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SENATOR DOUGLAS Although could not approve
of the bill first introduced by Mr. Douglas into the SEN
ate to provide for the admission OF California and New
Mexico into the Union State, and stated of
our objections, the tme to the measure which, we
happy see precisely of those urged against
by The Judiciary Committee, in their report upon the
subject yet we can but admire the bold and powerful
efforts OF that gentleman TO the needless of
those maddened fanatics who recklessly bent on
the destruction of the republic few more such men,
able firm and patriotic as he, from that portion of the
country where the germ OF fanatcism and dsunon
to vegetae so uxurianty, and grow like the
deed have honest convictions upon The expedency 81 the
Wmo Proviso, nearly allied to the northern views
upon the subject, than might wish desire; but he
has the judgment to the injurious tendency of the doc
ism use his exertons to resist when pressed by
others. But we must cease our praises. for southern
praise will do him good BY this evidence of his pa
triotsm, he may, day, meet fate similar that
which has been riveted upon the patriot Hannegan-
Winchester Vnginian.
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The derivation OF this word beginning to attract al
enton since the wonderful geld depostes the Sacra
meno have been made known The New Orleans Cres-
cent has turned its attention to the subject and states
(says the Richmond Enquire) that the discoveries Of
California the Jesuit missionaries, within century
of the discovery OF the New World. Mendoza Alarcon
the Jesuit and others, in their letters from the MISSIONS
all call il CALIFORNIA; compound of two Greek words
hde and Phormia rich beautiful fishing
The letters of the missionaries give glowing accounts OF
the abundance of fish and pearls, both fresh and salt of
California Even late l763 the sauans OF the world
regarded California as peninsula or island"
Thinking readers might have curiosity on the
subject, submitted the above TO gentleman OF
this city, who remarkable, among his other distinguish
ed requirements for his researches and learning relative
the Pacific coast of America From him we learn that
neither Mendoza, nor Alarcon, any other Spanish
author with whom he is acquainted, write California in
any other than the usual way and that the only derivation
not absolutely inadmssible makes the word compound
OF the Latin words cada and Jornar Ia hot fur
nace.l Another derivation is from the Spanish words
cal [lime] horno, forno Ia furnace oven, or knl
The question of the connexon of California with the
main land of America settled in 1909 by Father
Kuhn, German Jesuit; although some OF few years
later date continued to represent island No one
Che says)-not a sduant-manained this after 1880
We indebted to the source for the following in
formation relative to the pearl fisheries:
The pennsula coast of the gulf has long been ceie
braed for the size and beauty the pearls
in the oysters which abound in the on that side and
the search for those precious has Away. formed
principal employment of people of civilized nations tha,
quarter The pearls procured with much danger and
difficulty, by Indians, who dive for them the depth
twenty feet and Of whom large proportion
annually drowned, devoured BY sharks com pany
formed at London in 1926 Lieutenant Hardy the
Californian with two vessels, carrying diving bells
by the aid of which it expected that the pearl fishery
might be conducted more safely, well protably than
by the ordinary but unfortunately proved that
the oysters always lie in crevices of the rocks which
access can be had by persons in the dvngbe and the
enterprise in consequence abandoned the value of
the pearls obtained appears to be uhing when pared
with the time and labor employed in the search for them
In 1925 eight vessels engaged in the business collected
geher five pounds of pearls, which worth about ten
thousand dollars. Occasionally, however, single stone
found of value sufficient afford for years
OF ruess labor; and Of the richest pearls in the
regala of Spain the produce OF the fishery the Cali
fornian gulf"
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
BALrMokx, Jan. So pm.
The Railroad Co~~<rio~--Caiifx~ia gold bars at Nss
York-Expecfsi sfssss1s.-1xs s,arkefs, &c.

BALrrMoxx, Jan. 46-5 pm.
The Railroad co~~<rio~.-Caifx~ia gold bars at Nsss
York.-Expsetsd sss~~s.-1xs ssarksfs. &C.
The subscription forhs Yok and Harrisburg Railroad is
said be progressing finely and that there longer
any doubt of sufficient being raised for the completion
this connecting link.
learn from the New York papers that the Fall
brought several bars Of gold from California consigned
W Bishop Co. amounting in value from e6 0oo
70 S'V" They were brought home by Capt Barker. who
went out In the barque Undne aud were sssayed Vapa
a,so They are Il hne aud were exhibited
the money market
There are now two European steamers due Mt New
York. but to the time OF closing my letter no tidnx,
have been received to them.
The prize fighters here and attract great .,sn,o,
Hyer the opponent OF Sullivan, fne gentle
ing follow, in form, feature, and dress
The NARKKrs.-In tho Baltimore market this morninv
-four quiet dealers generally holding cd for he
steamer. There were buyers OF Howard q g.
sellers 93-oao sale Of mixed brands of go bbs
made 1877. Rye aour 10 dull At % - q % Szi
Corn meal Is in good demand, At ~ rs ~ ST. Good To
prime red wheats selling At l0a lOS There
sale this morning Of 1850 bushels Virgins rod wheat
los Ito for prime. White wheat scarce and quoted
nomnay at los a lis quality.
The receipts of light sales mostly for At
the close of last week white selling 81 81 cents
and yellow at 81 IS cents We quote white 50
81 cents and yellow 81 IS cents, quality few
small lots of very choice yellow have brought 81
There is steady demand for oats at - 8. cents.
At New York this morning -four quiet Small sales
IS 81 IS So and Genesee s. 81 S5 rs for
common brands. Southern IS 80. Rye flour ~ Is, and
meal 50 per Dbl
Wheat selling ITO liz cents for red and l2i cents
for Genesee Sales 900 bu shells 81 a So
mixed. and s. 81 for hat yellow. Oats IS
Rye CT cents.
Provisions quiet prices steady. Sugars and Moasses
firm, with improving tendency.
The market is frmsales Of 800 bales al u II
cents for fair upland, and cents for Mobile.
Whiskey "a 2ia cents per gallon in bbls.
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We call the attention Of our readers to our New York
commercial letter. and ask for it an attentive perusa
The amount of shipments for California will strike with
asonishment those who have not had opportunity of
estimating the immense emgratioto that country; while
the welconsidered remarks of correspondent will go
far to induce those who have been welded TO the
protective system look favoraby ON that doctrine
of free trade whose successful practice has given such
high character TO the financial operations of the pesen,
administration. That administration is about to
der the rens of government; and make better
wish for country, far its trade and currency
concerned, than that its enlightened policy may be esab
lshed as the permanent policy of the country.
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8v A. GnEE.N. .suctso.srr.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT
II AUCTION.-On Tuesday the 9Oh instant, shall sell
at the dwelling of J. Frazier, esq, Pennsylvania
nuc, between nth and 18th Streets 10 O'Clock
good lot of furniture. such
Mahogany hair sofa, and parlor chairs
Do rocking chairs and bureaus
Do marble top centre and pier tables
Do dining, breakfast, and card tables
Do Wristbands and looking glasses
Cane and wood seat chairs rockers, &c
Maple high and low post bedsteads
Feather beds, bedding and matircss
Andronr, shovel and longs and Tenders
China, glass, and crockery
Brussels, three ely and in ala carpets rugs, &c.
Clocks, yrandoies hall, solar, and other lamps
Parlor and chamber window curtains
Wardrobes, pine Wristbands. toilet sets &c.
Cooking radiator, air tight and parlor stoves; together
with good lot of kitchen utensils and many other articles
which we deem unnecessary enumerate slso survey
ors compass, made by Richard Patton in fine order.
Terms al sums ofaad under SIS cash S25 credit
oil Sd and 80 days. for notes satisfactorily endorsed be
interest A GREEN, Auctioneer.
p SThc house and store arc for rent, Inquire of the
subscriber. A. @
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COMMERCIAL.


Exw YoxK, Jan. ~, lst9-Wedne siay n M
The markets have been actively Influenced during the
week by the accounts from the gold regions very
siderable quantities of goods continue be hither
while the arrivals from abroad have been considerable
reaching 500 zst for the week against S85l 65s in
week last year Prices of goods, however, gen.
orally adv anced u 70 per higher than the
the close of the fall business and snticpatons
OF very favorable spring trade continue be entertained
The imports of durabe goods the port OF New York for
the quarter ending December 81 amounted SS
paying 49, 252 002 duties There also entered in
warehouse value of g. $50. chargeabe with 9S6 ls9
duties These goods placed warehouse embrace almost
all descriptions OF goods Some OF hs leading items
follows:
Goods oareho1'ed port Of Ne York quarter s~ding Deem
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VIRGINIA LAND OFFlcE,
nsCasnt,ey lQl

into the several concerning eschcators"
passed the 9th day of January 1919, do hereby make
known all whom il may concern, that appears by
certificate OF the escheator of the county Of Pendlcon,
dated the 9th day Of November, lSA and received into
inquest held the 9th day OF November. lS16 the follow
ing of land have been found escheated to this Com
monwealth, viz:
A parcel OF land, containing two hundred and
fyfour acres, lying in the county Of Pendleon the
side of the south branch, place called the Big
Sugaree Bottom; Of which said tract parcel Of land
Charles Blechynden died seized.
Also, parcel of land, containing one hundred
and lying and being in tho said county of
Pendeon the side of the south branch of the Poo
mac adjoining his lands the north and side
Of which said tract parcel of land Charles Bechynden
died seized
S. H. PARKER, Reg Land Office.
Dec. I3-law6w
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The Gold Dollar.

Mr.. Mckay reported, on Thursday last to the House
OF Representatives, bill to authorize the coinage OF
dollar gold pieces at the mint of the United States
and its branches. There to be but one opinion
about the utility of such COIN The press has eemed
with articles strongly recommending It's introduction
It's uses obvious 1t spreads beautiful coin over
the cousty which may to check the circulation of
those ragged dollar notes which issued by the
banks 1t furnishes convenient mode of sending a
small sum OF money by mail for its small weight rarely
increases the postage of letter beyond the lowest rate
viz on the half Stick the gold dollar to the
etiersheet by wafer, and it travels to its des,na-
ton with the greatest security. To newspaper editors
such facility is incalcuable. We are in the habit
OF receiving many single dollar bank notes. in pay
ment Of the weekly Union" We have to shove them
off at the brokers'. The gold dollar would save this
expense. The of this coin obvious but some
objection has been made to its size 1t has been con-
tended that may be easily lost in the purse pocket,
or in the dark in the hurry of payment it may be
passed off for the smallest silver coin at loss to the
payer To obva,e this objection, citizen of Washing
ton proposes to give it new and ingenious form. We
have seen the coin which he has made, and we de-
cidedly approve it. He has shown us. at the same
time gold dollar which was coined at Valparaiso and
his coin has decided advantages it He has favored
US with the following description Of the piece, which he
proposes TO strike the MINT and respectfully
ommend il to the adoption OF the government.
To the Editor Of the Union:
WASHINGTON CRY, January IS, lsto
DEAR SIR: beg leave TO lay before you mode for
coming the gold dollar. to which would most respect
fu,iy ask the favorable attention OF the public.
need not say much the subject, and the Importance
OF TINS com. The structure Of what propose az fol-
In circumference the fve-cent piece OF sill
yer with square hole in the CENTRE "a design of which
navel Leave out the eagle and liberty cap, and insert
on one side thirteen stars, dollar, 1sf9," what
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Cs10O REWARD.-Ran away from the subscriber
eD lUO plantation Warrcnton, Virginia, during the
Christmas holidays negro Joshua. The said negro
about six feet high dark, red eyes. and about AZ
years of age.
At the 'ne and from the same place, negro boy,
Frederick eopedsupposed be in company with Joshua.
Frederick is II or years of age. made, Ave
feet three inches high shows his teeth when spoken and
has very heavy eyeds, which conceal most of the eye
when he looks up.
Said supposed TO be in the vicinity Of Brens
Vile Washington city, unless they have pied
reach free State. will give SIS for the OF either
Of said slaves if taken in the State Of Virginia or District of
Columbia $50 for either if arrested of said State
District, and secured SO thar get them
JOHN F. JACKSON.
Ian lO--laW5Ws lInelaepcerl
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NEW AND ELEGANT sILKs,-BARNES Il NIT
~ CHEiL, between 9Th and 9th streets, ennsyvania
avenue, would respectfully the ladies OF Wash
ngton aud visiting the that they this
day opened some twenty-five thirty pieces of very
ttu plain changeabe silks direct from the importers
bracng evey variety OF light and dark shades evening
street dresses which they sell ~ per less
former prices. Also. fifteen pieces very small plaid
and striped silks at only 50 cents per yard.
h'te and colored sans, OF every shnde, vc-y cheap
tloences and Msrceilnes, Of every variety OF color
White kid gloves of all Nos; likewise cold and black
Siik hosieries, at different costs, and all coors
- dozen sheer lawn linepcambric handk ere hefs In
which we can sell exha cheap bargains
ID occes embroidered Polka mnsins also, very cheap
plain Swiss and book muans
White and coiored Taeion muslins, Of the fash
ionBbls cuiors
Together with and able stock of dress
goods generally
Which in order to reduce, will from this day sell at
cost Tor cash. Give early call. and you will be
di,a ppo,n'sd in getting very great bargains.
Jan 23-3Mw2wif
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NEW MUslc.-Just received, TIE old established
~ store, door Of 18th street, the following
music, which will be sold third less than the regu-
lar price, making it only cents page.
QuadrilIe Italien, by H. Roselen.
Oh gaze u.s. for or voices by Camar
on It's sweet to remember, by Lover
When the day with rosy light, with varatons by VAL
entue.
Blanche Alpen, for the guitar by Jeffeys
The Sisters Prayer by Crouch.
Brightly the moon, love by l.. G. Fessenden-
0 mother, dear; by Alexander Lee
Come the South, by Jas PefrinR.
The place called my home, by T. Bssell.
My hearts with thee, by J. H. Hewitt.
La Lyre Franchise, LIST series.
The Flowers of Italy, collection Of Italian songs.
Airs Nationaux Americans, with variations, by Herr
Farewell, my sweet Mother, by the Orphean Family.
Forgive, bur don't forget by Samuel Lover
The Tamborine Song, as sung by NJ Anna Bishop.
La Serenade, by Schubel-
Elese Annette Valse, by Paul j. Bishop.
Emile Waltz, by Jos Max.
BERTHE Waltz, by Jno. NJ Mathews
Coral Bower Waltz. by Cummings.
Aymon Galop, by A. M. Cantall.
Les Clockettes Polka, by Labitzki.
Byzantine Polka, by Burgmuler.
Susanna Polka, by Muller
Tedesco Polka, performed by Murray's Band.
Galby Polka, by A. Dodworh.
Stop dat knocking al de door, by Chrisys Minstres
Jan Il
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PLANTATION IN ARKANSAS.-The subscriber offers
for sale the extensive in Arkansas formerly
belonging and occupied by the late Governor Kent of
Maryland and containing wentycight hundred and eighty
three and half acres of land.
This estate the counties of Phillips and Cruen-
den, and is situated in Walnut Bend. the Mississippi
river, twenty five miles above tho of Helena ID
the highest land in that region Of country
Is soil is peculiarly adapted the growth Of cotton Its
provemenis overseers house, horse-mi several
corn houses, and good quarters for servants
Upwards of hundred Of ths land have been
cleared and cultivated. The of il may DO
easily cleared the most being already done and has less
timber upon and that chiefly of ash which readily
sold we-locased wood yard in quantities OF several
thou nd cords every year.
This plantation of great value, and presents
opportunity the public In the hands Of good planter
may be easily made Of immense snnual profit Its fac
tiles Of intercourse with New Orleans afford constant
avenue for the disposal Of its products.
1t is distant about 8OO miles from Cincinnati 80 miles
from the mouth Of tho Ohio. and 7aO mss from New Or
leans
This property viii be divided into ssvsr, parts If do
sired.
For terms, &C., apply (pos,.pnid( to
WILLIAM B. PERINE,
Dec 24-2aw6w Baltimore. Maryland
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DDS soorehosssed port of NeD York guar
Der 81 lSlS.

British provincial -four and grain form item by
means unimportant; and this goes in American bottoms
with domestic Hour, TO England for consumption. Thus
tho New York packet ship Sddons took 795 bb of this
foreign flour, aordnR indication of how rapidly free
dom of Intercourse will the provincial trade Uni
ted States ports railroad is being constructed from
Montreal TO Portland and this latter city will become
important focus for the northern trade AS indication Of
its growing influence the following table interesting:
Imports and duties, Portland, Maine.
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(NHOfCR OLD WINES, BRANDIES, dsc.-Supcrior
~ old Ports very delicate grape juices Eas; Indi,
Madeiras Amentllsdr Manznila Rom ano Lotto,
and other delcae pale shcFries fine of the
best qualities OF Champsgnes Hooks, Carrots. &c.
Also, Old brand~s fish Scotch aud Monong ahea -hi.-
key Rosa, Psrtagas," and other choice brnnds OF
cigars. For sale by
JAMES BAILIE, Wine Merchant
IS Chestnut St. next door Congress Hall, Phila.
Jan N-3t
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TIME Black Code Of the District ~ Columbia, be-
ing pIee dgested code OF all the laws large,
general and municipal relating 10 tho coored population
whether free siave in force in the District Of Columbia
and within the limits of the corporations of Washington
and Georgetown the LIST Of November 1913 the whole
by Worthiagon G. Snc,hen, counsellor law. just pub
Jan 20 +. TAYLOR.
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A NY person parsons who wild communicate such
"A information, either 10 myself s. 8. Wiil,s,ns,
attorney &c, as will enable the watches.
ewc.ry Silver ware, &c, stolen from my the
evening of the 18th inst shall the above reward,
and ssesio~s sssd
Jan 2I-eolw SAMUEL ECKEL.
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OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,

DEPARTMENT STATE,
Washington January rs. 1919.
Information has been received from William Crosby,
esq, consul of the United States Tacahuano, Chilli
the death Of Stephen A. Salisbury, American citizen
that port the l7th December, 1877. The deceased
was from the western part of the State of New York
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We regret to hear that the Hon. James H Thomas,
of Tennessee. has been suddenly called home by the
alarming illness of his lady,
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FOr California;.

+ OLD-WASHING MACHINES, (Leavenworh's pat
VI ent,l superior to any now in use in America
Russia. They will do the work of from twenty
Also ing TOOLS pumps and hose, agri-
cultural plemen field and garden Seeds and Whit
news celebrated rifles ALI these will be much wanted
California. A. b. ALLEN q CO.,
l89 and l9l Water street, New York.
Dec 3l-dkclm
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Ord to good Mid to good Fully fair
ordinary middLng. to fair. g'd fr
S slssis mo ~. ss::si 7...A 1.::n ssi::I

The receipts 1l57 l03 bales against 757 SIS bales
last year. Considerable supplies of New Orleans flour
pressed the markets slightly during Saturday and Monday
but under an active eastern demand prices have recovered
Sales New Orleans m ade So 43i IS So; mix
ed western and common State IS 50 Us DOT straight and
good brands Us 56l IS 62l; pure Genesee So SIT a
So Southern, before; sales Frederick burg IS 37a
u 50 All; North Carolina and Georgetown IS so;
Richmond city Sc g. for California bye -four bet
ter; sales 50 lSl 50 Is. Corn meal dull 3d. There
less doing In wheat red, Long Island, 81 10; white
81 ~. Oats river and canal, ~ u Jersey IS 81
cents Corn has not been brisksaes yellow, arrive s.
cents; new northern round yellow 81 6 cents
southern yellow "a 81 cents high mixed 50 80 cents
Iron has advancedsaes Of scotch pix 81 80 So Lead
Missouri, ~ 2l4 Oil IL firm ~ AZ for whale Amer
lean insced 81 cents Pork has been fucIuatng-new city
prime Sl3 SO do. SH 50 $l5 20; new Ohio prime
SI2a SI3 IN &i4a Slf rs old Ohio prime SI2 50
Becfis in fair denand-saes Chicago mess xll 30 4l2
smoked beef 10 Dressed hogs $50 cents Ohio
lard is ower-sslos bbs, II kegs Rice is active,
firm 50 SO l2A cash. Domestic whiskey is higher
! sales Ohio "a 24t GEMS
Money continues very plenty, and exchanges for the
packet yesterday lower. Sales closed 81 a 81
Francs, 32i Is, 60dnys- Bremsn ISL cents Stocks
have been buoyant, but descriptions
| vve!r anran
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ENTI2RD Treaties On Bsx - Anssx1anssstss 1sr thu
N of engneers seaInen, excisemsu, dc-l vol Lon
don. l8aS.
Pixies Illustrated Desc ripve Catalogue Of Optical Math
enaca and Philosophical Ins,ruments3 vols 1913, with
Treatise the Instruments employed IN Survey ing,
LeveIlnR and Astronomy; their construction, adjust
mcns. and usc, with appendix and tables BY r W.
simms, civil nsinesr vol.
Jan n FRANCK TAYLOR
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DILL PAPER ruled with red lines
ID Cheap letter paper and fooiscap
Blank books and pass books oil every size
Wrapping papers and Irvine.
TAYLOR Il MAURY,
Jan y New Stationery Store, 9th street.