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coLoRED MEN IN PARIS.

Robert Walsh, in one of his letters TO Ltte's Liy-
ing Age, writes: Our French paragraphsis are not
particularly struck with the capacity OF the negro
race 10 maintuin republican institutions, US Il is exs
emplified in the monopoly Of the products of the
SOIL and Of all traffic internal and external by the
government OF Hayt. The black MANTLE true eb-
ony--in the delegation Of the Antilles, who sits in
the centre Of the Montagnnrds In the Assembly was
the servant of white general resident in the capital
An intimate acquaintance Of the muster told me, a
few days ago that the representative had resign
ed his domestic post, whether from personal attach
ment or prudential motives, he would deserve credit
for either a gentleman Of New Orleans, on Wis
1t to Paris relates TO that about fortnight since
while seated in side box Of the first tiers of the
grand opera he distinguished coored family In the
opposite by his opera glass he discovered that
the head of II, whom he recognized, distinguished
him. and about to come round 10 him by the
lobby. A feeling natural 10 a Southern American
induced him to prefer that the interview should
notlbe in the box which he occupied. He met the
visitor in the lobby; the latter easped his hnnd and
reminded him that he had been his tailor in New Or
leans II retired he added, with good proper
W we are well settled here; that's my box once
week. we shall be happy to see you at our apart
ments.r
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them from the application Of the rule. In
all this thing, the Washington rule will be
restored. The best men for Office, and
none but the best.
Under the power granted to the Executive,
to give Congress information Of the state Of
the Union, and to recommend to their con-
sideration such measures as he shall Judge
necessary and sxpedient; there has sprung
up, Of late years, practice Of lecturlng
Congress upon its duties and powers in al
most interminable Presidential messages,
and departmental reports The weapon
held over the head Of Congress, in these
m essages and reports, to compel legislation
in accordance with their doctrines, has been
the threat, that any other legislation would
meet with the interposition Of the veto pow
er. This pratice, it is gratifying TO know,
will receive no countenance from the Presi-
dent elect. He will do as Washington did,
in this respect-leave the power Of legisla-
ton where the constitution has placed it,
and be content with recommending to the
consideration of Congress such measures as
he shall Judge necessary and expedient,
without entering into the halls Of Congress
with party at his back, to force his pecu-
liar opinions upon the aw-making depart
ment. He will not regard himself as the
source Of all power, legislative as well as
executive, and claim 10 initiate the laws, as
is the practice in European governments for
the executive to do, and as has been the
practice with his predecessors to an intoler-
able extent Neither he nor his cabinet
viii be propagandists. They will con6ne
themselves to the exercise Of their constitu-
tional duties, and instead Of long and tedi-
Gus special pleadings, in the form Of mes
sages and reports, in favor Of this or that leg
islative doctrine, they will restore the era
Of the Washington State papers.
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REDUCTION OF ENaLIsm TAXATION


The letter of Mr. Golden TO the chairman Of the
Liverpool Financial Reform Association has produ-
ced powerful movement in favor Of radical change
and economy In the national expenditure. The let
ter IN. York Herald London correspondence pro-
poses reduction in the expenditure OF the army and
to apply such surplus 10 the repeal of the taxes that
now press most heavily on the public. In this por.
ton of his letter he has displayed profound skin in
proposing those imposts for repeal which are likely
10 invite the energy Of every class Of politicians
The boon of having malt duty free, will rouse the
farmers into activity to agata for State economy
The abolition Of the window tax will move the
shopkeepers. The relense of paper and soap from
the fnngs of the excseman will secure the co-opera
ton OF the Scotch excise reforners; whilst the ship
ping interest viii be won by the total repeal of the
duties on timber. The most satisfactory thing next
to this relief il the tax Mr.. Golden proposes 10 i'm
pose on the landed arisocracy This is the probate
and legacy duty on landed property which they have
hitherto escaped by means Of the partial laws they
million and half year As may be naturally
supposed they are in terrible rage at this letter.
The liberal editor Of the Morning Advertiser SAYS
he knows positively that Mr. Cobdcn's letter, and
Its certain consequences, has produced perfect
sternation among the ministry. They are bewilder-
ed, and know not how to ooineract Its effects or
meet the difficulty. The Chancellor of the Exche-
quer who has probably the weakest head in the
'family government" will be quite unable 10 cope
with the storm that will rage in parliament for re-
trenchment. The enthusiasm manifested on the
subject throughout the country, as expressed by the
provincial papers; In almost universal The few
directors are found In certain of the daily mGtropo
itan press, who adverse to any change that can
benefit the great body OF the people. They, howev-
have to give way 10 popular clamor as they term the
demand 'a
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Compliment 10 Penn.

Macaulay,, in his new history, says of William
Penn; kind nations and hostile secs have agreed
In canonizing him. England Is proud Of his name.
a great commonwealth beyond the Atlantic regards
him with reverence similar 10 that which the Athe-
mans felt for Thestis and tho Roman Quirnus.
The respectable society Of which he was n member
honors him as an apostle. by pous men Of other
persuasons he Is generally regarded bright pat
tern of christian virtue.
sounded his praises The French philosophers Of
the 18th century pardoned what they regarded bis
superstious fancies in consideration Of his contempt
for priests, and Of his cosmopolitan benevolence, inn
partially extended to all races and TO all creeds. His
name has thus become, throughout all civilized
countries, q synonym for probiy and philanthropy"
Phi. bulletin.
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Use OF Lime In Cholera.

In the summer Of 1889, when tho cholera spread
all over Middle Tennessee Its course from Nashville
(where II first appeared) was south--he authorities
Of Columbia, town forty two miles south of Nash
VILE and containing about two thousand inhabitants
caused fresh lime to be placed at the door Of every
house. and the citizens requested to spread II
freely their premises, in the gutter md in all open
lo1s where there was any staenant water. II soon
reached Franklin nineteen miles south Of Nashville
then Pulaski, thirty miles south Of Columa, where
II was terrific thence to Shelbyvile, east of Colun.
bin forty five miles, where it was worse than ut amy
other place In Tennessee two miles north of Col
umbia in the country 1t was very bad--nearly half
Of the negroes and whites died OH some plantations
In fact II was all over the surrounding country
Not case originated In town. The system Of II
ming continued throughout the summer and fall,
and Il found that the usual fall feyers were very
light, so much SO, that the custom Of lining has
been strictly adhered 10 annually, ever since and
from sicky town, II Is now one Of the 'healthiest
In Tennessee.--N o, Times N lk H.
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FoRGIyE AND FORGET

An interesting circumstance has Just come
to my knowledge, which speaks well for
the honorable Senators concerned. A diff
ference Of feeling was created year or two
ago, which broke friendship between Mr..
Webster Of Mass, and Mr.. Dickinson Of
New York, 10 relationtoa deficit in the
public funds, in Mr.. Webster's Department,
when Secretary Of State ailedged by Mr..
@. J. lngersoll of the House, and declared
in the Senate by Mr.. Dickinson. Ills well
known that MIR. Webster irimumphantly
vindicated himself from the charge, much
to the chagrin and modification Of his accu-
sers. The two Senators have not spoken
to each other since. A few days ago,
visiting card was received by Mr.. w. from
Mr.. d.. Mr.. w. delivered the card to an
officer of The Senate, with instructions to
see Mr. d., and ask him If the card was
sent by his order; and it so, to return his
own card, and say TO him that as soon as
he, (Mr. W. should return from Boston,
he would extend his hand in friendship
but if not, to return the card. The mes
sage was delivered to MIR. D., who said,
".he card was sent by his order; but tina!
at the time Of the ARRAY, he was SO closely
cornered by Mr.. w. he saw no other way
butte fight it out" The difficulty is there
fore settled, and Mr.. w. ON his return, will
meet Mr.. ID. with the hand Of friendship.
forgiveness and concilationbecome even
U. S. Senators but il our great men had
a little more forbearance and christian prin-
ciple, there would be far less occasions for
quarrels and recriminations.
Montpelier N. Messenger.
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NORTH CAROLINA.

The following resolutions have passed the House
of Commons OF North Carolina by decided mnlorl-
ties:
l. Resolred, That the States came into the Union
equals and that the citizens ofeach Stale are en-
titled 10 equal rights privileges and immunites UNI
der the Constitution Of the United Safes
2nd, Resoired, That the proceedings oil the Con-
vention, by which the Federal Constitution was
framed, clearly demonstrated that the Institution of
slavery maurely considered; and that the union
of the States was finally secured by incorporating
into that instrument distinct and ample guarantees
OF the rights OF the STAKEHOLDER.
3D. Resoired, That we view with deep concern
and alarm the constant oggressions the rights Of
the STAKEHOLDER by ceriain reckless politicians OF the
North and that the recent proceedings of Congress
on the subject OF sayery; are fraugUt, with mischief
well calculated TO disturb the peace Of our country,
and should call forth the earnest and prompt disap-
probation of every friend of the Union.
4th Resolred, That the enactment Of any Law,
by Congress, which shall directly or indirectly de,
prive the citizens OF the States OF the rghtof emf
grating, with their slave property inoany the ter
rtories of the United Statas and of exercising own
ership over the same while in said Territories will
be not only an act Of gross injustice and wrong, but
the exercise Of power contrary to the true meaning
and spirit Of the Constitution, and never contempla.
ted by the founders thereof.
9Th. Resoired, That while we do mol intend here
after TO be understood concedng that Congress has
the power, under tho Constitution 10 enact law
prohibiting slavery in any portion Of the Territories
of the United States-yei, for the sake OF preserving
the peace and promoting the perpetuity of the Union,
are willing that the basis OF the Missouri Com
promise should DO adopted In reference TO the recent
ly acquired territories oil New Mexico and Cnlifor-
mia, by extending the line agreed upon 10 the Pacific
Ocean. ,#.h s
9Th Resoced, That n copy Of the foregoing reso-
ntons be signed by the Speakers Of the Senate and
Hous, OF Commons, andftrSarded to our Senators
and Representatives in Congress, with request
that they be laid before their respective Houses
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preservation Or the Union.

General Taylor comes to the Executive seat at a
most critical junelure Of public affairs. That bean-
tiful political fnbrc, which assumed shape and pro-
portion under the creative hand Of Washington and
the sages Of the Revolution, is shaking as though a
fearful earthquake were rocking its foundations
We trust to the sagncity and frfnness of one who
approaches Washington more nearly than any pub
lie character Of the present day TO preserve what
Washington obtained. And he riH do his duty
All who know the man agree in their testimony TO
his forecast, his prudence, his concatory dsposi-
ton, his national character, and his IMsIovEABLE
FIRMSEss Once let Taylor take his position, and
his enemies and the enemies Of the Constitution,
may as well attempt by seduction or menaces to
move the rock OF Gibrllter. Richmond Republican
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NAVAL.

The Rdritan. we are informed that this ine fri
gate, the flag ship of the Home Squadron, now ly.
ing at the anchorage off the Naval Hospital near
this place, will probably sail for the West Indies In
few days. The following Is a list of her officers:
Commodore Jesse Wilkinson, Commander in
Chief Of the Home Squadron.
Caplain-B. Page, jr. Lieuts--G. G.. Williamson,
VIM. 7. Muse VIM. A. Parker Thos. b. Huger,
James 5. Ridgey Surgeon Of the Fleet-D. S.
Edwards. purser--John A. Bates. Passed Asst
Surgeon-Wm, a. Nelson. Asst Surgeon--Aex'r
): Rice. Chaplain-John Blake. Acting Master
Francis Alexander. Commodore's Secretary---w
II, Allmnnd. Pass'd Midn--w. ~ Davidson, VIM.
DeKoyen, Greenlesf Cilley, J. G. r. DeKrafTt, g. s.
King, Captains Clerk-John z. Foney. Pursers
CleIk-John r. Gregson. Midshipman-J oseph D.
Blake. Acting Midshipmnn-Cha w. Flusser,
J. w. Riddell VIM. b. Mccain, James II, ellis
Trevett Abbott Carlos Bratt. Boaswain--Jo sepb
Lewis Gunner-Andrew J. Randall. Carpenter
VIM. Lee. Soilmaker Jacob Steyens.
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The Dtiht Gazette exults over the capture Of the
famous Lahore diamond, which, II says Is the most
valuable In the world, and win soon be transmitted
70 England as an nppcndage 10 the English crown.
Inc pretext Tor this seizure Is alleged ofTeach
cry on the part OF the sovereign OF Lahore towards
the English government, This lreaohery reminds
onevery muchoithe wolf In the fable, which ought
pretext TO quarrel withn poor lamb that he might
have the pleasure Of killing and eating H. The pre-
text was bad but having force on It's eide In
justice was perpetaed. And 30 !, Is Ia The present
case Splendid as Il may be- II will never add lustrs
TO the English crown, OF splendor 10 the tsfbaric
Pomp OF It's court, whom the world knows by what
foul means IL wac stoen from drfenceless Indian.
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A private letter received in Pittsburgh from Gale
ma Illinois, relates circumstance of such revolving
barbarty and so reproachful to that city, that we
publish Il for the sake Of exposing conduct, which
We we consider infamous steamboat touched at the
Wharf and landed d man. his wife and child suffer-
ing with the Cholera. Ii was raining al the time.
and the man, enfeebled by the disease fell into the
river before he reached the shore He finally strnr-
gled out; and sick as he wns began searching for a
place OF shelter. Not a door was opened for him;
the hotels refused him admittance Al length he
found shed, which afforded some sort Of shelter
from the rain. Here he took his wife and chid-and
In few hours, the whole three Of them were dead.
After this II there be such thing as retributve
Justice In the dealings Of Heaven with men on earth,
we should not be surprised 10 hear that Galena was
indeed desolated by the Cholera.
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4 Tooth pl.eharxsa from The Ear.

The London Lancet for December has letter from
DR.. Coates, giving account Of the case Of an old
man whom he found suffering with severe pain n
one side Of the face and head which were highly in
famed and swollen Fomentations, poultices, &c.
were applied for Two or three days without avail
One night fl of sneezing forced out Of the year
which had discharged pus, piece Of bone that pro-
vedte be one Of the wisdom teeth of the upper Jaw
After that he soon recovered,
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Two nIIIlions OF Gold Coming.

A letter Of Tuesday, from N. Y ork says !:
"Aletter in town, from reliable sou rec
at San Francisco, states that two mi lions
in gold are waiting transportation at that
port. Also, letter from Panama, dated
9th November, speaking Of the writer
being comfortably situated at a first class
hotel, and making no allusion to any con-
grega,ion Of people there waiting ships to
San Francisco. No organized bands ofrob-
bers had been heard OF in the gold region"
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Vote or France.

Il may not be generally known that the popular
vote of France has been brought out in force, four
times In the last fifty years We, therefore, give the
time and number Of votes at each period.
Consulate in Consulate
The year VIZ for Life
Aggregate vote 30l2,569 Aggregate vote, 3,577 $50
In favor, 3,0ll 007 In favor, 1868 1888
Against, 1852 Against, 1914
Hereditary Presidential
Empire. Election, 1913.
Aggregate vote, t3524 244 Aggregate vote, 100000
In favor, 3,52l 675 Louis Napoleon b,SOOOOO
Against, ',F 2,5f9 All others, 100000
These We're NIL Napoleon periods. They were Ma
poleon, first, for the Consuidf en- ran pII second
for Consuiat riei third for the Empire Herediire;
and now grandson Of the Empress Josephine, and
nephew Of Napoleon, steps in, fortyfour years after
the vote on the hereditary empire and il elected Pre-
sidcnt by nm absolute majority greater Than Napo-
Icons full vote at any one of his three periods.
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This excellent educational paper, whose
expense is only quarter Of dollar year,
has entered upon its second year, Mothers
should at once order it, for their own use,
and for the use Of their children, 1t is con-
Quoted upon the great truth that mothers
education forms the child's character Its
articles are written with unusual ability.
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General Rutland of ST. Louis, who served for
long time as one of General Harrisons staff, and was
more recently Indian Agent died at Jefferson city,
on the 9th inst
The Steamboat Pekin has been sunk in the I'LL
nois River. She freighted with cargo Of Pork.
The Steamer Iron City was sunk recently IN the
river below ST. Louis, and the report Is that out of
the number board ten were unfortunately drowned
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THE NEW POSTAGE RATES.

Postage across the sea l6 cents
English inland postage, 3 !"
U. s. inland postage, 8 C
The sea postage paid 10 the vessel performing
the service.
Transit rate through this country 10 Canada 5 I"
Add rs per cent for paying by the ounce instead Of
paying by letter ,
Transit through England, the inland postage and %
per cent.
Transit through Canada, the Canadian rates.
Newspapers between England and the United States,
ana vice versa cents.
Periodicals weighing ounces, H., or -
over or. and under 3 do. 3d., or : IL
over 3 OF. and under 8 do. 3D., or l6
And ID, or ! cents for each ounce or fraction.
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Appointment. BY IN. PRESIDENT.

by and with he adrice and consent Of The Senate.
Charles Enlncs, OF New York, to be Commits
aioner 10 the Sandwich Islands, 10 the place OF An.
,houy Ten Eyck resigned.
Caleb Vi. Booth, Of Iowa, 10 be Surveyor General
Tor tho District Of Wisconsin and Iowa 10 the place
o. George w. Jones, resigned.
. benhing Mann, to be Marshal for the district Of
lonnsoiieut re-sppcinted
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MADAM ADOLPH

T AIDES HAIR DRESSER, from Paris long and favora
IL bly, known in New York city and al Saratoga, and in
most Of the fashionable watering places, respectfully soil
cts the patronage Of the ladies Of Washington AMI hoGe
visiting the city She will be at all hours IN attendance
her Rooms on six, between i L. streets, or will wait
: h sr-Terms moderate ti innie3,
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WoRTfIIMaToN @. sNnTHHN.

FORMERLY SOLICITOR OF THE 0RNERAL LAND oFfIcE,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
Washington, ID. o.,
DRACTISES In the Supreme Court OF the United States
Courts Of the District and OF the nelehborng States
gives legal counsel at chambers prosecutee Claims Of
every description against Congress any Of the Depart
mens Of Government, acts agent In procuring letters.
patent for Inventions and IN prepared TO executs any s
requiring the presence and attention OF counsel or
agent at the seat Of government 4stf 5ttstFl
n5- Office at his dwelling, No. 8 Missouri Avenue, be
tween and dl Streets +F' .A5is 2fii-Ia
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RETRIpurIyE IusrIor.

ut seems striking retributlon Of Heaven saws
the Salem Gazette, ''that grandson OF the iii used
Empress Josephine should &c called 10 preside over
the French empire, which no posterily Of Napoleon
should do, though he perpeifated his great social
crime 10 ensure succession Of his own
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OPISH CONFESSION AND PRIEST
L CRAFT EXPOSED. "A lecture on the uncbrstan treat
Of Females in the Confessional by Popsh Prieats,
according the standard of Popsh Theology, sold In this
tCathoic Church, will be delivered this TUESDAY
EVENING, JANUARY 10Th, at Z O'Clock, In the Grand
LEAHEY, formerly Monk Of La Trappe In France, and
late pastor Of the Missionary Church, Albany,
Mr. Ieahey will show al the close Of his lecture that he
made solemn Vows Monk OF La Trappe-was subse,
queny released from his solemn Vow Of Cellbacy BY tho
late Popewss afterwards married TO young lady BY the
Rev. Felix Barbeln Jesuit Priest, at IT. Joseps Church,
Philadelphia The said Priest Barben conspired with
Bishop Kenrck and Priest Mullen, OF New ORLEANS, In the
final separation Of Mr. Leahey and his wife, which separa
ton was obtained by sAcERDorAL PEnJuRy!i lncorrobo.
ration or the above statement Mr. Leahey at the close Of
his lecture will exhibit original Latin Documents from The
Pope and Bishop Kenrck, signed by John Swirl, Esq,
Mayor Of the city Of Philadelphia.
IL Ladies' and youths are positively prohibited from
coming TO this lecturs some awful dscloares will s
made. s - 4s q
n5- Tickets go cents. Hs Jan l6
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Young Editors,

press that 'Seaton r. Gales, Of the Raleigh Regis
ter, Is the youngest editor In the United States or
perhaps in the world, not yet having attained his list
year. We'll, we reckon we can come under him In
editorial precociiy. When we took our seat in the
editorial chair of the Alabama Argus, which was on
the lith Of October last, were 10 years. months
and rs days old We are now 10 years months and
% days old. We wanted 2 months and days Of
being ID years Of age when were married. We
were born Feb. l5th 1880 were married December
10th, ls47, and we are now the father though mol yet
nineteen, of fine fat boy, over two months old, hay
ing been born September eth, la4S. Beat Iii who
can2 We want to know Dayton, (Aio.) Argus
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Gas tar mixed with ochre makes good
green paint for fences II tends to pre-
serve the wood. Il has bad smell, but is
very permanent.
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Among the evidences of progress In these days we
may note The following, which we take from the
Richmond Whig:
APPOINTMENT ny THE CONVERSION OF VIRGINIA.
Richard A. Maupin, of San Francisco, to be Com
missioner for Upper California to take acknowledg
menis of deeds, &c.
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THE ADELPHr.

To night Miss Dean takes benefit, on
which occasion she will appear as Marian in
the popular play Of the Wrecker's Daugh-
ter. We bespeak for her clubhouse.