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WaEcK OF THE STEAMER AcApIA.--The steamer
Acadia, which has been running until recentyns one
Of the British line Of steamers between Boston and
Liverpool was lost on the night of Sunday March
10TH while on her voyage from Liverpool to Bremen.
The representatives Of the German Government, by
whom she had been purchased were on board, oil OF
whom with The officers and crew, and all pcrsons on
become complete wreck, but definite Information
Of her final state had been received The value of
the shp with her machinery, the steam engine being
of 500 horse power, was estimated at nearly El00OOO
Another account says the Acadia got ashore near
Terschelling and that some of her crew abandoned
her. She was however, got off with but slight dam
age and taken into the harbor. sHs
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LI1TELL,s LIVING AGE.

PoErRY-h Recent Death De,l, s5-Thc S,unamite; The
Fmst kiss. S6-Lament OF n Stricken Heart; Common
Scnse -, 9l.--Alarmed skipper; Bridal Melody; On
Pair of Antlers, 95. u
SHORT Articles Professor Pages Electro, Magnetism
s6,-Ecctrc Light; Straits Of Magellan, SIAN Irish
Misrr; Gas from Water, 81 -Donbarlment Of Moulan
Latter Day SAINTS, %. boy Of Mount Rhisi, 95
WAsHisoroN, Disc 81, 1875 T
"Of all the Periodical Journals devoted 10 literature and
science which abound in Europe aud In this Country this
has appeared to 10 he nseil. II contains indeed
the exposition only OF the current literature Of the Ene s
language, but this by It's immense extent AMI comprehen
SION includes portrature of the human mind In the
most expansion Of the present age
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b ARBER' EN- ROCATION
FOR HORSES.

T119Sn BRUISES. STIFFNESS, OF JOINTS Nfgls,
1fXt CUTS, OLD ULCERS, on both {ffMN
-Al-N- and beast II has cured Ulcers Of ten NIL
years standing Relief is given in SPAvINS by lis app
cation. Aud for FlSruLA and POLE EVIL. it Ia sure
Also BARBERS HORSE POWDERS. TO restore
the bad condition Of the horse and TO DESTROY
WORMS, which give 30 much pam TO that noble beast
BARBERS HORSE BALLS, Ter COUGHS and q a.
TARRII, my preparation, and trumpeied to
the world as specific, but the best found out.
nJ- Horses SHOD by first rate smith, aud their feel
intended by myself-corner Of Eighth and srcels.
N b. All diseases treated by the subscriber, scion
t6c principles. lie is regular bred rrer, and can A.
ways be found the Washington Stables, ready attend
the calls Of the public. jan lsl GEO. BARBER
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DAILY NATIONAL WING.

q CHARLES w. FnNTON,
QGcs syposiis Jackson Han, Pe~rgfpanfa Avsrss
~ NJ " TERM0. ~
DAILY Paper, e1o 2 yeer--Tri-Wsshly % =
yssr--Wssh1y Paper - year, payable
In advance
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GEORGE & HAMMOND,

N ID A u We * IL II y i 7 L >
Corncr First Street and Pennsylvania Arenne, tie
Capitol
MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens and sran-
w gers OF Washington that all who wish TO
and cheap DAGUERREorYPE from tl,eir establish
ment must call Immediately, as they will positively leave
the city in few days very neai article putup for
S1,OO.
All should help sustain that keeps the absent near
The beautiful unchanged from Times rude theft
Guards the fresh tint OF chillhood's polished brow,
And when love yields lis idol to the tomb
Doth sua ch n copy. mar 27-l2t
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ZEAL EsTKT,

DERSoNs wishing become OF Real Estate In the
City Of Washington, may End tito their interest call
upon the subscriber, who has property improved and
improved in different parts Of the city, and s willing 70
upon the balance Applications should be made soon,
mar l3-tf ULYSSES WARD
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no CALIFORNIA GOLD DIGGERS, Ex-
L PLORING PARTIES, AND OTHERS
The subscriber has hand aud for SALE from the Union
India Rubber Company, who have the exclusive right 10
use Coodyears Patent Metallic Rubber, the following
tices:
Tents and Tent Carpets, Knspsacks, Camp blankets,
Haversacks, Canteens, leggins, Clothing Bags
Water Bottles, Tarpaulins Caps, and Cnpes
Sou'westers, Texas Wallets, Gun Cases,
Coatr, Clocks, aud Capes, Mexican Pouches
Overalls and pantaloons, Gold Pouches,
Air Beds aud Pillows, Life Preseryers,
Drinking Cups, Buckets, and Basins, Travelling Bags
Portable Boats, Provision Hays, Saddle Rags.
Gold Washers, Baby Jumpers Breast Pumps,
Aud variety nj other articles at the sign Of the Star he
l2 and 9Th streets, Pennsylvania Avenue Wash
ap 7-eonf s EDDY
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TESTIMONIALS.
PouGHKEtPsIE, Oct. 4th, 1918.

PovGHKEtPsfE, Oct AIN, 1913
CHARLES BARTLETT, ESQ.
The undersigned who have for come time had children
under your College Hill, and who have attended
several examinations OF your pupils take this opportunity
high consideration ofyour noble School With the ocal
fy emineniy beantiful-wh the arrangement Of the
nssiun,-wifh the comfort and refinement OF the family
with the thoroughness Of It's educational provisions and
scholars delighted and uDrequested by you pre-
you this expression OF grateful regards and earn
est wishes that may continue 10 receive as you most
certainly deserve the liberal patronage which you have
hitherto enjoyed
C. c. VAN cLKEF, Pastor of the II D. Church,
Hlckensack,
EDGAR THORN, Supervisor OF the town Of
Ponahkeepsie.
sn Taowpnlpan, Merchant, Pouehkeepsis
JoIIS r. McCouN, Trey,
GsoRGE v. PoMERoY, New York
ASA IIoLT, brooklyn.
ISRAEL Htwtrr, MeSrhant, New York
HUpsRr VAN WAGENEH, PouEhkcepsie
Extract from the report Of the examining Committee.
The committee believe that the examination has resulted
in satisfying all who present that The teaching In eve
~ depat. has been faithful pracuco and efficient, such
will produce thorough, sound and useful education.
The advantage which this school respect TO posi-
ton buildings, grounds for fesreaton gymnasium and
lis admirable internal arrangements well known as
hardly need any notice the committee But they
cannot refrain from directing the public superiority
in this respect over any other school with which they are
acquainted,
the yarions dnties which are assigned TO her the
boys hardly feel the want Of mothers care
The slrici paiernal discipline and careful wHchful
ness constantly exercised BY the principal r Bartlcii)
his large family, and the happy moral and religious
influence which pervaes the whole establishment, give
The every that they can reasonably de.
man that their sons will be well cared for and properly
trained for the great purposes Of lenseulness IN this
world, aud happiness in the next -
~ FhImFIEkD
OH tct
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They will continue their inimitabe
CONCERT S,
THIS FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL Is,
On which occasion the celebrated VioIinist
and Dancer, MIR, Ii. X. JOHNSON, of Philadelphia,
will appear.
T." Admission rs cts. For further particulars see
small bills. APP ii
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axorHEn LETTER FROM Ms. MAcAulAY.-- The
Boston Transcript says: -
We have received a'letter from Mr.. Macaulay by
the Niagara 10 which he says referring TO Tho alter
atons Of his photography. THE question Is one,
10 be decided, not by me, but by tho American pub
lie. should have thought myself injured II the
Messrs Harper had taken on themselves to alter the
substance or the style Of my book. But do moi
conceive that / have right to complain because
they have adopted a mode of spelling, which, In
seme respects differs from mine. write Traveller,
duiness defence, because all Engishinen write so,
and because, If l wrote otherwise. should be ac-
cnsed OF affsctation or excentricity. But II your
countrymcn prefer trarelcr eenss cannot
blame publisher for consulting their tasie Wheth-
or the Websterian spelling be or not generally APP
proved in the United States is question, which !
am quite incompetent TO decide" ~
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Every person entitled 10 the right Of rresmpuon 70 my
Of the ards within the townships and psr's Of
above rated 10 required 10 seiabfh me sne 70 ~
nalisiaetlon 81 the register receiver 81 me poI
Office. and make payment, reio a. Scr ~ ~ ~
mi Of the public sale cf the sndf
ne tract claimed, c,hsrwse sash chm WI N
Commissioner ofths eensnl Land ounce
Nsr7--iawijw 1874
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BIZ Il. c. & g. F DYER, Auctioncers.
GOVERNMENT sALE,-On Thursday, the 10Th
" Of April at IL NJ at the United States arsenal Wash
ngon, d. c. for account Of Government, shall sell al
public auction the following descr, bed stores, viz
IL dintlock Pistols, l96 Cartridge Boxes.
276 Swords aud Slbres various patterns, for officers
and privates
l,l92 black walnut musket aud ride Stocks
variety OF accoutrements for infantry, cavalry
aud rhemen
5000 Spokes and l,4Oo Felloes, seasoned tmber,)
10000 pounds scrap wrought Iron
Lot of scrap Cast Iron
The above will be sold without for cash, and Of
fered in lots suit purchasers and may be al the
/ arse nal any day previous to the day of sale.
L. c. q. @. r. DYER
an lO-eod&ds Auetioneers
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DERsONS having claims against balance due from
L the Navy Department 10 the estate of Thomas McVey,
deceased ordinary seaman IN the United Safes
vice. hereby notified to present them al the office Of The
Fourth Auditor OF the Treasury within two months from
this date. ap' i0-3t
FURNISHED HOUSE TO RENT.-A splrn.
did three story House situated Missouri avenue, be-
Ri and ~ Streets doors west from the residence
OF the Hon Mr. Badger furnished throughout in the most
superior with every convenience for gentee
family. For further particulars inquire Of
f. G. * q. r. DYER,
ap 9--tf Auctoneers and Com Merchants.
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ADELPHI THEATRE.

MsssA.. @. r BROWNE q H.F. NICHOLS
Propyietors.
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n, ssst..f Nzw YoxK Feb l8ag
sr. sent you few lines time ago IN regnrd the
jewsh so BY what that paper ys that you have taken
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! welnnxton Destroyed w an Earthquake
Advicss from Wellington. New leland 70 Nov.
IL, stute that thai town has been visited oy series
OF earthquakes of most alarming and proonged ma
ture, by which the hourishing place had been re-
duced TO all but heap OF ruins the edhcos OF brick
and stone being more less injured, and, IN many
instances, totally destroyed.
paper; /, ,,,,. o.,o,., ~. , s,s a,v bo,
very sultry, and on Saturday there was Wind and
heavy ruin This lasted all day on Sunday, and at
half past one on Monday morning a distant hollow
sound was heard. the sound travelling ~ most rapid
rate, when alnost instantly and IN the eouse OF q
few seconds the whole town was iboriuq under the
most severe shocks of earthquake ever experienced
This continued at intervals until hall pasi seven,
rwo-diihs q the chimneys were thrown DOWN ana
various public buildings were damaged, IN tues e''
day the shocks were ugain fell and the houses qely-
.rsd like ships In gale; three persons, barraek ser
Reant Lowell and his two children were Killed oy tne
falling ruins The colonial and military hospitals,
tho jail &C.. much injured, that Inc patienis
and prisoners had TO be removed ~
On Wedne sday all was Tranquil but on Thursday
renewed shocks were felt and being more violent
than ever, completed the destruction Inc Yves
lcyan chapel and other buildings were thrown down.
several appeared In the EARTH especially along
the beach, and in the sky there was a fiery glare
On Fgiday the 10th October, thirteen successive
shocks were felt, and on Tuesday, the 2ith there
was renewal On thar day tho earthquake APP
peared to have subsidized and up 10 tho 18th Noyen-
Der nothing more was felt
The shipping Ind afforded refuge 10 Inc lnhabi'
tants and the officials, in conjunction with me res
idenls wire making great efforts 10 repair the dam
nge. The earthquake was felt in other parts OF New
Zoland but we have no particulars OF damage done
So as our information goes, the earthquakes lasted
nine days, and were felt various places, from the
I'D 10 the 10Th degree oil east longitude and from
the Both TO the 44th degree of south latitude.
Tho heaviest and most continuous shocks wers
experienced at Wellington, Queen CharoIto's Sound
and Cloudy BAY nearly in The centre OF the region
over which, they extended. The earthquakes were
preceded by stormy weather, with heavy gales from
The south and the east which listed the greater part
Of the nine days. The volcano Of 1'ongariro was
not in activity, nor were any other known 70 be So
was seen shoot up in the northeast al wellington
and on board the Sarah Ann, then oil Kapti, Al
Nelson the atmosphere is said to have been sur
charged with electricity. II is gratifying 10 learn
that there has been SO little loss Of h and that the
settlers are noways disheartcncd"
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ODE ON

ODE ON.
G. W. HARVEY, aIAaAoEa
Return Of the NTGHTINGALES, 10 the Odeon,
Corner LIZ street and Pennsylvania Avenue
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Ma. J. B. GILBERT, Stage Manager.
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= Trustees.
RoBr FOREST, President JOHN BARNES. , ~,
IT. d. vARICK, Secretary. HENRY SWIFT ; -,
A. G STORM. Treasurer. GEO. NAGELL. S""'''
i r. PORnUS, L. w. TALLMADGE,
ISAAC ROOSEVELT, G. r. ADRlANCE,
A. N. MANN, JAMESlL ALLEN.
Pogyhkeepsie, February,
REFERENCES AND PATRONS
HON WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Auburn, n. Y.
hon. JAMES EMoTr. poushksepsie do
CHARLES BARTLETT, ESQ, do do
REV. liz. r. w. HATCH Wisconsln.
REV. Dn. EDWARD DAVIS. Dalston. y y.
GEN, WALTER CUNNINGHAM. Pouyhkeepsie 40
REV. DIX LUDLOW. do do
REV DN MANN. Pa mar IL dly
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Jonesboro' Tenn is about to lose one
Of its peculiar attractions. Parson Brown
low announces in his last Jonesboro' Wing
that he has determined to remove his Office
to Knoxville, and there to publish paper
to be called the Knoxville Wing. In ma
king this announcement the Parson remarks
] have edited and published paper,
for ten dreadful yeWs--the actual pc
caniary result being loss equal to the
amount Of three years subscriptions out Of
the ten, which is to be found in small debts
scattered over this Union, the mass Of which
those who owe them have, apparently, 70
idea Of paying, nor ! getting. This result
is only unpleasant, as il exhibits the mislor-
tunes, the carelessness, or the want Of hon
esty, on the part Of my fellow beings.
But ammo without dissatisfaction ofhaving
served my generation long and earnestly,
without the possibility Of its saying il paid
mel
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CALEB n. SMITH

Has not been long in public life, but every
days continuance therein has enlarged and
extended the popular estimate Of his abilities
and his worth. His first appearance was as
Member of the Legislature Of Indiana in
1854 ;andhe was elected for three sue
cessive terms; and such was the judgment
formed Of his capacities that he was chosen
Speaker Of the House at the opening Of his
third Session, and reelected without an OPP
ponent at the opening Of the fourth, The
next year he was appointed one Of the Fund
Commissioners Of Indiana and continued to
discharge the duties Of that post for two
years, when he resigned, and in 1910 was
returned to the Legislature and chosen a
Presidential Elector on the Harrison ticket.
In le43 he was chosen Representative in
Congress, and is now closing his sixth year
Of continuous service in that capacity, having
been twice reelected by decisive malorities.
Mr.. Smith is in the prime Of life, indus
trious, energetic and practical, and would
FIJI efficiently any station requiring sound
Judgment and resolute assiduity. As a
dsbater in Congress or canvasser before
the People he has few superiority. Y
Tribune.
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GENERAL SHIELDS.

We have heard it said that Gen. Shield,
was not eligible to seat in the Senate, on
account of his not having been naturalized
a sufficient length Of time. The following
paragraph from the Springfield corresron-
dence Of the st. Louis Republican, places
this matter before the public, as we under
stand it So
see you refer to the statement that Gen.
Shields bad not been naturalized long enough
to render him eligible to the office Of Sena-
tor. Let me put you right on this subject, as
l understand it. General Shields was lad
when he came to this country with his father;
andh father having been naturallzed, he
was by the same means naturalIzed himself.
Why then, did he take out naturalization pa
pers in this state' will answer. Some
ten years ago, when there was revolution
projected in Canada, Shields, then young
and ardent spirit, while travelling the circuit
with certain Judge, expressed determine
tion to Join the Patriots. The Judge told
him, il he should do so and was caught by
the British, unless he was naturalized, it
might be hanging business for him and
advised him to be naturalized. He did so !;
not that he considered It necessary to render
himselfeligible to all the valued privileges that
are extended to citizens Of foreign birth,--
but because he thought il might be Of ser
vice to him, if by the fortunes Of war, he
should fall into the hands Of the British, in
his proposed visit to Canada This in plain
talk, disposes Of this matter. We have here
persons, in Office who swear that Shields
shall not take his seat in the Senate but If
they make any demonstrations to carry out
their threats, it will result in their own NOR
ti6cation.
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= . -
SCOTCH YALOR.

Some time ago, sailor, who formerly be-
.longed to his Maiesty's navy, went one
Sunday to the kirk, in his native town Of
Kirckcaldy, where he behaved with great
propriety, until the minister read his text,
which was as follows: -" Who will go up
with us to the battle Of Rameth Gileadi
The sailor, having first crammed quid Of
tobacco into his cheek, rose up, put on his
hat; then looking about him, and seeing no.
body moving, exclaimed" You cowardly
lubbers, will none Of you goi Dim my
eyes, I'll 60 for one!" So out he went,
giving three cheers at the door 10 the amaze
ment Of all present
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Ths New Cabinet,

10 the Hon John NJ. Clayton, Of Delaware, the Inn
porfant post Of Secretary Of State 10 the new Cab
net ia confirmed. NY
The name Of this distinguished gentleman has
been generally associated with the Cabinet Of the
President elect ard in all parts Of the country his
selection viii be regarded with feeling OF satisfied
expectation. Mr. Clayton, as Senator Of the
United 5ntes and one Of the leading wings Of that
body has long possessed a national reputation. He
has been trained In high school OF craftsmanship
and comes now 10 give the well maiured fruits n
lis knowledge experience and grnus, to the aid cf
an Administration which promises 10 DO one of the
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SUPREME couRT, UNITED STATES.

TUESDAY, February ~, lSi9.
Francis Fellows, Esq, Of connectcut, and Sim
con Smith Esq, Of New York, were admitted Al
torneys and Counsellors Of this Court
No. 81. Duncan McArthur's administrators, rs.
NJ Hobson, ct al. Ineror 10 the Circuit Court U.
States for Ohio. Mr.. Justice Nelson delivered the
opinion Of this Court reversing the judgment Of The
Circuit Court with costs, and demanding this cause
for further proceedings to be Ind therein in confor
nifty to the opinion Of this Court
No. 2l3. G. w. Laurence, plaintiff In error, rs. g..
Allen ct al. This cause was argued by Mr. Attorney
General for the plaintiff in error.
No. SO. Thomas Townsend plaintiff 10 error, vs..
Robert Jemison. This cause was submitted to the
Court on the record, and printed srguments by Mr..
Cooke, for the plaintiff In error.
No. 81. Thomas Ar. G. Jones, plaintiff In error,
rs. the United Stntes. The argument Of this cause
was commenced by Mr.. stannard for the plaintiff
In error. 5s.S 53,5{ b
Adjourned till tomorrow morning II o'clock.
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coNGnEss.

t.aists TUESDAY, February 20, l840
Several petitions on the subject OF slavery weri
presented by Mr.. Hale and laid on the table.
A select committee was raised, on motion of Mr.
Benton to test the app lIcablllty Of Professor Pagc
discoveries In Eectro-Magnetism to the uses Of the
navy.
The General Appropriation bill was taken up
The pending amendment was that Of Mr.. Walker
appropriating 100000 to carry into effect the reve
and land laws and those relating to intercourse
with the Indian tribes, in New Mexico and Califor
MIA. s4a h.
Mn Bel offered 10 amend the amendment, by pro.
viding for State Government for these territories
Points of order were discussed, and finally,
Mr.. Bell addressed the Senate in favor ofhis amend
ment.
HOUSE OF representatives
Mr.. Mckay called up the bill TO authorize the coin
age Of one dollar gold pieces audit was amended by
providing for the coinage Of twenty dollar gold pie
ces. The act to continue In force for two years
lie said few words in support Of the uieasure.
Mr. J. r. Ingersoll urged many objections agains,
the bill MI n6s6 X
one, that the dollar pieces could be easily counter
feited and another that they might be passed off
In mistake, for half dimes Besides, loss and incon.
veniencc would result 10 the people.
Mr.. Nicol contended that the country required
the coinage Of these pieces, and he remarked tina,
the people had discrimination enough to distinguish
between the true and the counterfeit.
Mr. Rockwell, Of Connecticut, moved to lay the
bill on the table. This failed, and the bill was Their
passed
The bill 10 create retiring list for old and diss
bled officers Of the army was taken up.
Mr.. Burt urged It's passage, as due TO the brave
old soldiers who had nearly worn cut their lives In
the service, and said that no additional expense
would be thrown on the treasury
Mr.. Toombs regarded the bin as meaning pension
Ing and thought that II would increase tho expense,
Of the Government.
Mr.. Bowlin said that II the army were provided
with retiring, the same would be asked for the ma
w, and for civil officers Of the Government II
was In imitation. Of the rotten system Of Grea,
Britain.
On motion Of Mr.. Mckay the bill was then laid
on the table--ysas l27, nays 80.
I Other business was transacted, and adjournment
took place until tomorrow morning, II o'clock