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L,eut. Rodney f. Mcdonald.

The Macon (Ga) papers speak in the highest terms OF
this gallant Young officer, who has returned from Vera
Cruz and has Just arrived in this city. He is the son OF
Governor Mcdonald and the accounts which we have
received of his prowess, from member OF Congress,
confirm the whole brilliant story of his achievements AZ
we find it in the Macon Telegraph" He engaged il
the practice of the law when he joined private, Col
Jackson's regiment
Gle among the very first in the State volunteer
when the waf with Mexico broke out. After serving
his time Col Jacksons regiment, he received from tn
President, May last, commission in the third regimen
of United States artillery; since which he has been
with Gen Lane among those who bore the brunt and dan
ger Of opening the way, than occasion, be
Vera Cruz and the main body OF the army in the
terror In this service lie much with and around th
vaiIand HAYS and lamented Walker, of whom he speak
with the devoted affection. lie bears upon his body
testimony of his gaantry Vera Cruz In eacl
the engagements OF Husmantls Aisco, Tlascila Maa
,noas and Gaaxara, he in the thickes OF the fight,
and was three times wounded ia these skrmshes. HI
good conduct have him the highest prais
Of the officers and in the army the report OF Gen
Lane abundanty shows; and but discharge gra'clu
duty TO friend and fellow citizen, when we pay this pub
lie tribute to this and gallant young Georgian
We understand that Lieut. Mcdonald has receive1
six wounds and one, in his chest from the thrust OF
Mexican lance is still unhealed The want OF room de
MES the qualification of doing more justice to tht
bravery OF this gallant young officer.
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Efforts have been made by the members OF Congress
from several States procure the recall of the fragment
of volunteer regiments from South Carolina Pennsyva
MIA, sc The administration would probably crafty these
applicants if the troops could be spared from the service
But we have not men enough in Mexico; and until thu
ten regiments granted these volunteers scarcely
be discharged The bill is still pending. Two months
of the session have now passed away and not q
regiment has been authorized 10 be raised The signs
indeed, are against lis passage all The wings appear
to be organized and determined to refuse the supplies
more men to the army Members who came here witt
liberal hearts and open hands grant the adminstra
ton everything which they wanted have received the mag
netc touch, and all is changed We repeat, the peop,
must rise up in the majesty of their strength and SPEAK
IN thunders 10 their representatives Analyze the pres
ent House OF Representatives, and see how fragrant
y the people are misrepresented. Look at Pennsy
wanna, and see six eight of her democratic dis
rcts represented by wings The majority of these
districts are in favor of a vigorous prosecution OF
the war until obtain an early and honorable
peace; but their representatives refuse obedience Il
their wishes, under the acous behests of an infatuated
party. Look at Virginia Who can believe for one
moment, that Mr.. Fulton, who has slipped into the
House between two democratic candidates, with ma.
ority of 800 against him. representing the patr
otto democratic district of Little Tennessee Who be-
ieves that MIR. Flournoy, when he votes against sup
Plies is representing the democratic district OF Halifax
with near 500 majority that Mr. Preston or Mr. Cog
gin is responding to the wishes of their constituents?
We repeat that the people must speak out, and carry
their remonsances to Congress We aware that the
wings will rue their nfauaton when the day of settle
ment comes in November next The polls the presi-
Dental election will express the indignant voice OF the
people against those who desert the rights OF their
try They giving the vantage ground in that con
test but go for the country first for our party next
We decline every advantage to party which is at thc
expense of our country. If the people will but speak
ont noWf they will thunder in their servants that
they will vote for man President of the United
States whose friends desert our honor at the moment OF
trahen they may be brought TO their Senses and sup
plies for carrying on honorable to an honorable
peace may be voted Otherwise we constrained to
express fears that glorious banners will have
be trailed in the dust whilst troops retreat from the
country which they have conquered, without any ndem-
nifty for the past security for the future In that
these vaingorious Mexicans will again take courage
boast that they have driven out OF their land and
aggressions and further may spring from ngo
rous abandonment of all that have gained and al
that we have claimed
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FOR THE UNION.
O"e Day la .stCaaes Of the MIMI.

PETERSBURG, Feb s, 1913.
Your team has arrived bringing New Orleans dates to
the 10Th and Mobile to the 3lst There had been no adj
ditonal arrival from either Vera Cruz or Tampico
Major Price paymaster of the United States army who
arrived at Matamoras from Camargo the 10th Janua
~, reports that the troops IN good health Gen
SCOTS ORDER issued in the city the 18th ultimo, had
been received at Matamoras; and Capt Chapman imme-
dlatey issued circular requiring that the duties levied
on animals, goods, commodities, &c entering the city
from any port State, any State within the republic
should Immediately cease and all such duties paid since
the first OF the month should be refunded presentation
OF certificate OF payment at the collectors Office.
Gen Wool had issued an order al Monterey on the 9th
requiring all persons arriving there report hemselve,
Also requiring all merchants TO exhibit their invoices
on failure to comply with which, they will subject their
goods to seizure and conscaon for the benefit OF the
United States
Lieut. Franklin, of the typographical engineers left
monterey on the 18th umo Just he left an express
was received from Satllo, stating that report had
reached Ioi. Hamlramck that 10000 men, under Gen
Bustamente, were marching upon Saliillo But little
credit however was attached TO the report Oar troops
were In good condition, and quite willing TO be attacked
whenever the enemy should think proper to make such
an experiment.
HE MARKErs.-Coton. midlling. 90 Cd. Sugar
choce' D Of. Moasses prime, ISL. Flour languid
win downward tendency; Ohio, small lots at 50 per
Dbl In freshts there several new engagements
Exchanges in moderate demand
CHARACTERISTICS Francis and Medallion Boston ship
Charleston, New York; barque Roxana, Philadelphia
barque Francis Amy, Baltimore.
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City improvements.
Ia the Editor nf III. Nn1o,,


While ii is satisfactory to learn, as the public have
learned from your correspondent H., that the city
ellis neither unconcerned inactive gard to the
great interests of the people Of Washington in SO far as
those interests connected with the opening navigation
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio canal to Cumberland and
looking TO what is be done for the
commo aton of trade fruitful in benefits we trust il
will not be deemed ocous to urge prompt action in the
premises. The time for work is at hand and unless the
ensuing spring and employed in busy prepara
ton cannot be ready to avail ourselves of the open
ing trade
1t is very clear that nothing be expected from ndi-
vldual energy and enterprise while there is uncertainty
about the completion of our city improvements Ware
houses for the reception OF canal products necessary
basins for the accommodation of boats, wharves for
ships and vessels and yards for their construction and
pair required Men sbarp-sghted in these mat
tiers, and moved until is made apparent that
their capital may be prohtaby embarked in such under
takngs. Something more than assurance, paper dem
onstraton, Is necessary to make this appear Nothing
short OF the actual completion of the canal according 10
its original design will answer, satisfactorily demon
strate the capacities of the city shore of the Eastern
Branch for the purposes thus indicated.
Let there then be procrastnaton, but let the city
canal be opened through both outlets, and placed in
condition to receive boats from both ends and we shall
have exhibition of the magic by which the soil
tude OF waste places turned into the noisy abodes of
business and crowded thousands We shall then realize
in our day and generation, what Washington and his
associate founders of our city afar off, w.
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From the Vincennes Sun. Ia

From the Vincennes Sun, Jan a.
The following extract is taken from the speech of the
Hon. Mr. McClernand, of Illinois, in the lower house of
Congress, vindicating the administration ,c make
its mark acererer read and must have been seething 10
the feelings OF many who heard it, the words fell from
the able speaker Let democrats read and revere the
man, and wings peruse and profit by it.
This quotation. Mr.. Chairman closes nv bastv and I
lear very imperfect sketch OF the internal domestic poll.
cy OF Mr. Folks administration; my vindcaon of the
most brilliant of any agewho has effected the great
state reforms of modern timeswho, imam bilious and
unaspring rose upon the spontaneous sutfages of his
countrymen to the highest civil station earth in which
he stands forth the faithful reflex of sentiments and
Yes sir ali this and ba, besn ssn nner h
auspices of Mr. Polk administration upon which we his
great principles viii you meet these issues, We ob az
enge you them. you still for national bank
restrictive tariff, distribution, schemes of internal i'm,
provement, ct AHA OF federalism if you would still
pursue policy which must unavodably make the rich
strengthen this government the expense of the States
and the peoplc-say So Do not skulk behind military
element prejudice, which, when passed away must
leave you sunk still deeper in the mre of your political
sins.
Yes under Mr.. Folks administrations the column to
democracy has been completed Based upon truth crown
, ea @h l'sa w
money!" and the onward march OF liberty" It will ever
stand imperishabie monument of the fame of lis archi
tec and the glory of the republic
But what, sir, have opponents done in the mean
time! Without recurring to the past will speak only Of
the present We know you voted that Mexico CONNIE
the by her aggressons We know you voted
to place the army ard naVy Of the United Statss5OOOO
to wage this war on part And we know tina, you
turned round and voted that this war was moi
,ionay by President Polk. We also know that southern
pro-slavey and northern anti-slavery men, OF The
and distinguished speaker who, in moving the exnn .o,,
OF slavery from Oregon, where it could exist introduced
Proviso for which he should be held responsibe or ap
pauded according TO the judgment OF patriotic people.
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More PNnic.m n kerxI

Mr.. Gallan has tried his hand upon Oregon, nd fan
ed The wand of the erst magician broken HI
has since tried his skill upon Mexico, and he has com
tted egregous blunders; they were promptly detected
and his pamphlet has fallen nearly shl-bon from thu
press" The Washington correspondent OF the "Nort'
American informs us that "Nr Gallatln has nearly
completed pamphlet upon the present and prospective
state of our finances resulting from the war am in
formed he will take most decided ground against the is
sue of treasury notes., &C. The friends of the country
fear no revelations which he make. The public ha
lost all confidence in the nallibility of the Oracle
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From the Cincinnati Enquirer
Wheeling lntO u.Ine

General s. Lahm, who elected as an independent,
candidate TO Congress- the district composed of Starke
and Wayne counties, has written letter to the editor OF
the Ohio Eagle, full of democratic fire and patriotism
ie declares for Weller goverRor) The outrageous
course OF the wings in Congress has reused the blood in
ms vens as It will In many anothers the leaders of
mat party will ind in the coming contest We welcome
Mr. Lahm back TO the democratic fold regetting that he
was even for time estranged from it. The democracy
VIII receive with open hearts all who wish 10 ranra
themselves on the side of their country in every conflict
whether abroad or at home. We suboin portion OF the
letter:
was Nelson believe, who, when about to engage in
the mighty conflict Trafalgar addressed his men nd
remarked 70 he that ths day England expects epry man
to do has dMy." Every did his duty, and victory
crowned the effort About engage in one of the most
desperate political conflicts that has been fought in
ms or any country may We OF appeal 10 fricnd
every TO do his duty MOI only success of the
party the great principles of equality, stake bur the
honor and cere ofthe country JEOPARDY We are en-
gagged IN foreign war--a which wings of the last
Congress- acting under the soemniy Of OATH declared
to exist "by the Of Mexico;' and accordingly
with at least show of patriotism, men and mea
for its vigorous prosecution Not with the wings OF the
present Congress While army has CALAMITY fought
It's way to the halls OF the Montezumas led
men as ever lived IN auy age nation and among whom
whig supported by furnished part by their own
vote we are now told at home that the 'war ucop
stItutionay and unnecessarily begun by the President
mat no more men are 10 be furnished and only sufficient
party, the Representatives of which are lns by thei
acts, making themselves the very allies of Mexico
ing strength with the real friends institutions within
The very walls OF national Capitol, cannot should nor
and hope under heaven, will moi be permitted triumph
in the coming political Let ,en every man do
his duty.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From our Now York Correspondent.


NEW YORK, Fen. T. 1913
Harmonious whiggery is having particularly nice time
of IL al headquarters, at Albany. The com miuee
have brought la port the portion the COVER
nor's message. in which his ant-ren eXcelency hears
pretty strong talk. As il is well understood that Mr.
Weed of the Albany Evening Journal goes with his friend
the governorG indeed he did suggest and direct that
portion OF the message-ait this Is "nto' him also He
seems tn stand ii well enough, though The fact is, that
honsh the governor is scarcely ioa in the parry they
SaIlnot get along without the editor.
There was Taylor meeting np town last night-more
'Ae meeting han any effort Ia that line which has yet
seen me hght thereas many as 200 persons; and p.
fa' he wen known wing, and better known Taylor
man made long speech, which frequently interrupt
ed by the Clay present This morning the Courier
exceeding wroth with the ntoe and OF
those wings who tcN go for "C!ay and defeat" and threat
ems a separate organization.
The Sublime Porte has been pleased in the-penu,e of
his agnifcence confer the dstng honor of Ba
shaw of Two tails Mr. Morse, the inventor the mag
netic telegraph The official decoration in diauonl APP
propriae the rank is, the latest dates, in the
hands of the American legation, for the Professor.
The Chamber of Commerce has taken up tho subject of
Immigrant ships and their discomoris and nsaubriy and
has conded select committee the duty OF drawing up
memorial presented Congress- for the passage ola
law requiring passenger-shps to have convenienees below
deck for cooking and for ventilation
General Quitman has had reception here worthy Of
conaneror Immense crowds met him the wharf with
popular and his arrival in the Park
he found nothing less than mass meeting Of the people,
eager give him the heartest welcome To-day he
his Fellow citizens at the governors room City Hall To
Gohame notions he looks the like veteran Of
MI The officers have yet from Mexico He is Ger
tainly fine looking man, with unmslkable military
air. With his marked and chseled features and his firm
gray mousache he might easily be taken for of Napo
Icons marshas officer OF the old guard He has hn
nouache style We don't halt forgive him. though.
THAT court martial General Worh--ve New Workers
Though claim General O. as New Yorker by bril-.
special avorite and pride is General Wothhe Bay.
ard Off degenerate ageand he who wrongs him, WRONGS
The United States brig Dolphin has been thorough
overloaded aud repaired the yard Brooklyn, and
in about ten days will sail for the coast OF Africa
The steamboat Columbia started for Albany last evening
and two other bouts advertised for this evening Mean
time we are in the midst of a fall of snow, which mes
here down but which, farther tl Is
probably accompanied with cold weather. FED
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COMMISSIONER bERNARp's OFFICE,
Petersburg, December n, 1877.
IN C'hoEsry.

JOSEPH COCKERIIIE and others
~ Y decree the Circuit Sup eIior OWrt OF Law
ID and Chancery ior the of Petersburg Virginia.
dered in the above November lSi7 the
dersgned, of the commissioner of the di
ected inquire and ascertain who the kindred of
Eliza Amanda Evans deceased, the part OF her father
Alexander Evans deceased OF Petersburg at the time
her DEATH viz the Sh of October lSs3 and who the
parties representing such Kindred and such entitled
portion OF the OF which said Alexander Evans
died sesed The kindred referred consist OF the brothers
and sisters of said Alexander Evans deceased and their
representatives lii represented that the said Alexander
Evans had four sisters oil the whole blood Wis Mary who
said TO have married Joseph Harper and
the state OF Tennessee, where IS SAID that she apd her
husband both died IL Is said she lett
George Harper but that he le eved to have been dead
many years, without Issue and n.e estate Nancy whose
children known. 3. Sally, who IS said TO have died
some thirty years ago in the State OF Kentucky intesate
unmarried, and without sde. 4 Ellen, who is said
have been twice married fret John Hummer, and after
wards to Samuel Walker Iii said that she died chdss
and that her last husband is also dead The said Alexander
Evans had sisters and brother Of the half blood,
respect to whom inquiry is The undersigned
desires that person who be able to give-informa
respecting Mary Evans who married Harper, her
husband Sally Evans and Ellen Evans either OF
her husbands, either of them, will communicate the
same 70 him at Petersburg, Virginia. by the lst day OF
April ls and any of these parties be living he desftes
that they or some other will communicate tho fact to him
ihs Court d. N, BERNARD.
Dec, 4S-2amAprill Commissioner
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The laying OF the cornerstone of the national monu-
nent in honor of Washington will be postponed till the
18th OF July Bya resolution passed during the prssen,
session, Congress has granted portion OF the public
grounds in this city for the monument The Board of
Managers with the appreciation of the President of the
United States, has selected the ground lying west of 18th
street as the most eligible No pains will be spared to
erect monument worthy OF the nation-worthy of its
BEST benefactor. twill be elegant in lis construction
massive in its structure lofty in its elevation and over
cooking the whole region round
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IN institution established and conducted By the SISTERS of
Charity, ohicfy for the relief of the insane.
TINIS institution is beautifully suaied on NINA ldng
eninence within view OF the city OF Baltimore. aud
advantages that render particularly desirable
residence for those afflicted with mental disorders The
house and adjoining grounds command extensive and
interesting views of highly cultivated and agreeable
Its apartments spacious, lofty and wei
ulaed and furnished in style that will bear co'lpar
lson with most respectable hotels II is abudaniv
Supplied with the finest water and its bah arrangements
unsurpassed by other similar establishment IN the
attended by Sisters of Charity, and are visited
more daily by the physician: Although 1t is behind M
other asylum in possession OF all the and
modern itrove,ents-or relieving the insane, yet pre-
sent appt OF domsMie
rather than place for the secluson and confinement OF
aim of its founders invest it with everything appertan-
ing to an ordinary hons which the patient times
wien the nature will admit, will be surrounded
by all the comforts aud advantages of cheerful and
tic society Accordingly the greatest Is aken,
mere " discard far RS practicable every form oper
inmates everything that tend isisae or distress their
feelings. Opportunities for varied occupations and
meps within and without doors stndiously supplied,
exercise the open air in the carriage, foot
carefully enjoined.
Over the female department the Sister. themselves have
the immediate charge whilst In the male department
provided faithful and competent male attendants who have
long accustomed to the of nvads OF this class,
and whom the Sisters maintain the rctest supervis
ion. This institution accommodations for the re-
ceplion oil one hundred and fifty patients The terms vary
SIS per week. 1.-THE patient require or his friends
desire accommodations and additional attention. he
wi, be charged accordingly For further inoration APP
ply the Sister Superior OF the institution, or 10 D1 "
II, Stokes, the physician
Dec q
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post office has been established in franklin conn
" in this State to be called Hudson of which John John
on is postmaster The letter conveying this intelligence
brings also the of subscriber the 'Banner
We graed to observe the present firm and efficient
'o,tmaser General extending mail facilities to the people
)nr government is founded their intelligence and ca
)acy direct public affairs They only acquire the
knowledge requisite for this purpose through the medium
IF the press and the mails. Mr. Johnson in refusing 10
yield the exorbi.ant demands of railroad and Steamboat
companies for carrying the mails is enabled distribute
more intelligence among the people through additional
post offices. More light for the peoplehe sovercigns OF
,ur political system Southern Banner, Georgia
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CUPERB STATIONERY, &c.. for presents

NUPERB STATIONERY, &c., for presents.--
- Painted PAPER mache portfolios card cases, and ink
standishes
Pearl, SHE'LL velvet silver, proclaim, and painted port
o!ios, French0 of richest patterns card cases
Gold pens and pencil cases, reduced prices silver do
lnksandshes, of most beautiful patterns, with bells q
New style of fancy bells
French yocketbooks and wallets
Work boxes, various sizes, nIaid and plain
Writing desks, fancy pa peteries, of new patterns
Every variety of motto waters
Pearl, enameled, ivory and plain penholders and pa
per knives
Fancy note paper aud envelopes Of numerous patterns
Fine penknses and scissors, fancy paper weights
lnkstands, OF all patterns and sizes, fancy cards
Ladies' Writing Compa on, Ladies' Pocket Compa Mon
Games for youth, pincushions, and en-. ry bags
Wax tapers and matches chessnen and boards
Scent bags, albums, purses, ivory tablets
Travellers chessmen. motto seals, fancy playing cards
Visiting cards. Jenny Lind's note paper and waters
Jewelry boxes. Together with a large ard new as.
sortment of FANCY AND STAPLE STATIONERY.
at the lowest prices. For sale by
Psnnsyvana avenue, between lith and l2sh streets.