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The Philosophy OF Life aud He.ItA.


TIVE accomplished anhor Of the recent work called
vege, OF the Natural History Of Creation" says, in
There many facts which to prove tina. the action
of the brain is of an electric nature modification Of thai
OF things only beginning have right concep
The brain of newly killed animal being taken GU
on the operation Of DIGESTION which had been interrupt
ed by the death Of the animal, resumed showing
The actual effect produced by gavanism on animals
seems to be this' The nerve of the animal receiving
the gavanic current, produces the same, all
analogous results when it is excited by the vital prnc
pie The coavulsons ars so general as often impress the
to the power OF sensation and that life is reanang
as with a s", yba s as m &
act Of smelling; the movements OF masticaton initiated
dowed with action and energy no less powerful than
marvellous and surprising But the effects galvanism do
possesses an influence no less powerful over the functions
OF vitaity-in fact, over the very circumstances upon
Mr. Broughton and Others narrated In twenty
number Of the Journal Of the Royal Institution ofondon
illustrative Of this Several rabbits were fed with par
stomach being cut across found that AFTER applying
current OF gavansm, the food ereecy digested
in those animals in which nerves had not been
diyided hence was derived the grand conclusion thai
all our fu"e'ons are pfo~std by posr similar thai Of
gairanism.
above be true and it can be most clearly demon
ta,ed, the assertion cannot be marveed when
the wondrous efficacy OF galvanism in number
ties Gauan Belts, B,aeslets, Rings. &C. is so rapidly in
creans IN FAVOR IL may be stated with confidence, thai
in all nervous diseases, such paralysis fits, headache
bronchitis, uc-dolorcux, dyspepsia, spinal and hip
pain gensral debility, and all similar diseases, their
lsatlended with positive and Explain
aofy pamphlets and testimonials of the highest charac
may Do nad gratis, on application to the agent.
CAUTION.
The great celebrity and of Dr. CHRISTIES gal
vanic articles has caused them to be countereed by
principed persons. To guard the public against decep
ton, there is but ONE AUTHORIZED AGENT appointed
in each city town, from whom alone the genuine articles
be obtained. All sold elsewhere spurious and
worthless No pedlars travelling agents will, any
count, be employed
All applications requesting further information regard
Ing business with Dr. Christie, should be addressed
ID. c. MOORHEAD, AGENT General for the u. S.,
No. lo2 Broadway, New York.
Only agent in Washington, d. c..
NJ FL. STEVENS, No. /, Browns Hotel
Jan 6. --ThSNMif
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ec to railroads. for that he stated his remarks
Mr.. G. w. JONES moved to amend the Substitute by
striking out the proviso; which was agreed to.
And the question being then put upon adopting the sub
stitue as amended, il was rejected
Mr.. GOGGlN submitted the following amendment 40
a substitute for the Joint resolution, VIZ
Whereas the duty of the Postmaster General 70 pro-
vide for due CELEBRITY, certainly, and security N ne s
banas under which he labor by reason OF er
listing laws, Gas no CONSTITUTES hem) or The usages Oh ns
Be Il rs,olred 6y he senate aud House of Reprsnatirss
Of the Umsd States Of frerea Co"grsss as'emted Thai
the General and he is hereby authorized to
renew the engagements heretofore existing Tor the trans
portation of the great western and sonIhera mail ny The
Steamboat Company AT price not less than that whc
has been paid by the present Postmaster General as well
his predecessor for the regular and satisfactory trans
portaon of the said matt up to the month OF July last
The question being taken-on adivsion, the ayes were
40, LOT.
So the substitute was rejected.
Mr.. J. A. ROCKWELL moved that the committee rise,
and report to the House. with recommendation that
the joint resolution be recomm,ted 10 the Committee
the Post Office and Post Roads, with tructons to IN
quire and report whether any, and what further egsa
ton of general character is required in relation to the
transportation of the mail by railroads and steamboats,
Mr.. MCKAY suggested modifcation-aldi the
words "Also to ascertain the terms upon which the de-
parment be released from the contract with the Bay
Company for the transportation of the mail also the
terms upon which contract can be made with the Rich
mond, Petersburg, and Potomac Railroad Company ioI
the transportation OF said mail.
Mr.. ROCkWE ELL accepted the modification:
Also, modification OF Mr.. HALL, OF Missouri, IN
serng the WORDS or any other mode, after the ogi-
nal Instructions.
Mr. JAMESON moved to amend the motion by sub
stitutng the following, viz
Resored That by the way of amendm ent to the seve-
raj PROPOSITIONS before the committee, The committee
recommend the House recommltment OF the same to
lie Committee e Post Office and Post Roads, with in
suc'ions report bill granting equal mail facilities
throughout the Union.
This amendment was rejected.
The question then taken on the motion by MIR
RocKwELL as amended, and decided in the affirmative.
SO the committee and reported accordingly.
On motion, it was
Ordered, That when this House adjourn, it adj oun t.
meet Monday next
The House then ad ourned
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FOREIGN.


The royal mail steamship Caledonia, Capt K. g. Lott,
arrived at Boston at o'clock on Tuesday evening She
left Liverpool on the 18th, and has made her run IN II
DAYS She brings $4,000 in specie and thirty six pas
sengers The first part of her passage was extremely
boisterous but the latter part was more pleasant
The Acadia hence LIST December, arrived out on the
10Th making the run from Halifax in II days The French
steamer New York arrived at Havre l2thuit
The French steamer Union, which has.been somewhat
anxiousy looked for here arrived al her starting place
(Cherboarg) the LIST alt, having put back from ong
tude l3o.
The Ocean Company's steamer Washington arrived at
Bremen safely on the 5th December, after remarkably
rapid passage of AZ hours from Southampton. She was
to sail again December 18th, for New York, via South
amptOn.
Parliament was still in session, and had nearly com
peted the business proposed previous to the Adjournment
which was expected take place about the Goth the
23d of February, the usual period of converting the annual
session. Several bills of importance had passed the
House of Commons, and had been concurred in were
still pending in the House of Lords Among these,
the railway bill the public works in Ireland BILL and
the crime and outrage Ireland bill There had been
some discussion the reception of Lord Mimic at Rome,
but proposition had been made for change OF the
law authorizing official communication with the Papal
government
The state Of commercial and financial affairs remained
without any seaside change Some symptoms Of i'm
provement appeared in some branches of business
There little change in the state of the money
ket in London. The prices of consols had fuctuated
within the limit of about per cent, and at the latest
date were quoted at Ssh and g. without the January dv
dend
Accounts from Russia state that the Of cholera
are decreasing. One of cholera has occurred or
board the French steamer Perices, from Smyrna tc
Malta
The present suspension Of Sir Robert Peels act for thu
amendment of the laws expires on the LIST Of March
next 1t appears from the given by the Presiden
of the Board OF Trade to an inquiry which made
this subject that it is not the intention of the government
to propose further suspension OF that law Should there
be no further legislation the subectan event quite
probabe-the import duties wheat will be regulated by
| the following scale:
When average price Of wheat for six successive weeks
L is lInder ner the duty will be los.
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By X. ". DYER, .9..csdoneer.

CROCERlES, LIQUORS, &c, AT AUCTIoN.--On
VI Monday next, the 10th inst half past 10 O'Clock,
IN shall SELL the grocery store, of 9th an
avenue, south side the stock OF gro
ceres, liquors. DC embracing very general assortment
amongst which will be found
Loaf and brown sugars
Teas Of various kinds
Coffees, spices, sperm and mould candies, starch
Molasses, oils, and cigars OF various kinds
Liquors-such a brandy, whiskey, gin, wines, &C., in
wood and bottles
With general of articles usually kept by
grocers, a quantity of wooden ware, &c
Also the rexturesamongs which is a superior plat
form and scales, sugarmi, standcasks, ocaks
&c, &C., and good dray.
Terms of sale All of and under 1925, cash over
$25, credit Of and four months for satisfactorily
endorsed. ROBT w. DYER,
Jan Cd Anctoneer.
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We are indebted to distinguished officer in the army
now in Washington for the following extra Just re.
ceived from Tampco twas issued at Victoria the cap
ta OF Iamaulipas This is probably the first of that sc
ries of events or revolutions which may spring up in
Mexico shows how little the people, oppressed BY their
own government, respect their own authorities and how
much they appreciate the blessings of our free nstu
tons Though we have entered Mexico as a conqueror
yet the Mexicansare so much happier-so much safer
in their persons and property under the wing OF our
eagles than they under the rule of their
that they will scarcely be content again with their own
exacting military institutions. Many of the Mexicans
indeed beg our army not to leave them, but to proec,
them still against their oppressors and robbers
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o. UNITARIAN Lecturos--Rev. J. H. Allen Wilcom
ence Sunday evening. the 9th instant in the Qnrian
Church, course of lectures Christian Doctrihao o.
cupy ten twelve evenings The subjects will bee,.
larry advertised in the Saturday papers.
The lecture tomorrow evening will be introductor, the
course and especially in reference tho Chrisencrp-
lures To commence at Z o'clock. hGr
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TOR sale. q pair OF handsome young snarss. They
II are well matched, we'll broken, and very fast; one Of
goes well in single harness. and the other under the
slde They arc cold for fault whatever, but merely
because the owner has use for them They may be
for a few days the stables OF Walker " kimmel
Jan E. SIS
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The glorious sth which gave one OF the most remarka
BILE days to annals. and OF the distinguished
men OF the age to our country, is The House OF Rep
resentatives did not meet to-day II was hailed by ma
,ona salute and other tokens Of respect in this city But
the celebration OF it is postponed I'LL next week. On
Monday night there will be splendid ball at Jackson
Hall, where, hope, large gathering OF members and
of citizensof the grave and the gay-w be witnessed
We invoke the presence OF the ladies to grace the oc
cason 1t is great day in the archives OF our coun-
rys glory On Wednesday night ii will be further cele
brated at Jackson Hall by supper, where the speech
and the toast will combine give zes to the estiviy
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Jackson Hall.-Eighth OF january supper,
On LYcdnesd.l1 eeening. the 18th inst.


rTHE Jackson Democratic Association of Washington
gress aud strangers that supper will take place Jack
son Hail. Wednesday, the 18th OF January inst, in com
nemoraon of the victory achieved at New Orleans ON tn.
Sth day OF January, 1915.
The arrangements for the evening will be as follows:
The opening address will be delivered by the Hon. d. s.
Dickinson, of New York
The president for the evening, F. p Blair Vice pesi-
dents Thomas Richie and John Ward.
Inrted gSsstsThe President and Vice President Of the
United States; the cabinet and Generals Quitman and
Shields Col Harvey COLI Jefferson Davis, Hon. VIM. A.
Kicha rdson, and others.
The committee of arrangements and reception are-L.
Washington w. w. Curran, Z. w. McKnew Craven Ash-
ford Joseph Hedrick, d. II. Wood, J. Hilton T. G. Ford
and VIM. F. Finn.
Tickets 81 be had Browns Colcman's the United
States Tybcs Wizards. and FulleIs Hotels, Fulers
drug sor jackson Hail. aud Jcnknss refectory and from
the members of the executive committee.
CsentIemen intending participate will please procure
their tic kes on or before Monday evening" the 10Th
possible to enable the committee of arrangements report
The number to the provider.
Jan.
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We understand that George W. Thompson, esq, OF
Wheeling of the commissioners OF Virginia for
adjusting the controversy between herself and Ohohas
arrived in Washington.
The National InteIgencer has already announced the
arrival of VIM. c. Rves, esq, of Virginia, the same
commission.
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VNMBROrD Erred THyBET RO9Es.-We have re-
T. naming fsw OF those embroidered robes, which we
Jan B-6tf ID. CLAOETT a. co. .
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The following are the weekly averages of prices
throughout the Kingdom returned in the six last weeks
the aggregate average being SO shings per quarter
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r OsT-A Card-case, for which the finder WI receive
IL suitable reward by leaving at this office.
JAN 8-du
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CARUsI's SALOON.

FOR NINE NIGHTS,
Commencing THURSDAY, January 6, 1913.
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.
Commencing THURSDAY, January 6, 1873
First appearance OF the celebrated
ETHIOPIAN NADERs,
Mes5rs. Germon Stanwood, Harrington PeIl White and
Howard since their from Europe, where they
The distinguished honor of appearing before
= Her .Nejesfy Queen Victoria,
H. r. H. Prince Albert, the Royal Family the Nobility, and
Gentry of England nc.
Under the direction of
Mn. ]. A. DUMBOLTON
Admission 25 cenisDoors open 7Concert commence
at halfpast o'clock.
Jan 3-6t
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As am prevented in consequence of Ill health, beg
give the following sentiment VIZ a.
General lanes Shields, tho soldier and gentlemsn May
the xpressed by him IN the counseis of
Mexico for him laurels that viii never never die
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The Grand Master presented the following Letter and
sentiment from Brother Keywoh, Past Grand Master OF
the District OF Columbia:
Most WorshigfM Grasd Master awd Brsthren of Grand
Lodge d. O.: much regret that cannot attend the meet
ing OF the Grand Lodge, be present the Masonic enter
ainment given in honor OF brethren and
panions, Quinnan and Shields, January 3D., 1913
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My DEAR received the fraterna invitation you were
kind enough address to me, to attend a. the Grand
Lodge on the wecom of Bros. Quitman and Shields but
coming to me Monday and observing the date to be
of Saturday last hurredy concluded that Monday even
ing merit" the eonsiMR not the acfwa Monday was
surprised by noticing in tho Union paragraph which put
me right on the dates. fa-L Al 0T
urs yo ,y, would pais,i.s -. ,,,n pgardcd as un.
pardonable neglect. G'.l.yf..I .
Very sincerely aid respectfully your friend and servant
'aH', g. M. DALLAS.
B. B. FRENCH, esq. ta-s -aiss.s .. 5fIiAtE
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First appearance of the celebrated
Il It HIOP Fan Sc II f VA ID Il n s,

Under the direction OF
Mn. j. A. DUMBOLTON.
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Revolution In Tamaulip.,,

the nation against its foes
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ease is decreasing ndat 81 Peersbugh it is extremely
mild II has made its appearance in Galcia. Rumors
have been circulating that the cholera had made It's appear
ance in Paris and London but there is no foundation for
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Carriage and Wagon Mandatory,

IENHANKFUL for past lavUrs, the undersigned
y would respectfully iuiOrm his friends mud the
public generally, that he is still engaged in the a.
boye branch Of business, ~ the old Stand one
and quarter miles East Of Lancaster, on the
Pike. where no hattors himself that be is better
calculaied and prepared to execute work, in
heater, better aud more fashionable style than ey-
er-fIom the fact TINT he has taken greater care
in the selection of his timber aud tools aud has
employed experienced wOrkmeu; aud in cUnnec.
ton with this, no is determined 10 conduct his
business upon the bass Of ready pay and small
Prgfts, 50 that his customers Gun be accommoda-
ted with any article from WheeLbarrow 10 n
fco-horse Carriage, WARRANTED To be execu-
ted IN US good nnd neat Style ifnot better, aud
sold for less money, than can he obtained ut any
establishment in the comfy
As proui of this, tue following list of articles
and prices nre here annexed:
Woodwork oftwo.hOrse Wagons. $1,000
do do one-h0rse Buggies. E. 1900
Wagons, complete Tor irom $j5, 10 $G5.
Bugges, do SIS, to $75.
And all other articles at corresponding low rates
aud pdrraAted. l.. NJ. WINTER.
December 10, ls47,
n. B, All kinds OF Produce, nt the highest
cash prices, taken for work. Also, stock such as
Horses, Cattle Hogs sc.
Cal and see US aud we wild you good. Re
member that penny Sayedi1 us good us two
eurned
tV'T0LL paid, on al, , casions, where the
work amnunls to five l'l.ar 5, aud work always
done immediately y. M. W.
December 10. 1917 ly3l.
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GROCERIES,.

~ ~ - - ANNOs
kOHHDS. N O. SUGAR.
CU $50 Bbls. Plantation Molasses;
25 bbls Super. S. H. do
GUlden Syrup-a new article,
l75 bags Prime Eastern Rio Coffee;
5 Old GOV. Java do
80 hbls. LOAF SUGAR;
boxes Double Refined do
90 packages Imp. and Y. Ii. TEAS,
fresh, ass'di
90 boxes Va Tobacco ass d;
| cask fresh lst quality Mad,ler
Alum;
Is bags Pepper aud pimento;
100 matts Cassia;
bbl Cloves;
8 " Coppeias;
" Clipped Logwood;
25 Nos |. . and Muckerel;
Is " White Fish;
90 boxes Cubec Herring, smoked;
, cases Sardines;
10 terces Fresh Rice;
so boxes Fresh Raisns;
Fruils Almonds;
bbls. Ground Ginger, (pure,)
! caSk EPSON Salts
so Reams Wrapping Paper;
90 Letter and Writing do
So kegs Pure White Lead;
bbls. Linseed Oil;
30 Super. Tanner's oil;
IS kegs No. lKentucky Twist Tobacco;
With various other articles in our line.
For sale low 10y
KlNKEAD & DoTY.
Lancaster, April 90, 1913, isl
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.pOrhfal.
a TAYLOR SONG.

n n AOA~ SNNCs
Friend GFeiner has made a capital bit in the
following Original Song, which we find in the
Cincinnati Atlas:
AiN--'' Tss my dshglt.'
Come kinde your wa,ch-lires every true Wing,
No longer stand watching the weather;
Ia heart aud ia hand-united we'll stand,
Sink, swim, live. or die, altogether
Then rally Whigs rally, from hilltop and valley.
Your banners uniurl to the sky,
Old Zacks On the track-wil you stand at his backf
All you in his favor say, aye, CHATS it.)
Never hy from the track--ye friends OF Old Zaok'
A true whig willneyer say die,
Shall We ia the hour ofdInger fall back,
Surrender Old Zack-never-no,
Who never turned back OF his baud to u friend,
Nor back ofhs coat TO Toe.
Then give 'em little more grape, Capt. Bragg,
His enemies proudly defy,
Old lacks on the ack-will you stand at his backi
All you in his favor say ave, (that's it)
Never fly from the rack--ye friends OF Old Zack,
A true Wing will never say die.
Alas for poor Cass--our noise aud confusion
His sensitive soul does coniound,
The sword he ran into the old hollow stump
He snon will run into the ground.
The Court OF France may have taught him TO
d3noe--
To cut the ptgeon-wing high
Old Zack's on the traok-wili lay Cass on his back!
You in favor OF thnt will sny aye; (lats t)
Never lly from the truck, ye friends of Old Zack.
true Wing will never say die.
When Old Zack is safe in the Presidents Cllai.,
Then won't we eujoy the full
He never will go in Tor burning tue barn,
But Lord how the rats they will run!
Tho poor Matty Van is badly used up man,
tils chances are all in my eye,
Old Zack ON tie trackwiIl you stand at his backl
All you IN his favor say aye; CHATS i)
Never fly from the track. ye friends of ok Zacl
A true Wing will never suy die.
Then saddle the nass the track is all ready.
NO matter how many may come.
Wen bet that "0ld WHIrEY" will distance the
field.
For we know that Lis rider is some"
SO rally Wings rally, from hill top and valley,
No Ion ger stand parleying by,
Old Zack'so the track will you stand at his backl
lyon in hi. iiror say aye CHATS il)
Mover fly from the truck, We friends Of Old Zack.
a luc Wing, will never say die.
The undertook fox and the Michigan bear
May wrangle and fight Tor the bone:
(Wben two such roguos Gill out by the way,
Honest men will come by tIeirOwn)
Al the roar OF Old Zack they II take lac back track,
Barnburnes aud Elunkers will ly;
Then raise high your standard, boys Of Ohio,
And never-no never--sny die
Old Zacks the track you stand al his backl
ALL you III his favor say aye"
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FARMERS COMPANY.
Wellington County MutuaI In.urnnc.
Company New York.
DYer Ten Millions insured.

NllS Company has been doing business for
n TWO yehrs aud five mouths and their snc.
cess Is without parallel IN the history Of mutual
insurance pa.'nes', having issued 2595 policies
during Tho last quarter, which Is al The ra,e n
over teu thousand per year. With tbis ex,sn.;v"
patronage, the fourishng and prosperous conS;.
ton Of the company and their large uccnmnI',,.I
cash fund. the directors feel confdent that ,bc;,
plm Of taking none but small risks Of The soIes,
kind "a decidedly the most popular and only nInn
upor which Farmers' Company can succes1 pun
The increasing business and increasing ca.b
fund warrant the belief. that no tax upon he pre
iniun notes viii be necessary for long term of
years. and the directors assure the public, that ali
losses will be Seuled with Promptliess and liber
The low rates Tor premium notea holl o,, IN.
aacemenis nl 10 avail ihemselyes Of the benedts
and protection fthe company.
Lancaster May 20, lsls, cwc
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This department of our Stock was never better
as no pains or trouble was spared in getting up
aud selecting this kind of Goods, and we believe
we have better Stock of German and French
Fancy Goods, Yankee Notions, and all small
Wares generally, than any other house in town.
OUR STOCK OF STAPLE DRY GOODS
is unusually large and prices never known so low
before: when we nre done opening we shall have
over 1000 pieces of PRINTED CALICOES, rang
ing in prices from to l6 cents yard, nearly all
OF which are the new styles Of small figures, dots,
sprigs, stripes and plaids.
The best NINEPENNY CALICOES we have
ever had. pretty Goods and perfectly fast colors
100 pieces OF Orange aud Blue Prints which
are the best and most durable Goods at their price
in the market.
200 pieces of plain, plaid and striped ALPAC-
CAS- otall colors and qualities from 2Oto so cents,
SILK WARP ALPACCAS, very cheap
ABYSlNlAN CLOTHS, in every color and
STYLE new article in the market, aud is unequal
ed in richness of Appearance by any goods out
GO pieces DARK FANCY GfNGHAMS.
10 do Oil colored do
APRON CHECKS, all prices.
90 Bales BROWN MUSLlNS the best IN town.
Bleached Muslins,. .Bleached Il Brown Drlings
Bleached, Brown and Cord Canton Fannels
10 bales TICKING, superior quality. We have