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Is pravinq.' But to those who know nothing
Of music. il is PRAYING in an unknowntongue
and | am sure YOU are not baptist enough
to approve of that; music IS "a language,
and like other languages must be learned
before it can be spoken. When the deaf and
dumb attempt to speak our common LAM
euape they make strange noises, and still
worse noises do we make when without the
musical ear or the musical voice we attempt
to sing
| Thus sensibly did that good Minister
speak. The Deacon was good deal Struck
up though SET in his ,eay, he was not a fool;
and only needed to be touched in the right
place. 1T appeared to me inthat light
BEFORE said the Deacon thoughtfully.
'And yet, my friend, it is the true fghi,'
said the Minister. Sand now, do let me
give you word of advice: Go home, and
take your old seat on Sunday and never
again attempt to sing IL meeting. For i
your heart is right, your ear is untuned, and
your voice, though kind, is any thing but
musical. The Deacon said nothing but
thought the more' He mounted old Mag
The Angel of reflection came down, and sat
upon her. name, and looked him full in the
face. Reader, does not that seem incon-
gruous Is the old'mare's name an mpro-
per seat for an Angel am afraid you are
proud Who once road on an ASS;
The Deacon passed point in the road
where on one side was sturdy oak that had
been blown over by recent whirlwnd, and
on the other, aourisling willow, gracefully
| IanJ,nr Eafnra fha braaza 1nI
rabbit it, said the Deaconto himself; it was
the first word he had spoken, Ito think that
! should be such an obstinate old fool
! He approached his own village. The
reason for his errand abroad had been strong
Is suspected, and they were all on the look
oct for his return. There stood the choil
leader Welcome home, Deacon, said he,
shope we have not lost you yet Get out,
said the Deacon, with good natured but
rather sheepish look; and on he went. There
stood the Minister, 'Wecome home, Dea-
con, ] hope we have not lost you yet. Get
- we was just going to say get out, but
4 habitual reverence for the Minister cut hin
short. He look'd at the Minister, and the
Minister LOOKED at him, and both burst into
a fit of laughter The choir leader came W
and took the Deacon's hand and joined in the
merriment. 'Od rabbit you all said he
on he went. At the front doorand window,
Of his own house, were his wife and daugh.
tiers, and two or three Of the singing girls
'all Of litter They had seen and hcarc
his interview with the Minister and knew
that all was WELL 'Od rabbit the Whole
bunch Of you;' said he, and went to put ole
Mag in the stable.
Deacon Goodman took his old seat or
Sunday, but since that days adventure, has
never sung in meeting. Once, and but once
did he attempt to raise psalm on his own
private account, He was in his barn putting
some hay in the cows manger. Now, the
neighbors were always ready to do a good
turn for Deacon Goodman; and before he
had finished the first verse, two Of them
rushed in and asked him if his co,p pas
chokedl He never sung again.
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Qitn lntelliaellreL

INDIANA AvRNuE-Many Of our readers are, no
doubt, aware that I'm appropriation was made last
session Of Congress, for the purpose of improving
that portion Of Indiana Avenue lying between third
street and the Capto, we gratifed 70 see thar
considerable progress has been made with the work.
These improvements were commenced in the ear
y part Of September last, under the direction, we
believe Of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and
prosecuted with energy until late in the fall when
on account Of the unfavorable state Of the weather.
they were suspendeiil Spring
The amount of work on this avenue Is immense
deep valley, fou hundred and forty seven feet long
twelve feet deep, and one hundred and forty feet
wide, has been filled up with Garth A culyert has
also been constructed four hundred feet long, elev-
en- feet wide and eight feet high from the paved bot.
tom 10 the centre of the inside of the arch The
material used appears to be Of the first quality-the
names of tina persons who executed the work we
did not learn but II win compare with any we have
SEEN for stability and workmanship.
The walls ofthe foundation are built of large stone
firmly laid In cement mortar and sunk TO sufRcien
depth below the surace, to securely sustain the arch
and the large quantity OF earth upon It.
This culvert is to be extended four hundred and
eighty feet farther, which will carry tito the Tiber
Creek, where It will connect with the great culver
that is to be built across that stream. The whole
length when completed will be eight hundred and
eighty-two feet.
The work from second to Third Streets appears to
be nearly completed il has settled Ia several places
and will take several loads Of earth to fill up The
ground east Of Second street has been excayasd for
the reception of the remainder Of the culver. We
observe that large quantity Of building material is
already on The spot.
The work will be resumed, we learn so soon as
the weather will permit, and prosecuted with as
much expedition as possible. When these improve.
ments are completed, they willadd much to the APP
pcarance Of that section Of city, and no doubt
have beneficial effect upon the health of those who
reside there.
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CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

hst- 4.@. '.-.,5 FEBRUARY 4, 1913. I
Mr.. Dix from the Committee on Commerce, made
report, accompanied by bill, recommending APP
propriations for the improvement of certain rivers
and harbors They were ordered to be printed.
On motion Of Mr. Butler, the Committee on
Mileage was discharged from the further consdera-
ton of the resolution heretofore submitted as TO the
expediency Of reducing the rate Of mileage
The General Appropriation Bill was made the Or
der Of the day for Monday next.
Mr.. Benton asked leave to introduce bill for the
construction Of Great National Highway from st.
Louis to the Pacific ocean, and spoke for nearly two
hours as TO the advantages Of such work.
Mr.. Berrien gave notice of his intention to ask
leave to introduce bill granting pensions to The
widows Of non-commissioned officers, privates and
marines, engaged in the Mexican war
The bills making appropriations for Revolutionary
and other pensions, and for the support of the West
Point Academy were passed.
After an Executive session, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House passed the joint resolution Of the SEN
ate, providing for the appointment Of joint Com
mittee lone of the Senate and two Of the House) to
count the electoral votes for President and Vice
President on next Wednesday at twelve o'clock.
The House went into committee Of the Whole
on the State of the Union and took up the bill
making appropriations for certain Notifications
Mr.. Preston spoke on affairs of the Union, and
caused TO be read bill which he intends to offer at
future PERIOD providing that the people Of Califor-
mia and New Mexico may form a constitution and
be admitted into the Union the State Of Califor
mia. He made an eloquent speech, principally in
favor Of permitting the people 10 say what instit-
tons they shall tolerate.
Mr. c. Brown followed in defence Of Southern
rights, as guaranteed by the Constitution
n IL.
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From the New Orleans Picayune, Jan 90
The Taylor Ball AT Washington.

Ameetlng Of citizens, without distinction OF party,
assembled at Williards Hotel, on Saturday evening,
the Goth inst, to confer on the subject of ball 10 be
rendered TO President Taylor on The evening Of his
Inauguration. Col. Charles May was called to the
chair and Coll J. G. Beret appointed Secretary.
Addresses were delivered by s. L. Gouverneur, ESQ,
DR.. May, and other gentlemen. A committee Of
thirteen members was appointed to receive subscrp.
TONS and prepare list Of managers, to consist Of an
equal number of gentlemen of both parties, which
Is TO be submitted to an adjourned meeting, at the
same place, on Saturday evening next. The price
Of tickets was fixed Of si0.
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cheap route by which, We can at present,
hope to get to our Pacific possessions, and
il seems to us that Congress ought not TO let
another day pass by, without endeavoring to
secure the right Of passing over i both to
our citizens and to the government, at fair
and remunerative rates Of transportation
Every just consideration is in its favor, and
we have not yet seen any objection against
it, that is tenable.
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Arrival OF the United states.

The long looked for steamship United States, Cnpt
Hackstaf, reached her wharf al New York, on Mon.
day after bosierous passage of fwenty-seven days
The United States put into Halifax on the 3lsl
nit. after a.passage Of 22 days from Cowes. \.
During the whole voyage the storms she encoun.
she was unable TO make one hundred miles day.
On the 2ith ult, she encountered a tremendous
hurricane which placed her In most critical situa.
ton; but she outrode the storm salely-the engine
working well during the whole time.
She brings the most valuable cargo that ever was
brought across the Atlantic In steam or sailing
ship. The lower cabin ia filled with merchandise. =
There arc 5000 packages Of French goods on board
valued at between two and three millions OF francs.
= The United States left Halifax on the I'd inst
She brings 10 passengers.
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The British steamer Dee, Captain Allan, arrived
yesterday morning at Mobile Point, and anchored
at the lower anchorage. The Dee is two days and
tered to receive the passengers and freight from the
Dee, had not returned TO the city when our paper
went to press To the politeness of Capt Armstrong
of the steamboat Cora indebted for the intel.
TO the city several of the passengers by the steamer
The Dee will leave this morning for Vera Cruz-DIc-
bile Register, Feb, L.
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ImpORTANT DECISION.

We understand that in the Supreme Court
room, yesterday, Justice Mclean delivered
the opinion Of the Court, against the consti-
tutionalty Of the laws Of Massachusetts, and
New York, levying a tax on immigrants.
Justices Catron, Wayne, Mckinley, and
Grier acquiesced, and Chief Justice fancy
dissented.
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This Southern Traveller ofthe 10th ult. says--aWs
learn that the Levce at FREQ Port gave way on Sat
urday last and that before II could be stopped food
authorities used every exertion to stop The break
and finally succeeded, after giving their nelghbors
In the rear liberal BATH Too much caution cannot
be used, even in our own city, where the Levce Is
supposed to be good as almost incaIculable damage
would result from an overflow.
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WASHINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH.

~ IIard-Dr. R; Johnson, Hampton c. Williams.
I'd lTmd--D Thos Miller, James Larned.
ID Hard; DIR. J. q Hall, J. @. Bryant
"a uard~Dr. w. II Saunders, G. G. Crammsr
5M Hard ]. n. Gardner, J. r. Ingle
6h Ward n Young, Jas crantialI
IN Ward. DIR J. S. Morgan, w. b. Randolph.
J. @, BRYANT, Secretary
fab
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WAToH RErrRss- Wednesday FEB. Watch
house empty again. We have come 10 the conclu-
sion that the watchmen arc sadly remiss In the dis
charge Of their duty that loaters are becoming
awfiy moral.
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And yet we understand there are some very well
informed Wings who do entertain some doubt abou
Mr. Clay's disposition, and who have come to thu
conclusion that IL Mr.. Crittenden goes into the cab
net and Mr.. Clay comes to the Senate there are
ons 10 fear they will rather clash than harmonic to
gcthcr The result will be 10 distract not to strentheI
the administration. Wash. Union, FEB tn.
So far as Gen. Taylor's administration is
concerned, il will ask for no support from
any man, other than its acts shall deserve
1t will not 60 before the country as a parti-
san pauper, begging for the support Of this
or that man as personal favor. twill fear
lessly do its duty upon NATIONAL VINO
not ultra Whig-principles, and boldly
throw itself upon the country for its appro.
baton or condemnation. X
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CaIifarnia.
woRTHINaToN q. sNnTHrN.

FORMERLY SOLICITOR OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT L1W,
washington, ID. c.,
DRACTlsES in tie Supreme Court Of The United states
the Courts Of the District and Of the negboring States
gives legal counsel at his chambers, prosecuts claims oil
every description against Congress or any Of the Depart
ments Of Government acts ngent In procuring teera
patent for Inventions and prepared TO any bust
ness requiring the presence and attention Of counsel or
agent at the seat Of government.
ns Office at his dwelling, No Missouri Avenue be.
tween and "a streets,
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GAS PIpEs.-Thc late snow and severe cold wealth
er has again delayed the work Of laying tho gasppes
The ditch that was dug fewdays since, leading from
the foot of the Capitol seventh streeis filled with
.icea ~
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DAILY NATIONAL WING.
WASHINGTON, ID. Q.
THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 8, is4s.
APPROACH OF, THE PRESIDENT
EI.ECT. rs

The steam boat Tennessee left New Or
leans on the 30th ut. and took on board the
President elect and suite at Vicksburg, on the
morning Of the Cd instant bound direct for
Nashville.
The President elect arrived at Vicskbnrg
on the lst inst and was received with every
demonstration Of respect by the citizens Of
both parties.
He Is accompanied by the
Hon A, c. Bulliti,
Col. w. l.. Hodge,
] p. Benjamin, Esq,
Cuthbert Built, Esq,
Hon ]. p. Winchester.
The Cumberland river at last advices was
rising, and it is probable that the steam boat
Tennessee, with the President elect on
board, reached Nashville yesterday
The Presidents lady, Major Bliss and
lady, and Major Hunter and lady passed
through Montgomery Ala. on the End inst.
on their way to Baltimore. They will pro-
badly reach this city by this or tomorrow
evenings boat. We learn, that Mrs Gen
eral Taylor will sojourn with her daughter,
Mrs. DR., Wood, in Baltimore, until joined
By the President. Major Bliss and lady will
visit New York
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There are thirteen hundred well known race horses
In England.
There are 800 booksellers in London, and there
are annually 1000 book advertisements.
Some old chaps in New York have dubbed to-
gether and sent agents to California TO buy vessels
and goods to re-ship to New York
The Senate Of Indiana has instructed Its Judiciary
Committee to inquire into the expediency of report.
Ing bill to render the marriage covenant void a,
the option Of the married pnrics
bill has passed the Senate of Pennsylvania, nun
ishing bigamy with five years imprisonment in the
penitentary, as the maximum.
The Balm electro magnetic Patent case Is in course
Of argument before Judge Cranch of the U. S. Cir.
cult Court Of the District of Columbia on an appeal
from the decision by the Commissioner of Patents
adverse to Balm.
MIR. Grinnell OF Massachusetts, has introduced n
bill In the House Of Representatives 10 abolish i'm
prisonment for debt under the laws of the United
States in all cases where il is abolished by the State
laws. We think il would be setting good exam.
pie for the United States, to abolish the abominabe
practice in all the states under the federal laws,
Out OF lUOO souls In the Parish Of Trinity Church
New York, thrty-seven years ago only 80 now re-
main on earth, what Is your life, &cf'
Coal ia so injured by transportation to India that
its value Is lessened one hnlf.
LUG CLAUSE III the NAVY appropriation Dill uuo-
sling the Spirit Ration to sailors on board the Ma
tional Ships Of War and forbdding their carrying
any intoxicating liquors on board, has been adopted
In Committee Of the Whole.
Mr.. Greedy writes to the Tribune, that the proto-
cal submitted to the House Of Representatives In
Mr.. Stephens resolution, he has been assured, Is
forgery.
The New York Herald is publishing large extracts
from vnnegas History Of California written in 1853,
very interesting work,
The Secretary Of War has ordered company Of
Dragons and Typographical Engineer, TO accom-
pany party Of emigrants, from Fort Smith TO Cal.
ifornia, via the Canadian Fork Of the Arkansas
River and Santa Fe, In Aprilnext
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ASr We are indebted to Adams & CO. IS
Express for late northern papers in advance
Of the mail.
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A specimen Of the frigate bird, which lives and
sleeps in the air never visiting the land except the
breeding season, has been presented 10 the Ipswich
museum by the Bishop ofNorwich.
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PITTsnuRa, February I. l849.

| n. J z,
The mail brings news that the Legislature Of Ill-
nois has rejected the bill granting the right of way
TO the Cincinnati and ST. Louis Railroad
The Lower Mississippi has been so much swollen
by the recent feshets that it has overown Its banks
causing great damage TO the plantations bordering
on the river,
In 81. Louis challenge has passed between Mr.
Blair, Of that city, and Mr.. Pickering Of the st.
Louis Union, Pickering proposing street fight with
bowie knives. Blair refused to accept but difficulty
Is still apprehended Baltinore Patriot
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-08

The families Of Henry 9Th, and Louis Philippe AZ
70 be permitted TO return 70 France,
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The Legislature last winter entertained several of
the Heroes of the Mexican War, az guests of the
State. As Gen Taylor will be in Washington on
the 2Oh Is II not proper that invitation should he
extended TO him to visit Richmond on the 22dl If
the Assembly should fall to extend the hospitality of
not omit the cyiliiy.- Richmond Republican Feb Z.
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GEORGE q HAMMOND,

GEORGE q HAMMOND,
nAGUERREoTYPlSTS first door on First street, corner
OF Pennsylvania and the Capitol thankful
for past ayors would respectfully announce 10 the ades
and gentlemen Of this city and Vicinity, that they intend
leaving In very short time for
California.
And having on hand large Dasueneotype stock, which
they are DESTROYS close up before leaving would give
notice those who may give them an carly call that they
have one very neat HiyIe which they will put up for
One Dollar.
Customers may be Of finding, at this esab shnent
every desirable style OF The latest patterns OF oLD
LocsKrs furnished and Miniatures neatly reasonable
prices feb Stab
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-06-07
a Card--,gaues, Eve Wash

certain and efficient CureJ the most Az
grdtated Case Of Iafdmed or Weak Eyes
'EiiiE subscriber in Offering 20 the public the
~ above remedy for this most announcement
ana painful disorder, the Diseased Enc. wopld
only ask fair trial to be given: and also states
,''o ne mas uSea n tor thirty years, and has
n'' er known failure IN the severest case of
sore eyes; even when tn knowledge of some
az our most eminent physicians as been bac.
lied and failed, this wash has proved success
iul, particularly when under his personal sn.
Perntendence. 1t has never been placed bc.
tore the public until the present time, ALTHOUGH
frequent solicitations have been made him to
DO So The preparation can do no harm. and
The afflicted are earnestly invited to give him
at least trial, and at the same time he would
respectfully tender his services TO those who
are suffering from diseases Of the eye. At
present he may be found on Sixth street. sec
ono door south Of Spruce street. The poor
VINO are not able to buy the wash, will be snu-
Plleu gratis by calling on the subscriber Or
ders from the city and country will meet with
prompt attention, addressed TO e. Pearson
James.
o. Liberal discounts made to Wholesale
purchasers.
James Eye Wash can be obtained a. the
drug establishments Of Messrs. JOSEPH
No. 81, and 80 Main street.
FRANCIS j. WALTON, and r. g. J. An
A. Ms. c. PEARSON TAHES
7. ). The certificates are from individuals
residing in the city, who can be seen at uny
time by those who wish to make any maui
TICS. G.. p J.
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LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTI
STEAMBOAT MONROE, !
June 5th, 1910. {


Mr.. Editor:-Sr: Judging from in
quiries made of me at your Office, of
the news above, l thought that few
items would not perhaps be amiss to
you.
left Weston and Fort Leavenworlh
on Sunday the 3D.. AT Weston there
had not been a case of the Cholera du-
ring the las, two weeks, and at the Fort
only one during the same period. Ii
was stated that number of cases had
happened among the California emf.
grants at ST. Joseph. Maj. Seenc,
with Co. r., I'd Dragons left Fort
Leavenwor,h last Friday for Santa Fc;
all in fine health. Gen. Wilson, Indian
agent, was to leave on the 5lh June
The health at Weston and the Fort was
generally good. Col. Sumner comman,
ding at Fort Leavenworth, has been it,
disposed for some time, but has nearly
recovered. There has been no mail
from Santa Fe for some time. A large
number of wagons have already left
Fl. Leavenworth for Fort Laramie, on
the Platte river, and Fort Hall in Ore
gon. Yours, Respectfully,
A PASSENGER.
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APPOINTMENTS BY TIE PRES
IDENT.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
AttOrney.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Attorney.
Logan Hunton. OF New Orleans, TO be
Attorney Of the United States for the Eastern
District Of Louisiana. rice Thos. J. Durant,
removed.
Land Officers.
John Corken, Of Louisiana, to be Receiver
of Public Moneys. a. Greensburg, Louisiana
rice Theodore Gillespie, removed.
Thomas Webb, OF Louisiana, 10 be Reg
lister Of the Land Office a! Grsensburgh,
Louisiana, uice D. Strickland, removed.
VIM. II. Wallace, Of Iowa. 10 be recei
yer Of Public Moneys at Fairfield, Iowa, Dic'
Verplanck Van Antwerp, removed.