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wAsHINGToN MORNING, JULY 25 1880
MUTUAL BENEFIT LEE AND FIRE IN.
sURAHCE COMPANY or LOUIsYANA.

MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE AND FIRE IN.
sURAHcE COMPANY or LoUIsIANA.
Business Of tie Compony confined to Life
I1sArance only
Permanent Fund by Act Of incorporation,
100000.
Office No. 90 Camp Street, bst,sssa Gravisr and Com.
mon strssts.
This permanent fund to be invested az per char.
ter for the benefit Of the policy holders, in bonds
and mortgages on unincuInbered real estate valued
at double the amount loaned thereon, and in stocks
Of the State, and of the United States government
This company being organized not for the benefit
of stockholders and capitalists, but solely for the
protection of the policy holders and their families
against want and poverty, is in its operations
great national benevolent institution, conducted
upon the most secure and solid principles, and af-
fordng, for q small annual sum, paid during life,
large and handsome legacy to widows and chill
dren after death.
All policy holders whether for life or for shorter
terms, who continue the insurance till death, par
tcipate in the whole of the profits Of the company
without any reservation
Creditors can insure the lives of debtors thus Sc
curing prompt settlement in case of death. A
married woman can effect insurance the life Of
her husband for the sole benefit and use of herself
and children, free from the claims of creditors.
TRUSTEES.
Peter Conrey,jr. Geo. strawbridge
Robert J. Ward John s: Allison
Joseph Walker Edward Sparrow
Maunsel White Henry s. Buckner
PETER COMFY, jr., President Board Of Trustees
DIRECTORS
Joseph W. Stanton Sidney Johnston
John L. Lewis Joseph Lallande
VIM. NJ Goodrich Mich c. Hall
John L. Saffarans Preston w. Farrar
J. M. Hall William II. White
Theo. H. McCacb R. II. Thorn
Cornelius Felowes Calvin Tate
Edw. Jenner Cox Wm.'C. Tompkins
Geo. w. Smith John b. Lcefe
Joshua Baldwin M. M. Cohen
JOHN HAaAN, President of the Company.
JOSEPH LALLANDE, Vice President.
A. ]. WEDDKRBuRN, nj. D. Medical Board of
THOMAS Hunt, M. d. Constitution.
II. g. HEARrr, Actuary.
E. l.. GooLD, Attorney.
California Permits are issued to Life Insurance
members at New York and London rates. Pros
pectus table Of rates. and all information to Life
Insurance, and all papers necessary effect Insu-
rance, can be had at the Office of the Company, or
by letter to the Agent at New Orleans.
In order to accommodate all classes, young men
and mechanics having families dependent upon
them. the Company will allow all persons insuring
for life, where the premium amounts TO over s 50
per annum, to pay one half in cash. and half
in satisfactory endorsed note at IL months, bearing
interest at per cent per nnnum Feb. l9-
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SCRIPTURE MANUAL, alphabetically and
- systematically arranged, designed TO facilitate
the finding Of proof-tcrts. BY Charles Simmons.
| vol.
June 2S FRANCK TAYLOR.
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roLToN's ROUTE BOOK FOR TRAy-
u ELLEH AND TOURIST through the United
States and the Canadas. | vol 1850. With maps
Price 81. FRANCK TAYLOR.
June 20
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SoUTHERS MEDICAL REPORTS, com
~ sisting of General and Special Reports on the
Topography, Meteorology and Prevalent Diseases
Of the Southern States; edited by f. ID. Fcnner, Nj.
d. For sale by TAYLOR & MAURY,
Juue "a Booksellers. near 9th st.
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CUEAP WRITING PAPER AND STA
~ TIOsERY Of all kinds. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYS
June Do Bookstore, near 9th street
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A CARD.-Ths subscriber, a member of the
be in Washington in the course of the month of
November. and offers his services to claimants
der the treaty. He will attend to any other bust
ness with which he may be trusted especially from
the South. Those desirous of obtaining his
vices will please to address Andrew Wyle, esq.,
Washington city
Nov. 5-dtf II. nj. BRECKENRIDGE
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J. HI. TATUM, ARTIST,
STUDIO in the Capitol near the Library Of the
- House Of Representatives.
Lovers of Art are requested to call and examine
his specimens.
Sept 5-n
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V'UE VALE OF CEDARs. or the Martyr, by
i the author of Woman's Friendship, sc.
Hcloise, or the Unrcyealed Secret tale by
"Salvi."
No. 10 Byrne's Dictionary Of Engine Work and
Engineering. This day received; Tor sale by
TAYLOR x MAURY,
July Booksellers near 9Th street
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VXIANTED.-By Lady every way competent
w to teach Music on the Piano Forte and
Guitar, a situation in some Seminary south or
west, though the former would be preferred. She
has much experience in her profession, having
been employed in several of the most respectable
Seminaries. The most unquestionable references
given as to character and capacity.
Any communication addressed, post paid, to o.
p, Washington city post-o office, will be promptly
attended to. Feb. l9tf
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Go- Editors and papers friendly to the enterprise
will please publish this prospectus, which will en-.
title them TO exchange with the newspaper. All
who comply with this request will send copy OF
the paper containing IL to the committee.
WAsBiSaToN, May 25, 1850. June
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

SLAVES IN CALIFoRNIA.-The Natchez Free Trade.
says that slavery be proftably employed in Cali
fornia. II adduces the following instances:
A gentleman from Adams county had two slaves
with him there, and having been fully successful, and
he brought the slaves back with him. So well had
they done for him, that he offered two hundred
dollars month for each Of them, il he would leave
them behind This he refused, he did not wish TO.
leave his faithful slaves under the Of those who
might not treat them as well as he would.
Gen Parmenas Briscoe. the father Of the famous
Brscoe Bill, of quo warrant against the swindling
Mississippi Banks, has gone to California, with prob
ably the largest slave force that hes been taken
there by His energy and enterprise will.
we doubt not, settle the question: and Gen. Briseoe
is but of the large number of Mississippi planters
who intend to test the value of slave labor in mining.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

A STRANGE CRME.-A frigh,fll crime. which new
er could have happened out of France, and which
bespeaks reckless sefshness morbid feelings. and
utter absence of religion, courage and morals, has
just horrifed ST. Lo. rich proprietor, and mairs
for several years passiouatey loved young girl.
The families were like the parents in ''Romeo and
Juliet" at war; and they could not agree. But af-
ter several years Of pressing solicitations be obtain
couple retired. At six in the morning pistol was
heard. The husband found dead in anic-
chamber, the young wifessleep. A letter explained
the suicide II was written evidently before the
marriage. He said he had reached the highest point
of human felicity, and could not descend. He could
not bear TO live to be less loved or TO love less. al
die from excess of happiness"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE.-The English papers
discussing the propriety Of the continuance Of the
blockade of the coast of Africa, with view of the
suppression of the slave trade. No less than f25,-
0O0, 900 has been expended by Great Britain in this
attempt - put down the slave trade and it 10 now
continued at an annual expense of more than f700,-
600. 1t does not appear be attended with effects
equal to anticipation, il is said niEe thousand
slaves die annually by the close packing by the slave
dealers in their attempts escape the blockade while
only five or six thousand are liberated. If it be
profitable, however. to carry the trade with these
risks and losses the removal of the restrictions would
not diminish the temptations TO engage in il, even
though the market value of the slave might be dimin-
shed with the removal of the difficulties to supplying
the demand. Civilized nations owe it as a duty to
humanity to stop this detestable practice.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

PUBLIC MKETlNe.-It is proposed that our citizens,
OF all parties the Court House ,hs afternoon
at O'clock to make proper arrangements for the
cepon of Gov. CRIrrENDRN, and for the union meet
ing to be held in this city the 18th inst Let there
be general attendance.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

GA correspondent of the N. Y. Express, whig,
says it is rumored in Washington, (April 24,) that
the President has stated to prominent M. C. (who
in turn has repeated it in pubc) that in case the
California bill is dovealed to the territories HE WILL
NOT SIGN 1T, but send il back to Congress.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

CAPITAL PUNlsHMENT.-A bill has been introduced
in the Massachusetts, Senate by Mr. Walker in sub
stance similar to that now in operation in Maine, viz
that person convicted of murder thall remain in
the State Prison for one year. and then f the Goy-
ernor shall issue warrant therefor, shall be Aang.
In Maine since the passage Of this law at least three
persons have been convicted of murder bot neither Of
them were hung at the expiration Of their year Of
imprisonment. In Mr.. Walkers bill the condemned
is be confined hard labor in the State Prison
til the Governor shall issue warrant Of execution,
and it to operate all persons under
of death.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

o1rThe Madison Courier has been much enlarged
and improved in appearance. wesre glad to wit
ness this evidence Of prosperity, and hope friend
Garbers receipts viii be ten times much increased
in proportion. etr
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

The following is the act to prohibit corporations
from interposng the defence Of usury in any action,
which has passed both branches of the Legislature
SEcrroS l. No corporation stsl hereafter inisrposs
the defence Of usury in any action.
30. The term corporation, used in this act, shall
be construed to include al and joint stock
companies having any of the powers and Pivileg~s
of corporations not possssssd BY individus part
nershipa.
8. This act shall take effect inmsdA,slx>
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

6rJames P. MiIlikin, Esq, Of this State, has
been appointed member Of the board of vsiters to
examine the cadets in the Military Academy at West
Point. 4ssrf
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

ture Of Indiana for the years 1886 and 81, died at
his residence near Versailles on the 18th instant,
sged So He was one Of the ''earIy settlers" in In
diana. tt
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

Unequal taxation is ono Of the least Of the evils
connected with the present system Of banking. BY
this means. than elOO, 900 annually plumber
ed from the public treasury for the benefit of Prvi.
legged class Yet. by far the heaviest tax upon labor
which banking institutions have imposed is in the
depreciation Of their circulating notes. Not over %
per cent of the bank paper heretofore issued by the
Ohio banks have ever been paid. Whether the ex-
pertinent is be tried again not. depends op-
on the nctior of the Constitutional convention. That
body can, ard should obtain security from the State
Bank for every dollar of its circulation. Such re-
quirement from the Convention will save the people
of Ohio millions Of dollars. Shall we send man to
the Convention who has not the bodness and courage
to protect our rigLts il this respect! The great
question TO be decided in the convention is whether
corporations shall rule the people the people rule
themselves.-Ohio Statesnan.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

NAVAL ExEcUrroN.-It s said that as the u. S.
sloop of war Germantowu was recently passing out
of the llarbor of St. Thomas. man was run up to
the yard-arm. II will be remembered that serious
mutiny occurred on board this vessel while lying in
Hampton Roads, just previous to her sailing on her
present cruise. The actors in that nutiny were
thought to hnve been too Ienenty dealt with. These
facts, taken in connection with the circumstance men,
toned above are painfully suggestive of opinion
that on this, as on another memorable occasion, a
summary execution has been deemed necessary
Boston Journal
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

GTThe Pa. Ledger recommends the formation Of
societies. whose obect shall be to give honest guidance
to emigrants from the crowded cities of the to
the fertile valleys Of the West. Hardly anything
could be humane more useful, IL done in the
right way. We have room enough 10 Indiana for
tens Of thousands, IL way could only be contrived
get them here. well as they would be vastly
benefited. -es
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

New EsTABLIsHmENr.-See the advertisement of
Williams g. Brouse, in another place. Their store
is in brakes block. next west Of Talbotrs, and is
filed with very choice selection of new goods.
Mr.. Williams's knowledge Of the quality of goods
is known to be superior, and purchasers from this
store feel sure viii prove satisfactory. Give
them call. Tsesz t es aIr
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

The SAco TRAGEDY.-We have the Seeo Union
Extra giving the first days proceedings at the exam
ins,ion of James H. Smith, charged with the murder
of Miss Mary Bean, up to the adjournment of the
Court. The prisoner, on hrrnignment, plead Not
Guilty. Eighteen witnesses called by the Gov
ernment. but only three had given in their evidence
which merely described the finding Of the remains in
the cuvert in Sorer street. the prisoners house.
and their appearance The principal part Of the nose
the right eye and right ear also the whole mouth and
chin gone; there a rope. about four feet
long, tied around the neck the hands tied to-
gether with strip of factory cloth. 90 firmly as to
make deep indenations the wrists; over the head
was night-csp, and the body had on chemise, an
apron and stockings. The hair still adhered to the
skull. and was quite long, of brown color.
The examination will probably occupy two or three
days. More than y thousand people present. and
much excitement prevaiIs.--Bosion 7ranscript
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

VEroEs--Gov- Johnston Of Pa, and Gov. Fish of
New York. both wings. have recently made free use
of the peo against laws passed by the legislatures Of
ench State. These vetoes believe, have all been
sustained too by the legislatures in the last in
New York-,he veto of bill to incorporate the New
York Juvenile Asylum-by vote of 90 to 5. Now
in the face of these Of Wing Governors, and
their approval stated what have the Wings to say
as 10 their past hostility to the veto or "one-man
power" as they cal it! The truth is. the veto is
Of the very best. most essential most safe and
most conservative and just Of institutions. and
never should be surrendered by The people, The
Wing hue and cry against it heretofore, the
suit Of passion in the first place. and humbug and
deception in the second. Their own practices de-
monssrate their own folly or dishonesty this sub
lject. fss - itH ss et
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

DIsuNIoN SENTIMENT OF THE GENUINE NuLLIyIERs.
AT meeting Of the citizens Of Charleston. s. c.,
last week. secure representation in tho Nashville
Convention. in sddress presented BY c. @. Mem
niger he speaks Of the Government of the Union a.
rulers more foreign to our institutions and interests
than was the government Of England when they at
tempted to impose upon the stamp act and the tea
hx."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

A telegraph dispatch Of the 24h instant from De-
rot. announces the death of John H. Norvell, U. s..
District Attorney. formerly Senator from Michigan.
He died of eryspelas that afternoon at his residence
in Detroit. He arrived from Washington few
days before, very much indisposed, and continued
sinking until his death. ~. s-tlss
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

GA correspondents of the N. Y. Tribune complains
bitterly at the refusal Of the Southern wings in the
U. s. House of Reps. to support any northern whig
candidate for clerk in place of Campbell deceased
though he declares that the northern wings supported
the southern candidate, without avail. He OBJ
serves
This magnanimity Of conduct the part Of the
Wings of the Free States is another startling in
stance of that Northern aggression" about which
we have heard much during this memorable ses-
sion Of Congress. If such marked hostility this
on the part of the South toward Northern is not
calculated to establish sectional divisions and parties,
then il is difficult to conceive what can.''
What's the of grumbling about such matter!
The best way is, to cringe, and take things they
come with due humility. Perhaps old Zack will be
on the track again. and what then viii be the cry!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

VIRGINIA AND THE NASHVILLE CONVENTION
Out of nearly hundred and forty counties in the
State of Virginia, only twelve known to have
moved in favor of the proposed Nashville Conven-
tion. Not single county in Virginia west of the
Alleghanies is yet known to have declared in favor
Of il. On the contrary, loud dissent has been ex-
pressed in some sections.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

OcTThe N. Y. Tribune thinks that not lees than
One Thousand human lives have been lost while more
than One Million Dollars worth OF property has been
utterly destroyed within two years past by steamboat
confagrations- Ii suggests remedy. that we
should require by laU that ere,y steamboat carrying
passengers shall haps her floors covered rth plates Of
zinc, iron, other metal, and paint used
any part of her that is not incombuslibs The cost
of sbeatbing the decks or floors with metal cannot be
great, while that OF using incombustible instead Of
the other must be meagre indeed.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-05-09

OrThe New York Herald Of yesterday, states on
the authority of Of its correspondents at Wash
ingon, that "he President makes disguise Of his
hostility to Mr.. Clay's compromise The cabinet
consider it game for the Presidency, and there is
talk Of the possibility of veto, if California is
mixed up with the territories. ] likewise am inform
ed, that the army officers Santa Fe have been in
structed 10 encourage the people of New Mexico to
organize State Government soon ss possible. and
if nothing done this session, she will be ready by
the next debate"
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DEATH OF A DRUNKARD.

II was the abo'le of poverty and wretch
edness. On his death bed lay man oI
about thirty -fiv" years. Around him stood
group of ragged children weeping over a
dying ia,her and the pale and wasted
form OF his injured wife was bending over
him. With patient and ,ireless love she
watched his ghastly features. once so full
OF lie and gladness! But all hope was
gone! Death was lowering over him; and
he would start back with horror! lie took
the hand OF his wife, as he sank upon his
pillow. said-"A long farewell! Oh.
wretched, wretched life! measurable
death!-dark eiernityis before mel" then
,urnn. 10 US. he continued: "Once my
prospects were briaht My hear; was full
Of hope-lhe voice of peace and oy was
heard in my habilalion. But in faral
hour, I began to taste the drink of the
Irunkard. first received it from pro.
.fessor Of Religion. had misglvinss; but
he was ready, day by day. to hand me with
a smiling countenance. the poisonous glass
He prctessed 10 be q christian. Could
I deem it wrong to take the glass he gave
me? took it and drank deeper and still
deeper draughts. until quit the sanctuary
Of God. His Spirits visited my soul ! my
sins were sci in order before me: but, ah,
in the deep depression Of my spirit, tins
mans tempting sign caught my eye. Wnh
a smile he invited me to drink! did so,
and il prorcd the c"p IF damnalion To my
soul! In the unnatural exhileralion winch
followed. my seriousness departed .torever!
and sank lower, and lower in brutal in
temperance, until you see me here, with my
broken hearted wife and starving children
weeping over me. That christian man aras
the MURDERER OF MY soUI!' He uttered
deep groan. and praying God 10 take
care Of his wife and children, he sunk TO
rise no more-lte sunlight Of Heaven
was closed against him forever!