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The BosToS PosTMAsTER.-In the letter from
our Washington correspondent, published yester-
day, was the following paragraph
g believe that, principle, the Senate have
already adopted the rule that where honest faith
iul, capable Democrat has been turned out to make
room for partisan of the Administration, or per.
sonal friend and relation of of the Secretaries
the latter shall be rejected punish General Taylor
and his perhdous cabnetfor the violation of their
pledges. Thus you may rest assured that your
postmaster in Boston will certainly be rejected by
an almost unanimous vote; the removal of Mr.
Greene being considered outrage, not only by
Senators, but by the whole commercial community
of our Atlantic cites''
Our correspondent falls into an error respecting
Mr.. Hayden, the postmaster here, for he does not
come under the rule mentioned. Mr.. III. was APP
pointed to nil vacancy occasioned by the volun-
tary resignation of his predecessor Although to-
tally opposed to Mr.. ii. politician, it is due to
simple justice to say that his whole course in re-
gard to obtaining the appointment he holds was
unobjectionable, and perfectly honorable--hc has
discharged the obligations of his Office in faithful
energetic, and impartial manner, apparently anx-
lous to perform his duties public rather than
party, servant. We consider him one Of the best
officers the Wings have appointed to place in this
section OF the country, and as his rejection would
undoubtedly lead to the selection of a much more
Objectionable individual personally and politically,
we hope his nomination will be confirmed
Boston Post.
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DIsAPPEARAScE OF MIS- MLLER.--An elaborate
article on this subject, evidently from the pen OF
some intimate acquaintance OF the missing per-
son, has been published in the Detroit Daily Free
Press, in which the writer leans to the belief that
Mrs Miller has really committed suicide. The
Winchester (Va) Republican, referring TO the same
subject, says
"Major Miller, during his sojourn here, was
highly respected and esteemed, and Mrs. NJ. had
the kindness and sympathy of the citizens to a
great extent, especially after her husband
dered upon distant service. She was of a gentle
and modest bearing, and well calculated TO win
friends amongst strangers Suicide would be pain
ful enough to her family but the other result would
be worse than thousand deaths. We cannot but
hope that the worst has not happened. few days
may determine and sincerely trust that the
hearts Of other families may not have to bear the
most poignant suffering"
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NeWa IfenlR.

FERDINAND +. DULAR, printer, formerly o
Philadelphia, has been convicted in New York OF
attempting murder his wife. by striking her on
the head with a Ratchet. He was sentenced TO tbe
Penitentiary for two years.
The authorities of Richmond, Va. are adver.
Using for proposals for lighting that city with gas
The Joint committee on banks In the Tennessee
legislature, has reported in favor of general free
banking law, with bill carrying out that system
The minimum capital is 100000
Ripe Strawberries, second crop, were picked in
Maine on Thanksgiving day.
Our minister to London ABBOTT LAwRHcE, has
taken lease OF Earl Cardgan's large and fine
mansion in Picadilly.
SAMUEL M. Fox, an upright, honorable and en-
terprising merchant, and the head of the we'll
known house Of Fox 4 Livingston died ON the 9th
inst, at his residence, Staten Island, of severe at
tack of pleurisy.
DR.. Mills, who was tried at Harrisburg and con-
victed on the charge of seducng three sisters was
sentenced TO five years imprisonment in the peni-
tertiary, 10 $500 fine, and costs
The Mauch Chunk Water have been fin
shed. The force of the water is sufficient 10 ex-
tinguish a fire without the aid of fire engines
The quarterly meeting of the SOCIETY or FRIENDS
IN New England commenced in New Bedford on
the 9th inst. The attendance from abroad was
very numerous.
Chicago is said TO be the largest beef pac king
market in the Union The amount already pac ked
there this year is reported at 60 900 beef cattle
having been killed in the last seven weeks
The usual average yield per month of the Griffin
gold mine, in Georgia, is from 800 to 1000 pen
nyweights.
Prince HoHENLoHE, well known in conncxion
with miracles, died in Vienna lately.
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NATURALIzATIoN OF FEMALEs.-Many women
who come from Europe and intend residing perma-
nently in the United States think, as they cannot
expect TO vote, there is of their becoming
the law, the property escheats to the State and il
is the duty OF the attorney general to that es
tates, which would descend to the wife, if she was
citizen, are taken by the State. Previous to the
year 1915, public informers could draw the one
eighth of property informed of thus seized, but by
change of the law this is no longer the case. 1t is
now left in the power of persons who at enmity
with widow thus to inform and have her all taken
away. OF course, cases of this kind are few; the
widow is usually allowed to enjoy property unmo-
lested but she cannot make title to it, and if she
tempts to sell, or when she dies and her heirs dis
pose of her estate, litigation almost certainly ensues
and on examination the State seizes their property
in dispute. Cases of this kind are constantly oc-
curring thousands of dollars thus lost annually
and all women not naturalzed should become SO at
once-Netc York Tribune.
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The great water Of Day against the Berk-
shire Woollen Company, that has occupied the U.
s. district court at Boston for two months past, was
decided on Saturday by verdict for plaintiff.
The decision settles some important questions in
hydraulics of great Importance to mill owners.
Over one hundred witnesses were in attendance,
and much practical and scientific knowledge was
given in evidence The questions in dispute were
purely physical, relating TO the laws of nature;
and mainly, at what point on a river will dam af
feet the natural surface? Also, whether the point
affected approached to or receded from the dam as
the flood rises? To solve these questions the higher
branches of mathematics required illustrate
the great principle or physical law that governs
running and falling water. A publication of the
testimony will be valuable addition to our know
ledge OF hydraulics. The time occupied more than
sixty days.-N y. Express, 10Th.
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Cotton MANUFACTURES or THE SouTH.-'TThe
twelve large manufacturing establishments at Low
ell employ capital of about thirteen millions of dol
lars, at present owning forty eight mills with their
appendagcs, such as nine hundred boarding houses
and other buildings The total number of spindles
in operation is 10000 The present number of ope-
ratives is about $1,000; of whom 1000 are males,
and 1900 females
These, says the Augusta Chronicle are the fruits
OF Yankee enterprise and industry, aided by Yankee
capital. Why may not we of the South rear facto-
res and machine shops, and build up such cities as
Lowclll There is no reason why we do not but
that our capitalists are seeking other Investments
perhaps less profitable, and probably not so condu-
Give TO the general welfare and prosperity of the
people. We may err in the opinion, but we are
confident If the surplus capital from the sales of the
cotton crop OF Sf9 were invested in cotton and other
factories at the South, il would contribute more 10
secure the independence Of the South, and the pros
perity of the whole people, than any other DISPOSE
ton that can be made of it, II would ensure a large
homo market for great staple, and for the sur
plus product of the farmer--the benefits of which
those only can properly appreciate who enjoy such
advantage. IL would give employment, at liberal
prices, TO n large class Of population who are in
great need of such market for their abor-it would
improve the value Of the landed estate in every sec.
ton Of the country, because of the increased value
Of brcadstufs, and the other products of the farm
and dairy; and the putting into active operation
such an amount OF collaborating machinery
would increase the wealth Of the entire South in
ratio which would astonish the most guine. May
we not, then, indulge the hope that our planters
will unite in a common effort TO enrich themselves
by appropriating portion Of their surplus 10 such
an object?
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AWFUL TRAGEDY.-A rumor Of an awful trapcdv
near Xenia, reached this morning, for the an
thenticity Of which we cannot vouch. II il said
that MIR. Armour, farmer, residing within few
miles Of Xenia, known 10 have in his possession
some two or three thousand dollars. Two individu-
ais, one day last week, arrived in the cars from
Cincinnati, and Immediately proceeded to Arnour's
FOR the ostensiblc purpose Of purchasing his prem.
ises They induced him TO accompany them through
and around the farm, and upon arriving at a strip
Of woods, he was brutaly murdered by the assas-
sins, who Immediately started for the house Mrs
Armour, the wife, seeing the strangers returning
without her husband, became alarmed and in.
santly conjccturcd their designs. She secured the
treasure Of her husband and locked herself in an
adjacent room. The two individuals entered and
searched the house, but being unable TO find wha,
they desired, discovered the infant sleeping i'm the
bed, which they concluded had been abandoned bv
Its mother through fright. They, thereupon threw
II in the fire. with the hope that its cries would al
tract the attention Of the mother, from whom thew
might extort confession 10 the deposit of the
money. Mrs. Armour, strange TO say, managed
to resist the impulses Of sympathizing mother.
and retained the place Of her conccalment The
robbers at length abandoned the search as home
less-and took the return train 10 Cincinnati In
formation of the transaction was Immediately com.
municated 10 the proper officers who succeeded in
getting an express train upon the road and over
hauled the first train before reaching Cincinnati.
We are pleased 10 add that the perpetrators were
captured, and safely lodged in the Cincinnati Jail 10
await their trial.--From The Chi. (0.) Gaz., lat
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The annual expenses of the royal family of Great
Britain arc estimated at about S3,500,0 600. The
expenses of other officers of State are in proportion
The Lord Chancellor has salary of $4,000 per
annum II is stated that the Duke of Grafton has
been pensoned for the last one hundred and seventy
hive years at the rate OF $4,000 per annum, ON ac-
Charles ii. The Duke of Wellington, apart from
what his relatives and dependents have received,
has coat the kingdom about \ 100000 This is
in strong contrast with the condition of the unhappy
needle women, to whose sad sufferings we recently
alluded The contrasts of life no where broader
than in Great Britain. Luxury and poverty may
be found within few yards Of each other The
many toll and suffer. The few exult and revel-
Phiia Inquirer.
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Congress.

The third week of the Session com
mences to-day, with what prospect of a
speedy organization of the House we are
not able TO say. A number of PROPOSE
tions have heretofore been presented for
an accommodation of the difficulty with
out success. Others will probably be Of
iered, but what will be their fate no one
can predict with any certainty.
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The Madison (La.) Journal says:-''The six
slaves who had been previously found guilty of the
murder OF white man and boy a Nat boat be-
low Carthage, were executed according to the sen.
tencc of the court that tried them on Friday last
They were hung within the walls which surround
the JAIL and the sheriff, MIR. Anderson had them
decently Inferred mile below town, on the Round
away Bayou. We trust the example will be salu-
tary, and that we may never have occasion to re-
cord the execution of another human being. The
negroes, some days previous to their execution,
had been visited by ministers of the gospel, and it
is due TO our benevolent sheriff to say, that during
the last few days of their existence (whie they
were in jaiD he used every means in his power to
make them comfortable az possible"
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DARING RoGBERY.-Thc grocery store of Barlow
Lawrence, in Paca street, near the Hand tavern,
was entered some time during last night, and
robbed of goods TO a considerable amount Among
the articles missing were a large number of hams,
several thousand gun caps, lot Of fancy soap, and
" smooth-borc" rifle belonging TO one OF their
customers. The robbers effected entrance in
the rear of the warehouse, by climbing from shed
TO the second story window, and breaking out n
pane of glass, thrusng small boy, il is supposed
through the aperture, and by this means opening
the back door, which was firmly nailed on the in
side, besides being barricadcd by a large lot of
wrapping paper.-Bah. Patriot, l0h
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vast majority of the human race spend all their
time, and employ their whole mind in getting
enough to cat and drink, and guard against the in
Cemency of the weather. The hen who pick worms
from the ground, the fox who steals geese, and the
bird who wades into the water for fish, do as much
What noble creature is mani He is endowed with
reason, which serves the purpose of turning an hon
est penny.
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TRIBUTE TO GENERAL CLINcH's MEMoRY.-The
following resolutions have been passed by both
branches of the Georgia Legislature:
We have heard with pain and regret of the
death of General DUNCAN L. CLINcH, distin gusIied
for many years as an officer of the army. He rem
dered valuable services every field of duty to
which he was assigned Honor, gaantry, and a
faithful discharge of every trust, his shining
yirtuesvirtues which GO far to redeem the inirmi-
ties incident to human nature and gild his charac-
ter with an imperishable halo. When such man
dies, the country mourns in honor of his memory
"Be ii therefore resolUed by the General assembly,
That while in life General Clinch commanded our
esteem, in death we mingle our sympathes with
his family, friends, and fellow citizens.
''Be it further resolued That his excellency the
Governor be requested to furnish his family with
copy OF this preamble and resolution
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Mn. BRlsTow, the successful writing master, ad-
vertises in our columns Of to-day, that he is now
prepared TO teach penmanship at his rooms on
Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and 18th
streets. MIR. b. has heretofore taught in our city
with eminent success, and we would recommend
all who wish to acquire perfect system of writing
to avail themselves of the opportunity now pre-
seutcl.
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UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE IN yRGINIA.-Thc Gov
ernor of Virginia very strongly urges reform in
the present suffrage qualifications, and the adoption
Of the principles Of universal suffrage:
Justice requires it, and the spirit of the age de-
mands il at the hands Of the commonwealth
Every free white man, n citizen of the State over
wenty-onc years of age, should be allowed 10 vote
in the county where he rcsides-but no where else
The right 10 vote in as many counties az can b.
rcs he'd by man holding realor pretended title 10
land therein, IAN insult 20 reason and outrage upon
popular rights; il is calculated 10 give TO the cities
and towns a control over the interests Of the sur
rounding country, which can result in nothing but
injury and discomfort. This il one of the CRYING
evils-a nuisance rendered sacred by constitutional
enactment, which the public mind rcvolts at, and
will have remedied."
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THE REPUBLIC.

MIR. HOLMES said that il was evident no cleo
ton could take place between this and the Sabbath
and moved TO adjourn until Monday, at ~ o'clock
He subsequently withdrew the motion, and it wa
renewed by
MIR. RICHARDSON. The House agreed to it
and by ayes ll2, noes not counted, at two O'Clock
an adjournment took place.
We have been requested TO state that the resolu-
ton of Mr.. MCLEAN, of Kentucky, offered in the
House on Friday, was drawn in the hurry of the
moment, and, a consequence, was imperiectly
written. As subsequently corrected, it read fol
lows:
Resolved, That upon the first vote for Speaker,
whoever shall receive plurality of the votes (pro-
vided that plurality shall be forty nine hundredths
of all the votes cast shall be Speaker of the House.
Ind resoiced further, That should no one be cho-
sen upon the first vote, upon the second vote who
ever shall receive plurality of votes provided that
plurality shall be forty eight hundredths of all the
votes cast) shall be declared Speaker; and upon
the third vote plurality of forty hundredhs
shall elect and upon the fourth vote forty six hun
dredths, thus falling each one vote until Speaker
shall be elected
This resolution, it will be recollected, was laid
upon the table.
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A celebrated gambler, after attending great re-
vival meeting, experienced, as he supposed, a
change of feelings, and finally was induced TO take
his seat upon the "anxious bench" The minister,
after duly exhorting and working up the pentcnts
to proper degree of excitement, commenced ex-
aiming them on their experience and the state of
their ieelings, and finally, approaching the gam
bier, asked, ''Wel my friend, what do you say2''
"Oh," replied he, unconsciousy 81 pass ,oj,af do
you do, old felioto'' turning to his left hand neigh
Dor. In rccitng the story afterwards, he remarked
that that "blocked the game.n
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CRIMINAL CoURr, Saturday, December l5.-The
court passed the following sentences:
Mary Ann Mason, free negroes, TO be imprisoned
in the county Jail for the period of six months.
John Setz, indicted in two cases for larceny, but
found guilty in one case only to be imprisoned in
the penieniary for the period of eighteen months.
The jury, in the of the United States JOIN,
Sharp, indicted for assault, were discharged UNI
til Monday.
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HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AT NoRRIsTowN.-A CORE
spondent informs of most horrd accident which
happened at Norrstown ON Wednesday afternoon.
young man about eighteen years of age, en-
ployed in the large rolling mill of Moore & IIooven
OF that place, while engaged in assisting to roll
some very heavy iron, was caught in the machine
ry, and was awfuly lacerated and mangled His
right arm was torn from his body, both thighs bro
ken, and he was otherwise injured. His name is
Francis Fagen. At an early hour yesterday morn
ing he was still living.-Pha. North Inner. l4h.
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A lady from New York had been spending the
summer in the country. The last Sabbath Of her
visit she took her son, child of four years old 10
church with her for the first time As soon as the
organ commenced its strains the little fellow started
up with delight He looked back to the gallery; he
stretched his neck; he got ON the cushions and
raised himself TO his very tallest; his mother
monstrated with him, and told him to sit down.
But he refused, and continued gazing aloft with
strainng eyes. "Sit down." said his mother 81
WON'T he cried, 30 as to be heard all around, 81
iDdnt 10 see The monkeyf'
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From PAso DEL NoRrE.-The Galveston Ne,o.

$500
of the 2Sth ultimo, says
'Mr. John Wilson, of San Luis, who arrived yes
terday in the Palmetto, informs US that he left Ell
Paso about five weeks since. He reached San An
tonic in twenty seven days, on the 18th instant, on
which day Colonel j. c. Hays also arrived in San
Antonio, with some fifteen twenty men, all in
good health. The train under Captain French, of
thirty wagons and carts, arrived III San Antonio on
the 18th instant. The government road TO FL Paso,
which was finished about the LIST of October is rep
resented to be excellent one except between the
San Pedro, or DEVILS Rise, and the Pccos, a dis
lance of sixty miles, where il is rough though
quite passable for wagons Mr.. Wilson met on the
road very large number of travellers; some bound
to California, and many Mexican and American
traders, with their goods bound to Eagle Pass about
thirty-six miles above the Preside Crossing. He
also met, at the Leona Springs, train of one
hundred carts and wagons, under Lieutenant Turn
ley, of company F, LIST Infantry having provisions
for the post at Ell Paso. Near the Sabine he again
met the company of Texans from Victoria and La
vaca, on their way to California-they were all WELL
MIR. Wilson thinks there must be considerable suf.
tering at Ell Paso, from insuficiency of provis-
ions. Large numbers have there congregated, with
apparently very little to do, while the neghborng
country furnishes, to all appearance, but scanty
supply OF the necessaries of life"
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INCREASE OF BANK cAPITAL-By an act of the
Legislature, few days ago, companies desiring
bank charters, or the renewal of the old charters
are desired to give six months notice of their APP
plcation, IN one or more papers published at the
seat OF government, stating the amount of capital
OF each institution. In looking over the Harris
burg papers we find seventeen applications for new
charters, with an aggregate capital of $3.50, 600
and four applications for renewal, with an aggre-
gate increase ofcapital of 100000; making total
increase Of s $50 600 to be added to the banking
capital Of the State.-LeLigh (Pa.) Gazette.
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VIII be printed at the office of the Re
public, in pamphlet form, ready for deliv-
cry on the same day it is presented TO
Congress, at fifty cents per hundred copies.
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Ma. A. Hart, Of the late firm of Carey & Hart,
has purchased the entire interest and stock of the
establishment, and will continue the PUBLISHING
and booksclng business, at the old stand in Chest
nut street. This il well known as one of the oldest
and most extensive and enterprisng publishing
houses in the United States. Its reputation in these
respects extends over the Union, and in this city
and vicinity, where opinions can best be formed,
there is no house stands higher Mr. Harris long
association with the old firm has made him thorough
y at home in the business and nc possesses am en-
crgy, taste, and TACT that will make the new house
OF "a. Hart" in every way worthy of the old rcpu-
tation Of the establshment.-Phild.B Bulletin
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latest From OHIo-SESATE NOT YET .oRaAN-
IzED-A despatch 10 the New York Tribune, dated
Columbus, December a. states that the Senate was
not yet organized but that the members had, on
the previous day, commenced balloting for Speak.
er, although there was no choice. This despatch,
says the Tribune, implies another, which has not yet
reached us OF course the Hamilton county contest
has been temporarily disposed ofin some way, the
iballoting for Speaker could not have begun; but
which way, we are left to guess. The fact that
there is no choice for Speaker leads to fear that
law and right have been ovcrruled