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INTERESTING PHENoMENoN.-At the gas works,
now III course of construction at Buffalo, there oc-
CURED, few days since, in the construction of a
well, circumstance worthy of observation. After
having penetrated some twenty-five feet from the
surface, the laborers came upon rock This is the
coniferous rock OF Eaton, and the upper limestone
OF the Heidelberg series of our State biologists,
which underlies city, and large portion of
Lake Erie, adjacent. At about one-fourth of
mile from the point in question, an artesian well
had recently been carried down through this and
Its associate rocks, about one hundred feet, before
water was obtained and then, although the supply
is abundant is so charged with sulphuretted hy-
drogen gas to be offensive and useless. Such
water, tor the purposes OF the gas company, would
be particularly worthless. they require the best
OF water for washing their gas, and absorbing from
1t this identical fGtd odor. There remained, how
ever, no alternative but to penetrate the rock and
FISK the result. The well was accordingly bricked
up to the surface, and the boring of the rocklcom-
menced. Having penetrated 1t twenty-five inches,
the drill fell into cavity in the rock and on being
Withdrawn, was followed by jet of water, which
continued to flow until it had filled the well to the
level OF the lake-which makes the water in the
well about twenty feet deep. Subsequent observa-
tons have shown that the supply fountain, in this
case, is Lake Erie; for when the waters of the lake
rise or tall, by the action of the wind the water in
this well invariably conforms to all such changes
OF level. This, like all sedimentary rocks, is, of
course, straifed; and this formation is also some
sures, or joints; and is through one of these pas
sages, exten ing from beneath the lake to the point
reached by the drill that this to the company, in
valuable supply of pure water is obtained. The
unforeseen Importance TO the gas company, of COM
mcncing their operations as they did directly over
this assure, has resulted in incacuable advantages
to them while, to the investigator OF nature, this
well furnishes fine illustration of that law which
governs the production of springs and fountains-
BrDdto Com. Adv.
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THE IsruMus OF TEuuANTEpEc-Our letters
from Queretaro show that the subject of the canal
brought before the Congress of Mexico, and bills
have been proposed to authorize the formation I, f
colonies of foreigners, with the object of running
this canal. Whether this plan is connected with
measure, bid for foreign aid and indemnity, we
have not yet the means of learning. But If ii con-
templates the transfer of the authority of carrying
on this great work, to any other power but the
United States, it will be well for government
to interfere promptly to prevent any such act and
to ser superior ability and greater interest In
the completion of this great enterprise II provi-
sion has been made with reference to this subject
in the treaty of Guadalupe it will go far TO recon-
Gle many OF the opponents of that measure. 1t
must be 1ontessed that neither our government nor
our people seem TO be sufficiently aroused to the
Importance of this enterprise. If Mexico has au-
thorlzed colonies to be orRed on the proposed
line Of the canal, it will certainly be duty to
take immediate stel To secure the benefit OF such
grants. II we do not. Great Britain certainly will
She has, through her ntrIgues on the coast of Hon.
duras and in Yucatan, placed herself in a position
TO take advantage OF any opportunity which may
present itself of realizing long-cherished scheme.
The British officers on the coast have in their pos
session the surveys and maps, which have been
made from time to time, of the route across the
lshmus by the river San Juan. One OF the earliest
It not the very first of these expeditions, under
the command of Horatio Nelson, then a stripping
lieutenant, who lost one-half of his crew from ex-
posure ln making the survey, but succeeded in
ascertaning the practicabiy, indeed, the facility,
of cutting canal across the lsthmus. The maps
and notes OF this survey are now IN this city, in the
possession OF one OF our most Intelligent engineers.
To Illustrate The plans Of Great Britain and to
secure to the United States the entire control of
the intercommuncation of the two great oceans
which lash either shore, will be the imperative
duty of our governmental duty which, we trust,
will not be lost sight of during the cxctements of
political strife in which people and our politi-
clans seem to be almost entirely absorbed.-Neto
Orleans Delta, June H.
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Tue REpuBLrc OF GUATEsrAIA.-The Diario de
IN lnar,na (Havana) contains news from Guate-
mala TO the Sd of May General Carrera, Pre-
sident Of Guatemala, had left the capital with
some forces in order to direct the opera
tons against the insurgents, who kept the coun-
Try in state of continual inquietude. Carrera
determined to try pacific means before he re-
sorted to force. As in Yucatan, ecclesiastical
mediation was resorted to in order to pacify the
Indians. Accordingly, vavious priests and curatcs
left San Sebastian, Matasquesciuntla, Esqupulas,
and other places, on the mission of peace but in a
short time they returned without having been able
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nIlscelIaueOSps.

There are employed on the canals in the State of
New York, over 10000 men,Is 900 boys, and 1000
women, making in all more than II 900 persons.
The late frosts have materially injured the pros.
poets OF the fruit, corn, and potato crops near Ha
milton, G., w,
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to effect anything by their celebrations. The
union with the insurgents OF the Indians who
lnhablt the vicinity of Ialapa, who had always
advance more inadm ssable pretentions than the
others, has obliged Carrera to abandon all idea of
temporizng. The people Of the revolted districts
are wandering about and suffering the greatest
misery. Much injury has been caused to the
commerce of Guatemala by the interruption of the
mails and tho seizure of foreign letters by the in
surgents. In Jatapa, Mlta and at other points,
there have been encounters with the Indians, in
which they fought with much vaor, although al
most always beaten by the government troops, who
have recovered fresh courage since Carrera has
taken command IN person. The council OF war
continues in session, and has discussed the pro-
Ject OF a law tor the convocatlon OF a legislative
body AS soon the discussion is ended, the
manner of electng the representatives will be ar
ranged. The States of Central America wish TO
establish a central power, persuaded that neither
one of them alone can present much resistance to
the unjust ambition of any stronger power that
wishes to destroy its independence. Costa Rca
paper recommends that the charge OF the foreign
affairs Of all the States should be committed to one
alone. In this manner the States, without being
deprived of their sovereignty, will be more respect
ed abroad Some disagreement existed between
the States of Sarf Salvador and Guatemala, on
account of the forces of the former having nvoun-
tary invaded the territories of the latter, which hap
pened In hlsmanner: some parties OF the insurgents
pursued by the troops of Guatemala, fled into the
territory Of San Salvador. The Guatemaians were
commanded by colonel VINO twice entered San
Salvador-once at the hacienda Of Matalopa, where
the boundaries are not we'll defined, and another
time by crossing the frontier at the river La Paz,
and penetrated half league in pursuit of the rebels
who had encamped on the banks of the river, and
made incursions thence into Guatemala. The ex-
plantations given by that State in reply to the do
mands of San Salvador, ought to have convinced
the latter that there no hostile intention on the
part of Guatemala. 1t is believed that there will
be rupture on account of this, which without
doubt will complicate the danger which menace
them on account of the war of castles.
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THE SLAVE INsuRREcrToN- Captain Knapp, of
brig Ann, states that when he left Matanzas on the
18th inst, the slave instruction at Martinique and
other places was not known. The Spanish govern
ment will probably do their best to keep such news
from the ears of their slaves-Boston T,apeHer.
L.ne
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INTERESTING FROM THg SANDWICH ISLANDS,
Accounts to March LIST announce the arrival at
Honolulu of Mr.. Dillon, Consul Of France, with
power to exchange Publications of the treaty of
26th March, 1916. He was received by King
Kamehameha with considerable ceremony. The
government press, the Poiynesian, at Honolulu,
has been placed under the dictatorship of Charles
e. Hitchcock, Esq, as successor to J J: Jarvis,
Esq who IS about to return to the United States.
Captain Duprie.has been fined $500 for a breach
Of the license law. Admiral Bruat had left Tahiti
for France, taking with him a Tahiuan chief and
seven youths, whose parents stipulated they should
mare has engaged Rev. MI. Thompson, Protestant
missionary at Papete to superlntend the education
of her six children. Samoa is in distracted
state, The people in the western part of the Upoa
have left their homes and lands to prevent war,
and are scattered IN various parts Of the island.
A duel was fought at Honolulu in the latter part
OF February. but without any more serious result
than that all the parties to it, principals and Sc
conds, were brought before the police court and
fined $40 each, as peace breakers The new Ca
tholic Bishop for the church at Hon Zulu arrived
there In January, in French corvette, together
with church organ and other church property.
Boston AAas) is greatly depressed. In 1917 there
had been falling off of 200 whale ships, equivalent
to decrease of one-third of the ordinary business
The imports had increased in a corresponding
with al! kinds of merchandise January l, ls4s.
Since then, merchandise to the value of 100000
more had come in and lay idle IN the ware
houses; Waldo y Co., McClay y Co.,
Il Robinson. and a pumber of others, had
been compelled to give up business. Ameri-
can domestcs were sold at Is. 3D.. the ma
nufacturer's prices. English and China goods
were falling in like proportion, The merchants
and tradespeople generally anticipate worse times
before the year is out. Those who have funds are
unable to remit to the United States. Exchanged s
difficult to be procured at par, and will soon
command premium. In 1916 and Y, U. s. bills
no export, specie is going out of the country
Within few months $2O0, 900 have been shipped
off, mostly to China. The whaers repairto Ma
nia, Hong Kong, and other ports to recruit, being
nearer their hunting grounds.
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STKEETS.
Government House Surrounded!
SPEECH OF SIR JOHN HARVEY.

THE MILITARY (sor) CALLED OUT.
Lieut. Frank Harvey, son of the respected
Lieut. Governor of this province, insued the son
OF the Hon. James McNab, at ball last autumn.
At ball last Monday the insult was repeated.
Friends interfered. The matter was still unsettled,
and MIR. Harvey assailed Mr.. Dickson yesterday
in the street. A crowd gathered. They took sides
with Mr.. Dickson, and pursued Lieut.. Harvey
through Hollis, Water, Jacobs, Argyle, and Bar
rlngton streets to Government House, where nearly
1000 people had collected. Frank was nowhere
to be seen, but his excellency the Lieut. Governor
In his usual urbane manner, expostulated with the
crowd and Mr.. DISTINGUISHING them that the
law would protect Mr. Dickson, and that he would
do all III his power as governor and parent to
give satisfaction. Mr.. Dickson replied that if he
did not get satisfaction he would horsewhip the
offender wherever he could-soon after which tie
crowd moved off, with three cheers for Dickson,
and thus ended the nine days wonder of a revolu-
ton in Halifax"
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Very ImpOrtant-If True.

TELEGRAPHfC.
By the wires, this morning, from Coney Island
we learn that border war Is on the very verge of
breaking forth, owing to the late act ofthe New York
State Legislature, appointing commits sioners TO Sc
lect suitable spot for laxaretto Those COM
missloners have dared TO visit and even recon-
mend Coney Island as most desirable spot for
the same. We are told, and from good autho-
rlty 100, mat the Governor Is In a perfect rage
He has ordered all the forts in and about the king
dom, tobe put into complete order-guns mounted
and double shotied with grape-''a little more grape
Captain Bragg" The Governor and Council have
considered this act of New York the most fragrant
that one neighboring State could assume towards
another. Those outside barbarans have done all
this without consulting his Excellency in this
mighty matter. Should this thing take place Il
would destroy the entire clam vintage of 'lS
AS the Mexican war is now over, we want a lit
tie spice with soup during the dullness of sum-
mer. There Will be, beyond all doubt, clamerous
time
The Governor never surrenders.
APPOINTMENTS the PREsIpFyr-Isaac Tsucey, of
Connecticut, to be Attorney General of the nitcd
States, In the place OF Nathan Clifford, resigned Ste
Legation Of the United States to the republic
the place OF j. L. Martin appointed charge saires
to the Papal States Robert Wallace Of the District OF
Columbia to be Marshal Of the United States for said
District, In the place Of Alexander Hunter, resigned
CUsroM-uorsE OFFicERs-Gershom Mott. collector,
Burlington, New Jersey reappointed Robert p Dun
lap, collector Portland, Maine vice John Anderson,
whose commission expired Charles D. Learned de-
putty collector at Ship Island Mississippi Office
LAND OfFIcERs- Bennett w. Engle. receiver of
public moneys at Charlottesville Indiana vice Philip
f.. Engle, deceased.
Consul PRUSSIA The President has recognized
H. Mecke Consul of Prussia for the port of Phadel-
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AFFRAy IN HnTAx.-The Haitian Morning
Courier gives an account of an affair which oc-
CURED in that town lately, heading the article with
the well displayed lines arranged after this or
der.--
GRAND REVOLUTION IN HALIFAX.
GOVERNORS SON PURSUED THROUGH THE
STREETS
lIcxro
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PATENT AGENCY.

u H. WATSON, attorney and solicitor Of Patents, Wash
ingon d. G., prepares specifications and drawings
soics letters for inventions, in this country
and in Europe, and rnsacs with prompness, and Tor
moderate fee, all business belonging to his profession
comprehensive experience practical mechanic
bles him readily understand the of invention
from rough drawing and description which, being
to him by letter. the inventor may be informed whether his
discovery be patentabe, and how 10 proceed to obtain
patent, without the expense and trouble OF coming in per
son Washington.
residence the Patent Office where he at all
times have models drawings records, and Other
sources Of that do not exist elsewhere enables
him to draw specifications that will the rights
one inventor infringing those OF Others and u
nish full and reliable information all questions submitted
to him relating to patents
Models can be sent with entire safety through the Elk
press ,
For evidence of his competency and integrity. he would
respectfully refer all those for whom he has transacted
business.
Letters must be postpaid.
Office on street, opposite the Patent Office
Dec. 2-eodim"
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TO PERPETUATE PEACE.

UJUBBELL'S PATENT FIRE-ARMS.-Ths gun loads
III at the breech, the principle, regards setting
the charge, OF loading from the muzze the differ
being that the load is required three inches to
Darrell the mechanical ebodies the best scien-
tc principles for this purpose, AMI enbes person to
load and fire the gun at three hundred times per
hours and keep gun clean the load always dry make
sure fire, and burn powder we'll, which, with the
rate fit of the ball. enables ii shoot with unusual
power and precision.
The gun shoots either ball and bncksho fine shot, and
is usefnl for both sporting and warlike purposes.
They ORDER either in musket, rifle, carbine,
and shot gun FORM and delivered governments ndivd
uals organized bodies of whose purposes
at variance with the institutions laws OF the United
States.
i'' VIM w. HUBBELL,
Aupl LIT Patentee, Philadelphia
loaded and fred the muske ~ times in
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CTASDARD LITERATURE

C,TANDARD LIrERATURE.-The subscriber has
y Gently received many additions his stock in the
shape Be dtons OF of the valuable and staple
books of English and American ltefa'ue-the English
copies imported by himself direct from London and OF the
best editions in every
Many of them will be found to be finely bound and all
of them pa aud type be worth binding, by those
who buy books keep some OF them even be read
without spectacles Also miniature and other editions IN
GREAT variety of the avore writers OF the language,
IN poetry and pose many Of them beautifully illustrated,
others richly bound in all moderate prices
similar copies an be found for anywhere in the United
States.
Books stationery periodicals, anything else, imported
to order from London, Paris, or any part Of Europe
Dec . fhhNCh iAhiSOh'
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GENTLE MEMS wEAR.-A. H. YOU NC, three doors
VI Browns Hotel, has and keeps constantly
hand large and beautiful stock OF ready made goods
genemen consisting of every variety OF garments,
quality and style the present fashion. Gentlemen
rely upon getting garments well cut and made if
ordered, and often better.
Also, every description Of fancy goods; fine yoke
shirts fresh New York bss French kid gloves all
coors best wooen and silk; in shou, every article
complete a gentlemans wardrobe.
Measures iakeu and suits made order. Prices uniform
Terms cash Dec 3-3,aw4wif
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There an article in the last philadelphia Inquirer
under the head of "a tariff Of proteetionstabHly of te-
gisluton ylvdnia" The first two heads certainly
clash together; for, if introduce protective
tariff, how we have stability of legislation We can
only have protection by changing the present revenue
tariff The object of the Inquirer is to show that Gen.
Taylor his election to Pennsylvania and she
her vote the discontents of the manufacturers and
therefore the Pennsylvania representatives should per-
feclIy "respond to the sentiments of the people" 1.-The
tariff of 1916 (says the nquie should be repealed, and
liberal protective tariff substituted" 1t does not go so
far however, to adhere all the details of the tariff
of 1912; but preserves the spirit of the goes
against excessive protection; but is for fair protection
that it may be subsequently maintained and permanent
SYSTEM desirable in commercial operations should be
extended TO the manufacturers. The Inquirer thinks
that "such tariff may be adopted during the present
session of Congress" Now we have no idea that such
is practicable during the present session, or
perhaps for two years TO come. The elements OF the
Senate must be changed before it can be effected Is
such modification indeed desrable' Is there not al
ready average protection of 30 per cent Is this not
sufficient in the average circumstances of the European
world! And, at all events whether this rate be the
best or not, is any change available And if not, is 1t
desirable to keep the matter open for two years more
and thus deprive capitalists of that quality oil
stability which the Inquirer insists upon essential 10
their prosperity
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SyTAPLE Liternture.-Bosweli's Life of johnson, in
- Guiding the Tour Iebrides, London edition.
lStS edited by Croker with much additional matter
beautiful octave volume with portraits. ...
Dore's Life of Byron, English edition. complete In
one octave volume with portraits.
The Spectator, English edition, with biographies OF
its authors; with portraits
Enied's History of Philosophy; London edition COM
pete in handsome octave volume.
Valpys Shakespeare l5 Volumes and l7o illustrations
London, 1873 -
Just imported from London direct by F. TAYLOR,
Together with library editions OF many other standard
works.
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The following every doubt about the gen.
uneness OF the gold just transmitted 10 the mint rs
destined to give new impulse 10 the tide of emigration
towards that country:
The following is the contents in full of despatch
which the War Department received last night from Col
Cooper, at Philadelphia: Genuine which means that
the gold he carried with him is gold genuine gold ~
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The Cincinnati Gazette furnishes list OF steamboats,
that have been built at that since December, ISL
IS in number, tonnage 1o,603, and value S6s7s0o II
also gives list of boats which have reached Cincinnati
from places above. and including the city, since LIST OF
December, lsi7-n number %, tonnage 2I,iO5, and
value 81 ,52, 100 An immense increase, and rress-
Bile proof of the wonderful enterprise and goahead spirit
Of the western people.
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lust received aud opened, mt Kings Lace Store
j 10 piece figured muslin, for dresses
8 do heavy black fringe, for visites
A large lot of bullion frngcs
English Moravian hose
Black spun do
lot OF cheap linen haudkerchieis
Handkcrcbieis for two cents each
Hooks and eyes at one cent per box
Mits from cents
Also, a assortment of dress caps, Just received
With a large and varied assortment OF fancy goods
Dec 9-3t
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A YOUNG LADY (Engnsh) who has been n resident
"A OF Paris is desrous OF entering gcndeman's family
in Washington the South, for the win
ter. The engagement be continued permanently if
agreeable to boh parties She competent to instruct
OF liberal education Address, postpaid, IF G. G.,
New York p. o."
Dec. S-6.
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u AFFLE OF rich mud fancy articles of je>velry, &c
n In consequences of the many applications Tor chances
the subscriber is ind uced make another drawing for
the articles enumerated below, which will take place as
soon as the numbers all taken. 1t will require 10
chances IS per chance, payable before the draw ing
takes place. .
The ladies and gentlemen respectfully invited TO call
at the store of ROBERT kEYWORTH.
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MoRx GOLD HUNrERs--A company OF doctors, printers
taors, and lawyers l. organizing in Greensborough Mis-
sissippi, to emigrate to California,
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" specttuly informs members OF Congress and others,
with or without their families, that he has several single
and double rooms yet unoccupied
, Dec. S-3tf
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DAGLEY's Gold Pens, Mt 81 go cnch-Also lot of all
ID kinds OF gold pens, from 81 up S2, always hand
aud tor sale by VIM f. BAYLY
Dec ST. Penn. av, between IIth and 18th streets.
THE Catholic Almanac for Ist9-Just received NV
Taylor Maury, new bookstore, 9th street Cath
Ollie books OF every kind at publishers prices.
Dec 3
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loaded and fred the muske ~ times in
minutes