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for transferring to the African coast jeaiouses
The people were opposed 10 IL. He did not believe
that any community on earth has such claims, and
community has accomplished 50 much for the
cause Of civilization and religion. The ordeal Of
the sassawood has been suppressed by the power Of
Liberia Before its influence was exerted tens of
thousands persisted from the superstition which
compelled those accused Of witchcraft to drink the
narcotic poison. II this custom only had been ban
isbed the people OF Liberia would be entitled TO the
thanks OF the whole world. Mr. Gurley, after eulo-
giving Mr.. Clay for his efforts in the of eman
cipation, remarked that, when in Liberia, he was
asked by Methodist clergyman, whether he had
heard any profaneness, or seen any drunkenness;
and the response was in the negative. The scho-
lars, sixty In number, In the school at Monrovia,
made him valuable presents OF preserved plants,
etc. He walked under burning sun TO the graves
OF those who had fallen missionaries in the land
of shadows, but yet Of the SUM- and had planted an
orange tree near the remains Of one of them, and
pluckcd leaves from trees in proximity. Passing
from this subject, he said that the most valuable
books found in the libraries of the people, and
he read letter handed TO him by person whom
he did not know, in which the writer expressed the
hope that Mr. Gurley would do all he could for
Africa. "The children were returning home. Say
TO the world for me that you have kindled fire in
my bosom not to be extinguished. Let New Eng
land know that still love her. but add the pleasing
fact, that love my fatherland more. When in
New England was IA child, but am man.
II the General Government or the States would af-
ford assistance, emigration would far exceed our
present hopes.
The reverend gentleman exhibited number Of
books printed in Liberia, and adverted TO more
points than referred to above. We profess mere
ON the back of an old letter with pencil, in a
crowded gallery, and in partial darkness.
The society adjourned to meet at the Colonial
ton rooms on Monday morning.
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TIE FRANKLIN BALL-The annual ball Of the
Franklin Fire Company will take place this euening
at jackson Hall. The managers have spared no
expense pains 10 render this ball as attractive as
its predecessors, which have always filled Jackson
Hall TO its utmost capacity. large number OF
tickets, we learn, have already been disposed of.
The graceful petite danssuse, Miss Carman, will,
during the evening, delight the company with sew
era fancy dances; and the services two excellent
bands of music have been engaged for the gratifi-
cation Of the dancers. The company purpose de-
voting portion of the proceeds of the ball to a
charitable object. Let ii be crowded.
FoR THE PooR.-Thc city councils, at their meet
ing Monday evening, appropriated seven hun
dred dollars for the relief OF the suffering poor OF
the city.
United States Va. Eiza Hodges, free negress-n-
dicted for larceny. Verdict, not guilty. Ratcliff
and Morsell, for the defence
United States W.. Henry B,rke-indicted for an
assault and battery. Verdict, guilty Sentenced
To paw fine of five dollars and costs. Racliff and
Morsell, for the defence.
United States W.. Charles MathetDs, free negro
indicted for an assault and battery and for mali
cous mischief Verdict, guilty of the malicious
mischief aud not guilty Of the assault and battery.
Ratclif, for the defence.
United States vs.. Clinton Speiden- indicted, in
two cases, for malicious mischief. Verdict, guilty.
Ratclif, for the defence
CRnINAL CouRr--W ednesday, January 49,
United Satssvs Samuel Cooper, free negro, indicted
in two cases for assault and battery. Verdict,
guilty. Sentenced to be imprisoned in the county
Jail for the period of one week and three days, and
to pay fine of two dollars. Ratcf and Nor
sell, for the defence.
United States W.. WiAiam Barton, free negro, in
dicted for an assault and battery. Verdict, guilty.
Ratcliff and Morsell for the defence
United States vs.. Joseph Hitchcock, indicted for an
assault and battery. Verdict, not guilty. Ratclih
and Morsell, for the defence.
United States VS.. Elias Sims, free negro indicted
for malicious mischief. Verdict, guilty. Sen
fenced to be imprisoned in the county jail for the
period Of one week, and to pay hne of one dollar
After the above cases disposed of, the court
adjourned finally
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SENSATION PRODUCED by HASeINo.-An inn
bility, have recorded their sensations, and agree
that an easier end could not be desired. An ac-
quantancc of Lord Bacon's, who meant TO hang
himself, was cut down in the last extremity, and
declared that he felt no pain; his only sensation
being that of fire before his eyes, which changed
first to black and then to sky, blue, afiording a
source of pleasure Montagnac, hanged in France
during the religious wars, and rescued at the inter
cessio Of Turennc, complained that having lost all
pain on the instant, he had been taken from light
(which the charm defed all description. Another,
who escaped by the breaking of the cord, said that
after second of suffering, fire appeared, and
arose in a most beautiful avenue of trees. Henry
w., of France, sent his physician to question him.
and when pardon was talked of, the man an
swered coldly that it not worth the asking.
The uniformity Of the descriptions renders it
less to multiply instances They fill pages of every
book of medical jurisprudence. All agree that the
uneasiness is quite momentary, that pleasurable
sensation Immediately succeeds, colors of various
hue start up before the sight and these having been
gazed on for trivial space, the rest is oblivion.
Quarterly Rsvieto.
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SUSPICIOUS yEssrL.-By the arrival Of the schoo-
ner Catharine last evening from Curacao the 23d
ult, we learn from Captain Kuhn, that while he
was at the above port, the Spanish clipper.brig
Quanartama, carrying six guns, took in thirty
kegr of powder and cleared for Laguyra. The su-
despatched vessel of war TO Laguyra TO watch her
movements. On their arrival they learned that the
Quanartama had not been at Laguyra. They then
had been in the port, and took board seventy
and number Of firearms, and sailed At Cora il
was reported that she intended cruising off Cha
gres but for what purpose they did not know, but
supposed for gold dust.-N Y. Globe.
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DISCONTINUED
DISCONTINUED.
Green Spring, Baltimore. county, Maryland.
BANDS, Saline county, Arkansas.

DISCONTINUED.
Green Spring, Baltimore county, Maryland.
BANDS, Saline county, Arkansas.
NAMES CHANGED.
West Readsboro, Bennington county, Yer
mont-name changed to "Heartwellville."
Big Eddy, Sullivan county, New York-name
changed TO "Narrowsburgh."
Butternutts, otsego county, New York-name
changed TO "Morris."
Eisenharts, Lehigh county, Pennsylvania-name
changed to "Orrheld."
Crttenden Spring, Crittenden county, Ken
tucky-name changed to Columbia Mines"
Green, Grayson county, Kentucky-namec hang'd
10 "Rough Falls"
Williamsburg, Mason county, Kentucky-nam'
changed TO "orangeburg."
Hollinsworth, IIabersham county, Georgia-name
changed TO "Allendale."
Sweet Springs, Saline county, Missouri-namc
changed 20 "Brownsville."
Bullion, wankesha county, Wisconsin-nam
changed TO Eagle"
Crandall's Perry, whitesdcs county, Illinois
name changed TO Erie
Eldorado, Mercer county, Illinois name changed
10 "McAfee."
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HoUsE-FURNIsHINe DRY GOODS.

V,HE subscribers havhe now in store n full and
Il complete assortment Of furnishing goods, Of
every description in their line, such as
25 pieces English and French Velvet Carpeting
30 piece English Brussels Carpetng, Of the latest
styles
rs pieces Imperial Thrce-ply Carpeting, of the
latest styles
rs pieces Brussels, Tapestry Royal, Twilled and
Plain Venetian Carpeting, for halls and stairs
so pieces superior Ingram CarPeting, Lowell man
ufacture
rs pieces fine and common Ingram Carpeting
full sheets very superior English Oil Cloths, en-
tirely nav designs, which will be cut for any
size or shaped ball room, IN entire
piece
$50 pairs superine Bed Blankets of every size from
ga 20 IA
rs white and colored Marseilles Quilts, very hand
some
30 white and striped Counterpancs, low priced
Is pieces Table Damasks, superior fine
10 pieces Table Diapers, low priced
ST, l0-4, 1874, and IA Satin Damask Table
Cloths
100 dozen Satin Damask Table Napkins
Also, Piano and Table Covers, Toilet Covers,
Towcllngs, 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. II. HOOE co.
Jan. Eff Unionl
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From the London Weekly Chronicle, Dec. IT.
The English Ministry.

In reference to the statements which have been
so perseveringly repeated, in various shapes and
quarters, of ga split in the cabinet" on some pre-
sumed question entertained respecting fixed duty
on corn, as well some hypothetical personal
quarrel between the noble earl at the head of the
colonial department and the noble Viscount the
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, have the most
distinct and undoubted information that there
period at which such reports were COM
pletely destitute of the smallest foundation.
We may confidently affirm, that the greatest
unanimty Of opinion in reference to the policy OF
the country at home and abroad prevails among
the rules of the cabinet. The facts much relied
on by the newsmongcrs, and which might appear
at first to countenance their stories-that cabinet
councils have been frequent Of late, and that Lord
John Russell has paid several visits to Osborne
House in quick succession--are at once explained
by observing that the near approach of the session
renders il necessary for ministers to decide the
nature and order of the they have to pro-
pose, and that the visits of the premier have had
ation to the results of each council.
It is to be hoped that in future our contempora-
ries will not suffer themselves to be mised, to be
the msleaders of the public subject of such
vital importance; and that they will cease to af-
firm that two distinguished statesmen and able
servants of the crown could be capable, from any
impulse of private feeling personal pique, of de-
stroyng the healthful action of the government To
which they belong, and thereby virtually sacri-
fcing those great principles of which they have
been the eloquent and successful candidates
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DoINos IN THE Law CoURTs THIS noRSIsG.-In
the Circuit Court, before Judge Edwards, verdict
was rendered against Col. VIM. s. Harvey Of the
U. S. Army, in a suit brought against him by
Mannis Lang. a discharged soldier, who served in
the army Of Mexico, for an assault committed while
on board the steamship Alabama, on the passage
from Vera Cruz 10 the city Of New Orleans, in No
vember, ls47. The jury awarded the plaintiff
500 damages. There IL another suit against the
colonel in the calendar, brought by lady, TO
yer for services rendered him while in camp in
Merico.-N. Y. Commercial
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Issued from hs United States Patent Office for N,
toeek ending January IS, 1850, and bearing dat,
January Is, 1850
Homer Adkins, Of Round Prairie. lllinois.-Im-
provement in Moving machines.
Jesse Bailey, OF Leatherwood, Ohio.-Improyc-
ments in Gates for fences
John Binder, Of Chelsea, Mass.-Improyement in
Folding Bedsteads.
Frederick Bleier, Of Pittsburg, Penn.-Improve-
ment IN Dampers for cleaning stove-pipes and reg
ulating the draft in the same.
Charles w. Brown, Of Boston, Mass.-Improve-
ment in Mills for Grinding.
Charles Carnell, Of Kensington, Penn.--Improye-
ment in Brick-presses.
Edwin ID. Dodd, Of Cincinnati, Ohio.-Improve-
ment in Files for keeping papers.
William w. Finch, Jacob Blaisdell, and Dcander
Rabbit, all Of Esses county, N. Y.-Improvemcnt
in Obstetrical Supporters.
John y. Heath, Of Warren, Ohio.--Improvement
in Harvesting machines.
John Howell, William ID. Howell, and Joseph
sipc all Of Clark county, oho.-substitute for tho
Clevis.
Samuel jackson, Of Hamilton, ohio.--Improve.
ment in Cider Mills.
william Kennish, now residing at Paterson,
". j., assgnor 10 Cornelius s. Van Wagner, OF
Paterson. N. J-lmproved arrangement Of the
Valves Of Hydraulic engines.
Robert Kittle, Of Dsnsville, ~ Y.-Improvement
in machinery for Tongung and Growing.
George n. Kelsey, Of Middlctown, Conn.--Im-
provernent in Buckles.
William Mcguire, OF Cincinnati, Ohio.-Im-
proved Door-lock.
Nicholas @. Norcross, Of Lowell, Mass.--Im-
provomcnt in Circular Saw. mills.
Josiah q. Reed, Of Paterson, N. Improve.
ment in spindlcs and Bobbins for Spinning.
Abraham Straub, OF Milton, Penn.-1mprove-
ment in Winnowing machines
Timothy Taylor, Of Purcells Store, Loudoun
county, Va, assignor 10 Mortimer Taylor, Of near
Govsnstown, Md.--Improvement in Fastenings for
Harness Hames.
Andrew weikart, Of Grcenford, ohio.-Improve-
ment in Boring machines.
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lust received Letter from President TAYLOR in
u favor of Mrs. JERVIS'S COLD CANDY.
WAsHINeToS, Dec. Doth, lS49.
Mas. w. JEWS:
Dear Madam-You will please accept my best
thanks for the box of your Cold Candy which you
kindly sent shall resort 10 its use tcih GREAT
CONFIDENCE IN EFFICACY, for the alienation Of
coughs and colds.
remain, very respectfully, your friend and SER
want, H. TAYLOR
Manufactured and sold by Mrs. w. JERvIS, the
Proprietress, $50 Broadway, New York.
Sold wholesale and retail by Y. d. & w. H. GIL
MAN, Druggists, Pennsylvania avenue; and sold
by Druggists generally. Dec. N-dlm
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SpAenuhO rOftume may DC &utned ny an
Outlay OF E1O or f5.
Metropolitan Portrait Club.
Offices, SO albany Road, London, England.
YNHE Directors beg to announce that there will
i be drawn for a Grand Series of Portraits of all
horses entered for the forthcoming
GREAT DERBY RACE.
The drawing will be conducted upon those hon
orable principles which have hitherto given SO great
satisfaction, and secured to the above Association
such extensive patronage; and that while the past
success and high estimation in which the Club is
held are subjects of pleasing congratuaton to the
projectors they encourage endeavors for still fur
ther development of their plan. For the future,
therefore, the number of prizes will be extended to
the portraits OF all horses that entered for each
particular race-Non- Starters as well Winners
and Starters. The following list is now OPEN
5000 Members TO each Class.
FIRST CLASS, flO. 2D DITTO, f5. 3D DITTO, fl.
Parties can have more shares in each or
either of the different classes.
Those Members who draw the portraits OF first,
second, and third Horses, the other starting Horses
also those that do not start, (but which entered
for the Race,) will receive the following prizes.
The drawing will take place ten days before the
Races.
Portrait Of First Hora.-First Class, 2O,O00.
Second Class, fl0,00 Third Class, Ed, 900.
Portrait Of Second Horse.-First Class. 10000;
Second Class, $4,000; Third Class, El 900.
Portrait Of Third Horse.-First Class; $4,000;
Second Class, f2 500; Third Class, f5O0.
Dirided amongst the Portraits Of !Starters.-First
Class, $4,000; Second Class, C., 500; Third Class
f5OO.
Dirided amongst the Portraits Of Nom Starters
First Class, fl0,0 900; Second Class, E5, 200; Third
Class, E. 900.
The number Of prizes TO be distributed in each
Class arc 209 that being the number of horses en-
tered for the race. All letters TO contain remit
tance drafts, bank notes, &C., addressed and made
payable TO the Managing Director,
JOHN BURRIDGE, esq.,,
SO Albany Road. London, England
Numbers forwarded Immediately on receipt Of a
remittance. Full particulars Of the Race will be
sent with the fortunate numbers to each subscriber
30 that he may know his position, and whether or
not he be one Of the fortunate. Office commissions
per cent, TO be deducted from the above prizes
Jan. 3-dtfif
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PANAMA RAILRoAD.-By the last sdvices from
Chagres learn that the contractor for construct
ing the Panama railroad had arrived mt Gorgona,
and was making his arrangements for prosecuting
his work We have also seen a letter from Gen.
Mosquera, late President of New Grenada, TO Mr..
John L. stephens, tho vice president Of the rail-
road company, now the isthmus. The e1-
president Il devoting all his energies, private
citizen TO the above named enterprise which he is
proud TO recognise AZ having originated during his
administration.-N Y Journal Of Comm cree.
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oorsrspoSDrscr or rHr REPUBLIC.
R.Lr1nonr- January l6-

BALTIMORE, January 1876 p. m.
The Treasurer Of Maryland has made his annual
report, which you will see in the papers. u IL a
clear matter Of fact, comprehensive document, and
exhibits the financial condition Of the State in a
most satisfactory light. BY a careful perusal Of
this report, comparing the revenue and espendi-
lures, Il will be seen that old Maryland is bidding
fair to take her stand, in no.very distant day,
among those States which are entirely free from debt
The Governor, in his message, estimates the time
AT about thirteen years hence.
Tho resolution in the United States Senate 10 ar
raign and lay open before the world the causes
which induced the Chief Executive 10 dismiss GER
tain, or ALL officers who have been removed during
his administration, is totally unbccoming that
body. II IL should pass, and the causes OF removal
are produced, l much fear that the unfortunate
ont, would suffer still more. That they have been
removed for good and sufficient cause, there can
be no doubt. The voracious populace 10 yet igno-
rant Of these causes, and while Ignorance IL bliss,
tits folly 10 be" Otherwise. =
There II more frmness in our market for bread;
stuffs. Sales to-day Of $500 bbls. -four at 81 81
some holders ask S.
Grain IL scarce. Small sales Of red wheat at 100
n 100 cents white do. los ia cents. White corn
80 a 81 cents; yellow 50 a SO cents. Oats 30 cents.
Rye 81 cents.
Provisions dull.
Groceries arc firm. Small sales Rio coffee at 10
cents.
Whisky 26I a 27l cents.
Stocks are steady.
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o. Penm.nshIp Cor the MnIlen. IN

FORTUNE AND EMPLOYMENT GAINED THOSE WHO
WRITE A rIRsT-RArE HAND.
t-Tdms moderate, and greatly reduced. On
ID T. OPENING OF MR.. BRISTOw'S National
IL Writing Establishment for pupils of ALL AGES
day and evening, between 18th and 18th streets on
o. To gentlemen Of the different Government
Departments the corps diplomatic, and the inhabi-
tsnts Of Washington in generals
MR.. BRISTOW, Finishing Writing Master re-
specially announces his RETURN from Rich
mond, and feels the utmost pleasure of having the
honor, once more, Of presenting his admired and
superior system Of Penmanship TO the ladies and
gentlemen Of this city, who, his visit last season
generously welcomed his arrival with their kind
ness, confidence and patronage,
The decided success the immensely of Mr. b. e
practice for twenty FIVE years past and the univer-
sal estimation in which his method Of teaching is
held, both i'm Europe and America, Is a SURE GUAR
ANTEE for every one, YOUTH and ACE, TO attend his
classes now OPEN DAY AND EvENIHo already in
aefue session. MIR. -. politely invites early appli-
cation, as his stay will be limited.
GENTLEMEN Of all occupations are positively
taught plendid business hand at once fuenf
BOLD, RAPID, n clear and manly style--no matter
how BAD, illcgibe or crampcd the writing may be-
IN ONE COMPLETE COURSE OF LESSONS
THE LADIES meet at reserved hours; they ac-
quire beautiful, free, graceful, truly delicate and
feminine hand the only form approved of for epis-
tolary writing. (See specimens at the door, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, north side.) PRIVATE
tuition given.
good address to person IL is n letter Of credit
and recommendation.
e. Mr.. b. is to be seen from 9 q. m. 10 3 D. M,
or 20 p. m.
o. vrsITERs TO the city can take course Of
twelve lessons In four days Dec. l7-dlm
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NJ OTICE.-The ONCE Of Attorney OF shs
In United states for the District of CO.
lumbis is in the second entry of the east wing Of
the City Hall, near the Offices of the Clerk and
Marshal where Magistrates and Constables for
the County Of Washington are requested TO present
for revision, Monday, the 2lst inst, their ac-
counts against the Government
Office hours from a. m. 10 p. IN.
Jan. l7--3tTSTs
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@ LAST WEEK BUT ONE. -

ODD-FELLOWs' HALL,
seventh street, WashiMg ton,
Being Handsomely fitted up ,oiM raised platform
and brilliantly lighted toith gas.)
OPEN EVERY EVENING FOR A SHORT
SEASON,
BAYNES celebrated series of gigantic PIANO
RAMAS, entitled
A VOYAGE TO EUROPE,
embracing magnificent views of Boston, its Har-
Dor, Halifax, the Atlantic, Liverpool, London, from
the Thames, (passing under the bridges } and end
ing with a magnificent view OF the TIA MES TUN-
MEL, brilliantly illuminated, and both banks OF
the beautiful
RIVER RHINE,
Witnessed in Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
byupwards of 250, 900 persons.
An exhibition every Wednesday and Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock.
Admission % cents children under IL years, Is
cents.
Doors open at 81 oclock-to commence moving
at7z Dec. l9-dlmif
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the canal will be open to their ships, products and
people, on equal terms with those Of the United
States, provided such nations shall first enter
into such treaties stipulations and guarantees,
speeding said canal, may hereafter be entered
into between the State Of Nicaragua and the United
States"
The above cited writer, whose information is val
liable, though we may not, on all points. adopt his
sentiments, or modes of expression, goes ON to OBJ
serve, (and ON this point we entirely concur with
him y
at is impossible the United States government
could for one moment support so monstrous an as
sumption. What impoverished charge DAT
aires from the United States, and the ignorant but
presumptuous government to which he has been
accredited, may deem very simple, straight, go
ahead decision, to be accepted as pronounced, the
President and statesmen of the United States can
not fail to recognise at involving the ridcu-
lous requirement that all nations should blindly
contract submit TO the perpetual dictation OF the
State of Nicaragua and the United States"
The Elk KING FRENcH.-Louis Philippe,
the ex King of France, visited Sir Robert Peel. He
arrived at the Tamworth station about two O'Clock,
and was there met by the right honorable baronet,
Lady Peel, and the younger members OF the family.
He was loudly checred at the Tamworth station
London Herald, December 81.