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Local Matters.

The FIRST HUNGARIAN LEcTURER.-The arrival
Of Dr. Gabor Naphegyi, one of the unfortunate ex-
lies of Hungary, was announced some time since.
We have now to add that the doctor il located in
Georgetown, in connexion with the college there.
He is engaged in delivering series Of deeply in
teresting lectures scientific subjects, and such
will prove very attractive to our citizens gen.
orally. His lecture before the faculty and students
of the college, last Monday evening, is said tohsve
given the greatest satisfaction TO all present
II is the intention Of Dr. Naphegyi to make exhi-
billions, by the aid of n large Drummond light
microscope, brought from London for the purpose
These will contain variety Of the most striking
and beautiful experiments in astronomy, christal-
ography, zoology, botany, anatomy, and the infu-
sion of all liquids
Particulars will be given in the bills of the day,
we learn, Of character that cannot fail TO prove
very instructive and amusing. No less than four
teen thousand objects will be magnihed in the
most striking and beautiful manner imaginable.
Views of the house where Kossuth was born, and
series Of dissolving pictures, including the bat
ties and a number of the principal towns Of the
land of the Majjars.
The object of this exiled Hungarian brother il
most praiscworthy and should be patronised by the
generous people Of America.
OhifiNhL tVbhI--i hut suaJs January iV' low
Thomas p. Simpson, esq, was, on motion, admitted
an attorney and counsellor Of this court.
The jury in the case Of the United States Con
stable Viliam MoTtin this morning returned n
verdict Of not guilty.
United Slatesys Iyoad, Jones, alias Jpiiliam Car
penter-frce negro, indicted tor larceny. Verdict,
guilty. Sentenced TO be imprisoned in the peni-
tertiary for the period Of four years. McKim and
Decker for the defence
United States VS.. William Hornn-indcted for an
assault and battery upon Captain Goddard, Of the
auxiliary guard; and also for resisting him whilst
m the execution Of bi duty officer. At 5
o'clock-when our reporter left the courtroom
the jury had not agreed upon a verdict. Rstclif,
McKim, and walach, for the defence.
The court imposed fine Of ten dollars and costs
upon Constable Augustus f. l.. Reese, found guilty
Of an assault and battery upon John Hodgkins.
The WEATHER yesterday afternoon underwent a
change, the fog and mist disappeared, and the sun
sbonc out gloriously May day. Pennsylva
mia avenue was crowded with the gay and the
beautiful now in tho metropolis, who seemed joyous
and delighted that the dreadful weather for prone
nading had at last passed away, and that they had
an opportunity of enjoying an outdoor stroll
LARGE Cream Box.-wc noticed yesterday,
passing MIR. Winters Cigar establishment adjoin-
ing the National hotel, enormous cigar box,
containing no less than s. 900 fine cigars They are
done ND in bundles Of 100, and were just received
by a late arrival from Havana. This is novel
mode of reducing the tariff on tobacco manptdc-
f,ned
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The New SmP-cHANNEL AT CsARLEsToS.-Ru-
NOR has been busy for days past with reported
discoveries in our harbor, and, as much misappre
henson and exaggeration has obtained currency
respecting them, we will briefly state what VIC have
reason 10 believe the facts OF the case. Lieu
tenant Mafht, Of the Coast Survey, in prosecuting
his labors in our harbor has made such discoveries
as TO induce the opinion that what is known the
swash-channel, and heretofore used only for the
smallest class vessels, affords great depth Of
water the main shp-channc, whilst lie facilities
for ingress and egress vastly superior. But
this discovery derives additional Importance from
the fact that the bottom Of the channel, in it's shoal
est parts, is composed Of hard mari and shells
showing that the current has already swept away
the lighter and softer materials, and afiording
wcll-grounded hope that by little assistance in
dredging any requisite depth Of water may be OBJ
tanned. IL further investigations, which will be
diligently pursued, shall realize these anticipa-
tons, the importance Of this discovery 10 the COM
mercial interests Of our city hardly be over
estimated. - Charleston Mercup
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On the second ballot for the second term, the vote
stood precisely the same the first, and Mr..
Pratt was declared duly nominated for both terms.
The election was 10 have taken place to-day, and
the probability is that Mr. Pratt is already elected
Senator.
II lie pleasing to observe, that although there was
considerable excitement the subject prior TO the
nomination, afterwards all was harmony and good
feeling. There we're Wings who Of course had their
favortes from other sections Of the State, but not
being able to succeed, they will come up manfully
in support Of the nominee. Mr.. Pratt il an admi-
rabe selection He has been prominent in the State
for many years, and has done much for the general
good Of her citizens and financial affairs.
There is not much news here to-day.
Another steamer, with two weeks later advices
from Europe, is now due at Halifax. Her news may
come 10 hand at any moment.
Our market exhibits but little change. Small
sales Of Howard street -four at 81 81.
Red wheat l0i to l03 cents. White corn 50 cts.
Yellow SO cts. Oats 80 cts.
Whisky 26I cts. TO al cts.
Stocks stesdy--sslcs Of Baltimore 6's, io2l sales
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The following extract from the Hhig, published
at Washington, N. c., the residence OF the Hon.
Edward stanly, on the 18th ultimo, indicates the
patriotic feeling in that State for the Union in this
alarming crisis
"The news from Washington city Is interesting
as foreshadowing an unQuiet and stormy session.
The attempt made by the Georgia Wings 20 disor-
ganize the party by committing Northern Wings
against the proviso, &c, a condition on which
they would vote for a northern man for the Speak
crship, must be regretted by every man who de-
sires the amicablc settlement Of this exciting ques-
ton, or has any regnrd for the Interior interests Of
the Wing party. That such was the direct ten
dency Of the resolution introduced by Mr. Toombs,
Of Georgia, In caucus on Saturday evening, De-
ccmbcr list, is too plain 10 be mistaken. IL was an
abandonment OF that conservative position hitherto
maintained by Wings Of all sections. II cal
culated 10 engender discord dissolve the ties of
organization, and produce that confusion and dis
order which must defeat the hopes Of patriotic
Wings every where.
"lf this step was designed TO promote a sectional
purpose, II was dcmagoguism Of the worst stamp.
The desire 10 sacrifice the union Of the party 10 the
interests Of the Wings Of one State is pcrversty
for which that party generally was not prepared.
"The time and occasion also most inaptly
chosen. However proper in itself the position as
sumed by the Georgia Wings, il time enough
to assume Il when the question came up for dis
cussion on the floor Of Congress; and TO take the
offensive at such time, in a caucus held for the
purpose of nominating Speaker and other officers
OF the House, we regard as most impolitic.
The wing is the snly party which can now be
looked 10 TO uphold the Union; and 10 extend the
line Of demarcation between the North and South
through both parties, is a step from which we may
expect none but disas trous consequences"
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The Wing sentiment from all parts Of the coun-
try IL unanimous In praise of the Presidents mes-
sage. We might FIJI our columns to-day with cx-
tracts from the Wing journals in all quarters Of the
Union, giving 10 il the most unqualified approba-
ton This united cordality Of feeling presents the
Wing party ppon solid platform, in striking con-
trast with the present disjoined and divided cond
ton of the Locofocos.
The Democratic presses even, 70 say the least,
founder in their rapid assaults upon the message.
The "sole organ" at w ashington, II TO cap the
climax and cover The whole ground, nj once, says
that the President chad no right TO Issue such a
document" Well that will do. We like that
there IL an air Of freshness about Il. We piquc
self somewhat upon not suffering political preju-
dices TO warp our judgment In other particulars,
and we, therefore, do homage 10 merit wherever II
may be found We like the "Union," then, in its
way. Dull and dusty would be the paths Of Jour
greenncss, the s,a geperis, Of the Union" II is
not that the Union" Is very witty, or very pro-
found, very truthful, very decent; such quail
ties would be out Of place in the "soe organ" II
il were either, II would be spoiled for its position
its characteristic graces would be gone. II would
not be adequate and faithful representative Of
the Opposition; but IL stands at present, every
thing Is In harmony and proportion-a coincident
sympathy unparalleled in political experience.
The President bad no right TO issue such docu-
ment' land Immediately, although in due won
derment 10 the unexplained causes srhy the Pre-
sident had no such "right," the submissive De-
mocracy take up the cry and chaunt IL strenu-
ouslyi u Is picture interesting and pleasant 10
contemplate.
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IRos BUSINESS IN WALEs.-The incrcase Of the
iron business is, probably, unexampled in the his
tory Of the world. The population during the 40
years, from 1901 TO ls4l increased in Newport from
,423 10 1906 in Trevethin from l,742 TO 1892;
Aberyswith from 500 TO IL ,272; Bodwelty from 6ls
TO 22,4l3. In Glamorgan the increase has been, il
not In the proportion, still enormous in itself
Thus, during the same period, the increase at Mer-
thyr has been $50 TO "a 977; at Cardiff from SIC
to 0,077; at Swansea, from 6,83l TO 1871. The
progress in the actual trade Is shown by the return
TO be equally astonishing; in 1920 tho iron sent from
the worker, for shipment 10 Newport, was At, as
tons; in lS47, 240,647. The quantity at Cardiff in
1920 50,l47 tons; and this is exclusive Of a
quantity Of iron shipped from smaller ports, which
owe their existence 70 the last twenty years. We
scarcely believe that any other country could show
a similar result In one branch Of business. The
quantity Of coal sent in 1876 from the four ports OF
Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelly, and Newport, amount
ed 10 ,s57 ,34S TONS The value Of the shipments OF
iron alone from the counties Of Monmouth, Gla-
morgan, and Carmarthen, estimated, In ls47
at millions sterling.
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MURDER NEAR PATERSON, N. IA Mr. John
s. Van Wrinkle and his wife, an aged couple living
two three miles from Paterson, New JERSEY
were murdered in bed on the night Of the sth inst
by a man named John Johnson, who had previous
ly labored on the farm of the deceased. The Pa
terson Guardian says:
johnson effected an entrance into the house
through an upper window, by a ladder, and de-
scending to the bedroom accomplished his MUIR
derous purpose by first attacking the wife, who
slept in front, then the husband, and again the
wife.
"The second attack appears TO have Immediately
deprived the wife Of lfe the husband is still living,
but his death is momentarily expected by the at
tending yscians such is the extent of his wounds
knife. though the husband bears one or more marks
Of Ratchet.
each received several stabs in different parts OF
the body and the sight which the bodies presented
when discovered a most narrowing one the
bowels of the husband protruding and lying by
his side. The floor and bed were saturated with
blood.
GA boy only slept in the same dwelling Aroused
by thesnoisc in the room below, and ascertaining,
on descending and softly opening the door the
buchery going within, he silently left the house
and alarmed the neighbors, but the murderer made
his escape before they arrived. The fresh snow,
however, enabled his pursuers To track him, who
soon succeeded in finding and arresting him.
"He had in his possession some Of the clothes Of
Mr.. v. w. and bore about him unmistakable
marks Of guilt. He is now in jail His object was
doubtless money, which he seems not to have OBJ
tained,) as Mr.. v. W., is known TO possess great
wealth, probably amountingto Sl00, 200, although
plain and transformations farmer.
at is proper TO say, that Johnson has borne a
good character when sober, but when drunk he is
little better than mailman, as we are informed by
those who have long known him."
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MISUNDERSTANDING DRY GOODS.

TNHE subscribers have now in store full and
Il complete assortment of furnishing goods, of
every description in their line, such as
IS pieces English and French Velvet Carpetng
80 pieces English Brussels Carpeting, of the latest
styles
rs pieces Imperial Three-py Carpeting, of the
latest styles
rs pieces Brussels, Tapestry, Royal, Twilled and
Plain Venetian Carpeting, for halls and stairs
$50 pieces superior Ingram Carpeting, Lowell man
ufacture
rs pieces fine and common Ingram Carpeting
full sheets very superior English Oil Cloths, en-
tirely new designs, which will be cut for any
size or shaped hall room, in entire
piece
$50 pairs superne Bed Blankets, of every size from
S-4 TO l44
rs white and colored Marselles Quilts, very hand
80 white and striped Counterpanes, low priced
Is pieces Table Damasks, superior fine
10 pieces Table Diapers low priced
Sd, l0-4, 1874, and lid Satin Damask Table
Cloths
100 dozen Satin Damask Table Napkins
Also, Piano and Table Covers, Toilet Covers,
Towelings, Linen and Cotton Sheetings, SC, &c.
All of which have been selected with great care,
and will be offered upon the most accommodating
terms. p. H. HOOE CO.
Jan. Eff Union1
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7 Fines, Yesterday afternoon, fire broke out in
a row of FIVE brick buildings, in Master street,
Kensington, which proved rather destructive. 1t
first originated in an unfinished one used as car
pcnter shop, Three of the others were occupied by
James Hardness, as dyeing and manufacturing
establishment, and the fifth by John ONeil, as u
tavern. The devouring element was not stayed
until 1t had burnt the upper portion of each entire
ly out The buildings were owned by John MUIR
ply, of Spring Garden. The loss is about three
thousand dollars, on which there is no insurance.
Phil. PennsylDanian, Sth.
The large stone building belonging to Dr. s.
Humes, situated in the neghborhood OF the old fac
tory, Lancaster, Pa, and known as the Cocoon
cry" was entirely destroyed by fire on the morn
ing of Friday last.
The Jail at Gettysburg was totally destroyed by
fire the 7th inst One of the prisoners was burnt
to death, and one suffocated
The paper mill of Clapp Keney, in Manches
ter, Ct, known as the valley Mill, destroyed
by fire on Saturday morning. Insurance 5000
loss considerably more.
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A STARTLING IscrDgST.--The passengers Of the
train Of cars from New York 10 Philadelphia were
thrown into some excitement upon approac hing the
Elizabethtown depot, about 81 O'clock last evening,
by the report that some had just been run over.
II appeared that man who subsequently, gave his
name as John Riker, while standing upon the plat
form Of the depot, impelled by some strange hslu-
cinstion, jumped down in front Of the approaching
engine, and every who saw the movement
supposed that he had been crushed 10 atoms II APP
pcsred, however, that the cow-catcher attached 10
The engine caught and threw his body aside be-
tween the track and the posts which support the
PLATFORM very narrow space-from which he
was finally extricated and properly cared for in the
psssenger-room of the depot One Of his legs was
badly wounded by the wheels of the cars, which al
most miracuiously avoided crushing his whole
body. -NeVark DAILY advertiser, sh.
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RAvENsCROFT COLLEGE,
Columbia, Tennessee.
Under the control qf Bishop Otey and Convention Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church.
rJNHE next session will begin on the first Monday
Il in September. Professor Macleod is head of
the household; and will fully carry out the plans
by which il is proposed to make quiet, refined.
and affectionate home-circle, promotive alike Of
moral, mental, and physical culture. In the study
ball and the play ground, in the dormitories, at
table and in the parlor, constant attention will
be paid to the habits and manners Of the students
and no pains will be spared 70 supply, as far poe
sible, an the tender offices Of parent.
TERMS.
Boarding, lodging, washing, mendng, fuel
lights, and tuition in all the classes, English, Ma
thematical and Classical, Modern Languages, &c,
$3.50 year, payable half-yearly in advance, one
half the first Of September, and one half on the
first OF February.
Pupils may be entered at any time, and will be
charged accordingly.
vacation--the months Of July and August.
Ri. Rev. JAS. II. OTEy, ID. D., President.
ANDREW J. Polk, esq, Ashwood, Maury
JAMES WALKER, esq, Columbia, do
Rev. =. H. CREssEy, Ashwood Rectory, do.
Jan. 2 Trustees.
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$50 shares Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, 56k So
Nothing done in Government securities.
The telegraph reports cotton in New York firm.
Sales of 2 900 bales at full prices.
Flour and grain unchanged.
Stocks steady-Treasury note O's, H. New loan,
1867, Ill.,, and Coupons 49,.
There is nothing new in the Philadelphia market.
Small transactions
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WALKING A wnE.--On Christmas day some
foo-hardy adventurer announced that he would
walk the Savannah river, the city Of Sa-
vannah a single wire, but, after getting an
anxious crowd together, he failed 10 accomplish it,
for the simple reason that he afraid to make the
attempt. On New Years day, however he de.
carcd he positively would perform what he prom.
iscd, and he at the appointed time appeared in q
gay fancy dress, scrsped tbs rosin upon the soles
Of his shoes mounted the wirc grasped the balance
pole, moved forward-and retreatcd whence he
came. second attempt carried him further, but
the swag Of the wire made II every moment more
ular; in evidence Of which his balance-pole was
jerked about fcarfully. At last II papable that
II was impossible either 10 60 forward or back, and,
after swaying an instant or two, man, fncry, and
balance pole, went down together into the tawny
waters Of the Savannah, whence they were soon
rescued--the ardor of the gentleman being tho
roughly cooled that he was quite unwilling 70 renew
the attempt.
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PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue Of Deed Of Trust from William Z.
ID Harris and Mahitable Harris, his wife, the un-
dcrsigned will expose at public auction, TO the
highest bidder, on the premises, on Thursday, the
3ist day of January next, AT ~ O'Clock, m, that
very desirable property situated in the village OF
Bladensburg, known az the final residence OF the
late Dr. Benjamin Day. The improvements are a
large and convenient dwelling, in good repair, and
all necessary out houses. There s also, attached
TO the premises lot of land containing three acres
more or lees Persons disposed to purchase are de-
Terms of sale cash DIoNYsIUs SHERIFF,
Jan II--6td Trustee.
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No message ever submitted TO Congress
which contained greater number Of wise recon.
mendations. Hostile as the Locos may feel 20 Gen
eral Taylor, they win find Il difficult TO sustain
their party in power without adopting some of his
suggestions. We should like TO understand, now
that the President has unfolded his policy, how
much fault that party can find with IL, who have
spared no opportunity 10 make him the subject OF
odium. In what particular IL IL defcctivel Where
is the Recommendation Il contains, which, II adopt
cd, would not advance the prosperity Of the coun-
try Until this IL designated, we content TO
leave the message with the remark, that Il is just
what the country needs.
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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, Dec Ia, lS49.
ON the petition of Isaac Adams, of Boston, Mas
" sachusetts, praying for the extension of pa
tent granted to said Isaac Adams, for improve
ment in power printing presses, for seven years
from the expiration of said patent, which takes place
on the third day of March, 1850:
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on the third Monday in February
next at IL O'Clock, M; and all persons notified
to appear and show cause, if any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted
Ordered, also that this notice be published in the
Republic, Intelligencer and Union, Washington
city, D. c.; North American and Gazette, Phila-
delphia; Tribune, New York; Daily Bee, Bostoni
once week for three successive weeks previous to
the third Monday in February next.
THOS. EWBANK,
Commissioner of Patents
p. S-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills 10 the Patent Office, with
n paper containing this notice. Dec. l5
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A NEW ARTICLE or DfET.-A short time since a
person in the western part Of this county found
buried in the sand nest Of eggs. Surprising them
70 be turtles eggs and being passionstely fond OF
erly cooked, and commenced his luscious repast.
After eating fourteen, "unsight and unseen, Curl
osity prompted him 10 examine the "critters, when,
upon opening one OF those left, he found an inani
blue racer beautifully colcd therein. Reader place
yourself in his condition, and then you may know
his ieelings.-Oa Oakland Gar.
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coRRrsroSDrScr or THE RErvBrc.

BALTIMORE, January 1915 p. IN.
informed you this morning by telegraph Of the
nomination by the Wings Of ex. Governor Pratt for
the United States Senate at the caucus at Annapo-
lis last night. He nominated first TO fll the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of Reverdy
johnson, and subsequently for the full term of six
years, commencing at the expiration Of the present
term. The vote in on the first ballot for the
unexpired term stood as follows:
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AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY.
q N. CARvAI.HO, Artist, of Baltimore, respect
-. fully informs the citizens Of Washington, and
the public in general, that he has rented the Da-
guerreotype Gallery formerly occupied by Van
sylvania avenue, where he is prepared TO make
pictures which will bear comparison with any Ds-
guerreotypes in the world He has established at
in that city; and the public at Washington have
now the opportunity of procuring artistic pic
ture, such an one as will be worthy place in the
cabinet of the connoisseur the ladies' centre
table. Groups of any number of persons can be
taken, with all the classical arrangement of light
and shadow, expression, and beautiful tone of a
hig hly finished mezzotint engraving.
n. b. The greatest care taken in procuring cor
rect ikcnesses of children; and in no instance will
charge be made without the picture is perfectly
satisfactory. Call and examine specimens. Post
norton cases promptly attended to.
Corner Of ~ st. and Penn. av. Dec. Z
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FRENcs CoLoNIAL SLAVE INpEMNITy-The Cour-
riu des Flats Unis publishes lengthy decree Of
the President of the French republic, touching the
distribution of the indemnity fund accorded TO the
French coonists, under the law of the 30th April,
ls49, by which the slaves there enfranchiscd
The basis of the petition of the indemnity is upon
the following negro population in the colonies:
For Martinique, "a ,447; Guadalupe, 81 ,037; the
reunion, 81, 65l; French GUIANA IL ,525; Senegal.
$500 slaves, apprentices; Nossi Be and Sainte Ma
a