennessee, to inquire into the cxpcdency of giving
additional clerical MD 10 the Commissioner of Pen
sions, in consequence of the large amount Of claims
for lands and Treasury scrip that is before him for
adjustment. A discussion sprung up upon the reso-
luton, between Messrs. HoUsToN, WHIrE, ScnENcK,
SAWYER, Haskell, and others, upon its merits and
several amendments that were offered but before
1t was disposed Of message was received from the
Senate informing the House that they had passed
resolutions relating 10 the death of Mr. FAIRFIELD,
whercupon Mr.. HAMnoNs, of Maine, rose and of
ered similar resolutions with an obituary notice OF
the deceased; after which, the House adjourned till
tomorrow, when il viii attend his funeral, at II
o'clock,
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Invitation TO General Taylor 20 become the
Guest OF the Stafc OF Tennaasee.

The representatives Of the people Of the
State Of Tennessee, in General Assembly con-
vened, DESTROYS of doing honor to the soldier,
the general and the patriot, who has won for
his country imperishable rcnown by his wis
dom and achievements in arms-desirous Of
testllying their respect for the man-their
admiration for his virtues-their apprecia-
ton Of his skill as a general, of his justice
and kindness and benevolence to those un-
der his command wishing to do that in their
legislative capacity which they feel, and
which they felt as citizens at home, in com
mon with their neighbors and friends their
constituents whom they now represent
Resotped, That giving utterance to what they are
sure will meet with the cordial response Of the poo
pie Of the State of Tennessee at large as well as In
accordance with their own wishes, do invite Major
General Zachary Taylor 10 the seat Of Government
Of the State of Tennessee during the present session
oil its Legislature in order that representatives oil
one Of the sovereign States of the American Comic
deracy they may testify 10 him personally, their re-
spect and regard
Resoired, That copy of this preamble and reso.
buttons be signed by the speakers respectively of the
Senate and House of Representatives and forward
ed Immediately to Gen. Taylor with a request tN,I
he indicate, at as early day convenient, when il
will suit him to visit Nashville,
Resolred That we tender 10 the family of General
Zachary Taylor our cordial congratulations, on the
safe return to their midst of one 80 dear 10 them al
husband, u father md friend
Il. BUCHANAN Spk'r of House OF Reps
J. F, ANDERSON, Speaker Of Senate.
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9@+ While Mr.. Holmes, of South Carroll
ma, would give back to Mexico all our con-
quests, and make a treaty Of peace with hel
as an Independent nation. He insists upon
deprlving her Of one of the highest attributes
Of sovereignty, by clause to be inserted in
the treaty providing for the right of entry
and departure of our shipping into and from
Mexican ports as unrestricted as into and
from the ports Of the United States" II
she were,to grant this right, it would be one
Of the highest evidences of the conquest by
us of all Mexico, for no nation can give
away such a right and be independent.
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Slaves do all the work. They cook, wash go to
market black your boots, build your fires, drive your
carriages, hoe, plough, nov, chop wood, and work
at most of the mechanic arts. have scarcely seen
trict-Cleyeland, Ohio, Plain Dealers Wash Cores
pendent.
This writer labors under great error More than
hafthe negroes in this city free, and they are as
busily engaged in labor the slave. But what will
the white-working men of the District say to the
mis-satement concerning them? They constitute
at least two-hrds of the population Of the District
and win compare with any other white population in
the Union for industry and thrift.
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GrAsoow. Sent /

GESTLEMEN: We have given the. United States
frigate Macedonian six hundred and twenty tons pip
iron address as ballast for the return voyage
and should the same be admitted free Of duty, we
hereby authorize You to pay the amount TO Commo
d3re George G. DE Kay our agreement being that
whatever concession mny be made to him, we should
be chargcabe with the duty If 1t were levied
through the custom-house. are, &c.
!. Messrs. BooaMAN JOHNSTON d Go.
4 The above is the letter Of advice accompanying
the shipment of the ballast on board the Macedonl
an We are still uniformed as TO the provision OF
construction Of lar by which Mr.. Walker RENTED
the duty On this IRON Of s3,354 The New York
Journal Of Commerce pleads for the Secretary, tina,
II was not honorable for him to exact IL,
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TAMr,co Dec. /.

lAMrlco Dec. 18th 1917.
The states of Michoacun, Jasco, Durango, and
Zacatecns,a do not acknowledge the proceedings of
Santa Annals government at Queretaro, but are de-
termined tits said, TO send commissioners TO Gen,
Scott The Indians of the state of San Luis (the
Fluarticos) have broken out, and are numbering
the Mexican population and burning the towns in
the interior of the state, AT Ozuuama many off
GERS of the Mexican army have been murdered the
cause is the attempt TO force contributions. Among
them the two officers who attacked the gallant Col
DeReussey and his little command at Rio Daaboss,
Genls. Guaray and Jaureguli. The Gov. OF San
Luis has dcclaredip favor of free trade and his con
stuents are anSiously looking again towards
Tampico for their supplies. The merchants of This
place are also on tiploe. Now is the propious
time to communicate with San Luis. There is no
doubt should communication be opened with that
place, that half Of the expenses Of the war would
be betrayed from revenu collected at this place.
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Meeting OF the yyhigs OF the VirSiniaLc sis-
-sH M tH ture. ia

AT an assemblage Of the Wing members
Of the Legislature, in the city Of Richmond,
on Wednesday evening, the 22d inst, on
motion Of Mr.. Seymour, Of Hardy, James
French Stroller, Esq. Of Rappahannock,
was called to the chair, and John S. Gala
her Of Frederick appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Scott of Fauquier offered the follow
ing resolutions:
| Resolred, That il is oxpedient to hold a Wing
Slate Convention in the capitol, at the city Of Rich
mond on "Wednesday, the 23d dry Of February next,
| for the purpose X I'm IN Electoral Ticket, for
| the approaching Presidential election; and of tax
ing into consideration the proprley Of expressinghe
preference Of the Wing party Of this State for some
person as fit candidate for the Presidency and also
of the propriety of sending delegates to a Wing Ma
tiona Convention should one be hereafter assem-
bed.
Resolred, That our Wing, fellow-cizens through
out the State arc requested to send delegates TO the
Wing State Convention to be assembled on the 23d
February next, that afu expression may be given
TO the wishes and opinions Of the Wing party Of this
State, on the subject Of the suggestions contained
in the preceding resolution.
These resolutions were adopted, with on
y two dissenting voices to the clause allud-
ing to National Convention
Mr.. Caperton, Of Monroe, offered the fol-
lowing resolution
Re$otred, As the opinion Of tho Wing members ol
the General Assembly of Virginia, that ZACHARY
TAYLOR will he most acceptable candidate 10 the
people Of Virginia, for the Presidency; and that he
will receive from them most JEALOUS and sufficient
support.
This resolution was adopted with almost
entire unanimity, four members who thought
the expression Of opinion would come with
most proprietv from the Convention itself,
finally yielding their concurrence.
Hfesoired, That the proceedings be published in the
Wing papers Of the Siate. 5
JAMES Il. STROTHER, Chairman
JoHN s. GALLAHER, Secretary. ~
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The SENTIMENT OF THE STATE--The preliminary
movement, of the Wing members of the State in ref
erence 10 the formation of electoral ticket, and
their opinion that Gen. Taylor will be an acceptable
candidate, is in no sense an anticipation Of public
sentiment, Ii is admitted in all quarters that this
opinion is but expression of historical fact and
that it's prompt PRONUNCIATION is an evidence that the
Wings arc engaged in no game Of deception in pre-
sentiug the name of the Hero Of the Rio Grande
1t will be seen too that the question of entering
National Convention is ief open for The consideration
ofhe asStmblage tro months hence, by which period
its expedency or inexpediency may be decided upon
For ourselves have no hesitation in still affirming
our belief that no such conyocaton is necessary
that Gen Taylor will be presented by large bodies
the people Of at least seventeen States-and that
If a convention be held al all, it will be but ratjfca-
ton meeting Richmond Republican.
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The Hon JoHN NJ. HoLLY, member Of Congress
from New York, mud family, arrived in this city on
Friday evening last and took lodgings at the Pulaski
House. The synlpalhies Of the Wings OF the Union
with hin, for his devotion during the exciting or
ganization Of The House of Representatives, notwithr
Standing the perious state of his health We trust
he viii meet speedy conynlescmce, and be enabled
soon to return his dutiesat Washington [Savun.
Republican.
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20 %. and 40 sous ner dnv bnt occasionav this Il
augmented 10 frames. and rer,, rnre,v 10 frames.
This, of course includes their food The women
rel one-halr or two-thirds as much MS The mon But
was told that some of the females had been labornr
recently for the miserable pittance of G sous day
and thai occasionally they were plnd 10 be enpoyptl
for kbeir food simnIy What will ihc American n,
borer saw 10 such faets3 They ore moi lodged be
their empIovers md ,he mass os ,bo, co,,;,,, f,
distance m forred n sloen IL harns ond stnb,,.
wherever tbov Gan a. .nermis,io, ho,b sex,s nm
,in,r in nro,niscuonsv Thov ,ra ord,p,rilv nrottv
viii fed 'homch coorso,, ,rheir so. drink il wine
renerov az Ia noorost ,,I,, h,,, thnv think they
ennnnt do yvi,hant IL, ,,lked win q loborn.
man a, C,rlao,s he o,her d,v obop, me difference
,etweon the WAGES of labor in France and America
He WINS s,rnrsed and asked many questions. s,,ch
,s ,be nricaa of articles If food and clothinG He
wanted 10 know what ,hey drank. i Told him lea.
,o4se and wnter q No wine D, snid he awhat no
wine i, with establishment marked on his fnce Bnl
that was terrible drawback an immense falling oil
j., Tho Eldorodn of ,ha l.horor which Ind hsep
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Commercial.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, December "a.
FLouRrhe market is firm, receipts light, and noe change
in prces-wagon price &c. sales from stores sG,l2k
GRA,N-For the last two or three days the receipts Of
Wheat have been very light and our quotations remain The
slme S25 Sl27 for red, 81 ,2S VI 30 for white. No
thing doing In Corn The dealers in Flour AM, Grain arc
all tptoe, waiting the news by the Hbernalooked lot
every moment
PonK-The best wagon Pork Is selling at s5Ga1 s575
lGazetie
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Harriet Mariineau visited The Dead Sea in April
asst, and has published an account Of her visit She
says the only person who is known to have crossed
it WINS an lrishnan by tie name of Cosgan. He
succeeded in crossing the lake in open boat in the
month of July, 1885, but suffered SO much fatigue
and exhaustion, and was so lily prepared for the nd
venture that hccll sick and died, lie made notes
of what he SAY, nor did he communicate to his
friends any verbal information on The subject during
his illness. His remains are deposited at the Anne
rieon b,rying ground, Jerusalem.
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IMPROVED DAGUERREOTYPES
rlIMnE NATIONAL DAGUERREAN GALLERY,

PLUME NATIONAL DAGUERREAN GALLERY,
Concert Hal, Penn. Arenue, near Bro,en's Hotel.
TIME Projectors Of the above celebrated establishment
Il happy 10 the public, that by the aid o
aky oriop light, they taking Pictures, which they
confidently believe have been equalled since The dis
cuypry Of the art by Dagucrre. ,
Among the many advantages tis llghl possesses over all
others Is the great facility by which GROUPS from two 10
twenty arc iaken likeness 10 Tie group being cqaily
lear and distinct This II degree Of perfection IN taking
v,r,,ipa never attained by flfe usual moic
Thn new light II peculiarly adapted ior tntng children
u any agc only second bring required fT setting
This Gallery contains the largest cnlcrilogin The world
Of disuguishcd men, taken from LIE
ADMIrrANoE FrEE. dee "a Ind
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8.f The rnnk and file enlisted menl of dragons
miillery company Of sappcrsand miners, infantry
and rifcmcn, including dotachmcnts at Fort Colun,.
bus; Newport barracks, KY. Jefferson barracks Mo-,
west Point, DC, Recruits in depois and recruiting
parties tsay l,2OO) may be computed at about u $50
men, being 1881 pryates less than the regular militia.
ny establishment
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TUEspAy, DECEMBER q.

Mr. DIX presented The memorial Of David Whelp-
y praying compensation for his services in the eype-
dtion under General Pike TO the sources of the Mis-
sissippi in 1905 and 1906, which was referred TO the
Committee of Claims
Mr. D. alsopresented the memorial Of Amos llol-
ton formerly quartermaster in the army, praying
that the accounting officers may be directed to audit
and settle his accounts, which was referred TO the
Committee of Gains,
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Gitp 1ntrlliarnec.
IJ For advertisements of amusements, &C., see
first column of third page.

lar piece OF Robert Macaire was presented TO
whelming audience, We are decidedly Of the opinion
that ids of the theatrical public are DESTROYS
Of seeing this piece ropayed The caste was excel
lent. Mr. Bradshaw, as Robert Macarc, was enthu-
sas'lcally rocelved this gentleman has won wreath
in his performances already. Mrs Nichols, us Col
In, pleased as usual this lady will claim
tcnslyc notice. hereafter. Mr.. Brown has already
obtancd the sobilquet Of the Jefferson Of the Adel-
phi and on this occasion he answered all expocta-
liens Mr. Hamilton claims our Commentator, and
the public will appreciate his peculiar talents. Mrs
AbertlnGs dancing is good experience viii teach
her that practice improves in this art il we may so
call it, Harrison shHll we speakof you? Nonsense
Mol We all know you
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ID ~
We have one days later intelligence from
New Orleans than that brought by the
mails.
Letters and papers from the city Of Mex,
leo are up to the 9th Of November. No
thing confrmatory Of the rumor Of the arrest
of Generals Worth, Pillow, &c.
Mazatlan and Guayamas are in our pos
session,
A bearer Of dispatches from California to
Washington came by this arrival from Vera
Cruz.
A protest had been received from Lord
Palmerston by the shadow Of the Mexican
Government convened at Queretaro against
the forcible taxes levied on the English six
months ago in Mexico by Santa Anna.
The Mexicans claim an advantage over a
party OF Americans who landed at Mulege
on the Pacific coast Fought all day and
We're forced to retire.
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Mn. W1SrnHop.--Thc New Orleans Bee, tr. bears
the following testimony TO Mr.. Winhrops national
Waiggism, a testimony which we checrfully endorse,
because VIC know II 10 be true II says:--"Mr. Win
hrop Is only on ardent and faithful Wing, but a
gentleman of enlightened intellect Of liberal and en-
lnrged vicws-a National Wing one whom the petty
influences Of section do moi affect and who utterly
unancd by that Slavery hcresy which unforiu-
natcly warps tho understandings of many Of the
members of both parties who belong 10 States north
of the Potomac.n
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MExicAH PoTrERs,- ancient AZtecs possessed
nearly the same skill as the modern Chinese do in
works OF Pottery. Several specimens Of Aztec Pot
terry have been exhumed from the pyramid of Cholu-
Ia by Our soldiers and sent to Princeton College. One
Is a black pitcher ornamented with serpents. The
Modern Mexican Indians have not lost the arL en-
trey ms specimen Of clay serpent in the hands oil
Professor Mitchell Of Philadelphia proves.
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RrdHTs OF MARnIEp WoMEN.-The great work of
cnnncipating woman is going steadily on, step by
step. She is inn state Of slavery TO man that is ut
tery with the principles Of cfisianity
Her personal and social rights are the fruits Of
snvagc era The State Of Vermont has adopted
law towards freeing the noble women OF the Green
Mountains from the bondage Of feudnlism May this
s'ep,be speedily followed in every State of the Union
where il has mot been takcnl
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Members Of Congress, and all other citi-

Members Of Congress, and all other cit-
zens who are the friends Of General TAY-
LoR, are requested to assemble at Coieman's
National Hotel on Wednesday evening
next, the Goth inst, at o'clock, AS mat
tiers of importance will be laid before them
for their consideration, full attendance is
desirable.
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Mint oils becoming an important branch of bust
in the products and exports of Michigan In several
places in the Statehe mint plant is cultivated largely
and profitaby, for the manufactured mint oil, In
St Josenh county il is carried on largely by FIX Go
vernon Barry. The value Of oil shipped from De-
troit this fall Of his make, amounts TO near twenty
five thousand dollars