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The DAY OF AToNEMENT.-Yesterday (l6th
September) was the most sacIed day in the Jewish
calendar. From the Asmoncum, a Jewish publica-
ton, we learn that the Institution Of the Day OF
Atonement is to be found in Leviticus xvi. %. II
the only day throughout the year in which the
high priest presumed 10 enter the most holy
tuary Of the temple, or to pronounce the awful
name Of the Deity According TO Jewish trad-
ton, says the ,Asuoneun, the Day Of Atonement,
even before the giving of the law, was day Of
atonement and pardon Adam did penance and
was pardonod on this day. Abraham catered into
the covenant Of the circumcision this day. Mo-
ses, after he had broken the first tables, ascendcd
the mount again the first day Of Elul; 80 that
the second forty days expired with the Day Of
Atonement, on which day the Lord pardoned the
people.
Upon the keeping Of the Day Of Atonement in
New York, the Tribune observes: awe may Judge
Of the increase Of lsracies in our country and city
from the fact that to-day probably fourteen places
Of worship will be filed and uncomfortably crowd
ed while numbers will be standing at every door 3"
Baltimore Patriot.
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TIE ScHuYLKrLL NAvIoATIoN.-Up TO O'Clock,
yesterday afternoon, $ $500 had been subscribed
towards making the necessary repairs TO the works
of the Schuylkill Navigation Company The full
amount required it will be recolleccd, is 1000;
and now that such gratifying progress has been
made in obtaining it, no doubt, many of our mer-
chants and capitalists who have not yet subscribed
from a doubt whether the sum could be raised
in time TO be of service will speedily come forward
and lend their pecuniary aid literally. The work
is one which greatly concerns the business of the
city, and too much attention cannot be devoted
TO IT.
We feel gratfed TO announce that the in uries
done TO the navigation by the storm by no
means great at first reported. letter from
Mr. Fraey, the President of the company, who
has been making examination on the line, says:
"All the other dams except that at Blue Mountain
only cut round the abutmcnts, though some OF
them have been cut in that way pretty severely.
Very little injury has been done 10 the locks. In
deed, think s 80 900 would put them in good or
der from Philadelphia TO Pottsville." From this ii
will be seen that, by timely aid, the company can
easily put their works in thorough order, and
render them Of much service in the present juno
ture.
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President Fillmore.

Mr.. Fillmore has been long in the public service,
ever acquiring more and more OF the peoples con-
fdence, and never losing it, and never disappont-
ing expectation. We do not speak the language
of adulation-we have no occasion to do so-we
only give utterance to our own firm convictions,
which not of recent formation when say that
we know ofno man in the nation in office out of
office, whose opinion upon the merits of public
measure would weigh more with than that OF
Willard Fillmore. He is of the most patient
and perseverng industry in observing and collect
ing facts, of a tenacious and ready memory, of u
most cautious and mature judgment, of profound
and vigorous intellect, of unsupported patriotism
and fidelity to the Constitution, and of intlexible
frmness in the resolutions which he takes. He is,
moreover, man of tact and success in calculating
his plans, though never resorting to unbecoming
means In saying this we do not speak in personal
ignorance of his character and qualities, and we
can those who hatter themselves that he has
any leaning to the weakness of INDIGESTION hasty
and unripe conclusions to any OF those qualities
which too often make feeble man pass for strong
one, that the future will abundanty expose their
error Detroit ddperiiser
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Iowa SPECIAL ELEorIoS.-Th Governor OF Iowa
has issued proclamation orderinga special election
TO be held in the first Congressional district Of that
State on the oath instant 10 fill the vacancy occa
stoned by the resolution of the House of Represen-
tatives Of Congress, in the Of the contested
election from that State, declaring the contested
seat vacant.
Hon. ID. f. Miller, who was swindled out of the
seat two years ago by Locofoco roguery, in steal
ing and suppressing portion OF the poll book, is
the Wing candidate for reelection. Delazon
Smith. commonly known Delusion Smith, IAN
Ohio Tylerite of some note few years back is
the independent republican" Locofoco candi-
date; and regular Locofoco nominee to be put
forth by the convention on the 5th
The Keokuk Dispatch, and other Irregular" pa
pers, are down on Delazon like thousand of brick
and he fights back maniully. As matters now
stand, Miller is certain Of success. He ought to
succeed. The district is bound in honor and self
respect to vindicate its rights and its character by
returning the man to Congress who was chosen
before by its voters but swindled out Of his right
to represent them.-St. Louis Intel.
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LARor EsTATt.--we learn that Mr.. Joseph Fow-
Ter, who lately died in New Orleans worth an cs-
tate Of million Of dollars, "a statement % whose
death we copied from the New Orleans Delta in
our last and which wealth now goes TO HE rcls-
tves, formerly resided In Georgetown, d, C. He has
left three sisters living in Washington, and other
connexions, some Of whom reside In Georgetown
Mrs, Duhef This amount Of wealth, distributed
about among them, would be Of more utility thar
II boarded IN the hand, Of any one individual,
We learn that there are In all some six or eigh
heirs and among them, we are pleased 70 hear, Il
our worthy fellow. citizen, Mr, Richard Petit, whC
we hops may inherit good large share Of the for
tune. - Gsorgttoisn Advocate.
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HONEST WHIGs.-Locoiocois has a queer stand
ard by which TO try Wing honesty. 1t is com
mon expression-a kind of small change which the
leaders scatter broadcast before those Of the Wing
party who happen to agree with them in any Of
their experiments Whenever Wing avowed
himself in favor of the annexation of Texas, he was
honest Wing; if in favor of the Mexican war, he
honest Wing; if in favor of the Southern
Address, he an honest Wing; if in favor of the
Nashville convention, and the line of 36 deg. 80
min. ultimatum, he s particularly honest
Hing; and, if he dsapproves MIR. Fillmore's mes
sage, he is a rery particularly honest Wing. The
Savannah Georgian, in speaking of the message,
says: "Many OF the honest Wings, we pleased
to know, disagree with it 10 many respects" No
doubt oft. If Wings desire TO please Democrats,
they can do il always by going with them and vot-
ing for their men. The inference would seem to
be, that the only honest Wings those who go
with and for the Denocra ts.-Mobile Adcertiser.
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Slave Trade I'm the District OF Columbis


We hail the passage of the last measure in
the system of paciication with pleasure. Not
only is the peace of the country secured, but
the parties to the adjustment are satisfied with
the good faith in which each interest has com
piled with its engagement. The fear that the
passage of one of these serial bills would en-
able its friends to oppose another, doubtless had
great effect in retarding the passage of all.
Mutual confidence was indispensable. 1t was
given with great reluctance. But, to the honor
of the American name, the implied pledges OF
Legislation have been kept; neither interest has
deceived the other. The law for the recapture
Of fugitive slaves was measure to which
Northern members submitted with great appre-
henson. But the bill abolishing the slave
trade has convinced them Of the sincerity of
the South, and will reconcile their constituents
to what might be otherwise an unpopular mea-
sure.
We now trust that, as the mission of mischief
which united the two factions of Disunionists has
ended, they will cease their parricidal war upon
the welfare and institutions of their country, and
turn their animosity upon each other Whilst
the country looked with dread upon the unnatu-
raj combination from which we have just es-
capped, it will behold with delight any warfare
which promises the total extinction of the two
pernicious factions which have occasioned so
much anxiety and alarm.
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Telegrnphic.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 10.
The Market-Frt Aduance IN Cehee.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 10.
The Mnket-Fmther Aduance in Coffee
The cotton market is quiet-Sae5 of only 800
bales middling quality at 10 cts. per ID.
Coffee is firm, and has further advanced, with
sales to. day of ZOO bags Rio at II TO IL cts per
pound.
The market for sugars and molasses continues
firm, but not active. Provisions are in steady re-
quest. Breadstufis quiet.
Whisky "a cents per gallon.
Freights steady.
The weather pleasant.
City healthy as usual at this season-only few
scattering cases Of yellow fever.
New ORLEANS, Sept. IT.
The Canada advices have been received, but
have had no effect on the cotton market 900
bales sold on Tuesday at full prices; good mid
ding 49, Flour has declined n quarter of dol
lar; all other things inactive
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Local.

Henry CLAY.-This distinguished statesman
took an airing yesterday in the splendid new ON
nibus Of Messrs. Reside s. Co., which bears the
name of "Henry Clay" and belongs of course to
the Union line. We can record no incident OF in
terest connected with the excursion. The ride was
very agreeable one, and the Henry Clay omni-
bus, usual, put all its passengers safely through
The splendid vehicle was drawn by six beautiful
grays, and made handsome display on the ave
nue.. This is the twenty fourth omnibus the Union
line have upon the route between the Capitol
and GEORGETOWN.
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The ST. LAWRENCE RIvER.-The Montreal Pilot
is glad TO learn that for time past, under the
direction Of the Government, careful survey has
been made Of the river St. Lawrence from Prescott
dovnwards From the result Of this examination,
(says the Pilot,) there cannot be the least doubt
that perfectly safe channel for vessels drawing
eight feet water exists through the entire dis
lance TO Montreal, and that all that Is requisite Is
that the channel should be properly marked out
with buoys. There 10 aso every reason TO be salts
fed that at very trifing expense-probably not
over ten or twenty thousand pounds-the few
existing obstruotions can be removed, and the
whole route be made safely navigable 10 vessel'
drawing ten feet of water.
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Metaphor misunderst

The poetical imagination Of the editor of the
Union has, we regret TO say, nearly produced
serious alienation of feeling upon the part of
the proprietor of the Globe A correspondence
appears in Yesterdays Union, which, however,
restores the amicable relation between the par
ties. AS it presents curious incident in lite
rary history, we deem it our duty to chronicle
the particulars which led to the misunderstood
ing and adjustment.
Mr.. RWEs states that an article in the Union
of the 10th, headed "'The last expiring agones
ofFree-Soism, mentions my name and the
name of my late partner, Mr.. BLAIR, injuri-
ously, evidently with view OF affecting my
establishment A part of this attack is covert,
and may lead to improper retorts, without ex-
PLANTATION A fabulous dog is introduced with
three heads into the article, and some new
fictions coupled with him, which | believe
'were meant to attach to Mr.. BLAIR and my
self, from the general scope of the article"
The object Of the proprietor of the Globe is
to ascertain what portion Of this joint allegory
is intended for himself and what part for his
absent partner, Mr.. BLAIR. Now we are
really surprised that man so emnently prac-
teal as the proprietor of the Globe is known to
be, should suspect that such figure of speech
as ''a fabulous dog with three heads" and
''some new fictions," could apply to two gen
tlemen, the one of whom was pursuing the re-
spectacle tenor of his way in printing Congress
sional Reports, whilst the other is absent from
the city. The demand argues chivalrous sensi-
bility to offence, native to a more Southern
cline The editor of the Union answers am
biguously. He says, in reply:
"You are mistaken in supposing that any part
6 Of the article you allude to was intended an
attack upon Mr. Blair. No part of the fabulous
dog was designed for him. So far, therefore,
'you entirely mistaken in your suppositions."
Mr.. BLAIR being thus directly exonerated,
the whole burden of the fabulous dog with
three heads and ''some new fctons" fell
upon the proprietor Of the Globe exclusively
1t became thus substantial grievance. 1t
was evidently impossible that the part of the
preposterous dog could be performed, or the in
dignity of being ''a dog raised to the third
power" could be even in metaphor submitted
to. Mr.. RWEs, therefore, goes on deliberately
to discharge himself from certain suspicious of
the editor of the Union, by denying them to-
tally. He then waits, with folded arms and
minatory brow, for reply, which is to the
effect that the editor of the Union does not
hesitate to withdraw his illusions and to re-
greet that they were ever made. "The fabu-
lous dog' with ''some new fctions" having
been thus withdrawn, the controversy is am
icabY and honOrablY terminated
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THE PoTAro RoT.--Last week VIC travelled
through the interior Of Maine, from the 81, Croix
stopped, on inquiry, we heard complaints Of the
almost entire failure Of the potato CROP the chief
and most valuable crop Of the State The vines
appeared black and dcobyed. The failure Of the
that State but throughout tho New England States.
Boston Adas, 10Th.
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PANAMA BAuRoAD.-Thc chief engineer Of the
day, in the steamship Cherokee, for San Juan dc
Nicaragua, 10 join his associate Mr. Tottcn, in the
prosecution OF the Panama railroad enterprise
Large quantities Of material 10 be used in the con-
structon Of this road have already been forwarded
from tho forests Of Maine and from this city.
An iron steamer is also in process Of construction
for the same company, at Mott Ayres' Chelsea
Iron Foundry, 70 be finished and sent round in
three four months. She is rs feet In length, y
in breadth, in depth, and will be provided Will
two powerful engines, she is 10 be used in tow
ing bargos and conveying stores, &C. 90 differ
cnt points the river. Three Of these barges Of
scows, also OF iron, are being built At tho above
works, as well az several iron water tanks.
" y Journal of Commerce.
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IMPoRTANT CoRREcTIoN.-Tho Charleston Mr.
curry publishes note from the notorious Mr. Rhctt,
correcting the report Of speech he lately delivered
in South Carolina. lie was represented az saying
in substance, " We must secede, South Carolina
toiH lead o6-Goorgia will 60 with her, &c" What
he said was Georgia irA lead of, South Caro-
lima will go with her." sc.
The orat,m touches the gist Of the whole matter.
But Georgia toont lead of, and South Carolina wont
have TO follow.-Bdf. Sun.
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CENsus IrEAs.-Tho ST. Louie Union states that
the population Of that city will not be far from
%, O0O-a tremendous growth, considering that
thirty years ago il did not exceed four or five thou
sand
Macon, Georgia. has population, according to
the late enumeration, Of 7,il6.
The second ward, Pittsburg, has 1000 inhabi-
tants.
The borough Of Butler, Butler county, Pa, con-
tains $50 inhabitants and 1919 houses.
steubenville, Ohio, has population of 1926; in
crease since 1870, 1899.
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The Wisconsin river is now regularly navigatcd
by steam 10 the distance Of one hundred and fifty
miles from lite mouth. The little steamer Enter
prise is a regular packet between Galcns and the
highest nayigsble point the river and is said TO
be doing well. The canal connecting the Wiscon-
sin and Fox rivers is in forward state, and II IL
thought will be completed during thc ensuing
spring Lake Michigan and The Mississippi will
then be connected, and when the work Is fully
completed we may expect TO sec steamers OF me
dunn size coursng their way along this route from
81. Louis TO Milwaukee, Buffalo, and other points
on the lakes. In day or two we expect TO give a
full account Of the route, and the progress Of the
work in that quarter.-St Louis republican.
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From ne Frseman's (cahoIic) journal, ". Y.

From he Freenan's (CaLtoIie) J6lanai ". Y.
A greatdeal of attention is just nowawakened, and
think deservedly, to scheme for the establish
ment of line of ocean steamers between the United
States and the coast of Africa The plan pro-
poses TO carry out emigrants, a. very low rate,
free people Of color for the purpose OF colonzing the
entire coast of Africa The various objects 10 be thus
promoted arc the diminishing the number of the
colored population in this country; the cutting off
the slave trade in the only efficient way possible;
the gradual civilization of Africa; and the opening
new line of trade, in the course OF time, for the
commerce of the United States. The plan, as we
have learned it from those most Immediately inter
csted, is liberal and free from all unpleasant re-
strictions, and we are pleased that the committee
of the House to whchit was referred have reported
favorably upon it. We shall develope more fully
the scheme in future number of our paper.
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the cry of reprobation put forth by all Europe, and
which had like to have reached even itself, In con-
sequence of the events Of Cardenas. Any new act
ofimprovidence or Of weakness its part, besides
the most disastrous consequences which il would
probably attract might draw upon itself, and per-
haps upon the whole American nation, a part of
that execration which the first time struck only
the conspirators.
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JENNY LIND-The Baltimore Patriot states that
Jenny Lind may be expected to visit Baltimore
within the present month, and to give one or two
concerts. Mr. McElheny, of the City Hotel, re-
ceived Geographic despatch this morning from
Barnum, New York, to make arrangement for
the Front street theatre for the nights of the 9th
and GOTH
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FIRr.-Last evening about seven O'Clock, fire
broke out in a building connected with the ia
panned Hat Mandatory of Prentice & Brown, stu.
ated near tho corner of Warren and huffman streets,
which resulted, Notwithstanding the oSertons OF
the fire department, in the entire destruction of tho
building. The loss is estimated by the proprietors
at $4,000, upon which there is no insurance.
Netoark IN. ~ Mirror, I'm.
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Rev. J. MITCHELL.
From Me Indiana STATE Journal.

The advantage to our countryof the civilization
and Contamination ofAfrica by means Of the trans
portaton of our free colored people TO her shores
cannot be calculated. liwoud open up TO US an inn
mense commerce, az with us they would be more
inclined 10 trade than with any other nation.
Their feelings and sympathies would remain with
US, "a il evinced by the concluding paragraph Of
Governor Roberts letter.
We hope the proposition before Congress may be-
come law before the adjournment OF that body.
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The Hon. CALEB b. Smith is ecing great APP
plause for his speeches and other exertons in be-
half of railroad enterprises in Indiana. He is lis
tened to with deep interest, and has met with un-
looked for success in obtaining subscriptions OF
stock in Rush county and other places.
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THr TsoPHIEs OF ALvAfADo.-Tbe New Orleans
Crescent says 1.-TWO brass field pieces grace one Of
the most aristocratc parks in the neighborhood of
Nstchez. Like the four steeds divine of Venice,
they are memorials Of triumph. The brazen horses
were trophies worthy Of warriors proves; but
thcse guns are the gleanings Of a bloodess field.
They were captured by the army and navy Of the
United States at the surrender Of Alvarado."
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KILLED nv Az EDIToR.-Tbe Augusta (Ga.
Constitutonaii.t states that difficulty occurred IN
Forsyth, on the 10th inst, between the editor o
the Bee and MIR. Pinkard, clerk Of the superior
court Of Monroe county, in which the latter wa
shot, and died in a few moments. The parties ha'
a previous diflcultY.
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OpD Fellows. The Grand Lodge ofOdd Fellows,
in session at Cincinnati have elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: VIM. w Moore, ID.
c., Grand Sire; Mr.. Page, of Wisconsin, Deputy
Grand Sire; J. l.. Rdgely, Corresponding Secreta-
ry; A. f. Warner, Grand Treasurer.
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HOMESTEAD ExEMPTios The Legislature Of
Maine (which has just sdlournedl repealed the
Homestead law passed by that body last year. For
rers OF moderate means, we hope our own Legisla-
ture will follow this wholesome example.
[nfiddieblry (Vt) Register.
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THr CoprtrTfor or rHr CArAL.--As the com
pleion of the canal is so near at hand the Cumber
land Civilian suggests the proprety Of the ceebra
ton Of that event the part Of the citizens Of thai
place by some public manifestation of their Joy AND
oongrptulation on the occasion.
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NUMBER or BANKS.

Theindepondent banks have deposited s ,ISI 600
in Ohio bonds, as security for their circulation.
The State Of Ohio is, therefore, the endorser for
all their note circulation. The State Bank and
branches have safety fund deposited TO the credit
of the Board of Control, which amounts to
100000 There is, therefore, in the aggregate,
about SS,740,000 Of immediate means to meet inn
mediate liabilities; which is rather more than one
half and which is additional 10 the fifteen mil
lions Of discounts
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D PORTABLE uOT-AIR

Advanced PORTABLE HOT-AIR
VI FURNACES have just received supply
of the above furnaces, for heating dwelling houses
offices and churches, and J am now prepared TO
put them up at the shortest notice. Also Bcebe's
Cooking Ranges, and all kinds Of stoves and CRATES
suiting the market G. WOODWARD.
Penn, avenue, between 10th & 18th streets,
Sept is-steod
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Mrs. Partinrton thinks that there will be such
felioties for travelling bmeby, that we can go any
where for nothing and come back agin,
Boston Post,
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You're PrrSrsa.-The Caskill Recorder con
tains n column OF matter which, the editor ststes
was put in type by bis son. who was only sever
years Of age on the tth day Of March last